Thanks guys for coming up with more shiznit I need to buy... Just when you see the light another $500 item you "need" pops up... Everyone on here has problems... Serious LC problems...
Timbren Front and Rear Bump Stops
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expensive for chunks of rubber!
What do you mean by "fully compressed"? Does this it mean that the new bumpstop compressed as much, or more, than the prior bumpstop setup you had?
If it compressed more than the prior one you had, does that introduce additional risks for damage (i.e., it's not really limiting up-stroke as well any more)?
...this is looking like a very promising mod
It compressed close to a original bumpstop setup. There's no added risk but for me I still need to lower them so the tires don't hit the well/bumper.
I'm always up for a good deal. And I buy plenty of stuff from Amazon.com; but AFAIK there are not differentiating part #'s that correspond to the different available durometer bumps. So beware.
And AFAIK Amazon hasn't offered advice for us here in the 100-Series forum. Carl has and does (along with many others deserving of our patronage) along with being a supporting vendor for 'MUD. Sometimes you do get what you pay for
Yes, that is correct, TORSEQ and TOFTUN4 are the listed part numbers, no mention to how hard/soft they are. I believe you have to call Timbren to get the softer, non standard set. Please correct if I'm wrong. Here's Timbren's website for Toyota year/model info:
Toyota Application Guide for Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems
As for Amazon, that was results from a quick search after sticker shock from the OP. More options. Carl (and others) have and will continue to get my business for a lot of things, but still has to make economic sense for me.
Ok. I've joined the Timbren club with a set of front and rear Suspension Enhancement Systems (their lingo, not mine...)
The install was pleasantly easy and straight forward.
I saw DesertRun having inserted spacer washers to move the front stop downwards a bit. I did not do this, and was wondering what the purpose of doing so would be? I did a couple of experiments driving around with AHC low to see how these compress, and certainly in the front the timbren SES installed on the rear part of the front a-arm makes contact and compresses much before the factory bump-stop installed on the front part of the same a-arm.
Looking forward to seeing what difference they make. Also keen to see if with these bump-stops, and the 12mm body-lift, all incidental contact from the 285/75R18 GY MT/R could be eliminated.
The install was pleasantly easy and straight forward.
I saw DesertRun having inserted spacer washers to move the front stop downwards a bit. I did not do this, and was wondering what the purpose of doing so would be? I did a couple of experiments driving around with AHC low to see how these compress, and certainly in the front the timbren SES installed on the rear part of the front a-arm makes contact and compresses much before the factory bump-stop installed on the front part of the same a-arm.
Looking forward to seeing what difference they make. Also keen to see if with these bump-stops, and the 12mm body-lift, all incidental contact from the 285/75R18 GY MT/R could be eliminated.
Yes those are timbren, but you will not be happy with them. I originally had the ones they list by application on the Timbren website, but they are too big and too hard. Desertrun had this same problem. NOTE: for heavier trucks, or higher speed use you can install 2 front pair in the OEM locations. Myself as well as several others have done so with great results. Here's the scoup on the ones we offer a special compound / dimension:
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JTOTIMBREN-100F FRONT BUMPSTOPS PAIR TIMBREN, 98+ LC, SPECIAL SOFT COMPOUND $225 pr
JTOTIMBREN-100R REAR BUMPSTOPS,TIMBREN, 98+ LC, SPECIAL SOFT COMPOUND(PAIR) (MAY REQ. DRILL / TRIM) $225 pr
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JTOTIMBREN-100F FRONT BUMPSTOPS PAIR TIMBREN, 98+ LC, SPECIAL SOFT COMPOUND $225 pr
JTOTIMBREN-100R REAR BUMPSTOPS,TIMBREN, 98+ LC, SPECIAL SOFT COMPOUND(PAIR) (MAY REQ. DRILL / TRIM) $225 pr
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I just purchased these from justdifferentials.com and had them drop shipped from Timbren.
Timbren now cuts the mounts so you no longer have to do this in order to prevent them from interfering with your springs.
I have yet to try these off-road, but am curious how much compression I get when driving slow over rocks etc and if they prevent articulation.
Here are some photos
Timbren now cuts the mounts so you no longer have to do this in order to prevent them from interfering with your springs.
I have yet to try these off-road, but am curious how much compression I get when driving slow over rocks etc and if they prevent articulation.
Here are some photos
You wont notice anything.... Just enjoy the soft woops!
Yes I did. I just put the mount in a vice and cranked the bolt through with a big ratchet socket. Took a few minutes of cranking and it was fine.
fireball
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Bump. Any updated info or "latest and greatest"?
I just got a trailer that weighs 2200ish with 350-400 pounds of tongue weight and would like to do something to supplement the rear.
I just got a trailer that weighs 2200ish with 350-400 pounds of tongue weight and would like to do something to supplement the rear.
re_guderian
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1. I would adjust your load if possible, tongue weight too heavy v trailer weight.
2. You want air bags, not bump stops...
For real! I can find four used air bumps for a little more than what these Timbrens cost. For a fraction of the cost, I'll just fab my own mounts and try to find some similarly sized rubber stock of varying durometers to test. Does anyone have the hardness of the Timbren?
fireball
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Unfortunately can't adjust the tongue weight. Have everything as light as possible.
Air bags might be the better choice, the 100 sees a lot of off road use once disconnected from the trailer, and I just like the idea of Timbrens better than air bags.
re_guderian
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Timbrens only come into play under extreme compression. They won't do anything to solve a saggy butt when towing like airbags will.
I started with Air bags and every time I wheeled the hose lines ripped off one of the bags. So I took them out and had Timbrens installed. I like them when my trailer is loaded heading to the camp-out as the truck definately rides on the Timbrens. But coming home lighter I can feel the suspension bounce against them.
I think I preferred pulling my trailer with airbags but it was a headache with the lines coming apart.
Has anyone with the Timbrens conclusively demonstrated that they will not limit compression in a slow, crawling situation?
I have the Timbren Active Offroad Bumpstop system and have done a fair amount of crawling. No issues. I'm happy with them. Happier when I'm loaded down and hitting whoops, but no crawling issues either.
i know this is an old post but im lookibg at using these in my lx570.
anyone here know if these would work strut spacers up front to prevent over compression and same in rear if i use spacers on lower shock mounts? im aware of how ahc works anf i have a whole list of bits to do want i want to achieve, extended bump stops front and rear is one.
anyone here know if these would work strut spacers up front to prevent over compression and same in rear if i use spacers on lower shock mounts? im aware of how ahc works anf i have a whole list of bits to do want i want to achieve, extended bump stops front and rear is one.
