On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 11:36, Eric <huffy340@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Are they a bad idea?
>
> I have a 99 club cab, 2WD. After putting a hitch receiver on it
> (which i pretty much just use for a bike rack), I occasionally drag
> a little when using steep driveways, or at some gas stations where
> they have that big valley at the road. It's really only an issue
> when the bike rack is in, since it sticks out of the hitch.
>
> Anyway, my springs don't look like they are sagging when unloaded
> or lightly loaded, but after 130k miles, they may very well need
> replaced.
>
> So, are helper springs a reasonable short term solution? I am
> doing a little trip in a few weeks, and might be nice to get it
> done before then. But i don't want the risk or have the time to
> change the rear springs.
>
> If you all say helpers are bad, i'll just wait and get springs.
> Otherwise, it could be a nice easy fix before the trip.
>
> Oh, here is what I am considering, since i can get them fast:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Hellwig-1250-Level-Helper-Spring/dp/B001UFXS26/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Model=Dakota|299&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=Dodge|40&Year=1999|1999&newCar=1&carId=001
A Roadmaster kit is another way you could go. http://www.activesuspension.com/
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