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Timbren Vehicle Suspension for the 2006 Honda Pilot

Timbren Vehicle Suspension

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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System - 2006 Honda Pilot

Hollow rubber springs sit above the axle, helping to stabilize and level the Honda Pilot while providing a more comfortable ride by absorbing road shock and improving roll stability. Easy to install and use.

Features:

  • Improves suspension, handling and safety
  • Provides additional support as needed, so you always get a smooth, comfortable ride
    • Allows the leaf spring ample movement and cushions light loads
      • Rides just as smoothly when you're not hauling a load
    • Becomes more rigid as more weight is added
      • Increases stability - gives you great performance when you are hauling heavy loads
      • Reduces Honda Pilot sag
  • Works independently - side to side
    • Helps to compensate for off-center loads
    • Reduces body roll when you have to swerve or execute a sharp turn
  • Acts as shock absorber, taking the brunt of bumps and rough roads
    • Extends the life of your Honda Pilot's suspension


Specs:

  • Includes 2 Aeon hollow rubber springs, Honda Pilot-specific brackets and hardware for simple installation
    • Replaces axle bump stops on frame
    • No drilling required
  • Capacity: 2,000 lbs
    • Do not exceed your Honda Pilot's weight-carrying capacity
  • Designed to work with a suspension system that is in good working order
  • Limited lifetime warranty - satisfaction guaranteed


An example of sag on a truck's rear axle under a heavy load. The Timbren Suspension Enhancement System levels the Honda Pilot.

Whether you're hauling heavy loads in the cargo area or by pulling a trailer, you will often see the rear of the Honda Pilot sag while the front end rises. In these cases, the rear axle is handling not only the weight of the cargo, but more of the Honda Pilot's weight, as well. Because less weight is on the front axle, the front tires are making less contact with the road. Overall Honda Pilot handling - traction, steering, and braking - is negatively affected. But the resistance from Timbren's Suspension Enhancement System works with your factory suspension to keep the Honda Pilot level and improve your driving experience.

Diagram of the Timbren spring installed

The Timbren system has a Honda Pilot-specific bracket that will be bolted onto each frame rail above the rear axle. Hollow rubber springs are bolted to the bottom of the bracket and hang down to where the bottom of the spring sits, one inch above the axle. The inch of clearance allows the existing factory suspension to operate normally under light loads and standard terrain, ensuring the smooth, comfortable ride that you are used to.

Animation of a standard Timbren rubber spring

Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems are designed to work progressively. When the hollow rubber springs are compressed, the convoluted design causes them to quickly collapse along the folds. Once the folds are compacted, the stacked barrel shape increases resistance, stiffening the suspension and keeping the Honda Pilot level.

Timbren suspension system works to prevent body roll

Each hollow rubber spring works independently to support the driver's or passenger's side of the Honda Pilot. This is helpful when you swerve or make sharp turns. Each spring is activated when it is needed, so body roll is greatly reduced. The independent action also works well when you are hauling off-center loads.

An example of a trailers swaying

Because the Honda Pilot handles better with the springs, less turbulence will be passed along to the trailer, and this helps to keep the trailer in line. Your driving comfort is further enhanced if the trailer does begin to sway (from a gust of wind or a passing semi) because the movement from the trailer is not transferred to the Honda Pilot. This also works to make the sway subside more quickly.

An empty truck on a bumpy road without Timbren

Another great feature of the rubber construction is that the springs absorb most of the road shock, creating a smoother, more stable ride overall. Wear and tear on the factory suspension is also lessened because the rubber springs work to prevent bottoming out on rough roads.

Compared to the competition:

Timbren's suspension enhancement systems are much easier to install than air springs - there are no air hoses to run, no compressors or gauges to hook up, and no manual adjustments to make. The rubber construction makes Timbren's springs more elastic than similar products constructed of micro-cellular urethane. And more elasticity allows for a more comfortable ride because the rubber has more travel.



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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System - THROD2

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the product istalled very easy to install and helped alot with the sagging issues8169

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I ordered the Timbren SES for my 2008 Honda Pilot because I do a lot of towing, and with heavy loads the rear end sags too much. The Timbren SES helps a little, but I think that, at least in my case, an air bag system would have been better. BTW, Etrailer.com service is excellent!15430

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Ask the Experts about this Timbren Vehicle Suspension


  • Can a Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System Eliminate Vibration in a 2008 Acura MDX
  • Once the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, item # THROD2, is installed on the 2008 Acura MDX, the Aeon hollow rubber springs will not contact the bottom of the coil spring housing unless there is a load on or in the back of the vehicle, see installation instructions link below. This means that if the vibration you are referring to is present under normal operating conditions, not towing or carrying a load, the rubber springs will not help. In this case, I would have the vehicle susp
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  • Alternatives to Rear Suspension Systems for a 2004 Acura MDX Towing a 1999 Key West Boat Trailer
  • I spoke with my contact at Timbren and the Rear Suspension System, part # THROD2, has a weight capacity of 2000 lbs and will work on your 2004 Acura MDX as long as the tongue weight does not exceed the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle or trailer hitch. I assume the 1999 Key West boat trailer you have creates sag on the rear of your vehicle. I would recommend a weight distribution system over a rear suspension enhancement system in this situation. I would recommend the Pro Series Trunnion
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  • Will Timbren Rear Suspension System # THROD2 Work on 2003 Honda Pilot Towing 2,900-Lb Tent Trailer
  • The Timbren Rear Suspension System # THROD2, you have referenced has a weight capacity of 2000 lbs and will work on your 2003 Honda Pilot as long as the tongue weight (290 to 435 lbs) of the 2,900-lb tent trailer does not exceed the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle or trailer hitch. I do have a couple of air spring systems that will work on your Honda Pilot, but they are rated for a maximum weight capacity of 1,000 lbs and will need to be manually inflated to even your load distribution
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  • Suspension Enhancement Options for Towing With 2004 Acura MDX
  • The Firestone # F4138 and # W237604138 are the same part. 4138 is the part number, and W237604138 is the SKU number that Firestone uses internally. Both the # F4138 and the Timbren # THROD2 are compatible with MDX models that have the coil spring rear suspensions only. It will not work on models equipped with the Coil-Over-Strut suspension. The Timbren springs will suspend up to 2000 lbs loaded in your MDX, while the Firestone Air Suspension is good for up to 1000 lbs. Neither system will
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  • Timbren Suspension System Enhancement Recommendation for a 2012 Honda Pilot
  • Suspension enhancements will not give you additional capacity beyond what the manufacturer recommends, but what they will do is allow you to carry weight within the capacity of the vehicle in a safer, more stable way. So basically in your situation suspension enhancement would be an excellent choice since what you plan on towing is within the capacity set by Honda. The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # THROD2 that you referenced is designed to fit your 2012 Honda Pilot and would
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