Using Timbrens to Help Correct Sagging Front Leaf Springs

[Midnite]

I've only got a little more than 1" between the tops of my front leaf springs and the rubber bump stops, so I've been thinking about making my next project my front suspension.



I've read about lots of options--Skyjacker spring kits, re-arching the existing springs (and sometimes adding a leaf), but one thing I haven't seen anyone talk about here is adding Timbrens. These are commonly used in plowing applications.



http://www.timbren.com/install/DF3504B.pdf



Anyone thought about doing this? What might be some potential problems?



Thanks,

Mike

 

[Speedo]

Timbrens

Hey Midnite, I work with a guy who uses Timbrens on the rear

for towing and he really likes them.



Gus

 

[BCaldwell]

Midnite I'm in the same boat as you and already have Firestone air bags on rear (look a lot like the Timbrens) there was a thread about two months ago about an air bag set up where you flipped over the leaf springs and then installed the bags I will see if I can find it and post the thread. Also seen a Ram with the Firestones on the front end. Bill

 

[BCaldwell]

Midnite someday I will become computer literate:--) and be able to do things the easy way thread about Kelderman kit 100 days back page 19 Bill

 

[willyslover]

PM. . Big Mak... he used them on his snow plow rig

 

[nascar mark]

Hi Mike,

I'm not familiar with these. Are they air or solid rubber.



mark

PDR - Black Sheep Racing

 

[Hutchew]

Rougher ride, not all that great.......

Basically a soft bumpstop shaped like a bellows. I have them on the front of my 02 Ford F350 4X4. They are just to keep you from bottoming out your suspension, not a cure for weak springs or to add carrying capacity (regardless of the manufacturer's claims).

Some ppl swear by re-arching the springs, but I personally think it's a waste of time, having done it a few times with limited and short-lived success. I figure the springs are already fatigued, all you are doing is re-arching something already worn out.

Add-A-Leafs just make a rough ride even rougher.

The Skyjacker 2-1/2" front springs are pretty much the best bang for the buck, IMHO.

 

[Midnite]

Thanks for the replies! I guess it'd probably be better to replace my front springs than use the Timbrens as a band-aid.



Thanks,

Mike

 

[DieselBuzz]

Mike,

I've done the SJ swap. I'm happy, I don't miss bottoming out at all. I can still remember bracing for the big pot holes in the winter.

Art

 

[RDBuck]

Front springs

Skyjacker 2 1/2" front springs are the only way to go for the front end of the 4x4. Better ride and levels the truck. Any other solution is just a waste of time and money in my opinion.

 

[Snow man]

Timbrens are for not the answer,IMo. I tried them i hated them,sent them back immediately. It was like driving a bottomed out truck, with my plow on. I just got the next stiffer springs form DC and its been fine,Time for new springs.