Timbren SES
May
5
2022
Best Suspension Upgrades for Towing and Hauling
Timbren SES is the Bulletproof Solution to Prevent Trailer Sag and Sway
There’s nothing more dangerous than towing a trailer with a vehicle that can’t handle the extra weight....
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Apr
1
2022
Toyota 4Runner Suspension Upgrades
Introduction
The iconic Toyota 4Runner is well known as a great family vehicle and a very capable off-road machine. When you combine family fun with a factory off-road beast like the 4runner,...
Mar
18
2022
Work Trucks: Taking Care of Your Suspension
Suspension Upgrades and Helper Springs Keep Her From Limping Home
All trucks do stuff, but not all trucks do work-truck stuff. If you own a work truck, you will need to pay closer attention to...
Mar
7
2022
Standard SES or Severe Service: Which One Do I need?
Making the Right Decision on Your Suspension Upgrade is Important.
Let’s be honest. The customer service department at Timbren gets calls all the time from customers who think the load...
Feb
18
2022
What Suspension Upgrades Does a Suburban Need to Tow Safely?
Find Out How to Tow Heavy Loads With Your Suburban Without Squatting
If you’re thinking about purchasing a Chevy Suburban to take with you on your next vacation, this short article will...
Feb
7
2022
Front Suspension Upgrades for Heavy-Duty Bumpers
Prevent Frontend Sag On Your Truck When Upgrading Bumpers
Plenty of benefits exist when you add aftermarket heavy-duty front bumpers to your vehicle. They provide extra protection in case...
Feb
4
2022
Sprinter Van Suspension Upgrades
Prevent Highway Sway and Roll On Your Top-Heavy Vehicle
A sprinter van is one of the most versatile vehicle options in today’s world. The van can be outfitted as a passenger van, work...
Jan
24
2022
Slide-In Campers: Suspension Upgrades for Top Heavy Loads
These Truck Bed Campers Are Heavy So Make Your Pick Up Safe To Carry One
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Photo By...
Jan
21
2022
What Size RV Can My Truck Tow?
Upgrade Your Truck Suspension So Towing At Its GVWR is Easier and Safer
If you’re planning to buy a recreational vehicle (RV) for your family’s enjoyment, it’s important...
Jan
7
2022
Chevy Tahoe Suspension Upgrades
What Suspension Upgrades Should I Consider For Towing Heavy Loads?
Can a Chevy Tahoe pull a camper? The Chevy Tahoe is capable of pulling a camper, and the base Tahoe is capable of pulling...
Jan
6
2022
Suspension Upgrades for Pickup Logging in Oregon
What Suspension Upgrades Do Logging Trucks Need
Normally, it takes large, heavy machinery to drag felled trees out of the forest to a landing where the logs can be loaded safely. But not all...
Dec
28
2021
SES Suspension Upgrades for Farm Trucks on Oklahoma Cattle Ranches
Oklahoma Cattle Ranches Take Care of Their Farm Trucks
Pickup trucks have a long history of agricultural use, hauling hay, feed grains, water, and more across family farms and large production...
Dec
23
2021
Upgrade Your Honda Odyssey Suspension
The Honda Odyssey is a popular compact minivan sometimes called an MPV. Despite Honda’s reputation for making reliable vehicles, Honda Odyssey suspension problems appear to be rather...
Dec
10
2021
How to Tell If Your Truck Needs A Timbren SES Suspension Upgrade?
Look For Key Signs That It’s Time To Upgrade Your Suspension
If you have been wondering lately how you are supposed to know if you need to upgrade your suspension, this article...
Nov
12
2021
The History of the Truck Suspension: Form and Function
Where Did the Suspension Start?
The need for vehicles that go anywhere has always existed, but before the 20th century, they were horses and buggies with high ground clearance. If you...
Oct
29
2021
The Best Trucks for Landscaping
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to upgrade a vehicle for your business, choosing your next landscaping truck can be challenging. Here’s a simple guide to help you gain...
Oct
26
2021
How Do I know When My Truck Needs Suspension Repair?
7 Warning Signs that Say your Truck Needs a Suspension Repair
It’s far too easy to take your truck’s suspension system for granted. I bet you hardly notice every bump, crack,...
Sep
17
2021
Why your Toyota Tundra Needs a Suspension Upgrade
If you’re planning to use your Toyota Tundra as a work truck, you’re probably going to need some sort of suspension upgrade . If you’re wondering why let’s...
Sep
17
2021
Why your GMC Sierra 1500 Needs a Suspension Upgrade
If you’re planning to use your GMC Sierra 1500 as a work truck, you’re probably going to need some sort of suspension upgrade . If you’re wondering why,...
