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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

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6,000-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 TFR250SDE can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Timbren Vehicle Suspension

  • Jounce-Style Springs
  • Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
  • Timbren
  • Extra Heavy Duty

6,000-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 have a smooth, comfortable ride
    • Allows the leaf spring ample movement while cushioning light loads
    • Becomes more rigid as more weight is added
      • Increases stability - providing great performance while hauling heavy loads
      • Reduces vehicle 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 vehicle's suspension


Specs:

  • Includes 2 Aeon hollow rubber springs, vehicle-specific brackets and hardware for simple installation
    • Replaces axle bump stops on frame
    • No drilling required
  • Capacity: 6,000 lbs
    • Do not exceed the vehicle'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 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. 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 because the rubber has more travel.



FR250SDE - Rear Suspension Enhancement System with Aeon Hollow Rubber Springs by Timbren

Item # TFR250SDE

Installation Details TFR250SDE Installation instructions

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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System - TFR250SDE

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (6496 Customer Reviews)

6,000-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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The rear enhancement springs I ordered was exactly what I ordered. Thank you!!!



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They did not fit right on my 2021 power wagon, I had to modify to make them line up with my differential and had to buy shorter mounting bolts for the bracket plus they where already used



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Canot believes that it came from so far and did not even take 2 full days to cross the border all the way to a small town in the province of Quebec Canada 2 tums up for deleverer for the timbren product took 30 minutes to complete the job very easy took the pick up for a ride this morning did not see any difference in handling the truck was empty can't wait to see how good of a job they will do when pulling the fifth wheel next week thanks again



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Very easy to install 30 min. tops. Have not tried them with the trailer yet but I'm sure they will do the trick. Very pleased!



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15 minute install. Works as described. Easier and less expensive than helper springs



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These work. Smoothed out the ride on my Xterra very nicely.



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Easy install. Product arrived before delivery date. Can already feel difference when just driving. Will hook up camper in a few week to see the real results.



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Fast shipping products as described.



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Great servive and delevery very fast. And the video of installation on the site web was appreciated, they helped me , i watch them install my product in a time record.



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Look alot beefier than stock... can't wait to put them in. It'll be a few more days. My trailer is still hooked up to the truck.



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Just installed today, Took the spacer off after test drive. A lot smother ride than the airbags that I took off for these.



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Works great for heavy tongue weight conditions! But etrailer, c'mon man, you can't ship this in a retail box!!! USPS received the damaged box from UPS, and they had to tape it up for final mile delivery. Luckily everything was still in the box.



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Ordered Timbren SES for 2017 F350 4x4. Hope to reduce sway when loaded with truck camper. Arrived in less than 48 hours. Installed easily. Will road test in a couple weeks.



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Work as advertised. Truck only drops 1" . Easier & less expensive than air bags



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worked perfect. Very easy install. Made the vehicle nice and stable when loaded.



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The Staff of etrailer were outstanding in helping with my orders. Packages came in a day early (that was great)



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Third truck I’ve used Timbren’s on, they are great. No more broken leaf srings. Quick shipping. You won’t regret this purchase.



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I have a 2020 Ram 1500 Classic. They were easy to install once I used soap, not soapy water. I tried the soapy water and could not get them in. Used straight up Dawn and they went right in.



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this product is great! I put everything on like the instructions said,the ride was a little stiff so I jacked the back of my 3/4 ton back up took the 1 in.rubber disk off.now the ride is perfict.thank you!!!!!!!



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The Timbren ses went on easy and worked like a charm. Thanks so much.



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Product worked as described. Very easy installation for one person.



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easy installed !! have not take pickup out and test it with enclosed trailer.



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Works well. Pain to install but does the job. Don't attempt to install without air impact



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Great product, but I had to go buy my own hardware to mount ,the nuts that came with kit would not fit the bolts way too big.


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    The higher capacity Timbren kit part # TFR350SDE will fit a 2001 Ford F-250 or F-350 so it would work well for you. It has a higher capacity at 8,600 lbs compared to the # TFR250SDE which is rated for 6,000 lbs. Since you have the F-350 springs installed already this would be your better option.
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    Yes, the spacer is included with the Timbren kit part # TRF250SDE and this is a confirmed fit for your 2003 Ford F-250. We have an 8k kit too with the part # TFRTT350E but there isn't a way to upgrade one from the other though. I would go with the lighter duty kit since the ride quality won't be as harsh.
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