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Review on ๐Ÿš— Optimize your Ride with the Timbren FR250SDG Rear Suspension Enhancement System by Jimmy Scaturro

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Helpful Installation Tips

The whole process of removing both factory fenders and installing the timbres took about an hour but I ran into a few difficulties which I'll explain here in hopes you won't notice. The first thing I recommend is to put some penetrating oil on the factory nuts, one on each side, and wait 10 minutes, then use a large pipe wrench to compress the factory fender while turning the socket wrench to loosen the nut from the top remove. You'll need a 15mm jack with a 3" extension if you want to keep things simple. You can do this without the extension, it's just easier to get your hands in there. You will need a 9/16 inch outlet to install the Timbrens. On the driver's side there is a large bundle of wires taped together running along the frame near the hole where the fenders mount, and it's very difficult to put enough effort into getting that wire "still" out of the way to vacate. You're trying to fit an outlet in there, so I recommend using a large zip tie to temporarily pull the wiring up and away from the fender area. That really helps a lot. Because the fuel and breather tanks are on the driver's side, it sits lower and fits much more tightly on the timbres, so you might have to clear your bed. I did all this job without a jack, without even lifting the car. It's not really necessary, and I don't like being under a 7,000-pound truck that's on jack stands. I'd rather be a little cramped and know the truck can't get near my face. If you follow my examples, it won't take you more than 20 minutes for either side. Oh, and by the way, I tow an 8,000-pound fifth wheel that squatted about 2.5 inches on my F250 before I installed it. My F250 is a full 2011 SRW, 4x4, CC Lariat short bed with a 6.7 liter diesel. The truck now squats exactly 1 inch when I load the fifth wheel. Significant improvement in handling. You just can't beat these things, especially considering they cost $200.

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