Is it worth installing overload springs on your Ram 2500? Absolutely! This short article will compare an airbag suspension product with the Timbren SES Ram 2500 helper springs to see which one works best for the Ram 2500. Following a brief comparison of airbags to Timbren SES, we’ll end with a Timbren SES review.
Does your Ram 2500 need helper springs?
Compared to the Ram 1500, the new Ram 2500 has a much bigger engine. It’s 6.4L HEMI® V-8 provides 410 horsepower delivering over 14,000 lbs towing capacity and a maximum payload of 4,000 lbs. With all this power at your disposal, why would you ever consider adding helper springs?
Here’s the thing:
Even though the Ram 2500 HD series of trucks are much heavier than the smaller half-ton, their suspension will squat under load. Why? Because, at the end of the day, the coil spring suspension on the Ram 2500 isn’t any stronger than the Ram 1500.
To stabilize Ram 2500 work truck and keep it level, SES kit – part # DR2500D – is the only thing you’ll need to install. If you’re hauling a top-heavy truck camper or towing a heavy 5th wheel, part # DRTT3500E provides extra stability for top-heavy loads.
A short comparison of Air Lift helper springs to Timbren SES
Air Lift
- Price: $2500
- Rated capacity: 5,000 lbs
- Progressive spring rate: NO
- DIY installation: NO
- Improved ride quality: YES
- Durability: NO
- Lifetime Warranty: NO
- 100-day money back guarantee: NO
SumoSprings (Foam)
- Price: $299
- Rated capacity: 1,000 lbs
- Progressive spring rate: NO
- DIY installation: YES
- Improved ride quality: YES
- Durability: NO
- Lifetime Warranty: YES
- 100-day money back guarantee: NO
Timbren SES
- Price: $297
- Rated capacity: 6,000
- Progressive spring rate: YES
- DIY installation: YES
- Improved ride quality: YES
- Durability: YES
- Lifetime Warranty: YES
- 100-day money back guarantee: YES
As you can see, Air Lift and SumoSprings offer improved ride quality, but they don’t deliver the stability that an HD work truck requires while hauling and towing heavy loads.
Ram 2500 helper springs: Timbren SES review
Because they’re made of natural rubber, Timbren SES upgrades offer you several features and benefits that the others can’t provide. Two innate characteristics of unique to Timbren hollow rubber springs are:
- Progressive spring rate
Unlike a linear spring rate, a progressive spring rate continually increases as the load increases.* For this reason, Timbren SES upgrades guarantee that your truck remains level and stable at all times - even under the heaviest loads.
*Note: Even though the spring capacity is increased, the GVWR remains the same as set by the manufacturer.
Unlike airbags, Timbren’s Aeon® hollow rubber springs are able to absorb the rebound energy just like a shock absorber! That’s why they can deliver smooth ride quality even under the heaviest loads.
At the end of the day, Timbren SES suspension upgrades give you the biggest bang for your buck. Check out the benefits you receive when you install an SES upgrade:
- Affordable - most Timbren kits are less than $300.00
The last thing you should know is that Timbren SES is a DIY solution. You can install them in your driveway using tools you have lying around the house. In fact, you can go from install-to-haul in about thirty minutes.
There are over 400 Timbren SES kits that fit virtually every truck, van, and SUV that rolls off the assembly line. Every component is carefully selected to provide the best combination for your vehicle.
Timbren SES upgrades are the best helper springs because they are the most reliable. Like we said earlier, Timbren SES upgrades offer a progressive spring rate and require zero maintenance. These 2 advantages alone guarantee for you the most reliable helper spring in the industry.
And each kit comes with a Lifetime Warranty and a 100-Day Money Back Guarantee. Head on over to Timbren.com and transform the way your vehicle tows and hauls right now.
For more information on how to get your hands on a set of easy-to-install Timbren SES upgrades, visit Timbren.com or contact Customer Service: Sales@timbren.com
