Are Hellwig helper springs good?
Although airbags are easy to adjust to suit varying loads, I prefer the simpler and more reliable solution of helper springs. These Hellwig Pro springs work great! All the parts needed were in the box but the instructions didn’t cover a couple of issues I had, which were resolved promptly with a phone call to Hellwig.
Do Hellwig helper springs raise vehicle?
Do Hellwig Helper Springs raise the level of the rear end when the bed is empty? No. When the helper spring is installed, there is no increase in the bed height of your truck when empty. They will prevent it from going down, but will not raise it up.
Do helper springs affect quality?
Ride quality Helper springs are designed to increase load capacity. But sometimes this affects ride quality. Add a leaf can increase capacity (up to 800 lb) but will affect the unloaded ride quality. Air ride is always inflated, which can affect the unloaded ride quality.
Do helper springs help with towing?
Half-Ton Plus – Adding helper springs can make towing to the track a bit easier on your truck. At one time, a half-ton truck was plenty capable for towing a racecar to and from the track.
Do helper springs add lift?
Will Helper Springs Lift My Truck? No, helper springs are not designed to lift your truck, but they are designed to level out the back of your truck.
Do helper springs actually work?
But do helper springs really work? Helper springs work with leaf spring suspension systems. For trucks that don’t get sufficient lift from leaf springs, helper springs can provide the needed boost to keep a vehicle flat when fully loaded.
What is the purpose of helper springs?
The main purpose of the Helper Spring is to support, or help, the main spring by keeping it in contact with its spring perch when the suspension is at full droop. Full droop occurs primarily during pit stops or when the vehicle becomes airborne.
Do I need helper springs?
You should consider adding a set of helper springs if you notice any of the following conditions when you are towing a trailer, or hauling a heavy load: The tow vehicle is not level with the trailer. Your rear truck springs sag. The headlights on your vehicle no longer light up the road in front of you.
Should helper spring be fully compressed?
Actually a Helper spring should be fully compressed, it’s function is to keep the short main spring where it belongs, nothing more. A Tender spring will offer a progressive rate. There is a difference between the two, it might be worth browsing the Eibach to see what is out there.
What is the point of helper springs?
Do helper springs increase ride height?
As Load Hog® helper springs are fully adjustable, many 4×4 owners fit them to raise the ride height of their vehicles for more ground clearance. The increased ride height is adjustable up to around 40mm. Pickup owners can also lift their vehicles to fit larger tires.