Installation Questions for Timbren RES on 2013 Toyota Tacoma
Updated 11/07/2026 | Published 11/05/2026
Question:
I'm looking at the TTORXR for a 2013 Tacoma access cab 2wd. It looks like the bumper will hit the two U bolts around the axle. Just like the second customer photo here: https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Suspension/Toyota/Tacoma/2013/TTORXR.html?VehicleID=20131014509 Is that really ok?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
Thanks for reaching out Mike. I can definitely understand your concern about the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TTORXR making contact with the U-bolts on your 2013 Toyota Tacoma. What you're seeing in that customer photo is completely normal and is how this kit is designed to work. I'm also going to attach a screen shot from installation instructions that shows this. The Timbren springs are designed to compress as weight is added to the truck, providing additional support to the rear suspension. Even though the U-bolts may look like they would interfere with the rubber springs, this contact is expected with this particular setup and won't prevent the system from working as intended. This is also meant to replace your factory bump stops which would have had roughly the same contact point.
What are you hauling with the Tacoma that has you considering the Timbren's?
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Alex
11/7/2026
I installed these on my 2010 Tacoma Access Cab 2wd, along with RoadActive Suspension (RAS) Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit Part Number: RAS4514-SAT. I installed these on my truck to help with intermittent heavy loads (rocks, dirt, sand, etc). Overall, if they make impact with the U bolts should not be a concern, however, if you are close to GVWR, then I recommend adding the RAS to improve handling and distribute the weight on the rear axle. Depending on how heavy your load is, you could cause warpage or snapping of rear axle if load is not well distributed. Best of luck on your journey to a smooth ride with a heavy load.
Christopher H.
11/7/2026
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
- Vehicle Suspension
- Towing/Load Leveling
- Bump Stops
- Suspension Only
- Standard Duty
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Timbren
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Mike
11/6/2026
Thanks Christopher! I'm hauling a homemade truck bed camper that puts me pretty close to my GVWR. It feels like the factory bump stops are doing a lot of work when I hit dips in the road so I thought these might help out a bit