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2012 Ram 2500
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Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs - Above Axle

Part Number: HE68VR
$214.19
Retail:$339.97
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2012 Ram 2500

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2,000-lb Load leveling capacity. Custom helper springs install above your vehicle's rear factory leaf springs to reduce sway and prevent sagging when towing or hauling light loads. Adjustable springs increase stability. Easy bolt-on design. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Hellwig. Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs - Above Axle part number HE68VR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Hellwig Vehicle Suspension - HE68VR

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 2,000-lb Load Support: Keeps your truck level and stable when towing or hauling light loads.
  • Reduces Sway and Body Roll: Helps your truck feel steadier and more controlled under weight.
  • Prevents Rear Sag: Maintains proper ride height for safer steering and braking when loaded.
  • Adjusts for Uneven Loads: U-bolts let you fine-tune each side for balanced handling.
  • Easy Bolt-On Setup: Installs above factory leaf springs using included mounting hardware.
Made in USA

Features to know about

Stay Level When You Tow or Haul: 2,000-lb Load-Leveling Capacity

Heavy trailers and bed loads can make the rear of your truck squat and throw off handling. The Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs add up to 2,000 lbs of load-leveling support above your factory leaf springs. They keep your ride height even, reduce sagging, and maintain proper steering and braking control when you’re towing or carrying gear.

Smooth Out the Bounce: Flexes with Factory Leaf Springs

When bumps or uneven pavement start tossing the back of your truck around, these helper springs flex with your leaf springs to limit bouncing and improve stability. The added support helps control body roll and sway so your truck feels more planted on highways, curves, or rough job sites.

Dial In the Support You Need: Adjustable U-Bolts for Different Loads

Every haul is different, and these helper springs let you fine-tune the tension to match. You can adjust the included U-bolts for heavier or lighter loads, and even set the driver’s and passenger’s sides independently to handle uneven weight. It’s a simple way to keep things level no matter what’s in the bed or on the hitch.

Built to Last Through Real Work: Durable Steel with Corrosion-Resistant Finish

Work trucks live hard lives, so these helper springs are built from durable steel and coated in a silver vein hammer tone powder finish that resists corrosion. The easy bolt-on design mounts above your factory leaf springs using the included hardware, giving you lasting performance without complicated setup.

Comparison image of Hellwig EZ-990 helper springs and other Hellwig leaf spring models showing their construction and design for vehicle suspension enhancement.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Weight capacity: 2,000 lbs

Warranty

  • Lifetime warranty

Note

  • Important: Do not install on vehicles with composite (plastic) leaf springs.

994 Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs

Installation Details HE68VR Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles




Ratings & Reviews

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2,000-lb Load leveling capacity. Custom helper springs install above your vehicle's rear factory leaf springs to reduce sway and prevent sagging when towing or hauling light loads. Adjustable springs increase stability. Easy bolt-on design.

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They were very easy to install and I like the added stiffness it gave to my suspension. I have yet to hook up to my camper but I am looking forward to it.



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Worked Great! Exactly what our customer needed.



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Some of the nuts were difficult to start onto the u-bolts, tried to strip the threads



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Well they work great. I currently have 4 of second round of nuts that are supposed to be installed. Not catching. Which is frustrating cause I hand started all but can’t get 2 round of nuts on.



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This is exactly what we needed to finish our customer's job. This shipping was so quick. Thank you all so much!!



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Parts ordered, shipping box was compromised, missing parts to do the install.
Now i need to fab a square u-bolt to use the product like i planed this weekend.



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Completely helped the squating rear on 350xl transit box truck with dual rear wheels. Improved ride and handling when loaded. Rides smooth and looks like it is supposed to.



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It added lift to the truck and helps greatly when towing our 23 foot Travel Trailer.



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Ez-990 helper springs sagged with 800lb camper and bottomed while driving over speed bumps unless creeping. Unloaded there was noticeable tightness, almost binding feeling on bumps. I removed and checking options like airbags or Sumo.



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Product seems good, instructions are terrible . Can't find a video with my product for install anywhere .



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Great product. Quick shipping. Would buy here again.



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Easy to install, very effective and didn’t have much effect on ride quality. Mine worked on the lowest setting with a 16’ camper.



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These springs eliminated the rear sag from adding a shell, rubber bed mat, and a little gear.
Easy to install as well, but recomend having a 7/16X20 tap/die to clean threads on supplied u-bolts.



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Easy to install. It should help stabilize the rear springs when I tow our boat.



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The product fit well and installed would have been a breeze if it wasn’t for the hardware. The u bolts are very poor quality with burrs and poorly tolerances threads. In addition only half the hardware was the correct size. One set of nuts was too big for the u bolts. The hardware was also low quality. In my opinion it should have all been grade 8 corrosion resistant hardware and it is much lower grade. I ended up having to buy all new hardware to be able to install at an additional cost. Now that it is installed the product works fantastic. Just be aware you may need to purchase extra hardware to get it installed.



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Helper springs made my Ram 1500 Conversion Van have a more comfortable ride. The springs raised the profile of the back of the van by about 1-1/2", which is not noticeable and the van still looks good. My RV Travel trailer lowered the back half of the van by about 1", before I installed the helper springs. The helper springs should enhance the ride of the van.



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U bolts are to long and would not allow the prop tightening.
Hellwig customer service advices to shim with washers.
Poor recommend repair.



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The springs lifted my Tacoma with a cap about an inch higher. It would have been more helpful if the directions indicated that a C-Clamp would be useful to compress the spring ends to allow the u-bolts to be installed. The directions also indicated the long end of the spring should face forward. I measured the spring from the end to the hole and this was the same either way, so was confusing. I purchased longer axle u-bolts since the added thickness of this extra spring made the factory u-bolts too short IMO. I feel that should have been part of this kit. Lastly, the u-bolt on the driver's side did not need to be installed sideways per the instruction. It fit fine just as the other u-boults were installed. Maybe the instructions could be updated to be more accurate.



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Easy install great fit. Readjusted for our new trailer in 10 minutes and working wonderfully.Leveled the truck and rides smooth..



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I was a great addition to my RST 1500 Chevy and I transferred to my High Country 1500 Chevy and never missed a beat towing the travel trailer.



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Easy to install, does not affect the ride much , worked great pulling my fish house to the lake. I showed my helper springs to one of my customers, gave him the part number for his truck and he ordered them from e-trailer today. Great product.



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It worked perfectly for my needs. It helped my 2011 Silverado from sagging too much without raising the backend of the truck much (1/4 to 1/2) while empty. I can adjust this added spring to have less sag but then I raise the backend a little more. It's at a happy medium. It is easy to fine tune it if I want more or less spring support.



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These work great. Very easy install. I have a bed slide and a camper top, and these brought the rear back up to the proper height.



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Loaded my tacoma with a portaboat on the ladder rack and a few hundred pounds of camping gear. The sag was gone after installing these. The ride is a little bit stiffer when empty as to be expected but not bad even on washboard dirt roads. These can be fairly easily installed and removed if desired. Hardest part is jacking up the truck to sit on the frame



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Way better than expected. Huge difference in the rear suspension. It’s almost like having a sway bar.


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