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Vapor567

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Wondering if anyone has installed Timbrens on a Ram 2500? My cargo trailer loaded up has a very heavy tongue weight (guessing somewhere in the 1500 lb range). Also, does anyone know the max tongue weight allowed on the 2.5" included tow receiver? I get my truck next week and would like to order these so I can install them when they arrive.

Thank you.
 
Timbrens are useful for smoothing out a suspension that is loaded to max GAWR. They are not intended to nor do they increase weight carrying capacity. The 2500 sports a Class V hitch. Max tongue weight is 2000 lbs.
 
Timbrens or air springs (airlift, firestone, etc.) will still take weight off the steer axle when used with a bumper pull.

The proper way to offset the sag if needed is to use a WD hitch.
 
Burn'n Oil said:
Timbrens are useful for smoothing out a suspension that is loaded to max GAWR. They are not intended to nor do they increase weight carrying capacity. The 2500 sports a Class V hitch. Max tongue weight is 2000 lbs.
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Thanks, yes I understand they don't increase the payload at all, I'm just concerned the truck will sag and I don't like driving with the rear sagging. Good to know 2k lbs is the max.
 
I use Timbrens on my 2019 2500 and they work great. I didn’t want airbags due to the possibility of a failure while hauling my camper.
 
I had Timbrens on my 2016 2500 and thought they were great. My 2019 has airbags but if it didn’t I would put timbres on again.
 
dtsequeira said:
I use Timbrens on my 2019 2500 and they work great. I didn’t want airbags due to the possibility of a failure while hauling my camper.
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Thanks, great to know.
 
dtsequeira said:
I use Timbrens on my 2019 2500 and they work great. I didn’t want airbags due to the possibility of a failure while hauling my camper.
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I ran a set of Airlift 5000 for 15 years without a single problem. I only replaced them because the roll plates were pretty beat up and rusty and the bags way beyond their intended service life (I bought them used). replaced with the stainless kit version only to decide to get a new truck.

That said, I really only used them to level the load hauling my 5th wheel (but I was over payload).
 
Great White North Eh said:
Remember your only really over payload if something is dragging on the ground ;)
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LOL.

I'm of the camp that (at least in CO) nothing short of a upfitter reclass can "legally" increase your payload, bags or helper springs, as long as you don't exceed wheel/tire/axle ratings actually DO increase your real-life payload. My 2500 was adequate but a little squishy on big woops until I installed the airlift and after it was a big difference. Better handling, better stability, better better better. The best thing it did was reduce or eliminate the porpoising I was getting pulling doubles. Personally not a fan of timbrens because you can't adjust the ride like you can with bags.
 
I have used Timbrens an my 2003 dually for 17 years. Good company and they are bullet proof. Unloaded they should not touch the axle and they won’t effect the ride.
 
I'm hoping to install the Timbrens this weekend on my 2500. Though the truck doesn't need them, it does lower the rear a bit when loading my travel trailer. I personally don't like the "floaty" feeling my truck has when loaded. Anyone know if that will be alleviated once the Timbrens are installed?
 
I have a thread on this stuff in the 1500 forum, basically this stuff can work, but it can also wreck your ride. If your trailer is heavy enough so that it's always riding on the Timbrens, then no problem. If you tow a lighter trailer where the Timbrens don't touch because your suspension isn't squatting enough yet, hitting bumps is painful. I didn't use Timbrens, I bought Sumo Springs but they're the same idea.

If you only pull a heavy trailer, go for it. For me, I pull at least 4 different trailers (they're not all mine) on a regular basis, and I found them to be horrid little bits that came off again the next week. My opinion is now that if you can't make your truck sit correctly with a WDH appropriately tuned, then you need a bugger truck. Again, just my 2 cents.
 
Vapor567 said:
I'm hoping to install the Timbrens this weekend on my 2500. Though the truck doesn't need them, it does lower the rear a bit when loading my travel trailer. I personally don't like the "floaty" feeling my truck has when loaded. Anyone know if that will be alleviated once the Timbrens are installed?
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It will definitely take the floaty feel away. You won't get the porpoising, it will be a much firmer ride with the Timbrens. The truck will be perfectly level when the weight of the trailer brings the axle to the Timbrens unless you've leveled your truck in the front.
 
Vapor567 said:
I'm hoping to install the Timbrens this weekend on my 2500. Though the truck doesn't need them, it does lower the rear a bit when loading my travel trailer. I personally don't like the "floaty" feeling my truck has when loaded. Anyone know if that will be alleviated once the Timbrens are installed?
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If you’re getting a floaty feeling when your travel trailer is hooked up then you need to adjust your weight distribution hitch.

If you’re towing a travel trailer without a weight distribution hitch then you need to get one.

The floaty feeling is caused by weight being taken off the steering axle. Adding anything to the rear suspension will not correct that.
 
I have a lot of Timbrens in use and like them. My 03 2500 has them since I bought it. Back then a 3500 SRW had cab lights and overload springs. Less $ and easier to add then the alternatives. Your truck will be safer to drive towing after and no need to adjust pressure constantly. When it’s warmer they’re softer. At -40 they are rock hard.... nothing is perfect except my Mrs.


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