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2009 Saturn Vue
Timbren

Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

Part Number: TFRFLX
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3,000-lb Capacity. These hollow rubber springs sit above the rear axle to help stabilize and level your vehicle. They also provide a more comfortable ride by absorbing road shock and improving roll stability. Easy to install and use. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Timbren. Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part number TFRFLX can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Timbren Vehicle Suspension - TFRFLX

  • Bump Stops
  • Towing/Load Leveling
  • Timbren
  • Standard Duty
  • Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
  • Suspension Only

3,000-lb Capacity. These hollow rubber springs sit above the rear axle to help stabilize and level your vehicle. They also provide 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
    • Becomes more rigid as more weight is added
      • Increases stability - gives you great performance when you are hauling heavy loads
      • Reduces rear 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 suspension
  • Includes 2 Aeon hollow rubber springs, custom-fit brackets and hardware for simple installation
    • Replaces axle bump stops on frame
    • No drilling required


Specs:

  • Capacity: 3,000 lbs
    • Do not exceed your vehicle'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 vehicle's rear axle under a heavy load

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


Diagram of the Timbren spring installed

The Timbren system comes with custom-fit brackets that are 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, 1" 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 your vehicle level.


Timbren suspension system works to prevent body roll

Each hollow rubber spring works independently to support the driver's side or passenger's side of your vehicle. 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 vehicle 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 your vehicle. 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 when loaded. Wear and tear on the factory suspension is also lessened because the rubber springs work to prevent bottoming out on rough roads.


Timbren Suspension Enhancement 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 microcellular urethane. And more elasticity allows for a more comfortable ride when loaded or towing because the rubber has more travel.



FRFLX Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

Installation Details TFRFLX Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

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3,000-lb Capacity. These hollow rubber springs sit above the rear axle to help stabilize and level your vehicle. They also provide a more comfortable ride by absorbing road shock and improving roll stability. Easy to install and use.

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What a great product. This has made a night and day difference pulling a 5th wheel.



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Easy installation. Good quality.



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Very efficient and great to work with. Will definitely use your company again. Thanks



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Works pretty well. Does stiffen the factory ride considerably when not hauling a load.



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Just as overtired , they stiffened up the ride , plus no more sag in rear ended of truck .



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Worked great. My Tahoe no longer says in the rear. Can’t even tell a difference when I hook my trailer up.



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Installed in about 15 minutes,very easy.I pick up my new truck camper next week so I do not know how it works yet,but looks like it will work like its suppose too



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Fast shipping



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Easy install and work well on my 2500 S uburban



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Product does not help rear swag with fifth wheel camper but a half inch. On brand new truck as well. Not happy with product. Called to return them and want me to pay 27.00 shipping and stated in email that was sent to me I couldn’t return if installed. I’m not understanding this ? Do not buy ! I won’t be doing any more business with etrailer . Not helpful at all



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Shipping was fast, product looks to be well made.



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Easy to install and does not affect the ride till you have a load, then they help support the load. Good product!



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as expected,fast shipping



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I have always had a good experience with doing business with you



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Quick service and as described.



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Great service and quick shipping



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As always amazing customer service and products to match.



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I just installed them yesterday. Super easy, took maybe 25 minutes. Looking forward to towing my toyhauler soon.



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Very easy installation!



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I'm very happy with the fast service. Timbren makes quality parts and now my problems are solved. I get a smooth ride and the truck does not sag . Thank you



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Great cost effective way to keep truck level. Easy install! A 15 minute job. Does not affect empty ride quality. Extremely happy with the product and etrailer.com



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Fast delivery and easy installation



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Showed on time and easy installation. This is why I continue to be a loyal customer.



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Great Product, arrived quickly and packaged well.

Will be buying from them in the future.



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These are the best add on suspension helpers I have ever had on a pick up. I put 2 yards of compost in the back of my 1/2 ton Silverado W/T long bed and it rode level back to the house. These control sag when you drop on a trailer loaded or not.


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