This short article will describe what are helper springs for and the best suspension upgrades for trucks. It will also introduce off-road bumpstops, which ones are best, and the difference between Timbren helper springs and Timbren bumpstops.
Finally, a Timbren helper springs review will explain why Timbren products are so great.
What are Timbren SES helper springs?
Over the years, helper springs have proven to be a quick solution for truck sag, squat, and instability while the truck is hauling a heavy load or towing a large trailer. There are several products to choose from including helper springs that use leaf springs, airbags, foam, and rubber. The most popular products are airbags and hollow rubber springs.
Timbren SES helper springs are the alternative to add-a-leaf, airbags and foam.
- Leaf spring products are old technology offering limited support
- Airbags provide good ride quality but are very costly
- Foam products are a copy of rubber helpers but provide limited support
Timbren helper springs are made of natural rubber, designed to replace the original bump stops. Aeon® rubber springs – included in every Timbren SES kit – have 2 unique characteristics that provide the following benefits:
Unlike metal springs that have a linear spring rate, Aeon® rubber springs have a progressive spring rate, a rate that increases as more weight is added to the truck.
Unlike metal springs that need shocks to absorb the energy created when they compress, Aeon® rubber springs are self-damping, able to absorb the kinetic energy by themselves.
These two characteristics offer some unique advantages:
- Automatically adjust to the load, preventing sag and squat
- Increased stability (reduced roll and sway) when towing or hauling
- Provides the smoothest ride even with the heaviest loads
- A soft, quiet ride empty or loaded
- Prevents damage to your suspension
- Installs quickly and easily
- Reasonably priced
- Lifetime Warranty
- 100-Day Moneyback Guarantee
What are Active Off-Road Bumpstops?
Off-road bumpstops replace the original OEM bumpstops. Off-roading or overlanding with factory bumpstops can ruin your trip. Maybe you’ve experienced it before: harsh bottoming out, bone-rattling bumps, and dangerous uncontrolled handling that can hurt you and destroy your suspension and shocks.
Active Off-Road Bumpstops dampen the blows from bottoming out — creating a softer, safer ride over even the biggest bumps, dips, and whoops. That means reduced stress on you and your suspension, providing more safety and control, enabling you to spend more time out on the trails.
Hydraulic bumpstops require on-going maintenance and are more expensive. On the other hand, Active Off-Road Bumpstops are affordable, easy to install, and require zero maintenance.
What’s the difference between Timbren SES and Active Off-Road Bumpstops?
A few years ago, some of Timbren’s off-road customers were trying to use Timbren SES products as off-road bumpstops for their 4x4 off-road SUV’s. But SES products weren’t designed for off-road use and the results were limited. In an effort to help, Timbren’s engineering department designed an off-road product that combined more room for suspension articulation and softer Aeon® rubber springs able to absorb the harsh jounce when their vehicle bottomed out.
Timbren SES kits and Active Off-Road Bumpstops look similar, but their design is very different.
Similarities between Timbren SES and Active Off-Road Bumpstops:
- Aeon® rubber springs
- Replaces the original bumpstops
- Lifetime warranty
- 100-Day Money Back Guarantee
Differences:
- Purpose: Active Off-Road Bumpstops are best suited for off-road purposes. Timbren SES work better on paved roads.
- Design: Active Off-Road Bumpstops soften the harsh jounce when the vehicle bottoms out. Timbren SES keep the vehicle level when loaded.
- Advantages: Active Off-Road Bumpstops protect the suspension and provide maximum control. Timbren SES improve stability when loaded.
Why are Timbren products so great?
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Timbren SES products and Active Off-Road Bumpstops are the best alternative choice for three reasons:
- Quality
Every product is tested for proper fit and maximum performance. Customer feedback is used to adjust each product to meet industry standards.
- Reliability
- Warranty
A No B.S. Lifetime Warranty and 100-Day Moneyback Guarantee come with every purchase of a Timbren SES and Active Off-Road Bumpstops upgrade. The folks at Timbren Industries proudly stand behind every product sold.
For more information on Timbren SES or Active Off-Road Bumpstops, visit Timbren.com or contact Customer Service: Sales@timbren.com