Sep
16
2021
Why your Chevy Silverado 1500 Needs a Suspension Upgrade
If you’re planning to use your Chevy Silverado 1500 as a work truck, you’re probably going to need some sort of suspension upgrade . In case you’re wondering why,...
Aug
27
2021
Why your Ford F150 Needs a Suspension Upgrade
If you’re planning to use your Ford F150 as a work truck, you’re probably going to need some sort of suspension upgrade . If you’re wondering why, let’s discuss this...
Jul
21
2021
Why Your RAM 1500 Needs a Suspension Upgrade
If you're planning to use your Ram 1500 as a work truck, you'd be wise to invest in some sort of suspension upgrade, i.e., helper springs. Let's discuss why that is. We'll begin with the...
Jun
9
2021
Slide-in Camper Suspension Solution
Slide-In Camper Too Hard to Handle?
Stop white-knuckling it while you’re on vacation. It’s time to stabilize your suspension!
Slide-in campers are the affordable alternative to...
Apr
23
2021
Helper Springs: A Guide to Improve Your Truck's Suspension
Introduction
Not every truck that rolls off the assembly line has a suspension that can meet the demands of its owner. Sometimes it needs extra help. That’s what helper springs are for....
Mar
8
2021
Air Bag Suspension Questions and Answers
If you’re looking for the smoothest ride for your trailer or tow vehicle, an air bag suspension is a good place to start. There are other suspension springs that cost less and require less...
Jan
18
2021
Air Bag Suspension Pros and Cons
What is an Air Bag Suspension System?
Before you can begin to identify clearly the pros and cons of an air bag suspension, you need to understand the design of such a system.
An air bag...
Dec
30
2020
Timbren Suspension vs Airbags
Introduction
Within the aftermarket arena, Timbren SES helper springs were originally designed as a viable alternative to metal spring helpers and airbags. Metal spring helpers...
Dec
22
2020
Installing the GMRCK25D Timbren SES Suspension Upgrade
Hi, my name's Andrew and today we're going to be installing an SES suspension upgrade on this 2014 Chevrolet 2500 truck.
This is the part number we're installing today, it's a GMRCK25D...
Dec
7
2020
Installing the GMRTT15S Timbren SES Suspension Upgrade
Hey, my name's Andrew, and today we're gonna be installing an SES suspension upgrade on this GM 1500 truck.
Alright, so this is what we're gonna be installing today. It's a GMRTT15S...
Nov
30
2020
The Squeaky Detail Story
Introducing Squeaky Detail, a recent start-up located in Indianapolis. They provide mobile detailing for much of the Indianapolis area.
Between the two owners, they have worked in the...
Nov
9
2020
Installing Timbren GMRCK15S SES Suspension Upgrade
Hey, my name is Andrew, and today we're gonna be installing an SES suspension upgrade on this GM 1500 truck.
In order to install GMRCK15S on your truck, we're gonna need to do two things....
Oct
20
2020
The Gravel Guy and Timbren SES
Where the rubber meets the load: how a single dad from Indiana uses a Timbren rubber product on his truck suspensions to stabilize his over-sized load
His name is Tom Loudermilk....
Oct
8
2020
New Timbren SES Kit for Ford F450 or F550
For those of you who own a Ford F450 or F550 with a wrecker or dump body, we have good news!
Timbren Industries has recently introduced an SES severe-service upgrade for the 2015-2020 rear...
Jul
23
2020
Tow with Confidence
Got problems with rear end squat? Does your tow vehicle lean dangerously on tight corners?
Are you afraid to go the speed limit in case your trailer tips over?
It’s time to trade your...
Jun
16
2020
How to Increase Towing Safety in 30 Minutes
It’s hard to resist the call of the open road, especially when you have a chance to escape for the weekend with your camping trailer or haul your boat to a favorite fishing spot.
But before...
May
18
2020
How to Improve the Suspension on Your Pickup Truck
Suspensions have two major functions:
Support the weight of the truck
Absorb the bumps of road and trail
Perhaps you recently bought a new half-ton pickup and it rides like a...
Mar
30
2020
How to Install a Timbren SES Kit in 7 Easy Steps
Is your truck sagging under load?
This can interfere with its overall performance. In other words, if your vehicle doesn’t sit level, there are a number of problems you will encounter:...
Feb
11
2020
Super- Easy! D.I.Y. Suspension Protection
Okay, maybe you’re not a do-it-yourself, gear-head kind of person. When something highly technical - like a suspension - needs fixing, you reach for the phone to get help. Right?
