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When you hitch up a trailer or load heavy gear in the bed, rear-end sag can throw off your stance and steering. The Hellwig Contact Helper Spring - Above Axle mounts right over your factory contact leaf springs to add stiffness only when it’s needed. As the load presses down, the added spring connects with the contact pad for quicker load leveling support. It keeps your suspension working evenly and helps maintain a level, stable ride when towing or hauling.
Heavy loads can wear down factory components fast. By sharing the weight, these contact helper springs extend the life of your factory suspension, tires, and brakes. They prevent sagging and bottoming out, so you’re not constantly pushing your stock setup past its limits. The result is steadier handling and more confidence every time you load up.
Getting better load support doesn’t have to be complicated. This Hellwig kit bolts right onto your factory contact springs using the included mounting hardware. No need for complex tools or special equipment—just straightforward installation that gets you back on the road quickly. Once in place, it’s ready to do its job automatically whenever the rear starts to drop under weight.
Real work puts parts to the test, so these helper springs are built from durable steel for long-lasting performance. The silver vein hammer tone powder coat finish resists corrosion, keeping them protected against weather and road grime for years of use. With sturdy construction and a lifetime warranty behind it, this setup stays solid through every haul.
Hellwig Helper Springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi everybody. Andy here with etrailer.com. Let's take a real quick look together at these Hellwig above axle contact helper springs. Now these springs are designed to fit your 2003 to 2013 Dodge Ram 2500. Then your 2010 to 2013 Ram 2500, both two and four wheel drives. Then your 2003 to 2014 Dodge Ram 3500, then your 2016 and newer Ram 3500 cab and chassis, both two and four wheel drive.
Then your 2010 and newer RAM 3500, the pickup, both two and four wheel drives. And then your 2021 to 2023 Ram 4500 and 5500 cabin chassis, both two and four wheel drives. On custom fit parts such as these springs, I do recommend taking advantage of our vehicle fit guide. Enter the year, make, and model of your vehicle and our fit guide will confirm for you if these will work or if we have something comparable that will work for you. Now these custom contact helper springs install above your vehicle's rear factory leaf springs to provide better load support than your factory springs alone.
They'll prevent sagging when towing or hauling heavy loads and then they're going to extend the life of your factory suspension, tires, and brakes. Now this is going to be a bolt-on installation onto your factory contact springs and the mounting hardware, as you can see is included. I tried to loosely assemble the U-bolts and the hardware and position them about where they're going to be when you install these. These springs are made here in the USA of a durable steel construction, which will ensure long lasting performance. And these springs do feature a silver vein hammer tone powder coat finish that will resist corrosion.
And one final note, Hellwig helper springs will not actually increase your vehicle's weight carrying capacity. Just be aware of that. And these do have a lifetime warranty from Hellwig. Well, that's gonna wrap up our brief look today. I do hope that our time together was helpful for you.
Again, my name is Andy, thank you for joining me.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews

Michael
12/9/2025
My original review still rings true. This is the simplest, most reliable solution for a truck bed camper.

Lazer S.
9/2/2025
The Hellwig Contact Helper Spring # HE89FR will still allow sag. They are designed to give the overload springs more support once they are engaged. The best way to get rid of sag under heavy load is going to be with air bags. At least in my opinion. Have you considered going this route?
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Lee
7/18/2026
Its been working out real well. I pull heavy goose neck trailers and and am real happy with the Hellwig product!