granth
granth New Reader
9/1/10 10:09 p.m.

Any one use these to help with towing on a minivan? I plan to tow a miata on a dolly, so about 2,500 pounds total. They are not cheap but if they do the job...

http://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Suspension/Mercury/Villager/1998/TFVR001.html?vehicleid=19981013893

Also any ideas as to what rear shocks I should use?

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
9/2/10 6:07 a.m.

I added them to my Tacoma, which has notoriously light duty rear springs. In stock form, they are constantly on the bump stops.

The Timbrens were easy to install and made a huge difference. Load capacity is up and there is a much smoother transition as the suspension moves.

Per Schroeder
Per Schroeder Technical Editor/Advertising Director
9/2/10 8:03 a.m.

I've used both these and airlifts. I like the simplicity of the timbrens, but the airlifts are adjustable.....I've got the airlifts in the Odyssey now.

iceracer
iceracer Dork
9/2/10 9:42 a.m.

The tongue weight of a dolly is small compared to the overall weight.

granth
granth New Reader
9/2/10 12:20 p.m.

How about shocks do you like any of these:

Shocks http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-565065/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MON-37098ST/

http://www.jcwhitney.com/ultra-lt-shocks-for-light-trucks-suvs/p2006159.jcwx?filterid=b1328c12548j1

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