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8,600-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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Whether you're hauling heavy loads in the cargo area or by pulling a trailer, you will often see the rear 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 truck's weight, as well. 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.
The Timbren system has a custom-fit 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.
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 truck level.
Each hollow rubber spring works independently to support the driver's 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.
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 the truck. This also works to make the sway subside more quickly.
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 microcellular urethane. And more elasticity allows for a more comfortable ride because the rubber has more travel.
2015 - 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty
2011 - 2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty F-250
Video of Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Speaker 1: Today we're going to be taking a look at the Timbren line of suspension enhancement systems. Any time that we add weight to our vehicle, it's going to put a lot of strain and stress on the suspension, especially if we're towing a heavy camper, trailer, or we have a heavy load in the back.Tends to have the back end squat down, which again, it's going to put that strain and stress on the rear suspension because not only are we asking it to hold up the weight of the vehicle, but everything else that we add on to it. Which that can arise a lot of different issues. The front end is going to be getting pulled off, which will misalign our headlights, and our tires won't have as much contact, so our steering and braking is going to be diminished.But tat;s where timbrens are going to come into play. They're going to provide us that extra support so that when we do have those heavy loads, the back end doesn't sag down quite as much, and it's not putting so much stress on the back end. By doing that, the front end's not going to rise up, which means our headlights will be in line and our tires will have the correct amount of contact and pressure, so our braking and steering isn't affected.
And they're going to do that all while making our ride more comfortable with that extra load.Our timbrens are going to provide us the support we need by replacing our factory jump stops and mounting in between the frame and the axle. Now, yours may look different, so you want to double check inaudible 00:01:20 fit guide for your specific application.Now, each one of our timbrens is going to feature a steel bracket. They're all going to have black, powder coat finish on them to resist that rust and corrosion or any other kind of chemicals that may be on the road. They're going to have a hollow, rubber ayon 00:01:36 spring that's going to take a lot of that pressure and strain off of the rear suspension.Whenever we do load our vehicle down, the space between our frame and our axle is going to get smaller. That's where our spring is going to make contact with the axle, and it's going to start compressing.
Now, they are progressively rated, so if we have a small load or a light load, it's going to have a little soft engagement. But the further it gets compressed, the harder and stiffer it becomes, giving us the support we need with those heavy loads.And since they are rubber, they're going to have a lot of give to them, which means they're going to give us the support we need. But at the same time, they're going to give us some more cushion and absorb some of the road shock as we drive. And since the rear ones here aren't in constant contact with our aXle, it is going to provide us the same ride quality when it's unloaded.Our timbrens are going to work independently from each other from side to side. That way, if we have an off center load, it will help compensate for that, but at the same time, if we take an evasive maneuver or a really sharp turn, this is going to help reduce that body roll and some of that sway feeling that we get going on when we have a lot of added weight.Our timbrens for the rear are going to be a good enhancement for any time you're going to be adding weight to the back of your vehicle, whether it be a heavy trailer, a large load in the back or any other situation where you're adding a lot of weight to the back of your vehicle.Now, timbrens on the front are going to be a little bit different.
They're going to provide us that load-leveling support and make sure the front end doesn't get pushed down too far. However, these typically are going to be in contact all the time, which means it's going to give us that support and help reduce on that body roll all the time, all while absorbing that road shock, giving us a smoother ride.Now, some situations where you'd want that extra support on the front of the vehicle to keep it from getting pushed down too much would be if you have a snow plow or winch, if you flat-tow your vehicle, or if you have any other heavy accessory on the front. This is going to make sure that front end stays where it should be, and again, making sure our tires, braking and steering acts how they should.When comparing the timbrens to other suspension enhancement options like airbags, these are going to be a lot easier to install because we're not going to have to worry about running lines, maintaining air pressure, putting in switches or compressors or any of that. Once these are installed, these are going to be completely maintenance free. However, airbags are going to provide us with a lot more adjustability, whereas our timbrens are not going to have that.That'll finish up your look at the timbrens suspension enhancement systems..
