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Country Fence · 03-11-2008, 05:34 PM

Hi all,
I saw some questions about Timbrens, so when I installed mine in my 2008 Toyota Tundra I took some pics.
Installing Timbrens is an easy job, I would say easier than even changing the oil (which on the 5.7, is a pain). Took me about 1 hour, and I rotated the tires at the same time.
I'm not sure how to post step by step pictures on here, so I'll just post each step in a seperate post.

Step 1:

Chock the front wheels (no picture). This is VERY important because the entire rear end will be off the ground, so nothing will be stoping the truck from rolling.

Country Fence · 03-11-2008, 05:36 PM

Step 2:

Jack up the back of the truck NOT BY THE AXLES. I used a 12 ton bottle jack on the rear hitch.

Country Fence · 03-11-2008, 05:44 PM

Support the axle very lightly (some of the axle weight) on jack stands. In this picture I took off the rear tire, but this isn't necessary, although it is easier to get too.

Country Fence · 03-11-2008, 05:47 PM

Find and loosen the 8 (4 to a side) u-bolt 17 mm nuts. I used an air rachet, but I tried one with a regular socket, and it loosened right up.
I loosened each nut until it was almost off the bolt, but not quite.

Country Fence · 03-11-2008, 05:48 PM

Remove the factory bump stop by sliding it out from under the u bolts.

Country Fence · 03-11-2008, 05:49 PM

Install the Timbren in the bump stop's place.

Country Fence · 03-11-2008, 05:52 PM

Retorque the 17mm nuts to 98 ft/lbs and you are done. This picture shows about 1 3/4" space between the frame and the Timbren once installed and the truck is level. It gives enough space that normal driving isn't rough, but it can now haul at max loading much more level.

Toyotarocks · 03-18-2008, 11:22 AM

You convinced me, I'm getting them.

Toyotarocks · 03-18-2008, 11:22 AM

Oh, and nice write up.

TOPSECRETTSI · 04-12-2008, 10:54 AM

Thanks for the excellent write up. I am definitely looking for something like this. I'm just worried that they will limit axle travel when I go offroad? Would air bags limit the axle travel when not filled full of air? I'm just looking for the best solution.

TOPSECRETTSI · 04-12-2008, 11:27 AM

Well I just decided to go ahead and buy the timbrens. The main reasons were easy installation the cheaper price than the firestone bags i was looking at and the fact that it recommends to not put the vehicle on the lift with the firestones or you may over extend the bags and damage them.

whateverz · 05-26-2008, 01:45 PM

I just ordered mine. I hope they are what I expect. Country Fence, what do you tow, or how much do you load and where does it sit with that load? I'm towing a 5300# toy hauler (dry), so average hitch weight will be around 700#.
I had Air bags on my 00' and they were one of the best mods I ever did. Only downfall was they do add some bounce, as you have to keep them with pressure. I had Deaver 11 leaves with no overloads, and with my bike on a moto-jack, shell, dog, gear, it would ride on the bumpstops. With the Deaver's they lifted the back to high for my liking unloaded, but function over fashion right? You can load the $hit out of them!

As far as lifting damaging, you just need to have at least 10psi so they don't vaccum out the valves. Although I would always run 5 psi so it wasn't so bouncy. They were a manual fill, that was a PAIN! Go for the in cab controller. You can adjust while driving! Thats why I'm getting Timbrens (low cost, easy to install, nothing to go wrong). If I don't like em', sell em'.

Oh ya, nice write up thanks!

whateverz · 06-01-2008, 12:02 PM

Well, installed them and set up the hitch for the trailer. They are a little squished. Jumping on the bumper feels good, not too hard, but I have not driven it yet.

Driving around unloaded you can feel them contact. Espically pulling out of parking lots hard. It's not like hitting the bump stops, but you can definatly feel the hit. I will run them for a while, if I get to annoyed with it might have to go back to airbags?

Would be a good product for someone who is always loaded (worktruck).

kawasak7 · 06-09-2008, 01:50 AM

This is the second set of Timbrens that I have installed in a pickup, on my 2000 f-150 they worked realy good.I did not think that I would need them on my 2008 Toyota but i noticed that the Ford felt a little more stable with them on, so i put them on the Toyota , it makes a very noticeable difference when I am pulling down the hiway, my tow trailer is 8600 pounds fully loaded ready to go. The toyota pulls it very nicely.

whateverz · 06-09-2008, 10:29 AM

I towed this weekend, and I think I will be going back to airbags. If you are in one of those sections on the freeway that has the really bad expansion joints you just get bucked till you want to throw up. It's like sitting on the bump stops with a little more give. The asphalt is not that bad. But if you know what airbags feel like, I don't think you will like these. IMO. They might be for sale soon, anyone?

