Hellwig 96-00 Ford Ranger EZ Level 1000 Helper Spring - 1250Find parts that fit my vehicle

Leaf Spring boost

2010 Tundra. Gave my rear suspension an extra lift and leveled the truck nicely. I’m very happy with the result.

Idiot with a torque wrench

I’m not much of a mechanic, and was a little leery of disassembling the factory shackles without adult supervision. Watched a couple of YouTube videos and waded in. Turned out it was much easier than anticipated. Took about two hours for me using a floor jack and basic hand tools. Gained about an inch in height at the rear fender. Overall this product did what I wanted it to do, and was not at all difficult to install.

2012 Tacoma Model 981 Springs

My Tacoma needed a little extra support for trailering my boat. Without the helper springs when hitched to the trailer I had about a 2.5" drop from the tounge weight. Adding the Model 981 springs resulted in about 1.5 inch lift at the bumper, and redueced the drop when hitched to less than a 1". These also gave a firmer ride when no load, and less sway. VERY Pleased with the results. Installation took about 45 minutes.

Hellwig 980 on 2016 Toyota Tacoma

I recently installed the Hellwig 980 on my 2016 Toyota Tacoma, as the rear suspension needed a little extra support from the added weight of a camper shell. The 980's completely solved my issue of bottoming out on large bumps and firmed up my ride. The rear end no longer feels saggy. I was surprised by how well the truck still rides. It rides like it did prior to the addition of a camper shell. I highly recommend the Hellwig 980!

Not so easy for toyota or nissan

2007 Titan. It is about ten times the work than the video shows. A couple things that I did not like. The kit comes with new longer center bolt (to stack higher). The original is non-removable. The back side of the springs go right over the existing roller. Once you tighten down the u-bults it renders the roller useless. Not sure how wise that is? I would go with a kit that fits this vehicle better.

work good

I have a 2013 Nissan titan, Lots of power, I hall gravel in a dump trailer, usually about 8,000 pounds. was sagging before adding helper springs. Remember to allow about 3/8 inch gap at both ends of U bolt shackles.

Good but not what I expected..

Specification says that these are rated for 2000 lb capacity, and I did noticed some improvement in my ride and sag prevention, but not at all. I move heavy loads (1800 lbs) small distances but my Tacoma still sags. So I can say that these work great at 1000 lbs, but if you want to carry more than that, you better spend a little more buying airbags. Also you have to be very careful as the U bolts interfere and can damage you parking brake line, even following install instructions.

Helper springs

Easy to install about 1 hour worked on my truck when l tow boat or trailor.

Easy install

Don't get 2000lbs. but better than stock. Helps level when hooked up to my travel trailer. Ordered another set for my 05 Tundra

Easy install and work great!

Installed these on my Tacoma pre-runner and brought it back to factory height when preload is adjusted down fully. Hauled a 12 enclosed trailer 4 hours across the state and rode very well with minimal sag.