Timbrens vs. SuperSprings

[GRoutzahn]

i have an 03 2500 4x4 long bed w/ kore recon kit and i frequently load the bed of my truck down w/ a lot of material. i was originally debating whether or not to install the factory overloads from a 3500 but would rather not weld onto my frame. just curious if anyone has suggestions or opinions on either the timbrens or the supersprings. i'm not interested in airbags at this time. thanks for any info.

 

[smartineau]

I have timbrens and am very happy, I showed them to my dad and he got some for his Chevy 1/2 ton and is very happy.



Now the downside, I have about 1"-1 1/2" gap between the Timbren and the axle when empty. It is great and you never realize that anything is there. But if I hook up my flatbed utility trailer (300 pounds tongue weight) I get just a little bit of contact of the Timbren on the axle. Then I get a very bumpy rough ride. So I either like empty or with at least 500+ pounds of weight.



steve

 

[p-Bar]

I have the superspring works very well , would do it again.

 

[GRoutzahn]

smartineau-

i was afraid that that would be the case w/ the small gap b/w the axle and the timbren when not fully loaded down.



p-bar-

which supersprings do you have: the medium duty or the heavy duty?



anyone else have any experience w/ either product?

 

[p-Bar]

I am using the A10 ,that is the per the chart.



http://www.southwestwheel.com/superspring/superspringapp.htm

 

[jwilliams3]

I have a set of 6 month old timbrens that only seen a load about 10 times.

They are the full ton units but fit the 2500 also (I have a 2500).



PM if interested.

 

[pwr2tow]

Jwilliams, you have a pm.

 

[Smokin_Monster]

I sure love my Super Springs. I hooked up a bumper dragger flatbed with about 20,000 lbs on it and my truck stayed level. For the price and ease of installation I would definately put them on every truck I would own.

 

[MRosinski]

I had timbrens on for about 200 miles with my 10K enclosed trailer. I absolutley hated them. Extremly rough and jolty ride, took them off and they gave me a full refund. Now i'm thinking about taking off the air bags from the 04' and putting them on the 05'.

 

[GRoutzahn]

thanks for the info guys. i think i'm going to go w/ the supersprings.

 

[wneubauer]

Here's another vote for timbrens... . I've towed about 5k miles with my 35 ft travel trailer. Installed with the proper gap, the unloaded ride should be unchanged, and loaded you get an improved stable ride. They work as advertised. I really like mine, and their customer service is very good.

 

[Smokin_Monster]

With the leveling kit I have on the front my truck sat level. When I put the shell on it it almost squated a bit in the rear but with any load it definately squated bad. Once I put the Super Srings on I got a little extra lift in the back when I was empty and it sat level with a load. It takes almost 4-5,000lbs in the back to make it squat noticeably.

 

[MRosinski]

Timbrens are good, depending where you live and drive. Anyone that knows northern illinois highways knows that they can rip you, your truck, and your trailer apart(ie. 355 south bound between 88 and 55) The expansion joints are bad, and going down that stretch with the 2500 timbrens it was bad, but the good thing is that timbren guarntees customer satisfaction, so if you dont like it send it back for a full refund.

 

[BMH95]

Strange, that's my stomping ground, and I don't notice a problem with my Timbrens. I did not use the spacers though, so I have and inch and a halfish of space between the axle and the spring. Maybe those with toppers put the frame down closer to the axle?

 

[docjara]

I agree that that area is tough to drive with a trailer. My 11000 lbs. toy hauler makes my kidneys hurt going through the concrete areas in northern Illinois. I increased my equalizer hitch and it is better but not gone. I am considering getting the Timbrens because others have said they help level the tow vehicle and make the ride better. Did you have problems with the Timbrens with or without your trailer?

 

[BMH95]

No problems with mine. I've loaded the bed up with oak stumps before, and the truck sat perfectly level. The ride felt soft and comfy too. I've had a boat on the back as well, with no ride problems. You can get different weight rated springs from Timbren, and I went with the lighter option, so that I didn't end up with a harsh ride. I only really feel them in I hit a large bump (speed bump) kinda fast. I've not used the supersprings before, but I would imagine those make the unloaded ride more stiff then Timbrens.

 

[MSkajem]

Anyone know where I can get a set of 2500 Timbrens fast? I am in So California...

 

[Matt400]

I bought the AirCell product after removing my PacBrake bags and posted about it here.

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I used no spacers incl. in the kit and I was running with the factory blocks removed, unloaded ride was not that great so I added one of the oem blocks back in and unloaded is all good now. Still waiting for a load to see how that goes.

 

[RonD]

On my 2005 3500 I installed Timbrens about 2 years ago, they were in the truck for 6 months, then I replaced them with air bags. What I didn't like about them was when you hid a small bump, or freeway concrete cracks they would bottom out and about jar your eye balls out, I called the company, they asked me what the gap was from the pad to the diff housing was, I said 1/2 inch, he said they could send me a set of pads that would allow 1 inch or a little more, problem when you load the bed it will sag a good 1. 5 inches before leveling, a really bad design in my opinion, they were fine with a load, I tossed them in the trash can.