Timbren system for towing - Honda Pilot

RichW · 12-04-2011, 09:09 AM

I have a 2008 Pilot and tow a 2000 lbs boat with about 150-200 lbs tongue weight. My Pilot sags about 2" with the boat on which causes front end lightness and badly aimed headlights. Asking around several performance shops around here I was directed to Vehicle Suspension Kits - Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems. I talked to their tech support and they assured me that their HROD2 spring would solve my problem. Well, $199 for the spring and $200 to install later, my Pilot still sags 2"! When I called Timbren to complain they said I needed a stronger spring (Thanks, why didn't you tell me that first!) and would send me a A00720-75POB free. Haven't installed the new ones yet still out the first $200, and now a second $200!

rocky · 12-05-2011, 03:38 AM

Firestone air springs are what you need. The Timbren system is little more than extended bump stops. Airlift 1000 installation on 06 pilot 2wd

RichW · 12-05-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rocky

Firestone air springs are what you need. The Timbren system is little more than extended bump stops. Airlift 1000 installation on 06 pilot 2wd

I sure believe that to be true now. The 3 shops I talked to, plus the Timbren web site, plus the Timbren tech support, all touted the Timbren as a simple but effective solution..but $400 later.. it was all BS! Lesson learned, at least, hopefully, this thread will help someone else.

browning4x4EX-L · 12-08-2011, 01:29 AM

why not save yourself 200 and rent tools and do it yourself? its not hard to swap springs at all.

gaviota · 02-20-2012, 09:32 PM

Get the air springs. I have the Timbren SES, and I honestly didn't notice any improvement with it.

12-04-2011, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
RichW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DeBary FL Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Timbren system for towing I have a 2008 Pilot and tow a 2000 lbs boat with about 150-200 lbs tongue weight. My Pilot sags about 2" with the boat on which causes front end lightness and badly aimed headlights. Asking around several performance shops around here I was directed to Vehicle Suspension Kits - Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems. I talked to their tech support and they assured me that their HROD2 spring would solve my problem. Well, $199 for the spring and $200 to install later, my Pilot still sags 2"! When I called Timbren to complain they said I needed a stronger spring (Thanks, why didn't you tell me that first!) and would send me a A00720-75POB free. Haven't installed the new ones yet still out the first $200, and now a second $200!

12-05-2011, 03:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,177 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Firestone air springs are what you need. The Timbren system is little more than extended bump stops. Airlift 1000 installation on 06 pilot 2wd __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

02-20-2012, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
gaviota Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honduras Posts: 20 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get the air springs. I have the Timbren SES, and I honestly didn't notice any improvement with it. __________________ 2008 Honda Pilot VP 4WD 2006 Honda Accord EX-L, 4 cylinder, automatic

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12-08-2011, 01:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
browning4x4EX-L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 74 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why not save yourself 200 and rent tools and do it yourself? its not hard to swap springs at all.

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