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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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hi i have a 97 dodge ram 1500 4x4 and do a lot of trailer pulling aand am looking at a set of helper spring what do you reccomend?? thanks
 
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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i would recomend these http://www.firestoneindustrial.com/these http://www.timbren.com/or these http://www.hellwigproducts.com/produ...el/default.aspthey wont hurt your ride when you dont have a load on...juat adding an AAL will make it ride rougher
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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I totally agree. The airbag option is definetley the way to go. Also if you are towing a trailer with more than 500# of tingue weight, you shoud really look into a proper weight ditribution hitch as your frame hitch and ball mount are only rated to 500# of tongue weight without the aid of weight distribution.

 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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The full length ones may not work for you, you may need overleaf versions or the short ones, and DEFINITELY buy a weight dist. hitch, they make towing feel "right"
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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just to add i pull a 20 ft gooseneck flat bed and other goose neck trailers thanks for the info
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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i like the timbrens. cheap. strong. easy install. no air lines.
normal ride when unloaded as long as you leave out the optional spacer.
rides like a brute when loaded, but doesn't sag.
 
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