Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 for Smoother Ride Unloaded

Updated 09/08/2020 | Published 01/14/2017

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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

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SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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Question:

Cant understand how Timbren will give me a harsh ride when nit towing vs Work-rite bags, both items seem to be about the same, what the height difference between the two, you cuase this harsh ride? Which of the two would help my oversprings to engage as well?

asked by: Leonard M

Expert Reply:

We have found that the Timbren setups affect the unloaded ride quality of a vehicle more than the other suspension enhancement solutions. For a similar solution that we have found to be a bit less harsh the Firestone Work-Rite kit part # F8632 would be a great option.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Leonard

1/14/2017

Jameson C.

1/16/2017

The Timbrens basically have a harder material makeup whereas the Work Rite bags have more of a progressive firmness which means they are softer at first and get firmer the further down you compress them.

Randall H.

9/5/2020

How can I make the ride smoother on my 2016 gmc 3500 dually? I pull a trailer some and I want to make a smoother ride towing and empty.

Jon G.

9/8/2020

For your application I'd install the Red-Label Air Bag Kit # F2709 along with a compressor kit like # F2158. This allows you to monitor and adjust the air bags on the fly so that you can have a better ride whether you are towing, hauling, or just driving around.