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I was really pleased how well the rear Timbrens worked this last weekend.
IMO: It gave a far more controlled feeling to Comfort mode but still maintained the "Comfort". I toggle suspension modes a lot especially when it comes to corners (over to Sport)... with the Timbrens I felt less of a need to do so. I normally keep in Sport when I drive but when the wife is in the car I have tried to use Comfort when I can.
I am still happy with these Timbren's on the rear. They give me a greater sense of control in Comfort mode that it could sometimes lack especially when you hit a sudden dip in the road. Still comfortable but far more controlled and I think even tighter on Sport in the corners.
I am still happy with these Timbren's on the rear. They give me a greater sense of control in Comfort mode that it could sometimes lack especially when you hit a sudden dip in the road. Still comfortable but far more controlled and I think even tighter on Sport in the corners.
Just installed the Off-Road version in the rear on an FJ Cruiser. Softer than the "Load" type ... but also seem to add some stability as you observed.
Just installed on mine. So far it does seem more controlled and it keeps it from bottoming out (w/out a load). I’m now interested to see what the fronts do. Has anyone taken the plunge?
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I installed them today. It would have been a piece of cake but I didn't have a large enough channel lock or pipe wrench at the house so had to make a HF run.
Either one of these should work. If nothing else look in your toolbox and see if you have something similar size-wise.
You do have to jack up side quite a bit. I also used a jack stand. Tire probably gets right to the point where it might start to lift off the ground and that is enough clearance to get the the front Timbrens installed. Once it breaks loose you only need to use tool a little bit further before it spins with your hand. I sprayed some Liquid Wrench in the top side of the bolt that is exposed. Not sure if it was needed or not.
I didn't take any pics on this one. Driving experience... pleasantly surprised. It seems steering has tighter and even more composed feeling and bumps seem more muted. I think it might help to suppress minor road imperfections even more as well. So far only a 10 mile drive but so far would buy them again. I am heading out of town next weekend so that will be another good test. Easy half hour job taking your time and pulling your tools out and putting away.
Those stock front bump stops don't really offer much for impact suppression.
Here are the stock ones:
Another reason I wanted them in the rear is a safeguard should I ever unexpectedly lose a bag. It wouldn't be fun but I'd rather be be cushioned by that far larger Timbren than the factory rear bump stop.
Best guess from anyone who has these on: would they be worth while on an overlander with 3" suspension and 285/75 15" (33.8" O.D.) tires? Would I loose any articulation in compression?
Best guess from anyone who has these on: would they be worth while on an overlander with 3" suspension and 285/75 15" (33.8" O.D.) tires? Would I loose any articulation in compression?
Check out their off-road version ... have them on an FJ Cruiser ... provide some load carrying capacity while being much better than the stock bump-stops.
Thanks for the link Acrad35751! I checked them out and may be something to do in the future. I have a few other projects I'd like to get done before spending on that.
Hi Acrad35751,
You did a really nice write up in these and I appreciate it greatly!
Is Timbren the only manufacturer of this type of bump stop. I will most likely buy them, I am just having a hard time with over $100 per corner for a rubber bump stop.
Hi Acrad35751,
You did a really nice write up in these and I appreciate it greatly!
Is Timbren the only manufacturer of this type of bump stop. I will most likely buy them, I am just having a hard time with over $100 per corner for a rubber bump stop.
Yes, $100 per corner does seem high for what they are, but the Timbren's have very high quality metal mounting brackets with the rubber looking like it will not degrade over time. They feel more like a "Cush Stop" versus a more abrupt "Bump Stop".
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