Silent Ride The Aeon ® was destined to become more than just a suspension helper spring . In an effort to fill the gap between the conventional trailer suspension – a low cost system with poor ride quality – and the superior but costly air-ride suspension , Timbren ’ s engineering department developed a cost-effective suspension that delivers exceptional ride quality . And , it ’ s all based on the remarkable design and application of a new Aeon ® spring . Because of its ability to equalize the load over both axles , the tandem Silent Ride suspension continues to meet the rigorous demands of the trailer industry .
Axle-Less Timbren ’ s latest creation , a unique trailer suspension that requires no through axle , creates some exciting possibilities for the off-road market . Originally crafted for the military , this amazing feat of design engineering allows for maximum ground clearance and provides a soft , quiet ride . The unique shape of the Aeon ® spring is part of the secret sauce that makes it work so well . In 2011 , the Axle-Less suspension captured first prize at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for best off-road product .
Active Off-road Bumpstops Recently , Timbren ’ s off-road enthusiasts expressed a keen interest in Aeon ® hollow rubber springs . Looking for a solution to the harsh response of factory-installed bump stops when navigating super-rough terrain , off-roaders tried using Timbren SES upgrades . Even though SES springs replaced the factory
bump stops , they were never meant to be used as bump stops . To help their off-road customers achieve more control , Timbren designed a line of products called Active Off-Road Bumpstops . By shortening up on the brackets and softening the durometer of the rubber , AORB kits soon became the perfect fix for extreme off-road conditions .
Air Ride Suspensions Of the many air-ride trailer suspensions on the market today , only two products meet Timbren ’ s standard of excellence : STI and Dakota Air . The STI air suspension provides a smooth , controlled ride made possible with its independent suspension system . Dakota Air , on the other hand , works with a straight axle , combining strength and easy maintenance . Both Timbren products are manufactured in Canada .
The dedicated staff at Timbren Industries are proud of their commitment to excellence and anticipate another 50 years of growth and innovation . Happy Anniversary , Timbren !
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