Benefits of Timbren Rear Suspension # TFR1525HD versus Sway Bar for 2006 GMC Sierra Extended Cab

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hi, Ive got an 06 sierra ext cab with 20: rims and 305/55 tires. I feel that the truck has a fair amount of body sway and have been thinking about installing a ses package. I read that the spacing should be between half an inch and one inch - so im guessing that half an inch of spacing would result in tight feeling suspension around the corners but may feel a little rough - and if I had one inch it would be a little looser around the corners but not as rough. is this correct? most of the time I will have an empty box and I want a smooth ride with less body roll. I realize these systems have several advantages over sway bars but are they as effective around the corners?

asked by: Jared

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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement Systems such as # TFR1525HD that you referenced will provide you a smooth ride when your truck is loaded - until the bed of your truck has sufficient load to take up the 1/2 - 1 inch of spacing between the Timbren spring and the vehicle they do not have much of an effect.

You are correct with your spacing assumption whereas the smaller the spacing, the tighter the ride, however, since you are experiencing body roll during normal drive time, your better choice is a sway bar for your 2006 GMC Sierra Extended Cab such as Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1109-167. The sway bar solution will give you the road stability you are looking for while driving. If your truck happens to have a suspension lift kit installed, you will also need Roadmaster extended-length end links # RM-590045-00.

Installation instructions for the sway bar are attached.

expert reply by: Lori W

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Answer 1

Timbren Kit part #TFR1525HD is an adjustable kit as it comes with a removable 1 inch spacer. I pulled one of these from our warehouse and the spacer in the kit measures 6 inches from the bottom of the frame to the end of the rubber spring, and…

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Answer 2

Usually when people use the Timbren suspension kits they talk about how great the kits work out for hauling loads or towing but a common complaint is how rough they make the unloaded ride feel so I would go with the 6K #TFR1525HD over the 7K…

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you, however as you were finding out there is not a rear air bag kit available that will be compatible with frame brackets from a gooseneck hitch on your 1999 Ford F-150. Because of this your best option for rear suspension…

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Answer 4

The Draw Tite hitch part #DT45517 that you referenced has a mounting bracket designed for attaching a trailer wiring bracket like the part #18144 to. You would simply need to attach the bracket to the hitch and it would easily store a 4-way.

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

If your plan was to install a set of SumoSprings part #SSR-201-47-2 on your 2001 GMC Sierra you'd need to remove the Firestone kit you have installed already since they install on the same part of the truck frame.

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Answer 7

If your towing package includes a 4-Flat connector, you will first need to add a 7-Way. For your 1998 Ford F-150, you will need the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, #118242. Follow the wires from the 4-Flat towards the front of the…

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Answer 8

The correct 2,200 lb capacity SuperSprings for your 2017 Ford F-250 4WD is the part #SSA22 that you referenced. These fit with or without the overload springs as well. It is a single leaf spring that matches the width of your leaf springs as well.

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Answer 9

The correct Timbren kit you'd need for your 2003 Ford F-150 4x4 is the part #TFR1525HD that you referenced and since you have the two inch leveling kit as well you'd need the spacers #A25723-90AH00 as well. You'd need a total of 4 of…

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Answer 10

If you are considering Timbrens like the #TDR1500DQ and the SumoSprings like the #SSR-307-47 for your 2022 Ram 1500 4x4, I recommend the SumoSprings #SSR-307-47. The SumoSprings will offer the same quality as the Timbrens in terms of suspension…

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Benefits of Timbren Rear Suspension # TFR1525HD versus Sway Bar for 2006 GMC Sierra Extended Cab

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