purpose of helper springs

topherdbu · 08-31-2006, 09:09 AM

what is the reason for getting helper springs?

**ArmyAviation** · 08-31-2006, 09:11 AM

So your truck doesnt sag down when you put a load on it. my dad has them on his dodge when pulling a horse trailer.

**bbomar** · 08-31-2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by topherdbu

what is the reason for getting helper springs?

Actually Helpers are to help prevent axle warp on take off!!
Nice try Mr. 666!! LOL

**Blackbeauty** · 08-31-2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ecmeyla

So your truck doesnt sag down when you put a load on it. my dad has them on his dodge when pulling a horse trailer.

Nice thing is, they don't affect the ride under normal conditions. They only come into action when a load is placed on them. That is better than investing in stiffer springs, as they could tend to produce a much rougher ride.

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Originally Posted by bbomar

Actually Helpers are to help prevent axle warp on take off!! Nice try Mr. 666!! LOL

I think you're talking about traction bars.

Oh yeah, 666 EC! (#4)

**ArmyAviation** · 08-31-2006, 09:17 AM

I hate you BB!!!!!

topherdbu · 08-31-2006, 09:19 AM

whats axle wrap

topherdbu · 08-31-2006, 09:19 AM

oops axle warp...

**ArmyAviation** · 08-31-2006, 09:22 AM

Thats what I like to know

**Blackbeauty** · 08-31-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ecmeyla

Thats what I like to know

Here ya go fellas....

http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/axlewrap/

**bbomar** · 08-31-2006, 09:31 AM

Here is what I was talking about, and what I thought you were talking about!LOL

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000276701

**bbomar** · 08-31-2006, 09:32 AM

By the way Autozone has them for about $22.

topherdbu · 08-31-2006, 09:34 AM

do all ya'll have helper springs. and if so what brand?

**Blackbeauty** · 08-31-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by topherdbu

do all ya'll have helper springs. and if so what brand?

I don't have them on this truck. Had them on my last truck. I think they were Hellwig. I used to load that 1/2-ton up. Had 1 1/8 ton on it once with a pallet of CMU block. She sat down, but didn't choke. I had mine put on by a spring & shock shop along with the 5-leaf heavier-duty units.

sudden urge · 08-31-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bbomar

Here is what I was talking about, and what I thought you were talking about!LOL

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000276701

That is the HD set I have, and after having them on for a couple months, I'm totally pleased with their performance.

topherdbu · 08-31-2006, 09:52 AM

so if i dont carry heavy loads. there no need to get them?