Timbren Suspension Helper Springs for Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Power to tow and haul anywhere
What is Timbren SES part # GMRS15
Timbren has designed well over 400 SES suspension upgrades to fit every truck, van and SUV that rolls off the assembly line. And that includes the Chevy Silverado 1500 regular cab, crew cab, and quad cab. Timbren SES part # GMRS15 fits the rear of the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500.
Just about every Timbren SES suspension upgrade replaces the bump stops on the rear of the vehicle. GMRS15 is no exception. If you can remove a bump stop, you can install Timbren SES upgrade GMRS15.
Removing the rear bumpstops on a Chevy Silverado 1500 is easy:
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First raise the vehicle allowing the axle to hang freely
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Then, remove rear bumpstops on the frame of the truck
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Assemble steel disc, rubber spacer and Aeon® rubber spring as shown in diagram
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Mount assembled components to frame using Timbren supplied fasteners
The entire installation should take less than 30 minutes! When you hook up your trailer, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see how it remains level. No squat, No sag of any kind. And when you take it for a spin, you’ll notice how stable the truck feels even on sharp corners.
How does Timbren SES helper springs compare with the competition?
AIR-LIFT
Airbag suspension helpers have been around since the 1950s. Air-Lift products were designed to smooth out road shock and prevent suspension sag. Over the last 70 years, Air-Lift has tried to improve their product by adding electronic height-control valves that automatically adjust the truck’s ride height by adding compressed air to the airbags as needed.
An airbag suspension upgrade provides one the smoothest rides available. But in order to get it, you’ve got to pay for it. One of the main downsides of an Air-Lift suspension upgrade is the cost: about $2500 after installation of the basic system plus on board air components. And at the end of the day, this conventional system is high-maintenance because it depends on the use of compressed air.
Read on to find out about Timbren’s low cost and low maintenance solutions…
HELLWIG
Hellwig add-a-leaf suspension helpers have been around since 1946. This family-run business has made and sold sway bars and metal leaf spring helpers right from the get-go. Hellwig products are more affordable than airbags, and much easier to install. But at the end of the day, these products are made of metal. One of the main downsides of Hellwig leaf spring helpers is the spring rate: Metal springs have a linear spring rate. Okay, so what’s a linear spring rate, and why is that a problem?
By their nature, leaf springs suspensions have a linear spring rate. In other words, the spring rate (for example, 1 inch of deflection for every 400 lbs) remains the same as the springs continue to deflect right down till the suspension bottoms out. That’s why conventional leaf spring suspensions require helper springs for carrying heavier loads.
Hellwig add-a-leaf products are limited to how much weight capacity they can handle. A set of Hellwig leaf springs will provide between 500 lbs - 3500 lbs of additional capacity. This conventional system adds weight capacity without improving the ride quality.
Read on to find out about Timbren’s progressive spring rate…
Why is GMRS15 the best helper spring for Chevy Silverado 1500?
Timbren SES products are a radical departure from older, more conventional methods of adding additional weight capacity. As you may have guessed, Timbren SES suspension upgrades don’t depend on compressed air. Neither are they made of metal.
Here’s the thing:
Because they’re made of natural rubber, Timbren SES upgrades offer you several features and benefits that the others can’t provide. Tow innate characteristics of Timbren hollow rubber springs that the competition can’t provide are:
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Hysteresis - self-damping
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. SES upgrade part # GMRS15 provides up to an additional 8600 lbs of spring capacity. *
*Note: Even though the spring capacity is increased, the GVWR remains the same as set by the manufacturer.
Unlike airbags and leaf springs, Timbren’s 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.
Is Timbren SES part # GMRS15 your best choice?
Timbren SES suspension upgrades give you the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to keeping the truck stable. Here are the benefits you receive when you install an SES upgrade:
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Affordable - most Timbren kits are less than $300.00
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Easy to install - most Timbren kits take less than 30 minutes to install
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Absorbs road shock - Timbren SES kits improve the ride quality even with the heaviest loads
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Levels out the trailer - Timbren SES kits keep the tow vehicle from squat
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Zero maintenance - just set it and forget it
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Prevents roll and sway - Timbren SES kits help to stabilize the load
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Helps maintain control - improves steering and braking
For more information on how to get your hands on a set of Timbren SES upgrades like GMRS15, visit Timbren.com or contact Customer Service: Sales@timbren.com
