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Posted by: Happy Camper Dec 13 2017, 05:17 PM

I have a 2017 F250 I have added timbrens to the suspension. I am looking for suggestions to any other suspension enhansments I should do to handle a 2500 Lb 2011 Lance 855.

Posted by: RV_Tech Dec 13 2017, 05:45 PM

Not clear if you have already driven with it on the truck. Also have you actually weighed it? I will be surprised if the actual weight with your truck ready to roll is not a good bit more.

Posted by: Chief 2 Dec 14 2017, 06:51 AM

Upgrade your shocks to say an adjustable Rancho and depending if you get body roll with the TC loaded I would consider a Big Wig sway bar.

Posted by: RV_Tech Dec 14 2017, 01:07 PM

I think the sway bar is a given essential and I would also change out the 17" tires and wheels to 18" to gain capacity on the rear axle.

Posted by: SidecarFlip Dec 14 2017, 05:18 PM

Hate to bvreak your bubble but, no way that Lance weighs 2500. Lance lies loke a good politician when it comes to sticker weight. They (Lance) has to be one of rhe most blatant offenders of lying about weight.

I had a 915 that I sold. Sticker said 2350. Actual dry weight (no water, no 'stuff' battery and propane... 3300. Only 1000 pounds off...only. Loaded up, me and the wife, full fuel tanks all the 'stuff'....5000 pounds.

I have a 1 ton. Your 250 isn't going to cut it. Timbrens or whatever. Your axle isn't rated for that load and something will fail. Bearings, brakes, whatever.

Personally, I would never install Timbrens on anything. If I wanted a solid ride, I'd just install hard rubber blocks and be done with it.

Have fun. Good luck, you are going to need it.

Posted by: krman Mar 9 2018, 06:11 AM

Best bang for your buck would be to add Firestone Ride-Rite or similar brand air bags on the rear.

Easy install and will make the most improvement for your money.

Posted by: wintertree Mar 9 2018, 11:52 AM

I'm not sure where you are located....but I have been doing suspension mods on trucks for some time now and here is what I have found....Air bags are very versatile and very adjustable....but....they are high maintenance....If you don't go all the way with the set-up (and install an on board compressor) so the pressures on the bags are right all the time you as they will slowly leak while the truck is idle....next if you are in a cold climate (I am from Canada)....the compressor start up on a cold morning ruins the compressor and the wandering of air pressure when its cold is even a bigger deal....add to the mix salt and debris....the life of this set-up is poor...
I am for upgrades that are as much "install and forget it" as possible....On our latest truck I installed upgraded over load leaf springs.....without any weight on the truck the install was done maintaining the 1 -1/2" gap from the overload to its bumper thus not effecting the everyday "unloaded" ride of the truck....Install and forget it !

Posted by: SidecarFlip Mar 11 2018, 11:14 AM

I'm not sure where you are located....but I have been doing suspension mods on trucks for some time now and here is what I have found....Air bags are very versatile and very adjustable....but....they are high maintenance....If you don't go all the way with the set-up (and install an on board compressor) so the pressures on the bags are right all the time you as they will slowly leak while the truck is idle....next if you are in a cold climate (I am from Canada)....the compressor start up on a cold morning  ruins the compressor and the wandering of air pressure when its cold is even a bigger deal....add to the mix salt and debris....the life of this set-up is poor...
I am for upgrades that are as much "install and forget it" as possible....On our latest truck I installed upgraded over load leaf springs.....without any weight on the truck the install was done maintaining the 1 -1/2" gap from the overload to its bumper thus not effecting the everyday "unloaded" ride of the truck....Install and forget it !