Comparing the Timbrens and SumoSprings for a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500

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I am looking for something to help keep my truck from squatting so much when hauling a 30 ft travel trailer. Not wanting to use an air system . What would you recommend?

asked by: Chris

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I have two options for you to help with squatting while towing with your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. These two options are the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part # TGMRCK15S and the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part # SSR-209-40.

The main difference between the two is that the Timbrens are made of a much more dense rubber so they will provide more support but the adverse effect of this is that they could also decrease the loaded ride quality. The SumoSprings are made of a less dense rubber so they don't decrease the loaded ride quality as much as the Timbrens but this also means they will not offer as much support.

In summary, I recommend you use the Timbrens if you tow frequently whereas I recommend the SumoSprings if you tow infrequently. They are both very easy to install which you can see from the attached videos.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I have a solution for you but adding the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System item #TGMRCK15MR to your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 is not a good idea. This system is typically only used on work body trucks or vehicles that are used exclusively for…

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Answer 2

The correct Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System for a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 z71 Trail Boss is part #TGMRCK15S which offers a simple bolt-on install. There will be no spacers or additional parts needed for installation even with the…

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Answer 3

There are a few things that you can do to improve your ride quality when towing your 5,900 lb trailer with your 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The first thing that I noticed is that the 980 lb tongue weight of your trailer is close to the maximum…

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Answer 4

You're experiencing the harsher ride because the overload springs engage when you tow, so what you're really needing to do is add some support to either prevent or delay the overload springs from engaging. I spoke at length with my…

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The Custom Helper Springs Kit part #SSR-209-40 cannot be returned once installed. If you take them out of the box and physically inspect them to determine they are not to your liking then you can return them if you pay return shipping but again, they…

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Answer 6

There are three different SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Spring options for a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The difference is indeed weight capacity; part #SSR-209-40 for 1,000 lbs, part #SS95MR for 1,500 lbs, and part #SS45MR for 2,800 lbs. The…

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Answer 7

The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs like part #SSR-209-40 can be in contact with the jounce spring contact point without a load present. Depending on which kit you have, there is sometimes a spacer that will allow you to have either a slight…

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Answer 8

Yes. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs 1000 lb springs #SSR-209-40 and the 1500 lb springs #SS45FR are a similar length. The 1500 lb springs are 1/4 inch longer at 11 inches and they are also slightly wider. This is what helps them have the…

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Answer 9

We have a Timbren kit that fits your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 without MagneRide but the part #TGMRCK15MR is the version that is for the Magneride. So instead what you'd want is the part #TGMRCK15S.

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Answer 10

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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