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2001 Ford Focus
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

Part Number: THROD2
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2,000-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. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Timbren. Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part number THROD2 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Timbren Vehicle Suspension - THROD2

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

2,000-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.


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 vehicle 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 vehicle's suspension
  • Includes 2 Aeon hollow rubber springs, vehicle-specific brackets and hardware for installation
    • Replaces axle bump stops on frame
    • No drilling required


Specs:

  • Capacity: 2,000 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.



HROD2 - Rear Suspension Enhancement System with Aeon Hollow Rubber Springs by Timbren

Installation Details THROD2 Installation instructions

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2,000-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.

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Easy install, video very informative



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Super easy install...just make sure you follow every step. Doesnt change ride height and allows no sag



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Can’t believe how fast they have arrived! Haven’t installed yet but looks like easy enough to install.



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Easy installation.



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Well, we said third time is the charm but not this time. I received the box on Saturday and yes, the same thing. The box was torn open on the front side seem and parts are missing,,, again. All I can say is "MORE TAPE, MORE TAPE,, MORE TAAAPE!!! I spoke to Phillip H. this morning and he is sending me just the missing parts. Hopefully it will get here in time for the next trip on July 1st. Fingers crossed!



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Great on a smooth road



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Leaving for Pizmo this weekend but it seems like they would just be the ticket. 3500 Denali, 43 foot toy hauler looks like it’ll fix my sag problem just right



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Great items and reasonably priced and good customer service



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Great product fast shipping



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Quick shipping,great service..



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easy to install have hooked to trailer yet to see how it helps



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East install, haven't towed my trailer yet



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Very easy to install, well made product but the instructions are minimal.



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Excellent company great customer servic e.



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Easy install. Works fantastic no more saggy butt.



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Great product. Easy installation



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I’m so glad I can across this made a huge difference in pulling my food trailer



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Rec'd today, looks Great. Haven't installed yet.



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Great customer service. Shipped and received very fast!



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Very Poor and unsatisfactory. Box arrived unsealed with no attempt to tape box closed from shipper or manufacturer. Hardware is the worst quality control I have seen in 25 years of working with automotive parts. The 3/8 nut welded to the flat bar was painted inside 75% of the threads and the nut and bolt are stripping trying to clean up the threads. The welding and painting is very poor quality on all parts. Paint shows bare steel in many locations. The nuts and bolts are plain steel and not protected from corrosion at all except where they got paint from the flat bar inside the threaded nut!



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Gave 4 stars because when the truck is empty the ride is a little rough. But when I'm towing anything it's awesome



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Great product! Excellent instructions! Great results!



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Came on time easy to install and works like a charm.



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Came quickly, easy install now excited to give it a try!



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Very easy to install..instructions very easy to follow.


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