Timbren Springs

[RClark]

Has anyone had any experience with Timbren hollow rubber springs? I just heard about them and wonder if they are worth installing. They list cheaper than Airlifts. I usually run nearly empty or with a 5th wheel that puts a 2000 lb load on the hitch.

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93 D-250-114,000 mi. , 3" Straight exhoust, BD converter & Injectors, 16 cm Turbo, PacBrake, factory electric cooler, 18gal aux fuel tank, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, rear sway bar, gages, 33ftAutomate 5th wheel.

 

[GRudy]

There was a long thread about Timbrens just last week. Go back through and you should be able to find it. I think the title was something about snow plowing. They sound like the hot lick. They will be on my truck before next plowing season.

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George, Perry County, PA
99 3500, Reg Cab, 4x4, NV4500, ISB, 4:10,VA box,Putco Boss
running boards, Grover air horns, Intense Blue.

 

[GRudy]

Found it! Go to https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum3/HTML/002315.html

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George, Perry County, PA
99 3500, Reg Cab, 4x4, NV4500, ISB, 4:10,VA box,Putco Boss
running boards, Grover air horns, Intense Blue.

 

[KatDiesel]

<font color=blue>Check out this thread for some answers to your questions... ...

The Product in Question Thread

 

[RClark]

Good input except I am not using a plow. What do they do for the rear of the truck?

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93 D-250-114,000 mi. , 3" Straight exhoust, BD converter & Injectors, 16 cm Turbo, PacBrake, factory electric cooler, 18gal aux fuel tank, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, rear sway bar, gages, 33ftAutomate 5th wheel.

 

[Don]

Originally posted by grouchrc:
Has anyone had any experience with Timbren hollow rubber springs? I just heard about them and wonder if they are worth installing. They list cheaper than Airlifts. I usually run nearly empty or with a 5th wheel that puts a 2000 lb load on the hitch.

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1996 Extended Cab 2500 4X4, 5 Speed, Rhino Spray in Lining, Ultra Wheels, Dee Zee Black Tool Box, Smitty Bilt Step Rails, KC Backup Lights, Tow Hooks, PrimeLoc etc. etc.

 

[Lordsman]

Can anyone tell me how much(if any) do these rise the front end up? Have airlift bags on back and this could be ideal to make it ride level again when empty.

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99 2500SLT,QC,4x4,6-spd,3. 5 lsd,LB,Camper group ,Rhino liner,Airlift 5000 airbags,Redline hitch,Tekonsha brake control,Diamomd plate bed rails,Dodge grill & splash guards.

 

[Big MAK]

Without a load they don't even touch. They're specifically to support an extra load -- so if raising the front is what you're after then something else is needed.

As for the rear timbrens; I had them and didn't like them (I like them in front for plowing). But it could depend on your clearance. I had rear Timbrens on a different truck then I do now and they were just short of touching unloaded -- which resulted in them coming in contact every time I hit a bump -- which of-course caused a serious boinging effect (technical term). Scope it out and if there's enough clearance that they won't come into contact unloaded but will support the load when it's on, then they'll work well.

 

[GRudy]

Sorry, I didn't catch that you needed help on the rear end... . I personally would sugest the Firestone Ride Rite air springs. I had a set on my Chevy and when I set my 4000 lb. Lance camper on I would inflate the springs to 100 psi. and it would lift the truck back up to empty ride height. No more coon hunting with the headlights!

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George, Perry County, PA
99 3500, Reg Cab, 4x4, NV4500, ISB, 4:10,VA box,Putco Boss
running boards, Grover air horns, Intense Blue.

 

[RClark]

Thanks for the input. Priced them from $120 to $300 so I saved a loy of money.

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93 D-250-114,000 mi. , 3" Straight exhoust, BD converter & Injectors, 16 cm Turbo, PacBrake, factory electric cooler, 18gal aux fuel tank, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, rear sway bar, gages, 33ftAutomate 5th wheel.

 

[Doug]

I have experienced the same"boinging" that Mark describes when the truck is empty. When loaded the Timbrens sit on the axle. The only draw back is that the ride is harsher-I think that the Timbren springs do not have as much flex as real springs. If I was to do it over, I would add extra leaves instead.
Doug

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91. 5 D250 5 speed, 16cm2 housing, gauges (EGT, boost, tach), BD exhaust brake (w/ 60lb springs)