Will Timbren Suspension Enhancement Make The Ride Smoother On 2014 Chevrolet Express Van

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Hay! Great site. Alot of ppl who offer parts for these have them on a different vehicle and some horrible generic pictures, in this day and age? Really? So i was really impressed with the curt rear tow hitch pictures for the express and i might be getting one of those. Anyways, i have this huge front steel crash bar i want to use but it weighs about 175 lbs and causes sag and camber issues. Probly about an inch, and the truck naturally has that stink bug stance to begin with ya know? The suspension on these trucks is very hard and you feel every bump, i only haul 1k lbs, my buddy recommended some stiffer front springs but i think that would be too hard of a ride. Another option i thought of was some spring spacers, but that involves alot of labor cost. Can you please tell me what these would be like and what my other options are for this project? I understand these are designed for plows?

asked by: David Z

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The Timbren Vehicle Suspension, part # TGMFK15A is not designed to make the ride softer on your 2014 Chevrolet Express van. The Timbrens are designed to actually do the opposite. As more weight is added to the van, they become more rigid. They will help with the sag but not make the van ride easier. Putting stiffer springs on the van as your friend suggested would only make the ride more rigid.

The spring spacers like part # CSS-1168F would perform in the same manner as the Timbren springs and are designed to help reduce sag when weight is added to the vehicle. I'm sorry we do not offer a solution to help reduce the stiff ride, but the Timbrens are a good fit if you wish to help reduce sag when carrying heavy loads. I have attached a helpful article that explains the Timbren Suspension Enhancement system and how it works you might want to check out.

The hitch I recommend for your Express van is the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 13040. This is a Class lll hitch and requires no drilling for installation. This hitch has a 2 inch receiver opening. I have attached a link to an installation video for this hitch being installed on a Chevrolet Express Van.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

I recommend installing the SumoSprings #SSR-106-47-1 on the rear of your 2023 Ford E-450 Class C cutaway chassis. In my experience I feel these are the best option as they cushion the suspension while the Timbren #TFERSD you found is much stiffer and…

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On a 2017 Chevrolet Express Van that does NOT have the factory trailer connector a trailer brake controller install will usually be hardwired using our install kit #ETBC7 and a 4-pole harness like #118392. These items allow complete installation of a…

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For your 2014 Ford Expedition we do not have any air spring suspension enhancement kits. We only have the Coil SumoSprings kit part #CSS-1168F.

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If the load in the cargo area of the van will fluctuate quite a bit, I'd go with an adjustable alternative like the Air Lift #AL57205 air suspension. You can easily tailor the stiffness of the springs to the load you're carrying, rather than…

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Answer 5

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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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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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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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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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 10

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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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 12

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