Just added Timbrens to my 98 reg cab 4x4.

Holy cow what a difference. I have only had the truck about 6 weeks, and a couple times I loaded it full of firewood at the house to move the wood across the yard. On those occasions I found out what is meant by the term "frowning springs." Just filled up to the bed rail with split oak for a 100 yard trip, the rear sagged badly. Maybe 2.5-3 full inches.

Friday I got the Timbrens on and this weekend I took the truck to the woods. I put exactly the same amount of wood in it as before--stacked, full to the bedrail. It went down about an inch and stopped. I drove it 55 on the highway just because I could, and it handled very very well. For the purpose I had in mind when I bought them, the Timbrens are perfect. I doubt they are a lot of help in every situation we face because of the wifty rear springs on these trucks, but for my issues (occasional fairly heavy hauling short distances, pulling a bass boat long distances) they are the perfect answer.

Now I am thinking about putting a set on my 3/4 ton Dodge Cummins.

I was looking at $4-500 for new rear springs plus paying someone to put them on. I paid $200, including shipping, for these and put them on myself in about an hour for free. Piece of cake.

Once in a while you make the right call, save some money, and get what you need.

 

For hauling, they handle great! Feel real firm and stable! Hated them as jounce shocks though...very bouncy and unforgiving!

 

I know what you mean, but a little bit of that is ok because I like a truck to ride like a truck!