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (1796 Customer Reviews)
8,600-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.I installed these on my 2012 Ford F250 because I have two friends who have them on their trucks and they pull a travel trailer and a fifth wheel camper. I was impressed with the difference it made compared to my truck and camper Parked next to theirs'. I am mechanic and I see no reason why anyone would have trouble installing these them selves. Clean off the Nut and end of bolts before trying to loosen. Spray some WD-40 on the threads. Put on some gloves and use a 15mm wrench to loosen factory nut. Be sure to hold up on the factory bump stop because it has a line up pin that keeps it from turning as you loosen the nut. The driver side is a little more aggravating to get to because of wiring harness but there's plenty of room to use a wrench first then a 3/8" drive rachet and short extension with a good 6point 15mm standard depth socket will speed up removal. Then installing the new parts is a breeze. Just follow directions or etrailer videos on YouTube. Took longer to remove factory bump stomps than to install new ones. Maybe 45 mins total on original ones maybe. Then after preassembly of new ones, it took maybe 20 mins to install completely. Give yourself 1:30 hrs of time and enjoy your truck not sagging around town when loaded. 654107
I have had Timbrens on previous vehicles, I know how good they work, so I wanted them on my F-250 when I pull my travel trailer. Great products! 482272
All is well, still performs like new
Raymond - 03/09/2019
This product has performed exactly as advertised. We pull a fifth wheel rv with a hitch weight of 2300 pounds. After adding the Timbren Rear Suspension System to our Ford F-250, our truck sits perfectly level when hooked up. We feel that it was a much more cost effective way to keep our truck level as opposed to installing an air bag system. 344559
I still like the suspension product that I purchased from Timbren. It helps keep my vehicle level when we tow our 12,500 lbs fifth wheel RV with a hitch weight of about 2400 lbs, although when I purchased the product we were towing a lighter model. I have been thinking about ordering the heavier duty model you offer to help off set the increase in weight of our new trailer.
Sam H - 02/26/2018In my opinion these were a complete waste of money. I could discern no difference between them and the stock bumpers. Unfortunately it was a number of weeks after I installed them that I actually hauled our gooseneck horse trailer. My mistake for not immediately testing them after installation. I had the the Ride Rite system from Firestone on my previous Ford and was very pleased with that product. After reading reviews for the Timbrens I thought I could save some money by going that route. Big mistake on my part, I would never recommend this product instead I would steer anyone needing trailering suspension parts to buy the Ride Rite system. When finances allow I will be removing the Timbrens, throwing them in a dumpster and purchasing the air bag system. Overall I have been very pleased with Etrailer and will order from them in the future. 518512
2012 Ford F-250, no overload springs. Loaded 24,000 lbs on a 32' gooseneck. Pickup would squat too far. Installed Timbrem rear suspension enhancement and pickup runs almost level and rides great!! All I needed to handle the load. Great product!! Would recommend to anyone looking for overload springs. Installed in 30 minutes!! 165636
Still works perfect!! Heavy use during summer. Cant wear them out.
BK - 12/16/2015I like the performance of this product. It has helped tremendously carring a loaded trailer. I haul 15,000 lbs on a regular basis. 490909
It is still doing great.
Eric - 03/30/2019All components seem to be good quality. I installed the kit in a little over 1 hour. Have to admit, about 20 minutes of that was spent getting the factory bump stops out. Instructions (diagram) were not as helpful as they could have been. Even watched the install video, still could have used a little more info. Haven't hooked up the 5th wheel yet. Let you know how the SES works after next week. 502333
I installed these on my 2016 F250 4X4 and the installation process was quite simple. I did not experience any difficulty removing the factory bump stops that a few others had experienced. After the installation and with my 8500 lb. 5th wheel attached to the truck, I noticed a change in measured rear ride height of only 3/8 inch. My trailer is not a heavy 5th wheel and my truck already had the heaviest leaf springs Ford makes (upgraded camper package option), so this may be why I did not experience more of a ride height change over the 3/8". All this being said, I am still happy with the ride with the Timbrens. The small change in ride height was enough and I no longer receive oncoming traffic night time headlight flashes wanting me to dim my headlights. 445347
Only had the use of the Timbrens for 6 months as I traded the truck in for a new one. The Timbrens were great while I used them. The only regret is that the new truck wont accept the Timbrens I had on the previous truck New and different frame.
Scott B - 10/23/2018If you would like to use our fit guide we may have other suspension support products that would work for your new truck.
