Installed Timbren in the F350

[RedHorse1]

I finished installing the Timbrens this morning and thought I’d share.
No clue why some of the pics are sideways.
The truck is a ‘13 F350 CC SWB 6.7 2WD.
Instructions and YouTube suggests supporting the truck to let the suspension hang free. I did the work with the truck sitting on its wheels and removed the spare and had plenty of room.

Removing required a 15mm box end. Assembly of the replacements needed a 9/16” socket with an extension. Mounting the new bumpers was easy with a 9/16” ratcheting box-end.

First pic is the original bump stop.
Tip to removal is to wedge something between the original bumper and axle so it remains in contact with the frame. There is a pin extending out the top of the bumper that sticks through a hole in the frame and will keep the bumper from turning as you remove the nut. Before figuring this out I used a strap wrench to hold the bumper. You can see the pin in the pic.


These are the Timbrens assembled. The one on the left has the included spacer, the one on the right does not. I loosely assembled one each way to determine if I needed the spacer. Instructions say the bumper should be 1/2” to 1.5” from the axle. I elected to not use the spacer and removed it from the one on the left. I then tightened the bolt holding the bumper to the mounting bracket. You can see the bolt that secures the assembly to the frame sticking up.
Assembly was a little tricky. The bolt with a lock washer has to be inserted from below through the hollow bumper, a large washer, out the center hole in the bumper and thru one of the 2 holes in the mounting bracket then secured with a ny-loc nut. The bolt is “just” long enough and it’s hard to get the nut started without pushing the bolt back into the bumper. My solution was to insert a 1/2” nut into the socket which let me keep the bolt in place and pushed far enough out to get the nut started.



This is the passenger side bumper installed. I wound up with a little less than 1.5” gap between the axle and bumper.


The part # I used.

Anxious to get on the road to see the results. I will report back with my observations. Leaving for the “Fort” on the 30th.

[Origjcc]

Originally Posted by RedHorse1

I finished installing the Timbrens this morning and thought I’d share.

No clue why some of the pics are sideways.

The truck is a ‘13 F350 CC SWB 6.7 2WD.

Instructions and YouTube suggests supporting the truck to let the suspension hang free. I did the work with the truck sitting on its wheels and removed the spare and had plenty of room.



Removing required a 15mm box end. Assembly of the replacements needed a 9/16” socket with an extension. Mounting the new bumpers was easy with a 9/16” ratcheting box-end.



First pic is the original bump stop.

Tip to removal is to wedge something between the original bumper and axle so it remains in contact with the frame. There is a pin extending out the top of the bumper that sticks through a hole in the frame and will keep the bumper from turning as you remove the nut. Before figuring this out I used a strap wrench to hold the bumper. You can see the pin in the pic.

Attachment 39815



These are the Timbrens assembled. The one on the left has the included spacer, the one on the right does not. I loosely assembled one each way to determine if I needed the spacer. Instructions say the bumper should be 1/2” to 1.5” from the axle. I elected to not use the spacer and removed it from the one on the left. I then tightened the bolt holding the bumper to the mounting bracket. You can see the bolt that secures the assembly to the frame sticking up.

Assembly was a little tricky. The bolt with a lock washer has to be inserted from below through the hollow bumper, a large washer, out the center hole in the bumper and thru one of the 2 holes in the mounting bracket then secured with a ny-loc nut. The bolt is “just” long enough and it’s hard to get the nut started without pushing the bolt back into the bumper. My solution was to insert a 1/2” nut into the socket which let me keep the bolt in place and pushed far enough out to get the nut started.

Attachment 39816





This is the passenger side bumper installed. I wound up with a little less than 1.5” gap between the axle and bumper.

Attachment 39817



The part # I used.

Attachment 39818

Anxious to get on the road to see the results. I will report back with my observations. Leaving for the “Fort” on the 30th.

Thanks been debating on bags or these, look forward to your update!

[RedHorse1]

Originally Posted by Origjcc

Thanks been debating on bags or these, look forward to your update!

Yeah, I was having that same debate with self and realized I would spend $2k-ish before I was done. Bags, compressor, upfitter switches, storage tank, air horns, external taps.......
When in the beginning all I wanted to do was reduce the squat.

[Grumpy]

I used them on several trucks and I think you'll be very happy with the results.

[IceOnFire]

I was thinking of doing the same with my F-250. Thanks for the tips!

[cariboocreek]

Originally Posted by RedHorse1

Yeah, I was having that same debate with self and realized I would spend $2k-ish before I was done. Bags, compressor, upfitter switches, storage tank, air horns, external taps.......
When in the beginning all I wanted to do was reduce the squat.

Firestone air bags without the fancy compressor $350 installed. A $25 hand pump with a gauge and adjust the bags occasionally. I use a fancy little Harley Davidson hand pump meant for Harley touring bike suspensions.

[norty1]

I installed mine on my F350 6 years ago and they really helped with the little squat I had. Not a worry or maintenance since.

[TCNashville]

Originally Posted by IceOnFire

I was thinking of doing the same with my F-250. Thanks for the tips!

Ice, I have a set of Timbrens that I believe will fit your truck. Let me know if your interested. Reference thread;
https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...ale-52461.html

[GarlicDude]

I like the Timbrens on my Tacoma.

[IceOnFire]

I finished installing Timbrens on my 2016 F-250. It was a challenging install without a lift or removing the tire but I did it in under an hour. I will be towing the trailer next weekend, and I hope to see some improvement with my squatting dilemma.

[RedHorse1]

I’ve put in around 700 mi since installing and I notice much less squat. Handling felt better too. No difference when unloaded. I’m pleased with the outcome.
An unexpected side benefit is when hitching and un-hitching I don’t have to extend and retract the landing gear as much, takes a little time off those activities.