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Eliminate bed sag when towing(less expensive)?
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<blockquote data-quote="Tiberius" data-source="post: 786739" data-attributes="member: 12934"><p>I think this has been touched on in various different ways. However I need something cost effective that will allow me to occasionally tow a heavy trailer maybe 6 times a year. I meet all weight specs, etc and have already towed it without issues. I just want to eliminate the sag when towing. I use my truck lightly off-road which will most coincide with trips I am towing. If it does get off the ground its not more than a couple inches and I don't foresee myself going full superman anytime soon. I know there is bumpstop kits and long travel kits. Both seem overkill for what I need and both are definatly more than I am wiling to spend for my specific issue. So with that said what has been done here successfully already and/or what would you recommend?</p><p></p><p>So far my research shows that the two most cost effective ways of doing this are Timbren SES and Firestone Air bags. Less than $450 for each solution. From what I can tell advantage of Timbren is that you can easily switch it out with stock setup and off-road just like you would normally, the downside from what I can see is you would still get 1-2" of sag since it doesnt contact the axle to start. The Air Bags advantage is being able to adjust to load(mine will always be the same) and immediate contact is provided to the axle. Downside would be possible ripping/tearing of the bag during offroad use(how much is too much).</p><p></p><p>Thanks for any help that can be given. I have a set of the Timbren's in the garage but have a few days to return them in non-use form. So the debate in my mind is getting strong and conflicted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tiberius, post: 786739, member: 12934"] I think this has been touched on in various different ways. However I need something cost effective that will allow me to occasionally tow a heavy trailer maybe 6 times a year. I meet all weight specs, etc and have already towed it without issues. I just want to eliminate the sag when towing. I use my truck lightly off-road which will most coincide with trips I am towing. If it does get off the ground its not more than a couple inches and I don't foresee myself going full superman anytime soon. I know there is bumpstop kits and long travel kits. Both seem overkill for what I need and both are definatly more than I am wiling to spend for my specific issue. So with that said what has been done here successfully already and/or what would you recommend? So far my research shows that the two most cost effective ways of doing this are Timbren SES and Firestone Air bags. Less than $450 for each solution. From what I can tell advantage of Timbren is that you can easily switch it out with stock setup and off-road just like you would normally, the downside from what I can see is you would still get 1-2" of sag since it doesnt contact the axle to start. The Air Bags advantage is being able to adjust to load(mine will always be the same) and immediate contact is provided to the axle. Downside would be possible ripping/tearing of the bag during offroad use(how much is too much). Thanks for any help that can be given. I have a set of the Timbren's in the garage but have a few days to return them in non-use form. So the debate in my mind is getting strong and conflicted. [/QUOTE]
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