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Rachael H - 10/25/2018Here are some pics. I installed the timbren could in about 20 minutes and put them to work the very next day pulling my LE3505 Weekend Warrior Fifth wheel. My 2012 F250 power strike was sagging horribly before purchasing these coils. The coils make the truck perform like a one ton & rides wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity to not have to install Air Bags!! 76339
Originals were a little tough to get off. Had to use a pipe wrench to hold them to get them off. New ones went on with no issues. 388262
I ordered the Timbren Suspension Enhancement Kit on Monday and received it on Wednesday with the standard shipping. (Free on orders over $150.00). This is the third order from etrailer.com and every order has been expedited quickly and received before date quoted. All my orders have been correct and good quality. I installed the Aeon Rubber springs on my 2013 F-250 4x4 Diesel in about 20 minutes just like the video showed. With my truck bed loaded with supplies and bumper hitch trailer hooked up, my truck bed is just a hair below level; before it squatted a couple of inches. The road test will be tomorrow. 97375
The Timbren rubber springs are a great addition to the truck 2013 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab 172" 4x4. The truck has the 20" wheel option which requires the factory to place a 2" leveling block up front. That makes the truck level of course, taking away the rake, however in doing so makes it look like it's squatting when loaded. Before installing the Timbren springs I loaded the truck with a pallet of pellets and the wheel well sat at 38 5/16" from the ground. After the installation the same load was placed in the bed and the wheel well measured 39 9/16" from the ground. The Timbren springs saved over an inch of squatting meaning more weight on the front for steering and breaking. The ride improved from the motion of the ocean leaf spring ride while pulling our travel trailer to a more smooth but firm at the same time feel, a better ride than empty which does not engage the Timbren springs. This product is the fraction of the price of air bags and far less complicated/ less parts and things to go wrong. One of the original bump stops gave me a hard way but wasn't too bad. I installed the Timbren springs 19 March 2016. 373655
I read the recommendation to another buyer and decided to try this product on my 2012 Ford F250 Superduty. I needed help for my 25' goose neck trailer. EASY to install. Worked perfectly with 15K of hay + 6K of trailer weight. The rear of the truck barely set down on the factory overload springs. Empty ride does not seem to be affected as the Timbren pads do not contact the overload stops. Thanks for a perfect solution without great cost and installation hassle! 62416
Still going strong even pulling a 38 foot fifth wheel toy hauler.
Tom W - 07/20/2014After one year the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System has performed as advertised. My 2016 F-250 does NOT squat with the fifth wheel trailer attached and the ride quality with trailer attached has also improved. Springs arrived quickly and took about 30-40 minutes to install. Excellent Product for towing!!! 449153
Product is in the third year of service and has performed flawlessly. Just a warning to everyone CHECK THE BOLTS!!!! I found one of them loose and vibrating while doing a pre-trip check!!
Patrick G - 11/05/2018My order of several items arrived remarkably quick. I was amazed. OK, I read all the reviews of an hour for installing the Timbrens. I will have to call fooey on that unless it was a brand new vehicle with no dirt or rust on old bolts and you had a lift to raise truck on and you were a very healthy individual. My case was none of the above except for having plenty of tools to get the job done. My truck is only four years old and 20,000 miles and it took me all afternoon and I had watched the video. I put solvent on old nuts and still had to fight the nut for complete removal. Do the right one first, the hard one, and the left will seem easy. But, this AM when I hitched onto my 900 lb tongue weight, 1000 lb travel trailer and pulled to my destination, it was all worth it. No sagging rear end, rode good, rolled good and just generally a better feeling. With my sad state of health, I just shouldn't have tackled the job. etrailer did their normal perfect job and I appreciate them. 683103
Havent actually put rhem to the test but installation was super easy. Directions could have been better. Once I warched install on YouTube it was a snap. 681988
The product has done what it promised to do. The installation was easy even for a 68 year old handiman. 646625
Sold vehicle shortly after install,never got a chance to use it. But the install was very easy and product was high quality. 636794
Fast delivery 634860
Works as listed keeps vehicle from sagging when camper is loaded. Easy to install 628462
Great product, reasonable price, easy to install and great customer service! 613498
After 1 year of use, product has worked great. Once again, easy install, all parts accounted for. Recommended! 611064
Good value. The installation was straightforward and directions though sparse were sufficient for a 15 minute job. Make sure to spray old parts with Kroil or some sort of lubricant before removal. Unloaded truck now sits with 1/2” of space for normal suspension feel. Bought this to help with towing car hauler. Have not done that yet. 595451
These should help when pulling my travel trailer! 577860
