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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:02 AM
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Arrow If you have Timbrens on the back of your truck I need your help.

Can you measure the distance from the bottom of the trucks frame to the bottom of the Aeon rubber spring?
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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PT,
I got 'em! I'll get a measurement tomorrow and post it.

Mike
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by WilderMike
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I got 'em! I'll get a measurement tomorrow and post it.

Mike

Thanks Mike, I really appreciate it!
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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Here is a pic of my timbrens installed without the spacer:

I am running the 6,000lb springs. Part number DR2500CA.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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I have another part #, listed on the bottom of the application list for wrecker applications. They appear to be much shorter than the ones posted by surfram, as they are just one segment, whereas his are two. If you have any questions about these, let me know.

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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I have about 1 1/4" from the bottom of the Aeon spring to the top of the axle after installing my Carli minipacks and a 1" spacer from Timbren. Before the new suspension (stock 3500) I had 1" of space from the bottom of the Aeon spring and the top of the axle without the 1" Timbren spacer. This is the DR3500CA kit. Hope this helps. I am trying to devise a quick release system to switch back and forth between the stock bump stops and the Timbrens.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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Mine are about 1 inch same as surfram's pic above.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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Thanks for the info guys, but what I really need is the length of the entire Timbren assembly (top of mount to bottom of spring), or the distance from the trucks frame (not axle) to the bottom of the rubber spring.

I have different leaf springs so the clearance measurement doesn't do me any good. But I really appreciate the effort!
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ptgarcia
Thanks for the info guys, but what I really need is the length of the entire Timbren assembly (top of mount to bottom of spring), or the distance from the trucks frame (not axle) to the bottom of the rubber spring.

I have different leaf springs so the clearance measurement doesn't do me any good. But I really appreciate the effort!
I just re-read your post and duh, learned to read boy . I will have to measure mine when I get home as they are off the truck and sitting in the garage for the winter.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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For my 2500, The spring itself is 5 1/8". With the mounting bracket is ~6 1/4" and the spacer would add about another 1".

Total = about 7 1/4" - 7 1/2" with the spacer.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 2003Ram
For my 2500, The spring itself is 5 1/8". With the mounting bracket is ~6 1/4" and the spacer would add about another 1".

Total = about 7 1/4" - 7 1/2" with the spacer.


Cool, that should be good. I'll let you guys know if I need more info.....
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003Ram
For my 2500, The spring itself is 5 1/8". With the mounting bracket is ~6 1/4" and the spacer would add about another 1".

Total = about 7 1/4" - 7 1/2" with the spacer.
Thats what I got too 7 1/4" with the 1" spacer. The best place I found to buy them was Michigan Truck Spring http://www.truckspring.com/VSearchRe...&pt=189&fv=584
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Thats what I got too 7 1/4" with the 1" spacer. The best place I found to buy them was Michigan Truck Spring http://www.truckspring.com/VSearchRe...&pt=189&fv=584


Thanks for the verification.

I bought a set of Timbrens for my Titan from Michigan Truck Spring. They definitely seem to have the best deal on them.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ptgarcia
Thanks for the verification.

I bought a set of Timbrens for my Titan from Michigan Truck Spring. They definitely seem to have the best deal on them.
Should have mentioned you were about to buy.

Stengal bros. price match with free shipping. $169 OTD

BTW - I ordered the 3600# instead of the 6000# based on user experience reported here.

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 2003Ram
Should have mentioned you were about to buy.

Stengal bros. price match with free shipping. $169 OTD

BTW - I ordered the 3600# instead of the 6000# based on user experience reported here.

No, I didn't buy anything recently. I bought the Timbrens for my Titan back in '04.

I saw Stengal Bros. had them for a good price also, but thought they were closer to $199. I'll have to go back to there site if I do buy.
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