Timbren Helper Springs

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micar

Member

• Aug 10, 2010

• #1

Anybody using the Timbren Aeon helper springs?.Was thinking about putting a set on my 2500HD to help the stock springs and the Bilstein HD shocks...got just a little bit of sag right now,seem like a good idea but would like some imput from people who have used them.
Thanks Mike

 

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lwmcguir

Well-known member

• Aug 10, 2010

• #2

micar said:

Anybody using the Timbren Aeon helper springs?.Was thinking about putting a set on my 2500HD to help the stock springs and the Bilstein HD shocks...got just a little bit of sag right now,seem like a good idea but would like some imput from people who have used them.
Thanks Mike

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Bunch of folks using them and they seem to like them. If you can swing it go with air bags, you will never be sorry about that. Much more flexibility if you use your truck for other things besides the Coach. Should be able to get them for less than $300 and you can add the on board compressor on a later budget. We have Timbrens on and old 4X4 but would go air if it wasnt older. Have air on all the rest and love it.

 

jmgratz

Original Owners Club Member

• Aug 10, 2010

• #3

Best prices on air bags that I found is here http://www.suspensionconnection.com...ogle_airbags&gclid=CPb804W0npwCFVlM5QodRkcJeg I got mine there an put them on myself. It was easy.

 

sgtbigb

Well-known member

• Aug 10, 2010

• #4

Which air bags is better?, the Firestones or the Air Lift, seems to be a cost difference!

 

PSF513

Well-known member

• Aug 10, 2010

• #5

Can only speak from personal experience. My Firestones make the ride so much better. I think, beside the TriGlide, they are the best investment I made in my RV to date

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• Aug 10, 2010

• #6

sgtbigb said:

Which air bags is better?, the Firestones or the Air Lift, seems to be a cost difference!

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Gene; I'm not sure witch is better I have the air-lift bags. The Price was right for me. They both have been around for a long time. JON

 

jayc

Texas-South Chapter Leaders

• Aug 10, 2010

• #7

I like my Air Lift bags that I bought from another Heartland owner. I don't know about the Firestone bags.

 

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micar

Member

• Aug 11, 2010

• #8

Thanks for the info....was kinda leaning toward airbags but scared by cost of bags and compressor etc....also have a buddy with bags on his van with the compressor and a remote and he has had no end of troubles.Was also a little concerned with performance in the cold weather,lines freezing,bags becoming brittle and breaking???any thoughts on this.
Mike

 

jmgratz

Original Owners Club Member

• Aug 11, 2010

• #9

I had air lift on my previous truck and Firestones on this truck. Cannot see any difference. I got the Firestones because they appeared an easier install and they had a better price on them at Suspension Connection online. http://www.suspensionconnection.com...ogle_airbags&gclid=CPb804W0npwCFVlM5QodRkcJeg

Guess it comes down to personal preference.

 

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micar

Member

• Aug 11, 2010

• #10

Bought the air lift bags today....hope to get them on this week,thanks for all the advice.
Mike

 

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rideblue

Active Member

• Aug 12, 2010

• #11

I have the Firestone airbags and live in the high sierra mountain range in CA. Commonly 15 degrees in the winter. Used to have to drive to work through snow, freezing rain, etc. I have had no problems with my bags at all. This is definitely the best investment I have made to my truck for when I tow my rather heavy trailer. Makes the truck drive so much better when towing. The bags are for sure worth the money.

 

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micar

Member

• Aug 14, 2010

• #12

Installed the air-lift today.Five hours to install,one of the hardest parts was removing the old jounce bumpers!!! rusty and a little hard to get at.Now looking forward to hauling the 5er with them.
Mike