Great at preventing the rear end from sagging with the trailer on, the truck stays level. The ride with the trailer on is better, however with no load the truck rides rougher than it did before I installed the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System. Since I drive more miles unloaded I wonder if air bags would have been a better solution for me. The Timbren system works fine and I have no problem with it functionality as it works to level the truck and makes it safer to haul heavy loads. 541048
We just took our first trp (towing) with the "Timbrens", today. Our Travel Trailer is about 8,000 lbs so I'm sure that they engaged fully. They have smoothed out the ride considerably and there is a definite lowering of the front end of the truck. I noticed that when just my wife and I ride in the truck, there is no noticeable difference; as they are not engaged. Add 2 more people in the back and now the ride gets a whole lot stiffer, as they probably engage even with this "little" extra weight. It appears that the real gain is when I add a full load of the trailer, extra fuel and other things packed into the bed of the truck. I believe that we made the right decision having these put in, in place of the OEM rubbers. It was a good decision. I recommend them highly if you're going to tow something heavy. 523578
This product served me well. The inch or two of extra height is just what was needed for leveling out the travel trailer I was pulling. Although I no longer own that rig any more I would recommend them for any minor lifting to obtain a level pull. 508974
Put them on and it is exactly what I need to keep truck level when hauling fifth wheel. Easy to install too 491129
Easy install and product is performing as advertised. I’m glad I made the decision and etrailer is always easy to work with and reliable. 490483
As far as keeping the rear from drooping it works good. The only negative is that the truck rides a little rougher, it doesn't have as much play when hitting bumps. 488947
It's all it's said to be, easy install, inexpensive and it works! Love it. 485893
Awesome, leveled me right up, perfect. 482685
Install was a snap. Works as anticipated. Leveled out our 2014 F-250 very well when loaded vs without. 465030
Product seems well built. Instructions were clear. Just installed today and haven't hooked up 5th wheel yet. Ride without trailer is normal - a BIG plus over overload springs. 450977
Excellent! After 8,000 miles of trailer towing on highways & rough roads all over the country it has exceeded expectations. Without trailer = normal ride. With 11k 5th wheel = solid, stable & level ride.
William - 11/10/2018I highly recommend these as they're inexpensive, easy to install, and most important these provided the additional support I need for good leveling and control for heavier loads in my F-250. 447953
They really ship fast are ready to help if shipment is wrong or missing .They don't look for a way out or make you jump thru hoops to get things right. The price is mostly the lowest but the service you cant a price on. Me and my RV are happy campers 434308
Ordered the Timbren SES to stop sagging rear end in my Superduty when pulling my 33ft bumperpull toy-hauler. Simple and straightforward install, and amazingly simple yet effective product. Basically zero maintenance, and performs as well as airbags would for my application. Impressed with the product. Also impressed with the responsiveness of etrailer.com. I received update emails in regards to shipping, including one that my order was delivered. Top notch customer service. Would highly recommend both this product, and seller to anyone looking to upgrade load capacity of their trucks! 425203
The Timbrens installed with very little difficulty...my fault not Timbrens! The first side was off center to the axle so I corrected it per the instructions. That was the only difficulty. etrailer always has completed my orders professionally. I will be using their service again. 421028
Rear suspension enhancement system worked great. I I thought it might make the ride more stiff, but my truck actually rides better after the installation on my Ford F-250 Super Duty. 419640
This is my first purchase from etrailer, and was overall a very good experience. The only factor that lowered the rating from excellent was the fact that the product didn't ship for two days after purchase. The rear suspension enhancement system (AKA jounce springs) installed fairly intuitively and worked great on their maiden voyage (with a very long camping trailer) today--above my expectations. Thanks for a great product at a great price. 414090
Easy to install works great with no issues. Would def buy again. 413082
The Timbron's did not work as well as i had hoped. Though it did improve the ride-- i opted to install air bags. I am towing a large 5th wheel trailer. Smaller loads would probably work fine. 413042
I just installed the timbren springs on the back of my 2013 F-250, and they work great 406950
STILL WORKING GREAT
Dan H - 07/17/2018Great product easy install 405668
Took 4 days for delivery thought it would have been faster only one state away from shipping point. Product was easy to install, took twice as long to remove factory parts than to install new parts. Won't know until I hook up camper to see how they preform. 394716
arrived on time. Easy to install. 379371
As expected 371014
Removal of the original Ford product was extremely difficult . I resorted to a 6" grinder with a cutoff wheel and cut the bolts. Otherwise installation was simple. Performance is yet to be determined when I haul my 5th wheel.. 367995
Easy to put on. Very satisfied. Works great. Thanks 363502
So far so good works great, now let's see how long they last? 352803
Its still working as intended. Pull my 5th wheel and keeps everything pretty level. Great suspension dont have to be filling with air. Would definitely recommend this product.
emo - 03/14/2018So far great! Dont have to be pumping air and adjusting.
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