Comparing Unloaded Ride Quality of Firestone Air Bags to Timbren Suspension Enhancement

Updated 11/22/2021 | Published 11/21/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle

(3017)

$467.32

Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Smartphone App Only - Single Path

(360)

$599.74

Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

(6329)

$269.36

Question:

Curios how the Firestone ride rite air bags make the reveille ride when not towing? I recently installed timbren bump stops and it make its ride rough when empty when hit bumps in road ect

asked by: Holden

Helpful Expert Reply:

If you are looking for something that will not impact your ride quality when you aren't towing, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle # F2430 are the way to go. The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System like the # TGMRCK15S is pretty stiff and has a tendency to impact ride quality when unloaded as you go over bumps in the road and the jounce-style springs make contact.

Since the # F2430 is adjustable, this can be avoided. When you aren't towing or hauling heavy loads, all you have to do is set the air bags to the minimum 5 psi and there will be no impact on your ride. Simply add air pressure when you need them and you're ready to go.

In order to make this process easier, I recommend adding an air compressor like the Air Command Compressor System # F2610. This compressor will allow you to adjust and monitor your air springs using your smartphone. It is a single-path system which keeps both air springs at the same pressure.

I have attached some review and installation videos for your reference.