Ride-Rite or Firestone?
I have seen many references to Timbrens on this forum, but nobody has ever described what they look like or how they work. When I load my camper my truck squats, then I pump up my AirLift so the truck sits and rides level, and the steering and handling are normal. Do the Timbrens bring the truck up to level also?
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Timbrens are basically big long soft snubbers, with no weight there's no difference, when you load up the 'snubber' contacts the axle and helps carry the load. They seem kinda Mickey Mouse to me.
I have a Pac Brake PRXB and will be adding Firestones before next year (I hope). Since I already have the PRXB compressor I'm going to try JFaulkner's idea with the self levelling hooties.
Would 2 of them be better to avoid the "T" in the line effect?
I have a Pac Brake PRXB and will be adding Firestones before next year (I hope). Since I already have the PRXB compressor I'm going to try JFaulkner's idea with the self levelling hooties.
Would 2 of them be better to avoid the "T" in the line effect?
I have seen many references to Timbrens on this forum, but nobody has ever described what they look like or how they work. When I load my camper my truck squats, then I pump up my AirLift so the truck sits and rides level, and the steering and handling are normal. Do the Timbrens bring the truck up to level also?
Basically, rubber springs as they state on the website.
I didn't want to squat to contact overloads be they rubber springs (Timbren) or steel springs (OEM & aftermarket).
I have a 2wd so my next step is front airbags. Last I checked they don't have them for 4wd.
Timbrens were extremely easy to install. Attach rubber springs to the supplied brackets and replace rear bumpstops with the assembly. I installed them without the spacer so they only come into play when the truck is loaded. I have not noticed any difference in the ride running empty. I'll post an update after the first heavy tow.
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