I have the 04' model I'm installing a different brand of stops. And upgrading the shocks. I have leaf springs put I'll do them after I save up to get both. You should look into the heavy duty springs and shocks to go along with the Timbrens
I’m not sure I’m going to invest too much more into the suspension on this truck. I actually bought a new F350 and that is what we use for most of our heavy towing. This truck still sees some light recreational towing, but I am not disappointed at all with the Timberen system.
Great vid. If that trailer ever gets loaded to its weight capacity, there is no amount of add ons for a half ton you can buy to make it safe to haul. You’ll be quickly shopping for a one ton to pull it after your first white knuckled drive. 14k behind a diesel 3/4 ton is a big load. Keep up the good content, love the tool vids 👍
Great advice Bizob. I have been looking around for a larger, used truck for the near future. Thankfully, I am only hauling household junk, no bulk items like dirt, gravel, shingles etc. So far so good. But definitely I agree with the larger truck.
I just picked up a F350. The truck market insane right now. I found a couple base model F250’s, but they wanted almost as much as my F350 Lariat by the time they added their “market adjustment” of almost 8K 🤦♂️
You should have let the rear suspension settle before you took your after install measurement. Is it safe to drive with the new bump stop sitting directly on the rear axle ?
What year is your truck? And what model of timbrens did you go with? Having a hard time finding timbrens for my 2021 ram 1500 bighorn crew cab. Great video! Thanks!
Hi Peter! Mine is a 2020 Ram. Here is the link for my Timberens from Amazon 😀 Timbren DR1500DQ Suspension... www.amazon.com/dp/B004UR33C6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have a problem with my Tundra since my trailer is also very heavy on the front But gaining an 1/8” is not worth it at all on my other truck I end up adding two additional leaf springs which made it much better I think the best thing is to regulate the tongue weight rather than adding all this useless stuff
Yes, but there is a big difference between leaf and coil spring suspension systems. Now you have a stiffer ride all the time. These enhance the ride when there is a load, leaving my truck with a comfortable ride when not towing.
What i do with all my trucks since they all sit. With a saggy ass from the factory. I put a 2in lift on the rear. An when you go to order your timbren s. Call them an they will eather give you a spacer or a hole different bracket to mount them on. To lower the timbren down since the truck got lifted 2in. Problem solved.. when you put weight on that set up. Truck dose not look like its sagging anymore. No mater how much weight you throw at it.
I feel like more of a load would of offered more desirable results. Those timbrens have a 1 1/2" gap that trailer prob has 300 pound toungue weight which barely made them contact the axle. If you were to load a 6-700 pound atv in the bed I bet you would have much better results and lay the 250 bucks for 1/8 of an inch comments to rest.
Agreed. I cannot imagine the comments if I showed that trailer loaded with junk and that Ram hauling it. Very impressive, but I would get ripped to shreds in the comments😊. Still the best $250 investment I have made regarding ride improvement while towing👍🏻
OK, what I can tell you is my truck has yet to bottom out while towing. 1/8 of an inch does not sound like a lot, but when you translate that into weight distribution it actually means a lot while towing loads. I have had some pretty heavy loads in my dump trailers, and I will say the right quality has improved significantly since installing these. The temperance act as a bit of a suspension themselves, they have give it to them which takes weight and pressure off of the coil springs. The factory bump stops were ridiculous, it allowed the truck to bottom out the suspension quite easily. I have experience far less body roll and improved handling while towing loads as well. Unless you want to invest in an air suspension, this might be the best bang for the buck you can get.
@@lakes2land780 i’m not saying that you did the wrong thing I’m saying that ram doesn’t build real trucks any pick up truck with coil springs on the back as I’m in for anything more than a daily driver that’s all if it was mine, I carry it all apart and put leaf springs and some airbags on it being at work on them I drive the other brand that’s all. Have a good day sir enjoy.
I could have gone that route, but this was a faster installation, and more cost effective. Plus it really does not affect the overall ride quality as far as firmness goes until a heavy load is placed on the truck.
So after 8 months of driving around with the timbrens installed how do you feel about them? if you had to get another Ram tomorrow would you install them or go a different route?
I love them. For $ 250 and 15 minutes to install…I would highly recommend them. Ideally, I would love a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. But that’s a different story. I don’t think you would be disappointed.
You should of just got air bags. 90% of them trucks have to have them because of the spring rear end. Can’t tow with a 1/2 ton dodge. I would prob trade it while you can. 3/4 ton is the dodge to have
Airbags is the way to go, but a lot more money. I would love to trade it in, but the truck market is off the hook right now. Used trucks are selling for more than they left the lot for. Sad.
You should be able to get all your money back from your truck. And are you sure they’re expensive because I think it’s just a little rubber insert and a quarter inch tubing with the air chuck so pretty much simple things. But I wouldn’t doubt some paper pushing asshole is charging hundreds of dollars for it
@@ericbuchta9765 You didn't mention anything about the air compressor or air tank. Those are what make the air bag more costly. Plus all the labor for mounting compressor, air tank and running the lines into the truck to where the air bags can be adjusted.
Aaron bro. That one. You speak of is way to fancy. Just get the cheep one that you put In the springs and have a valve stem on the bumper. You can air it up at any gas ration. No worries brother I got ya. Save ya Mooney $$$$
Just because your 1500 has a hitch receiver doesn't mean you can tow anything that will hook up...... Holy balls dude. You put your self and everyone else on the road at risk.
Holy Balls? Do you have the same conversation with everyone towing a bass boat and trailer every weekend? I have NEVER exceeded the tow limitations of this truck. The trailer weights 3900-4000 lbs in a good day. My average junk load is just under a ton. The tow capacity on the truck is 11,000 lbs…..and I would never consider towing that much despite the rating. I have a 2022 F350 for all of our “heavier hauling”. Cmon bud…do better than that 😂
well for one you sure are sensitive. The MAX towing capacity of a Dodge 1500 is about 8200lbs so now we all know your full of it......@@lakes2land780 Don't believe me, look it up. Let me educate you now, you don't go off the towing capacity of your hitch, you have to go on the trucks rating rookie.
It’s not to gain anything. It’s to prevent the truck from bottoming out on the factory stoppers. The factory stoppers allow too much sag in the rear end. This is not a lift.
I don't think that's what he is saying. I think the initial gap could be a little tighter on the timbren. To engage it sooner. But then it may hit on a big bump when not loaded. I am looking into helpers for ram as well. Not sure what setup I'll go with yet.
Timberens cost 230 bucks. According to their website, they offer a 90 day satisfaction guarantee. I personally love them. Give them a shot. If you don’t like them, return them.
There is plenty of difference. Ride height is improved, there is less squat on the rear end and the inferior bump stops are taken out of play. Much better handling and ride quality while towing. That translates into much of a difference.
