I have read about helper springs enhancing performance of pick-up trucks. I have an 07 Toyota Tacoma with is rated less than a 1/2 ton truck.
I installed a set of Hellwig EZ550 helper springs to the existing springs of my truck. They are inexpensive and easy to install, taking lest than an hour including jacking up the truck. I have two trailers, a Scamp 16 and a utility trailer rated for 4000#. My first haul was to take my mower which weighs about 1200# with a tongue weight well over 250# about 45 miles away. I could not get over the excellent feel when hitting rough road or over RR tracks. Next I took my Scamp on the same trip and it too was such an improvement I am glad I put them on. Any one with a small pick-up pulling a trailer or those of you with Scamp 19 should consider these. I wish I had known about them when I had my 5ver. They make some for other TVs as well. I got mine from SDTrucksprings.com
Here are some pictures of the insalled helpers.
You can see how the bolt on.
Thank you for the post. I am a big fan of easy and those helper springs look to be an easy improvement.
My O8 Tacoma hauls my 16' Scamp nicely but I mostly take short trips in the nearby mountains on gravel roads and have yet to travel any great distances. But your improvement looks nice for my bouncy roads. Thanks, Wade..
Badge, I don't have to show you any stinking badges!
I payed $54.00, free shipping and had them in three days. The best thing about them is when you hit RR tracks or a rise in the road like a culvert pipe bump. The back end of the truck stays stable and not lift & drop. I can't say enough.
KV