1,500-lb Load leveling capacity. Custom helper springs install below 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 HE25VR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
All Info
Reviews (127)
Q & A (0)
Related Parts
Photos
Hellwig Vehicle Suspension
- HE25VR
Highlights
Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
1,500-lb Load Support: Keeps your truck level and steady when towing or hauling light loads.
Reduces Sag and Sway: Prevents squatting and body roll so steering and braking stay consistent.
Adjustable for Each Side: Lets you fine-tune spring tension to balance uneven cargo or bed weight.
Protects Suspension and Tires: Less strain on factory parts means smoother handling and longer life.
Quick Bolt-On Setup: Installs below your leaf springs with U-bolts and included mounting hardware.
Features to know about
Keep Your Truck Level and Confident: 1,500-lb Load-Leveling Support
Heavy trailers or bed loads can make the rear of your truck sag, throwing off handling and braking. The Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs add up to 1,500 lbs of load-leveling support to your rear suspension, keeping your ride level and stable when towing or hauling light loads. By working with your factory leaf springs, they reduce sway and squat so steering feels confident and braking stays even under weight.
Smooth Out the Bounce: Helper Springs That Flex With the Load
Unbalanced loads or rough roads can make your truck bounce and sway. These custom helper springs flex with your leaf springs to smooth out the ride while maintaining control. They cut down body roll and provide optimal stability, letting you haul gear or tow trailers without the side-to-side rocking that wears on you over long drives.
Fine-Tune for Every Haul: Adjustable U-Bolts for Uneven Loads
Not every load is the same from one trip to the next. The EZ-990’s adjustable U-bolts let you dial in support for different weights, keeping things level whether you’re carrying tools on one side or gear on the other. The driver’s and passenger’s sides can be adjusted independently to balance uneven loads for safer handling and reduced stress on your suspension.
Do the Job Once: Durable Steel Construction That Lasts
When you’re counting on suspension help, you want it to hold up season after season. These helper springs are built from durable steel with a silver vein hammer-tone powder coat finish that resists corrosion. Mounting hardware is included, and the bolt-on design installs below your factory leaf springs for a clean setup that stands up to years of real-world towing and hauling.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
Weight capacity: 1,500 lbs
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Note
Installation notice: Do not install on vehicles with composite (plastic) leaf springs.
1902 Hellwig EZ-990 Special Design Helper Spring Kit
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive harm. For more information go to - www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Customers Who Purchased This Vehicle Suspension Also Bought...
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.
by:
Steve
10/22/2026
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. 3648092
by:
Eddie C
06/12/2025
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 3346382
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. 3615406
by:
John
09/05/2026
It added lift to the truck and helps greatly when towing our 23 foot Travel Trailer. 3621584
by:
Rich
04/27/2025
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. 3309230
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 :)
by:
Carl
02/18/2025
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. 3266476
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.
Chris R.
2/19/2026
@Carl That's awesome! And congrats on the new truck.
by:
Gerardo
10/07/2026
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. 3639965
by:
John
11/03/2026
2002
Ford
Van
Ford e150 conversion van install Not as simple as it was made to sound but figured it out. Looks like it will do the job. Retired heavy truck mechanic. 3653708
by:
Barry
07/23/2026
Easy install great fit. Readjusted for our new trailer in 10 minutes and working wonderfully.Leveled the truck and rides smooth.. 3592819
by:
Bruce
03/19/2026
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. 3502692
by:
Bill
08/27/2026
U bolts are to long and would not allow the prop tightening. Hellwig customer service advices to shim with washers. Poor recommend repair. 3616103
by:
Lee
04/08/2026
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. 3519325
by:
Carl
06/24/2026
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. 3571408
by:
Andrew
08/07/2026
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. 3602641
by:
Matt K.
11/20/2025
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. 3452455
Easy to install. It should help stabilize the rear springs when I tow our boat. 3599086
by:
Mark
04/02/2026
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. 3516381
by:
Dennis
08/01/2026
Easy to install, very effective and didn’t have much effect on ride quality. Mine worked on the lowest setting with a 16’ camper. 3598757
Glad these worked well for your Dennis and thanks for including the video!
by:
Mike
04/03/2026
2020
Ford
F-150 Raptor
Product seems good, instructions are terrible . Can't find a video with my product for install anywhere . 3517237
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.
by:
Ken
06/18/2026
1990
Ford
F-150, F-250, F-350
Great product. Quick shipping. Would buy here again. 3567727
by:
Jason
10/04/2026
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! 3638040
by:
Marty V
10/28/2026
Absolutely great service. They got here in record time. Packing was way better than I expected. The only thing left is to install them. Thank you ALL. 3650688
by:
Kenneth
06/04/2025
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. 3339297
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.
Heather A.
6/5/2026
@Kenneth Great to hear! What kind of camper do you have on there?
At etrailer we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.
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.