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Old May 28, 2017 | 11:13 AM
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Hey all. I pull a trailer and a race car quite a bit. I have been using my old racing rig but it finally gave out and don't want to spend the money on it anymore.


My Dakota is a 2006 4wd, 4.7 in it and has the tow package on it already. When I get the trailer with car hooked up, and then load the box with 4 tires, parts, tools, fuel, and everything else, It sags quite a bit.


Has anyone tried any helper springs or rubber snubbers on their rear leafs and had any success with them? I don't want to go air bags on it so that is out of the question. I have looked at Hellwig and they got a pretty good kit and so does Super Springs. I am asking if anyone has tried them and had good luck and what their reviews are.


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Old May 28, 2017 | 11:25 AM
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I ran helper springs on mine. Raised the back about 1-1/2".
 
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Old May 28, 2017 | 11:37 AM
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The 2 kits I have been looking at don't change the ride height at all. They bolt on to the existing spring pack and is just extra support when the spring pack starts compacting. Here are links to the 2 kits I am looking at.


http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....oducts_id=1242


http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....oducts_id=9292
 
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