It’s taken over 20 years to develop an SES star performer. TORSEQ is one of Timbren’s most popular kits because it has been the perfect fit for the Toyota 4Runner. What is it about this SES upgrade that has proven to be so remarkable?
Is it because it’s so versatile?
Is it because it’s self-adjusting?
Or is it because it’s so reliable?
Every year a new Toyota model rolls off the assembly line and Timbren starts measuring and examining the suspension to see what needs to be changed to make the new SES kit even better. After 20 years, one kit has undoubtedly remained a rockstar: TORSEQ.
Air Lift vs Timbren SES
TORSEQ is a good example of what makes Timbren SES kits one of the more popular suspension upgrades. But before we go any further about Timbren SES, let’s take a look at a popular airbag system: Air Lift. In fact, let’s compare Timbren SES with Air Lift.
SIMILARITIES
Load leveling: Both products can keep your truck level even under the heaviest loads. Here are some of the benefits associated with load-leveling:
- Reduced roll and sway
- Improved steering
- More control
Ride quality: Both products promise better ride quality with or without a load.
Warranty: Both products come with a Lifetime Warranty.
DIFFERENCES
Technology:
Obviously, Timbren SES and air bags use two very different technologies: Aeon® hollow rubber springs vs Airbags filled with air. Even though a Timbren SES product can sometimes be mistaken for an airbag suspension system, nothing could be further from the truth. Airbags use compressed air to lift and lower the truck. Timbren SES products use hollow rubber helper springs. The rubber - not air - does the job of keeping the truck level and stable.
Cost:
Airbag kits can potentially cost much more than Timbren SES products. In fact, cost is one of the biggest differences between the two systems. Installation charges plus the number of additional upgrades – like air tanks and compressors – can really add up.
Installation:
Most Timbren SES products take about 30 minutes to install. Due to the large number of parts needed for it to function, an airbag system can take up to 4 hours to install.
Maintenance:
Timbren SES kits require zero maintenance. Airbag systems are more high-maintenance and require periodic checks for leaks and broken airlines.
Adjustability:
Timbren SES products are self-adjusting. Airbags require height-control valves that adjust the amount of compressed air sent through the airlines to the air bags.
Reliability:
A lot can happen to a system that depends upon its many working parts and crucial components. The weakest link of an air bag system is its vulnerability to air leaks. Timbren SES kits, on the other hand, are absolutely bulletproof... no air means no leaks!
It’s fair to say that airbag suspension kits bring to the table certain benefits. But Timbren SES kits have their own set of advantages as well. At the end of the day, we hope this article will help you decide which product to get: Timbren SES vs Air Lift.
What makes Timbren SES part # TORSEQ the smart choice?
Above, we compared Air Lift to Timbren SES suspension upgrades. So, which one of these suspension systems is best for your Toyota SUV?
A quick observation suggests that Timbren SES products have the best price and the most capacity. And if you were to take a closer look, you’d notice that Timbren SES wins big points for:
- Stability - safety is designed right into a Timbren SES kit.
- Reliability - Timbren’s hollow rubber springs are an ‘airtight’ system engineered to fill you with confidence as you navigate the highways and byways.
Timbren SES upgrades aren’t vulnerable to malfunctioning like an airbag system. In fact, a Timbren SES system is completely bulletproof. (Quite literally!)
Unlike an airbag system, Timbren SES allows you to set it and forget it. In other words, Timbren SES requires zero maintenance.
Additionally, an airbag system doesn’t provide enough stability, particularly if you’re hauling a top-heavy load like a truck camper of towing a heavy 5th Wheel.
Satisfied Timbren customers highly recommend Timbren SES suspension upgrade - part # TORSEQ - for your 4Runner, Landcruiser or Sequoia.
Timbren SES products have been around for over 50 years and are still the best and smartest choice hands down!
“Whether we’re towing with our 4Runner or our Toyota Tundra, our Timbren SES kit has been a game changer. Reduced all sag in the rear plus helps the tow rigs gain maximum control. Over a year with SES and we would never go back.” @ClicOutdoor
For more information about Timbren SES products, please visit Timbren.com