But...
Feb
4
2020
Timbren SES: Protect your suspension
The suspension on your worktruck takes a major beating under the stress of extra-heavy loads.
Timbren SES ( Suspension Enhancement System ) will absolutely:
Keep the vehicle...
Jan
28
2020
In Search of the Ultimate Helper Spring – Part 4
Last week we examined the more popular helper spring and drew some comparisons regarding quietness, ride quality and stability.
This week we’ll continue with a comparison of...
Jan
21
2020
In Search of the Ultimate Helper Spring – Part 3
Last week we examined the more popular helper spring and drew some comparisons regarding simple design, ease of installation and cost.
This week we’ll continue with a...
Jan
14
2020
In Search of the Ultimate Helper Spring – Part 2
Last week we looked at the most popular helper spring.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll suggest 10 things to look for in a helper spring, and compare the above mentioned products...
Jan
7
2020
In Search of the Ultimate Helper Springs – Part 1
Remember the days when a truck was a truck? It worked like a truck. It rode like a truck.
Were yesterday’s vehicles – dare I say – better made?
You could throw a load...
Dec
24
2019
Don’t make this mistake…
There seems to be one of two extremes that some of our customers navigate toward:
Not enough capacity
Too much capacity
Extreme mistake #1
In an effort to save a few...
Dec
17
2019
YouTube Video: Press release for new SES kit
Introducing a new SES kit for 2019 Chevrolet and GMC 1500 pickup trucks equipped with adaptive ride control.
This new SES kit from Timbren Industries fits both 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel...
Nov
12
2019
YouTube Video: Snowplow Industry Standard
Don't take chances.
First of all, do what the pros do: Install a Timbren SES kit to plow snow and carry heavy salt spreaders safely.
Haul heavy snow-removal equipment with...
Nov
5
2019
YouTube Video: Introducing the new 2019 Timbren SES kit for Ford Ranger
Introducing the New Timbren SES kit for 2016 - 2019 Ford Ranger.
This new kit - part # FRRGR - bolts easily to the rear truck frame using existing holes.
Like all Timbren...
Sep
24
2019
YouTube: Better Snow Removal Performance
Do what the pros do for better Snow Removal performance:
Install a Timbren SES on front and rear suspension to level out the load and keep you out of trouble.
Tired of front end squat when...
Aug
20
2019
Universal applications: Most popular ‘one-size-fits-all’ for rear axle
This post is a continuation of last week’s article on universal kits
Universal kits work on pickups with straight-axle suspensions. An L-shaped bracket side-mounts to the frame,...
Aug
6
2019
Universal applications: Most popular ‘one-size-fits-all’ for front axles
This post is a continuation of last week’s article on Universal Kits
Universal kits work on one-ton pickups with straight-axle suspensions. An L-shaped bracket side-mounts to...
Jul
30
2019
Universal applications: Does ‘one-size-fits-all’ really work?
Universal Kits
Before Timbren started to design SES kits, Timbren sold a kind of one-size-fits-all product. Eventually, these early designs became known as “universal...
Jul
2
2019
Get it Right the First Time! (How to measure your Big Rig)
Sometimes it can be tricky choosing which Timbren SES kit will fit your big rig. However, if you know how to measure properly between frame and axle, it will remove all of the guess-work....
Jun
25
2019
Get it Right the First Time! (How to measure your pickup)
Every truck, van and SUV that rolls off the assembly line each year has a specific measurement between frame and axle, and a bump stop configuration that’s unique to each make and...
Jun
18
2019
YouTube Video: Super-easy Timbren SES installation
Hey, my fellow Timbren SES enthusiasts! Just sending you a quick shout out about a new YouTube video.
Do you understand how easy it is to install a Timbren SES kit?
Check...
Apr
5
2019
YouTube Video: The truth about severe service
Hey, my fellow Timbren SES enthusiasts!
Just sending you a quick shout out about a new YouTube video. This one explains the truth about severe service kits.
Do you understand what severe...
Jan
22
2019
Timbren SES: Don’t Make This Mistake
There seems to be one of two extremes that some of our customers navigate toward when choosing a Timbren SES kit:
Not enough capacity
Too much capacity
Timbren SES extreme...
Dec
18
2018
Timbren SES: No Tools Required
Since day one, Timbren SES kits have been simple and easy to install.
Some of them are so easy, it’s ridiculous! Here’s an example of what I mean:
JRJK
The...
Dec
10
2018
YouTube Video: Press release for new SES kit
INTRODUCING THE NEW NRTTNB KIT FOR 2004-2019 NISSAN PRO-4X PICKUP TRUCKS.
