Comparing SumoSprings Helper Springs and Timbren Suspension Enhancement for 2016 Ram 1500

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I would like to compare the SumoSprings Helper Springs vs Timbren rubber enhancement for a 2016 Ram 1500 4wd crew cab. I occasionally tow a rather large 5th wheel camper but normally no more than a trailer with mower. Otherwise I am running empty most of the time. I would appreciate pros and cons of both products as well as ease of installation.

asked by: Dick C

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The Timbren Suspension Enhancement # TDR1500DQ that fits a 2016 Ram 1500 crew cab (unless you have factory air suspension) are hollow rubber springs, which is the biggest difference between these and the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle # SSR-307-47 which are made of a microcellular urethane foam.

What this means is that your Ram is going to have a stiffer ride with the Timbrens than the SumoSprings. Each option is going to help you reduce side-to-side roll and provide enough support to help prevent sagging but since you said you will be running empty most of the time, the SumoSprings # SSR-307-47 is the better option because your ride will be much smoother compared to the rubber jounce springs of the Timbrens.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The best part you can add to your 2021 Ram 1500 Bighorn for towing a 30' travel trailer is the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System #EQ37120ET. This hitch system will not only allow you to redistribute the tongue weight evenly across your Ram…

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Answer 2

Since you want smoother ride quality from your 2017 Ram 1500 when towing the best option for a SumoSprings kit would be the part #SSR-307-40 which has the 1,000 lb of additional capacity it can give you. This will give you the best blend of support…

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The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-307-47 has a higher weight capacity being at 1,500 pounds and The SumoSprings Springs #SSR-307-40 have a 1,000 weight capacity. The #SSR-307-47 will be your best bet on your 2019 Ram 1500. The sumo…

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Hey Ron, based on the weights you plan to tow the better option would be the higher rated #SSR-307-47 as it is rated for an additional 1,500 lbs of support as opposed to the part #SSR-307-40 at 1,000 lbs. The ride quality is going to be really…

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When choosing between The Timbren Rear Suspension #TDR1500DS and The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-307-47 for your 2022 Ram 1500. I would recommend The Sumo Springs #SSR-307-47 over the Timbrens. Neither will completely eliminate sag…

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If you were to place 1,500 lbs into the bed of your 2017 Ram 1500, you would experience less squat using the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TDR1500DQ than the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part #SSR-307-47. However, as you…

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Answer 7

We have two SumoSpring options that fit your 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel with the tow package. We have the part #SSR-307-47 which can provide up to 1,500 lbs of additional support or we have the #SSR-307-40 which can provide up to 1,000 lbs of support. Since…

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Answer 8

Hey Kyle, If your tongue weight is 1,000 lbs and you're using 1,200 lb bars then going to 1,500 lb brs isn't going to make a difference. Sometimes even with weight distribution there can be a bit a of sag and sway still. I think what would…

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In this case, I recommend using the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-307-47 because they'll do a bit better job of keeping the factory ride nice and comfortable; these springs provide 1500-lbs of load leveling capacity, so…

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Answer 10

Air bags kits are a better option when your trailer or cargo load varies a lot, especially with an uneven cargo load, but for towing one trailer that is more or less uniformly loaded up each trip I recommend jounce springs. Jounce springs will give…

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Answer 11

Yes, you absolutely can use the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs Item #SSR-307-47 with a weight distribution system. Those springs were designed for exactly the type of issue you are encountering. These will keep your 2019 Ram 1500 Classic…

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Answer 12

Weight distribution is a solid solution for your towing setup but since you didn't like the experience of using the Fastway kit you had and basically all of the kits are going to be about the same I'd recommend going with suspension…

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