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1997 Pontiac Grand Am
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

Part Number: TFRR050A
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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 TFRR050A can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Timbren Vehicle Suspension - TFRR050A

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 3,000-lb Load Support: Keeps your truck level and stable when towing or hauling heavy gear.
  • Smoother Ride Under Load: Hollow rubber springs absorb bumps and road shock for comfort.
  • No Adjustments Needed: Automatically stiffens as weight increases—nothing to inflate or set.
  • Reduces Sway and Roll: Each spring works independently to steady cornering and off-center loads.
  • Simple Bolt-On Install: Replaces factory bump stops with brackets and hardware, no drilling required.

Features to know about

Stay Level When Hauling or Towing: 3,000-lb Rear Support

Heavy loads and trailers can make the rear of your vehicle sag and throw off handling. The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System adds up to 3,000 lbs of extra support right above the rear axle to keep things level and stable. Its hollow rubber springs compress as weight increases, stiffening automatically to control squat and maintain a smooth, steady ride whether you’re hauling gear in the bed or towing a heavy trailer.

Comparison of truck bed with heavy load showing how Timbren suspension prevents rear sag for better leveling

Smooth Out Rough Roads: Hollow Rubber Spring Design

The Aeon hollow rubber springs take the hit from bumps and uneven roads so your factory suspension doesn’t have to. They absorb road shock and help reduce bounce and vibration, giving you a more comfortable ride even when you’re loaded down. At the same time, the rubber design prevents bottoming out on rough surfaces and helps extend the life of your stock suspension components.

Vehicle on bumpy road demonstrating Timbren suspension system absorbing shocks for a smoother ride

Handle Corners and Uneven Loads with Confidence: Independent Side-to-Side Action

When turns, swerves, or off-center loads try to throw you off balance, each spring works on its own to keep the vehicle level side to side. That independent action helps control body roll in corners and keeps things planted when hauling uneven cargo. You’ll notice better stability in curves, less sway from passing trucks, and steadier tracking when towing.

Timbren suspension system reducing body roll, sway, and rear sag when cornering or carrying uneven loads

Truck towing trailer showing how Timbren suspension helps minimize trailer sway for safer towing

Simple Setup with No Air Lines or Adjustments Needed

There’s nothing complicated about getting this system on your vehicle. The custom brackets bolt directly onto existing frame points with no drilling required, replacing the factory bump stops. Once installed, there are no airlines, compressors, or pressure adjustments to worry about—just straightforward support that’s always ready when you load up.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Capacity: 3,000 lbs

Components and Inclusions

  • Includes: 2 Aeon hollow rubber springs, vehicle-specific brackets and hardware for simple installation
  • Replaces: axle bump stops on frame

Installation

  • Drilling required: No drilling required
  • Designed to work with: a suspension system that is in good working order

Diagram showing Timbren springs installed above rear axle with 1-inch clearance between spring and axle for proper suspension function

  • 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.

Warranty

  • Warranty type: Limited lifetime warranty - satisfaction guarantee

FRR050A - Rear Suspension Enhancement System with Aeon Hollow Rubber Springs by Timbren

Installation Details TFRR050A Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

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2010 Ford Ranger
Great product. Truck rides stiff when the bed is empty but it is well worth it when you add a good load to the truck. I have a 2010 Ranger that I tend to overload. These helpers keep the truck level so it does not look like a worn out 65 Mustang with its rear end scraping the pavement....
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2015 Dodge Ram Pickup
15000 miles pulling fully loaded 16x8 not a problem and the ride was great. My son has a 2013 RAM that came with air suspension and he finally had it converted due to constant problems with the system. When he compared the ride of his newly converted 2013 to my 2015 with Timbrens he immediately wanted to install Timbrens on his 2013.
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1999 Ford Ranger
This is twice I have purchased the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancemennt System. One for our motor home and this one for our tow behind 99 Ranger. Very happy with purchase and both do as advertised. Very easy to install. Thank you e-trailer.
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My product came without the fasteners. I informed them and they sent them. Four stars for shipping faux pas, otherwise great.
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Super fast service, within 4 hours of placing the order, I already had confirmation my order was completed and shipped, I got my product in 2 days, extremely happy. The website is also super easy to navigate! I will be purchasing from etrailer in the future!
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increased stability while towing my boat. much easier to install than air ride while achieving the same goal.
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This is an amazing asset to any small truck for towing. Works very well for keeping a heavy load stabilized.
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2008 Ford Ranger
Good product. More than doubled the payload capacity. Installation was simple quick and easy.
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Excellent service yet again, as always thank you Etrailer
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1998 Ford Ranger
Received in a timely manner and packed nicely. Instructions clear and went on easily.
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Fantastic. Nothing to leak or tear up
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Even though I know or understand what happened to the first shipment. The second shipment made it to my hand directly from UPS carrier. Job well done. Mr. Paul B. and everyone in between that helped. Thank you.
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Excellent product...carry heavy loads regularly without sag.
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Works as described. Would recommend product.
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Very good product.this is second set I have purchased.worked great on both trucks.good addition on half ton pickups.
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2009 Ford Ranger
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2022 F250 Super Duty. Super easy to install. I have about 3/4" gap between the spring and the plate. Time will tell how they impact the ride quality and how much sag they mitigate with my 5th wheel hooked up.
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Jay S.

