How Thick Are Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs

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What is the thickness of these Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs? I want to be absolutely sure there is enough length on my axle u bolts to accommodate them. Also, why under technical specifications the deminsions are not listed?

asked by: Ronald

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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 the same for every model with that configuration unless you swapped them out, it isn't necessary to list the dimensions.

Are you adding these for extra support while towing or something else?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Robin H.

2/10/2026

Hey Ronald, how did things go with the Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs on your Tacoma? Did the 1/4-inch thickness work with your existing U-bolts? Your update could make it easier for the next person checking their fit.

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