03-11-2008, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Country Fence Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 15	Timbrens Install Hi all, I saw some questions about Timbrens, so when I installed mine in my 2008 Toyota Tundra I took some pics. Installing Timbrens is an easy job, I would say easier than even changing the oil (which on the 5.7, is a pain). Took me about 1 hour, and I rotated the tires at the same time. I'm not sure how to post step by step pictures on here, so I'll just post each step in a seperate post. Step 1: Chock the front wheels (no picture). This is VERY important because the entire rear end will be off the ground, so nothing will be stoping the truck from rolling.

04-12-2008, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
TOPSECRETTSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 167	Thanks for the excellent write up. I am definitely looking for something like this. I'm just worried that they will limit axle travel when I go offroad? Would air bags limit the axle travel when not filled full of air? I'm just looking for the best solution. __________________ 2007 Tundra dc sr5 4x4 5.7 trd blue streak metalic K&N 77 series intake, trd shifter , trd pedals, trd oil cap, xsp style steps,underseat storage, timbren system 14.9@ 92mph (15.2 on streetfire tundra vs. vette) both completely stock 2004 mercedes c230 sport coupe 1992 eagle talon tsi awd modded

04-12-2008, 11:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
TOPSECRETTSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 167	Well I just decided to go ahead and buy the timbrens. The main reasons were easy installation the cheaper price than the firestone bags i was looking at and the fact that it recommends to not put the vehicle on the lift with the firestones or you may over extend the bags and damage them. __________________ 2007 Tundra dc sr5 4x4 5.7 trd blue streak metalic K&N 77 series intake, trd shifter , trd pedals, trd oil cap, xsp style steps,underseat storage, timbren system 14.9@ 92mph (15.2 on streetfire tundra vs. vette) both completely stock 2004 mercedes c230 sport coupe 1992 eagle talon tsi awd modded

05-26-2008, 01:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
whateverz Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	I just ordered mine. I hope they are what I expect. Country Fence, what do you tow, or how much do you load and where does it sit with that load? I'm towing a 5300# toy hauler (dry), so average hitch weight will be around 700#. I had Air bags on my 00' and they were one of the best mods I ever did. Only downfall was they do add some bounce, as you have to keep them with pressure. I had Deaver 11 leaves with no overloads, and with my bike on a moto-jack, shell, dog, gear, it would ride on the bumpstops. With the Deaver's they lifted the back to high for my liking unloaded, but function over fashion right? You can load the $hit out of them! As far as lifting damaging, you just need to have at least 10psi so they don't vaccum out the valves. Although I would always run 5 psi so it wasn't so bouncy. They were a manual fill, that was a PAIN! Go for the in cab controller. You can adjust while driving! Thats why I'm getting Timbrens (low cost, easy to install, nothing to go wrong). If I don't like em', sell em'. Oh ya, nice write up thanks! Last edited by whateverz : 05-26-2008 at 01:47 PM.

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03-18-2008, 11:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Toyotarocks Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	You convinced me, I'm getting them.

03-18-2008, 11:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Toyotarocks Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	Oh, and nice write up.

06-01-2008, 12:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
whateverz Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	Well, installed them and set up the hitch for the trailer. They are a little squished. Jumping on the bumper feels good, not too hard, but I have not driven it yet. Driving around unloaded you can feel them contact. Espically pulling out of parking lots hard. It's not like hitting the bump stops, but you can definatly feel the hit. I will run them for a while, if I get to annoyed with it might have to go back to airbags? Would be a good product for someone who is always loaded (worktruck).

06-09-2008, 01:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
kawasak7 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	This is the second set of Timbrens that I have installed in a pickup, on my 2000 f-150 they worked realy good.I did not think that I would need them on my 2008 Toyota but i noticed that the Ford felt a little more stable with them on, so i put them on the Toyota , it makes a very noticeable difference when I am pulling down the hiway, my tow trailer is 8600 pounds fully loaded ready to go. The toyota pulls it very nicely.

06-09-2008, 10:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
whateverz Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	I towed this weekend, and I think I will be going back to airbags. If you are in one of those sections on the freeway that has the really bad expansion joints you just get bucked till you want to throw up. It's like sitting on the bump stops with a little more give. The asphalt is not that bad. But if you know what airbags feel like, I don't think you will like these. IMO. They might be for sale soon, anyone?

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