I agree with the road master kit. They have been on my DaK since 2003.
http://y2kota.us/ras.html They help with carrying loads. Also added to
the Dak was a full helper spring to rise up the rear 2 or 3 inches.
http://www.y2kota.us/leaf.html Tell you one thing, the rear carrying
capacity is not the weak point on this Dak.
Don Mallett
2000 QC SLT 4.7L Auto
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On 7/20/2011 11:46 AM, Andy Levy wrote:
> 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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