Comparing Timbrens an Air Bag Suspension Enhancement for 2012 GMC Sierra 2500

Question:

Hi Towing with a 2012 gmc 2500hd gas, and the trailer is a 15’ keystone 2810bh. Dry weight is ~5200 and ~600lbs on the hitch. The bounce is not horrible but gets old after a long trip. Looking for tips between Timbren and air bags on what to look at to help this. Timbren seems more appealing as they are not active when unloaded. Just looking to make the ride as smooth and safe as possible for the situation and know that the trailer will never be unnoticeable. Thanks

asked by: Zach B

Helpful Expert Reply:

If ride comfort is the goal I'd recommend air bags over the Timbrens for a couple reasons. One being that Timbrens are notorious for being the harshest option and secondly because with air bags you get option to add as much air pressure as it takes to get the exact amount of support needed. With Timbrens it's a one-size-fits-all scenario.

The best choice then is the Firestone Ride Rite kit part # F2709 which has the highest quality air bags available and is a custom fit for your 2012 GMC Sierra 2500.

For a compressor kit then the heavy duty part # F2097 will make inflating the bags and maintaining them very easy. The compressor will inflate faster than standard compressors and the gauge inside the vehicle will allow you to monitor and inflate them from inside the vehicle as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C