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Old 08-05-2014, 09:43 PM
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I have a 2013 STX and I tow a Wolfpack toy hauler. Soon I'll be adding a leveling kit and 34" tires to my ride. With that in mind I'm trying to decide for the rear of my truck on whether or not to use a Helwig pro series helper springs http://www.suspensionconnection.com/61902-f150.html or an airbag system either helwig or firestone...thoughts?
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I just purchased the Hellwig and have used them in the past.
IMO Air bags are better if you have a stock height truck and only occasionally tow/load the truck up.
For me I put ~400# in the bed every Winter to give me some additional traction in the snow/ice and that weakens the rear leaf springs. And the bonus is that the 400# is traction sand, just in case I am near someone who needs a little help.
The Hellwig offer just enough support to keep the truck level and help the OEM leaf springs not sag as much.
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Another option to consider is an AAL. I have a topper and Bilstein 5100s at all 4 corners- the fronts are set on 1.5". I was almost perfectly level but the rear would squat when I added weight or tow the driftboat and would start to ride nose high. I installed an AAL from http://www.generalspringkc.com/Add_a...012_s/1995.htm - the 998lb rated set- and it keeps my rear end from squatting without affecting the ride. A few others on the forum have installed them as well with good results.
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