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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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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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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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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?
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Rare1
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?
http://www.timbren.com/
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.
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by surfram
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.
The timbrens are working great. On Thursday, I hauled a full load of firewood in the bed. No idea on the total weight. 1000lbs+? As I loaded the truck, it lowered down onto the timbrens and slightly compressed them. The truck was almost perfectly level with a full load. On Friday, I towed our travel trailer 400+ miles. The trailer is loaded for a 7 day trip and I am hauling firewood and various camping gear (including beer/water) in the bed. The timbrens worked great and dramatically stabilized the truck going over bridges and other bumps in the road. The timbrens really work.
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