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Timbren Vehicle Suspension for the Pontiac Trans Sport Van, 2001

Timbren Vehicle Suspension

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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System - Pontiac Trans Sport Van, 2001

Hollow rubber springs sit above the axle, helping to stabilize and level the Pontiac Trans Sport Van 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 have a smooth, comfortable ride
    • Allows the leaf spring ample movement while cushioning light loads
      • Does not affect the empty ride of the Pontiac Trans Sport Van
    • Becomes more rigid as more weight is added
      • Increases stability - providing great performance while hauling heavy loads
      • Reduces Pontiac Trans Sport Van sag
  • Works independently - side-to-side
    • Helps compensate for off-center loads
    • Reduces body roll when swerving and turning corners
  • Acts as shock absorbers, taking the brunt of bumps and rough roads
    • Extends the life of your Pontiac Trans Sport Van's suspension


Specs:

  • 2 Hollow rubber springs, Pontiac Trans Sport Van-specific brackets and hardware are included for simple installation
    • Installs directly onto frame
    • Professional installation recommended
  • Capacity: 3,000 lbs
    • Do not exceed the Pontiac Trans Sport Van's weight-carrying capacity
  • Designed to work with a suspension system that is in good working order
  • Limited lifetime warranty - satisfaction guarantee


An example of sag on a truck's rear axle under a heavy load. The Timbren Suspension Enhancement System levels the Pontiac Trans Sport Van.

When hauling heavy loads in the cargo area or by pulling a trailer, you will often see the rear of the Pontiac Trans Sport Van 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 Pontiac Trans Sport Van's weight as well. Because less weight is on the front axle, the front tires are making less contact with the road. Overall Pontiac Trans Sport Van handling - traction, steering, and braking - is negatively affected. The resistance from Timbren's Suspension Enhancement System works with the Pontiac Trans Sport Van's factory suspension to keep the Pontiac Trans Sport Van level and improve your driving performance.


Diagram of the Timbren spring installed

The Timbren system has a Pontiac Trans Sport Van-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 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 provides increased resistance, stiffening the suspension and keeping the Pontiac Trans Sport Van 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 Pontiac Trans Sport Van. 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 hauling off-center loads.


An example of a trailers swaying

Because the Pontiac Trans Sport Van handles better with the springs, less turbulence will be passed along to the trailer helping 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 passing of a semi) because the movement from the trailer is not transferred to the Pontiac Trans Sport Van. This also works to make the sway subside quicker.


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 as 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 - no air hoses are needed to be run, no compressors or gauges to hook up, and no manual adjustments necessary. The rubber construction causes Timbren's springs to be more elastic than similar products constructed of micro-cellular urethane. More elasticity allows for a more comfortable ride because the rubber has more travel.



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Ask the Experts about this Timbren Vehicle Suspension


  • Weight Capacity of Timbren Suspension Enhancement # TGMRAZT on 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  • The 3000 lb rating for the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System refers to any load carried in the cargo area of the vehicle and applied to the rear axle, not the towing capacity. The only effect that towing would have on the Timbren system would be any tongue weight exerted on the vehicle by the trailer. The tongue weight (or downward force exerted on the trailer ball) would typically be 10 to 15 percent of the weight of the trailer plus the weight of anything loaded on it. If you are tryin
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Written by:
Dave

Edited by:
Leah

Vehicle fit info:
Kenon

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