Rear Suspension Enhancement For a 2012 Nissan Frontier Pulling 3,500lb Trailer

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Hi, I have a 2012 Nissan Frontier Pro4x with too much squat when pulling 3500 lb trailer. I use an Andersen WDH with 8inch rise shank but the tongue is still an inch or so too short, causing a lot of tongue weight and lack of weight distribution. Unfortunately I am unable to get a custom 10inch shank from Andersen and dont want to have to buy another WDH if possible. So I was looking at getting either the Timbren or SumoSprings helper springs for the rear suspension to reduce squat and improve steering, control, braking, etc. Would you recommend one over the other? I was thinking of going with the sumosprings after reading this review about the Timbren: they were good when either fully engaged or completely unengaged, but when unloaded and I went through something that compressed the rear suspension quickly, it was all :shock: FLASH, BANG - their lack of progression really hit hard. I was hoping to avoid that by getting the sumos. If going with sumosprings, would you suggest the blue 1000 lb or black 1500 lb rating? My truck only has a payload capacity of 1240 lb

asked by: Brandon C

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The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement Systems # TTORTUN4L and # TABSOSR are designed for a very high weight capacity at either 3,000lbs or 3,600lbs of capacity which will explain for the hard hits that were described.

The 1,000lb Blue SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-610-40 and 1,500lb Black SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-610-47 have a lower capacity but do better match the total capacity of your 2012 Nissan Frontier. I recommend using the 1,500lb Springs # SSR-610-47 as these are progressive and will provide more support initially than the 1,000lb springs.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops - Rear Suspension - 3,600 lbs #TABSTRFK have bump stops and mounts that are 5-1/2 inches tall overall and u-bolts that are 8-1/4 inches long and 3-3/4 inches on center. I've attached a photo to assist. These…

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Answer 2

When installing any Timbren system on the 2019 Toyota Tacoma you should have about 1/2" to 1-1/2" between the frame and the spring after installation. You won't necessarily be losing wheel travel when you use a Timbren Rear Suspension…

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Answer 3

Timbren helper springs #TTORTUN4L are designed to fit on 2014 Nissan Frontier 4x4 trucks that have the leaf spring stack on top of the rear axle. Take a look at the installation instructions I have linked for you for more on how they install. I have…

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If your 2012 Nissan Frontier has a 1.5" lift and you are looking to install the Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops #TABSOSR, you will need the 1" Spacer #A25723-90AH00. It should be noted that the included bolt should be long enough to…

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Answer 5

The 3,000 lbs of additional suspension support that the Timbren kit part #TTORTUN4L can provide will make a big difference on your 2015 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab which this kit is confirmed as a fit for. This gives the rear suspension an additional…

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To install the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, #TTORTUN4L, on your 2012 Nissan Frontier Pro4x 4x4 you will need to safely raise the vehicle to allow the axle to hang freely, then loosen the axle u-bolts and remove the OEM rubber bump…

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The Timbren kits like the #TTORTUN4L that you referenced do not raise the suspension of the vehicles they install on. They only reduce sag when the vehicle has weight on it from either a trailer tongue or cargo. There will be about 1.5 inches of…

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Answer 8

I have a great rear suspension enhancement solution for you. I checked in with both our air bag manufacturers (Air Lift and Firestone), and they currently do not have an air bag system designed to fit your rear axles of your 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro.…

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Answer 9

We do have the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TTORTUN4 for your 2005 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner 2wd. This kit has a rated capacity of 6,000lbs to reduce sag and improve stability. We also have the Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops #TABSOSR…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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