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Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs - Above Axle

Part Number: HE96VR
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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 HE96VR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Hellwig Vehicle Suspension - HE96VR

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 2,000-lb Load Support: Keeps your truck level and steady when towing or hauling light loads.
  • Better Handling Under Load: Reduces sway and body roll for more stable steering and braking.
  • Longer Suspension Life: Helps prevent sagging to protect your factory springs, tires, and brakes.
  • Adapts to Uneven Cargo: Each side adjusts independently to balance off-center or uneven loads.
  • Simple Bolt-On Install: Mounts above factory leaf springs with included hardware—no hassle setup.
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Features to know about

Keep Your Truck Level and Confident Under Load: 2,000-lb Support Capacity

Heavy trailers or bed loads can make the rear end sag and steering feel sloppy. The Hellwig EZ-990 helper springs add up to 2,000 lbs of load-leveling support above your factory leaf springs to prevent squat and keep your truck level. By sharing the weight with your stock suspension, they help maintain steady braking, smoother handling, and correct headlight aim even with campers, boats, or tools in tow.

Smooth Out the Bounce and Sway: Springs That Flex With Your Suspension

Hauling gear shouldn’t mean fighting body roll or bounce. These custom helper springs flex right along with your factory leafs to limit movement while keeping the ride stable. They work to reduce sway and body roll so the truck feels planted through corners and crosswinds, helping you stay steady and in control on highways or mountain grades.

Dial In Ride Height for Every Load: Adjustable U-Bolts for Custom Setup

Every haul is different, and this system adjusts to match. The included U-bolts can be tightened or loosened to fine-tune support for light or uneven loads, letting you balance each side independently. Whether you’re carrying tools on one side of the bed or towing a camper level, you can set the tension where it works best without over-stiffening the ride when empty.

Install It Yourself and Get Back to Work Faster: Easy Bolt-On Design

Adding helper springs doesn’t need a shop visit. The EZ-990 bolts directly above your factory leaf springs using the included mounting hardware—no complex modifications required. With clear access points and simple hand-tool installation, you can upgrade your suspension in an afternoon and get back to towing or hauling with confidence.

Built to Last Through Real Work: Durable Steel Construction

The heavy-duty steel build and silver vein hammer tone powder coat finish stand up to rust and corrosion from road grime and weather. Once installed, the EZ-990 keeps performing season after season, extending the life of your factory suspension, tires, and brakes while delivering steady load support every time you hitch up or haul out.

Comparison image of Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs showing different leaf spring models and configurations for rear suspension enhancement.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Weight capacity: 2,000 lbs

Warranty

  • Lifetime warranty

Note

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

981 Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs

Installation Details HE96VR Installation instructions

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Easy to install and works great so far.
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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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Lazer S.

4/28/2026

Glad to hear they are helping, Thomas! Looks like you have a pretty good amount of weight back there as well, so that's quite the compliment! ^___^ What kind of bike is that? Couldn't tell from the picture.

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2021 Toyota Tacoma
Received this relatively fast. Great condition. Very easy to install one a Tacoma.
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Robin H.

9/22/2026

Glad to hear it!

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2005 Toyota Tundra
Not sure what to think. I ordered a ez-990 but received a 991 which says on the box it is a leveling kit but the 990 says it is a helper spring kit. This is going to my son and he thinks it is going to work. Ultimately he doesn't need a leveling kit he needs a helper spring kit. Aside from that the ordering, shipping and delivery process was excellent.
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2021 Toyota Tacoma
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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Gwendolyn Y.

6/17/2025

Nice set up, Eddie! How was your most recent camping trip?

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2011 chevrolet Silverado
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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It added lift to the truck and helps greatly when towing our 23 foot Travel Trailer.
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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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Brooke M.

4/29/2025

Ooo! The light dusting of snow always makes me feel like going on an adventure -- love the photos! So happy to hear these have served you well in your travels :)

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2011 Ford F-150
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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Carl

2/19/2026

I bought another pick up, so I took these off my old one and installed on my newer truck, still works absolutely great. Highly recommend.

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Chris R.

2/19/2026

@Carl That's awesome! And congrats on the new truck.
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2012 Toyota Tacoma
I believe you are overcharging for these products. In my case I had to replace one of them and that is the reason I took your price, I did't like it but I
needed that part.
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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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toyota Tacoma
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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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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2002 dodge Ram Pickup
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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2013 Ford F-150
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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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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Absolutely! For some reason the truck was sagging on the passenger side. I put the hewing helpers on both sides but snugged the passenger side down a bit and leveled the truck.
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2015 Toyota Tacoma
Easy to install. It should help stabilize the rear springs when I tow our boat.
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2020 Toyota Tacoma
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, 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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Christopher H.

8/4/2026

Glad these worked well for your Dennis and thanks for including the video!

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1990 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350
Great product. Quick shipping. Would buy here again.
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2020 Ford F-150 Raptor
Product seems good, instructions are terrible . Can't find a video with my product for install anywhere .
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Heather A.

4/11/2026

We currently do not have a video of this being installed on the Raptor. Do you have any questions about the install? I am happy to help you.

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2021 toyota Tacoma
This lifted the back of my tacoma perfectly. I usually drive around with about 600lbs of tools in the bed under my 150lbs cap. No more squatting!
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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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Kenneth

6/5/2026

They work great. Truck is still at the proper height with the extra weight. There has been no loosening or adjustments needed.

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Heather A.

6/5/2026

@Kenneth Great to hear! What kind of camper do you have on there?
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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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  • How Thick Are Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs
    Hey Ronald! The Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs # HE96VR are 1/4" thick. These are designed to fit your 2010 Toyota Tacoma assuming you have the factory leaf springs. If you have the Toyota warranty leaf pack you need # HE24FR instead. If you have the TRD 3-leaf spring then # HE46FR is the correct kit. I'm sure we don't have the dimensions listed because Hellwig doesn't list them and didn't give them to us. Since they're designed for the factory leaf springs, and the U-bolts are probably...
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