Installing a Timbren Kit on a 2012 Ford F-150 is simple to do and only requires a few basic tools. Timbren offers 2 different kits for the rear of a 2012 Ford F-150. For this Timbren application the customer tows a horse trailer and frequently hauls heavy loads. We decided to go with the heavier Timbren kit FRTT1502D. Timbren Kit FRTT1502D fits 2009-2012 Ford F150's, both 2 or 4 wheel drive. The kit has a 7,000 lb maximum rating, which is more than enough for a F-150.
Below is a summary of what is involved for this 2012 F150 Timbren install.
- Raise your 2012 Ford F-150 allowing the axle to hang freely.
- Remove your existing bumpstop using a 13 mm socket.
- Assemble Timbren rubber spring and bracket
- Mount the Timbren spring using the existing holes in the frame with supplied fasteners.
- Lower vehicle and your good to go!
The rubber Timbren spring for a 2012 F-150 is desinged to sit about an inch above the axle as you can see in the picture below. This allows the suspension to work as desinged from the factory without assistance from the Timbren kit. (The flaking on the spring is normal and will come off after a few car washes)
We connected the customers horse trailer to test out the install. As you can see the spring is now in contact with the axle, but is hardly compressed. The Timbren spring is hollow on the inside which allows it to have some 'give' and expand and contract with varing load conditions. When the horse trailer is loaded with horses the spring will compress and help support the tongue weight of the trailer and prevent the 2012 F-150 from sagging.
As you can see the 2012 Ford F-150 sits level and is ready for the road.
You can view the Instructions for Timbren Kit FRTT1502D
Order online at TruckSpring.com or call 1-800-358-4751.
Happy travels!