8/14/2026

Now that its been a year Im very impressed with them. Theres no ride detriment without the 5th wheel attached and they do a great job of mitigating squat

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It has been almost a year since I installed Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems (DVF350 and DVR350R) on the front and rear of my 2003 Dodge RAM Van 3500. These bumpers replaced the OEM bump stops that were on my van. I like the Timbren bumpers much better than the OEM bump stops because they provide a progressively cushioned response for suspension compression when traveling over significant humps like speed bumps in a parking lot, or curb ramps into driveways. I did not like the abrupt stop the OEM bump stops provided when traveling over the same objects. I installed the Timbren rear bumpers first, and after a few months of use, I decided to add them to the front. In both cases, the front and rear Timbren bumpers were easy to install once the OEM bump stops were removed. Installation required reuse of the factory hardware. On my van, the Timbren bumpers are not always engaged. Under normal load and travel conditions the bumpers are relaxed and about 1/2” away from the suspension landing points. However, their presence is much appreciated and very noticeable when the van is carrying heavy loads or handling significant humps.
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Kate F.

5/6/2026

Glad to hear the Timbren systems worked out so well for your RAM Van Mitchell! It’s great that you noticed the smoother, more progressive response compared to the factory bump stops, especially under load. Thanks for sharing your experience with both the front and rear installs, that’s really helpful for others considering the upgrade. What kind of loads are you usually hauling with your van?

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Absolutely Pleased with the TIMBRENS. They were easy to install, and took less than an hour to install both. I noticed a slight stiffness in the ride as the rear bounced over a bad roadway. Towing is great, with a nice level and smooth ride. I am glad that I did not order the heavier duty Timbrens, than what was recomended for my truck. I believe the ride would have been too stiff. If you look at the photos showing the timbrens, the truck is still lifted in the rear, so what you see is a big gap between the rubber, and the steal plate. When the truck is lowered, there's 1" of space as it should be. BTW, I have been purchasing from etrailer for years now, and I have to say that I have never had any issues with any orders. They are my go to folks for all of my vehicle suppension stuff and trailer stuff. You can't go wrong with buying from them.
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Brooke M.

5/7/2025

Wow, thank you for sticking with us, Don! That is awesome. I think you made an excellent choice here. Timbrens are tough and the heavy duty are SUPER tough. Glad to hear these were a good fit. Love the photos! Is that your own property?

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Don

5/21/2026

The TIMBRENs work as stated during when I am pulling anything heavy. However, when the truck is not pulling anything, anyone riding in the rear seat gets a very hard jarring jolt when driving over any roadway repairs, bumps, expansion joints on bridges. I wished that I would have went with the Super Springs, or the Road Active Suspension. I may replace the TIMBRENS later.

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Gwendolyn Y.

5/21/2026

@Don I'm sorry to hear that the Timbrens didn’t pan out to be as great as you originally hoped. Swapping over to the SuperSprings or the RoadActive Suspension will definitely have less of an impact on your day-to-day driving. Out of the two, the RoadActive Suspension would have the least effect. If you ever have questions about the RoadActive Suspension or the SuperSprings, let me know and I’d be happy to help out.
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The timbres bump stop is exactly the right height to meet the axel when the trailer is connected with all its weight onto the hitch. I have an Andersen weight distribution hitch and it levels out perfectly. The day picture is with the coach (Winn 2100bh) with factory equipment. The night picture is after the timbres are in place. Looks good.
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Lazer S.

6/16/2026

They definitely look like they are helping, Orlando! How are they when you aren't towing? We hear a lot of people say they can be pretty harsh when unloaded.

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