If You Plow: Buy a Set of Timbren Load Suuports

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Timbren's are rubber "springs" the go between the frame and axle. Major difference in ride and control. Used to sag several inches (3+) from the plow weight; now it sags less then half an inch. It brakes straight (maybe that will hold true with the plow off too?!), doesn't drag curbs backing off (as often), and doesn't nose dive hitting snow pack of pushing heavy. 100% better. A set for the front of a Dodge 3500 is approx $169 (retail).

The verdict is still out on how they affect unloaded ride. There's a chance they will cause the front suspension to rebound too quickly -- but I doubt it. I also strongly suspect they will help with the brake pull problem by keeping the front suspension from collapsing under braking.

The added weight of the diesel makes these a "must have" if you're plowing. .

- MAK

 

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Mark,where did you get them?

 

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Big MAK
would you guess that these might improve the handeling on mountain roads... in relation to diving front end [roling/leaning over]. . giving a "flater" ride ?... don't need the plow issue as I have a Toyota FJ40 with a Meyers plow for that duty. . just thinking about improving my dually's slot car's ride on my commute #ad
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Gary

 

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I suspect a big time help with body roll. They definitely help while the plow is on; if it stops snowing a few days I'll take the plow off and file a report on handling w/o it.

They're website is http://timbren.com . I bought mine through Fleetpride. They weld to the top of the axle and bottom of the frame.

I used to have a set on the back of my '95 3500 Dodge Cummins (before they had real rear springs with overloads). But they caused too much bounce since they sat about a 1/4 inch from contact, then would contact on a bump, and rebound.

On the front they seem perfect though. When I drop the plow and take the weight off they are still in contact from the weight of that mighty Cummins, so I think they'll be perfect. Wish I hadn't waited 2 years plowing w/o them.

I think I saw almost the same thing on Western's website http://westernplows.com/plows/pl_frame.htm, Accesories, Load Support Systems. They have some good pictures too.

[This message has been edited by Mark Kitchell (edited 12-21-2000). ]

 

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Update:
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum17/HTML/001218.html

They did help with handling w/o plow.

 

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Thanks Mark. . good info. . I'm going to look into it.
Gary