Warlockk

Anyone use those load helper springs? I am hauling loads of 4x8 wall panels for a haunted house. I have limited use of trailers so I am often loading as many as I can in the bed. Unfortunately the springs in the back aren't up to the job so she rides low. 250 springs are in the future, but not in the current budget. The heavy duty pro comp shocks all around and the 250 springs and new bushings up front are eliminating any bounce or sway, but id still like to stay level. Last week the rear dropped a good 3" or more. I saw the helper leafs and helper coils at AutoZone and pepboys. Has any one used these? Are they worth the $60. Why does summit sell what looks like the same setup for over $100.

dirtcrew51m

I put them on all my trucks, I usually get the soft ride long spring, I get the Rancho or Superlift, they are not chinese crap, there are also short springs for a bit more lift and stiffness. Difference in prices probably where they are made.

LobstahClaw

If it's just for a few jobs I've heard of using hardwood blocks so that the frame bottoms out on the rear end.

For a longer term solution rear airbags are awfully nice. When the truck is empty they almost act like an air shock and give you a better ride. ( keep em' at around 10 - 15 PSI )

If you're loaded you just inflate them to a point where they level the truck front to back.

If you're unevenly loaded, you can adjust the pressure to level it side to side.

There is the cost, but it gives you more options than helper springs.

Warlockk

I'm definitely looking into air bags in the long run.

rikard

Air bags (not shocks) is the best way. I did use some of the helper half springs on my old Cherokee and they worked very well.

Triton54HD

I just installed a set of Monroe load adjusting shocks on the rear of my rig. I bought them from Parts geek for little less than a 100 bucks...I loaded an old john deere 400 tractor in the back (about 1000lbs or more) and it didnt sag at all....