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When you’re towing a heavy trailer or hauling gear that makes the rear sag, these custom contact helper springs step in to keep things level. The Hellwig Contact Helper Spring - Above Axle bolts onto your factory contact leaf springs and connects with the contact pad to stiffen the rear suspension under load. The extra spring support keeps your truck from squatting, which helps it stay stable and balanced while towing or carrying heavy weight.
Under load, factory springs can flex too much and cause sway or uneven handling. The added spring on top of your factory contact leaf springs increases stiffness only when it’s needed—right when the load presses down. That means more confident control during braking and cornering, and less bouncing or rear-end sag when hauling uneven or heavy cargo.
The Hellwig Contact Helper Spring is made from durable steel for long-lasting performance you can count on. It’s finished with a silver vein hammer tone powder coat that resists corrosion, so it stays strong through rough weather and regular use. With its solid build and lifetime warranty, it’s ready for years of hauling duty.
You don’t need a shop to get this setup working. The helper springs bolt directly onto your factory contact springs using the included mounting hardware. The straightforward design makes installation simple for anyone ready to handle the job with basic tools—no complicated adjustments or major modifications needed.
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, there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a quick look at these Hellwig Contact Helper Springs. These are custom helper springs that will install above your vehicle's rear factory contact leaf springs. The added spring will connect with the contact pad and increase the stiffness when under load, resulting in quicker load leveling support than with factory springs alone. That's gonna help prevent sagging when you're towing or hauling heavy loads.
Now, keep in mind these are not going to increase your vehicle's weight carrying capacity, so you don't want to exceed your vehicle's rated weight carrying capacity. So think of it less like a second set of hands that's helping you lift more weight. Think of it more like a back brace. So it's there to help support your factory suspension, kind of extend the life of your factory suspension, your tires, and your brakes. These are going to be very easy to bolt onto your factory contact springs.
They are a custom design, so they are going to work with your 1988 through 2015 Ford F-250 and 350 models that you see listed on the screen there, as well as your 2020 and newer GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and your 2021 and newer Ram 4500 and 5500. So again, they're just gonna bolt onto your factory contact springs. While the mounting hardware is included, as well as instructions to walk you through that process. Make sure they're getting installed properly. These are made here in the USA of a very durable steel construction, which is going to ensure long lasting performance for you.
If we zoom in here, you can see, we do have this silver vein hammer toned powder coat finish. That's gonna help resist corrosion, make sure you're getting long-lasting performance. And they do also come with a lifetime warranty. So if you we're to have any issues with them, you're more than welcome to reach out to us here at etrailer.com. But overall, I think this is gonna be a great way to add some support for when you're hauling those heavy loads, take some of that strain off your suspension system.
And that completes our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
72% were satisfied with this product
28% 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!