Comparing Timbren and SumoSprings for a 2018 Ace 30.2 Motorhome

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Are timbren suspension enhancement and sumo shocks similar for 2018 ACE 30.2?

asked by: Michelle

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Yes, the front # TFFF53B Timbren suspension enhancement are similar to the front # SSF-170-40-2 SumoSprings for your 2018 Thor ACE 30.2 Motorhome.

Timbren is a little more well-known but we have received feedback from our customers that the SumoSprings offer better ride quality as they aren't as stiff.

If you are comparing the rear Timbren # TFRF53A with the rear SuperSprings # SSA41 for the leaf springs then they are comparable when it comes to performance but they work slightly different.

expert reply by: Jon G

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The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2170 will definitely help you level your 2011 Coachmen Encounter 37TZ back out with it's 4,800lb capacity. These air springs have a psi rating from 5 all the way up to 100 psi so that you can fine tune…

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Answer 2

While both the SumoSprings and Timbren springs work to achieve a better and safer suspension system their construction give them some defining differences. I have included the parts in my comparison below for your 2020 Jayco Precept Motorhome. The…

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When comparing the ride quality between the Timbren #TFFF53B and SumoSpring #SSF-172-40-2 I recommend going with the SumoSprings. Although Timbren is a very solid product, the SumoSprings have been proven to have more of a forgiving support over the…

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I prefer using SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs #SSF-172-40-2 for the front axle and SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs #SSR-181-54-1 for the rear of your 2000 National RV Tropi-Cal 6350 motorhome. You have a Ford F-53 chassis with a GVWR…

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Answer 5

Thanks for reaching out, Gregory! You're on the right track with the Reflex Stabilizer #RM62VR you installed. The next things to upgrade would be your front and rear anti-sway bars, and then from there you'll want to look at suspension…

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While both the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #TFFF53B & #TFRF53A and the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs #SSF-170-40-2 & #SSR-180-54-1 are both great solutions for your 2019 Jayco Precept 31UL, there are some differences to…

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Answer 8

Hey Doug! The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV are the right kit for your 2026 Ford F-350 FX4 dually. However, you will need to measure to be sure it fits. The distance from the top of your rear axle to the top of the jounce bump stop…

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Answer 9

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 12

Thanks for the information Kevin! To flat tow your 2025 Ford Bronco with a standard bumper and LED lights, I recommend the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect item #e84ZR Base…

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