Helper Springs

[eeboater]

With the purchase of my new boat, I am considering some way to beef up the rear suspension of my Grand Cherokee. A friend of mine turned me on to "Helper Springs"... they are these leaf spring add-ons to help prevent the rear end from sagging. Here is a link to an example:<br /><br /> http://www.mrtruck.net/springs.htm <br /><br />Has anyone ever used these, and if so, how did they perform?<br /><br />Sean

 

[Pony]

Re: Helper Springs

I had considered looking at something like that as well for my truck ee....Not because my boat is too heavy, but because on occasion I will come back from up north with a bed full of firewood. (firewood + boat = lots of load on springs)<br /><br />With some searching I found these. http://gmocart2.gmotion.com/store/m...uct_Code=12-1500&Category_Code=helper_springs <br /><br />They seem to be far less expensive. I have yet to buy them, but for $30 I figure its worth a shot to try em this spring.

 

[rwise]

Re: Helper Springs

I haven't used that exact one but did use another brand on a ford f150 and they worked well for what I was doing at the time. I was constantly overloaded (3/4 ton at all times(tools)) then I would put a load in it and a trailer behind it!

 

[eeboater]

Re: Helper Springs

Interesting... have you heard any feedback on those Pony? They are quite a bit less expensive (more in my price range) but I don't want to do the investment of time and moolah if it hasn't worked.<br /><br />Rwise... what brand/model did you use?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Helper Springs

Sean, your options are springs or air shocks. If you intend to keep the vehicle and there is a loading issue I would go for springs. I had had a leaf added to many of my vehicles by a spring shop at a reasonable price. I do not like "helper" springs and adding a leaf works better.

 

[Pony]

Re: Helper Springs

Calico showed them to me EE, maybe he has some first hand epirience.

 

[rogerwa]

Re: Helper Springs

I've been looking at these for a friend of mine who has a F150 and carries a pile of fire wood. <br /><br /> http://www.shockwarehouse.com/cgi-bin/shocks/mon_loadlevel.html?id=HQkNoWmd <br /><br />Anyone have experience wiht these??

 

[ZmOz]

Re: Helper Springs

I would go with air bags. I have a set on my truck and I love it. I can set it to the exact height that I want under any load.

 

[bubbakat]

Re: Helper Springs

Guys if you want something to help with the load and keep your soft ride when you don't pull a load then get you some Timbrens. I use them on my dodge and would shoot a man that tried to remove them.<br />Air shocks will give you trouble, add a spring keeps the ride stiff as all get out. Helper springs are useless. <br />BSA of ohio sell these. web page

 

[Bondo]

Re: Helper Springs

Ayuh,.......<br /><br />I'm with bubbakat on this 1........<br /><br />Air Shocks/Springs Will Leak.......Or you'll need an Onboard Compressor,... Major Money there.....<br /><br />Having a leaf added is the Proper Way,..... If your rig is ALWAYS Loaded.........Otherwise,... It's a Buck-Board ride.......<br /><br />Bolt-on Helper Springs are Totally Useless....... Don't WASTE your Money,.. Or the Time......<br /><br />Those Hollow Rubber Springs,............... That's the Cat's Meow,.........<br />You get a Cadillac ride Empty,......<br />And,... The Heavier you Load,... The Stiffer they Get,..... Progressive Spring Rates,......<br />Ya Gotta Love it............

 

[bubbakat]

Re: Helper Springs

I liked them so much Bondo That I put them on all three of my trucks.

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: Helper Springs

There may be a problem with Timbren for eeboater. BSA of Ohio doesn't list any for Cherokee.