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Wondering if anyone here has used the Hellwig Helper Springs (either the pro or the ez990 series) or other helper springs?

will it increase the rake on the truck? ive read people have had up to 2 inches of increase height after install... ?

 

We are going to buy a larger travel trailer (30-32' overall length, around 7000 lbs with around 800 tongue weight), the current trailer is about 25' overall and 5000lbs.

Im towing with a 2021 TrailBoss w/6.2L with a 1.75" level kit on the front. im looking for some helper springs with the sag and more control while towing the larger trailer.

 

thanks for any info/help

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I just installed the Roadmaster suspension setup in the rear of my AT4 for towing our 30' travel trailer. It functions similarly to a helper spring, but maybe a bit more dynamic. It, like all helper springs, will increase the ride height in the rear. The Roadmaster is adjustable, at my setting it lifted the rear a little over an inch. Helper springs specifically will stiffen it up back there as well. Helper springs working in conjunction with a good weight distribution hitch makes a HUGE difference in towing feel and riding level. Worth it imho!

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Thanks I appreciate the info. I've been comparing the roadmaster vs the hellwig. great to know that the ride height is adjustable. I didnt know that

def getting a weight distribution hitch.

 

 

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On 2/28/2023 at 4:13 PM, Flyboygt said:

Wondering if anyone here has used the Hellwig Helper Springs (either the pro or the ez990 series) or other helper springs?

will it increase the rake on the truck? ive read people have had up to 2 inches of increase height after install... ?

 

We are going to buy a larger travel trailer (30-32' overall length, around 7000 lbs with around 800 tongue weight), the current trailer is about 25' overall and 5000lbs.

Im towing with a 2021 TrailBoss w/6.2L with a 1.75" level kit on the front. im looking for some helper springs with the sag and more control while towing the larger trailer.

 

thanks for any info/help

These kill the ride quality overall. I would highly recommend doing what I did. Buy the airlift airbags with the wireless compressor. You lose no quality and get zero squat out of the truck. In addition, it raises it when you need it. 

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Thanks man. Ya I think I'm headed the way of airbags. I don't want to have an active spring when I'm not towing. 

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