Helper springs
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Mountain Pass
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Helper springs
Hey guys, are helper springs worth installing? I do not haul or tow a lot but I have noticed that my 25" toy hauler trailer causes my truck to drop in the rear. I see good write ups about the hellwig helper springs. Just curious if anyone is using them or not.
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Mountain Pass
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Hello *****, Thanks for the reply. Sorry, this name was created when I had my 2008 F350. I now have a 19 F250. I didn't change the name. HaHa. It does not have helper springs. I am thinking about adding them.
More Turbo
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I put superspring (ssa22) springs on my F250 and they ride nice with or without a trailer. Problem was they lifted the rear unloaded. I had replaced the factory rear blocks with shorter blocks so didn't want any lift. Ended up with Sumo springs which have no effect unloaded as they don't touch unloaded and engage when loaded and ride real nice.
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Mountain Pass
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Yeah, i definitely don't need any more lift in the rear. Already lifted a little. That why I was thinking about the hellwig helpers. Looks like they just attach to the top of the existing springs without adding lift.
Tuned
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I believe that just about every truck needs helper springs. My new 350 has them. I have never ridden in a truck that rides so solid yet comfortable. Empty or pulling a heavy trailer. Henry really got this one just right.
If they are in full contact like what used to be called something like Add-a-Leaf they may make the rear end stiffer all the time. That is what I did on a 150 that needed much more rear end stiffness. If they don’t contact they may slap when you hit a bump. Spring slap sound and feel can get very annoying. Had that with factory helpers on a 250. So maybe a spring that is bolted in contact but with a progressive arch.
If they are in full contact like what used to be called something like Add-a-Leaf they may make the rear end stiffer all the time. That is what I did on a 150 that needed much more rear end stiffness. If they don’t contact they may slap when you hit a bump. Spring slap sound and feel can get very annoying. Had that with factory helpers on a 250. So maybe a spring that is bolted in contact but with a progressive arch.
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Or try timbrens or sumo springs.... I like the timbrens.. But easy install n forget.. I used them on my 2017 f250 for my 27ft hauler n use them now on my f350 with my 39ft 5th wheel
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My bumper pull 25' toy hauler does well with my F-350. Is your trailer a bumper pull or fifth wheel?
Maybe your WDH isn't configured quite right?
Maybe your WDH isn't configured quite right?
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