This new SES kit - part# NRTTNB - is an easy, bolt-on installation. Mount to the truck frame using existing OEM...
Nov
27
2018
4 Reasons You Should Have SES on Your Plow Truck
It’s a question I’ve been asked many times over the past 20 years. People call them “bumpers,” “rubber deals,” or just “Timbrens.”...
Oct
30
2018
New Timbren SES kits for pickups with MagneRide
Recently, we introduced a new Timbren SES upgrade: Part # GMRCK15MR
This recent addition fits the rear suspension on the new 2017-19 Chevy and GMC 1500 pickups with...
Oct
2
2018
Timbren’s Top 10 Answers to FAQ
INSTALLED A REAR KIT ON MY PICKUP TRUCK . I NOW HAVE MORE THAN 3 INCHES OF GAP BETWEEN THE RUBBER SPRING AND THE AXLE. WHAT CAN I DO?
At Timbren Industries, we make...
Sep
18
2018
Suspension Problems? 4 Reasons You Should Install Timbren SES on Your Plow Truck
“You mean to say that your little rubber biscuits are gonna fix my suspension problems?”
It’s a question I’ve been asked many times over the past 20 years....
Aug
28
2018
TIMBREN SES vs AORB: Do You Know the Difference?
The phones at Timbren are ringing lately with people wanting to know the difference between Timbren SES (Suspension Enhancement System) and AORB (Active Off Road Bumpstops)....
Aug
21
2018
Timbren’s Top 10 Answers to FAQ
CAN I HAUL MORE WEIGHT ON MY TRUCK IF I INSTALL A TIMBREN SES KIT?
A helper spring is designed to allow you to carry more weight with your vehicle. But there’s always a limit...
Aug
7
2018
10 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A HELPER SPRING – Part 4
Last week we examined the more popular helper springs and drew some comparisons regarding quietness, ride quality and stability.
This week we’ll continue with a comparison of...
Jul
31
2018
10 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A HELPER SPRING – Part 3
Last week we focused on 3 popular helper springs, and drew some comparisons regarding simple design, ease of installation and cost.
This week we’ll continue our comparison of...
Jul
24
2018
10 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A HELPER SPRING – Part 2
Last week we posted part 1 of a four-part series: 10 things to look for in a helper spring.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll suggest 10 things to look for in a helper spring,...
Jul
17
2018
10 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A HELPER SPRING – Part 1
Remember the days when a truck was a truck? It worked like a truck. It rode like a truck.
You could throw a load of firewood on the back of a pickup knowing that the vehicle would stay...
Jul
3
2018
Timbren’s Top 10 Answers to FAQ
SOMETIMES I PUT A LOT OF WEIGHT IN THE BACK OF MY PICKUP. SHOULD I GET THE “SEVERE SERVICE” KIT OR JUST THE REGULAR ONE?
In order to answer the above question,...
Jun
5
2018
Timbren’s Top 10 Answers to FAQ
THE CAPACITY RATING OF THE SES KIT SEEMS AWFULLY HIGH. I AM SURE THAT I DON’T NEED THAT MUCH CAPACITY FOR MY VEHICLE. WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
The other question you seem...
May
29
2018
Timbren’s Top 10 Answers to FAQ
THE RUBBER SPRING IS TOUCHING THE AXLE ALL THE TIME. WILL THAT HURT THE AXLE?
Not at all.
In order to understand why, let’s take a look at the average straight axle and...
May
22
2018
The most misunderstood part of your vehicle
Picture in your mind an automobile.
Now, what pops into your mind right away? Isn’t it the body? Or maybe the colour, or the chrome. What about the length… Yes?
After that,...
May
8
2018
Timbren’s Top 10 Answers to FAQ
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT I NEED ABOUT A 1″GAP. I’M ALMOST TOUCHING. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
You’re right.
We recommend that the Aeon®...
May
1
2018
4 Reasons You Should Install Timbren SES on Your Work Truck
“You mean to say that your little rubber biscuits are gonna fix my suspension problems?”
I’ve been asked this question many times over the past 20 years. People...
Oct
20
2017
NEW Timbren SES For 2017 Ford Raptor
Timbren Industries recently introduced a Timbren SES kit for the new 2017 Ford Raptor.
Part # FR150RB mounts to the rear frame using existing holes.
Check out the following...
Jul
11
2017
The Truth About “Severe Service” Kits
Let’s be honest. The Customer Service Team at Timbren gets calls from customers all the time who think the load they’re hauling requires a “severe service” kit....