Timbren vs SumoSprings for 5th Wheel Towing with a 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4

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I have a 2022 F-350 4x4 Superduty SRW and I pull a 5th Wheel with a hitch weight of 2,300 lbs. I looking to understand which would be better - Timbren SES or the Sumospring? Which one would give me the best sag relief between the two?

asked by: Tony

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I definitely understand the confusion, as both kits look similar. The kit I recommend for your 2022 Ford F-350 4x4 though is the Rebel kit from SumoSprings:

- SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs # SSR-128-40-2

The reason I like this over the Timbrens is because the Timbren springs tend to be less forgiving. While that initially sounds like a good thing for heavy duty towing, it also means you're going to feel it when you aren't towing.

SumoSprings has done an excellent job at combining functionality with comfort and since the kit I recommended has a 3,000 lb capacity you'll get the benefits when hitched up to your 5th wheel trailer.

Please note that you can't use this if you have a 3" block between the leaf pack and top overload spring, or if you don't have a bump stop perch over the axle. Without the bump stop perch you need the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs # SSR-129-40-2 instead.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Here is a list of the bump stop replacements we have which fit your 2024 Ford F-350. If you can tell me how you plan to use your F-350 I can give you my personal recommendation for the option which works best for you. Timbren Front 2WD #TFF350SD2 4WD…

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Answer 2

Between the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-127-54 and the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs #SSR-128-40-2, I do prefer the Rebel. The Rebel's 2 piece design allows for better compression and movement with the axle, giving you a…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

For your 2018 Ford F-250 4x4 the correct SumoSprings Rebel is the part #SSR-128-40-2 and not the other one you mentioned. The 4x4 and 4x2 models of your truck have slightly different suspension setups which is why there is a different fit created for…

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Answer 5

Hi there David; we do have truck camper jacks that can work for your F-250 with a lift and large tires. What you can use are camper jacks from Brophy, which have a 17" to 67" lift range, which is the highest possible lift height. There are…

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Answer 6

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 7

For your 2024 Ford F-350 I recommend the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs #SSR-128-47-2. These have the highest capacity at 5,000 lbs which will be great since you plan to tow and haul heavy loads frequently. They also have a 2 piece design…

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Answer 8

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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Timbren vs SumoSprings for 5th Wheel Towing with a 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4

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