Helper Springs

No, helper springs are not designed to lift your truck, but they are designed to level out the back of your truck. A leaf spring helper appears to lift the truck because it eliminates the sag commonly seen when a truck is loaded to its full capacity, but it's really only keeping the truck at the level it would be if there was less weight in the back. They will help maintain stock ride height but not go over it. If you are looking for a lifted truck, we recommend a lift kit or leveling kit.

The GVWR is set in stone by the maker of your vehicle, and no amount of helper springs will change this. However, a helper spring can decrease sag by up to 2 inches or more in a vehicle. By leveling out the vehicle, all the components in your truck are working far less to carry a lot more. This means that your vehicle will function as if it was carrying a lot less than it is. They will help you to tow up to GVWR, but no aftermarket products can increase the GVWR.

No, almost all of them are considered an install and forget products. Once you install them, there is nothing further you need to do. It is always recommended to check on them occasionally, and verify your bolts are tight, but other than that they are maintenance free. Air helper springs require that you maintain a minimum air pressure.

Yes, it is very common to use them with sway bars. We have numerous customers with heavy trailers or motorhomes that use both products to eliminate sway.

This will depend on which kit you are wanting to use and how your truck is lifted. Some of the manufacturers offer additional spacers or taller springs to compensate for the lift. Feel free to call us at 1-800-358-4751 and we can see what is available for your specific lift.

How difficult they are to install will depend on which part you choose and the type of vehicle you have. Installing helper springs is typically something that can be done in your garage over the period of a few hours and do not require professional installation. Some of the kits can be installed in much less time, but your experience, type of jacks, etc. you have will influence the time needed. We list the installation instructions on our website and recommend reviewing them to see what the installation requires.

Truck leaf springs are a critical part of your suspension and if they are shot, we recommend replacing them. Helper springs are designed to work alongside a suspension that is in good working condition.

A leaf spring helper or coil spring helper will not raise your truck, so the factory shocks will work just fine. If your shock absorbers are worn, now would be a good time to replace them. We recommend Bilstein shocks for anyone that tows or hauls, they are top of the line and worth the few extra dollars over budget shocks.