What Does Decreased Ride Quality When Using the Timbren Enhancement System Really Mean

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What exactly do you mean by, decrease loaded ride quality

asked by: Reagan W

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When towing a heavy trailer with your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the rear suspension will most likely drop due to the added weight placed on the vehicle. This added weight is going to cause issues such as improper headlight aim, poor braking, and an overall decreased sense of handling. Therefore, suspension enhancements like the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part # TGMRCK15S are needed.

The Timbrens work by placing a dense piece of rubber spring between the frame and rear axle which then limits the amount of sag/squat you incur. However, the tradeoff of this is that the ride quality will be less desirable while loaded and the Timbrens are engaged. This means you may experience a more bouncy feeling when going over bumps or potholes. Think of it it terms of a mattress, a firm mattress will provide more support but in doing so also may be a bit bouncier than a softer mattress.

Now, with that being said there is always going to be a tradeoff with suspension enhancements. The other options you have that do not decrease the loaded ride quality as much is a set of the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part # SSR-209-40 which will not provide as much support as the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System but will also not affect the loaded ride quality as much because they are made of a less dense rubber.

The best option for suspension enhancements in my mind is the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57204 because you can adjust the amount of support/comfort for the trailer at any given time for the maximum ride quality. However, the tradeoff of this is that it does require maintenance unlike the Timbrens and SumoSprings.

I have attached some test course videos on each of these options you may find helpful.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The best suspension enhancement for your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 is going to be the RoadActive Suspension kit part #RAS3611-CHD which would technically work with your Stableload installed but I would recommend taking that off and just letting the…

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Answer 2

I'm assuming your 2024 F-250 has the 6-3/4' bed. If that is correct, the right tie-downs are in fact the #TLF3008 and #TL77CR. TorkLift has accounted for the bed access steps on the 2024 model and confirmed these will fit your truck.

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Answer 3

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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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops #T28GR you installed on your 2018 Ford F-150 unfortunately have that reputation among users (although Timbren claims their systems provide a smooth ride). Because of this we…

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The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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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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Since you are pulling a trailer that weighs around 8,500 lbs. you would just want to stick with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV (5,000 lb.). You really only need to spend more for the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air…

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Answer 10

I recommend going with the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL89DQ for hauling around an in-bed camper with your 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I really like this kit because it has the higher 7,500 lb rating (which you don't…

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Answer 11

Hey David, actually what is going to make the biggest improvement in handling and stability for your 2011 Itasca is an upgraded rear sway bar with the part #RM-1139-175. I know that's not what you asked about but for motorhomes where most of the…

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The Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets #RM47MR typically comes centered and you would only need to make adjustments after installation and testing to see if it continues to pull. If you adjusted it all the way out to where…

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