How to install Leaf Helper Springs

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For those of you out there who haul around supplies and materials a good deal. Leaf Helper Springs might be the answer to the rear of your vehicle sagging due to a heavy load. Leaf Helper Springs can be added to most any car, truck or van with leaf springs. These are the type that mount under the leafs of your vehicle. I purchased them from advance auto parts for under $35. The only tools used were a jack, 3/4" socket and 1/2 wrench. It is an easy installation that can be done in less than 20 minutes.

[@seanluis2735]

This video may be 8 years old but it helped me in 2022. Thanks for a clear how to video.

[@jmjaxson]

One of the most thorough and understandable 'step by step' I've seen....well done!

[@TomandMonica1]

Don't run across many YT videos where the host displays the level of professionalism shown here. You've got the how-to-do-it procedure nailed.

[@djmussy18]

and with that accent, man, I'm "shocked" lol

[@Laffy1345]

BIG FISH Alabama

[@lory6605]

And a great teacher. Teaching is an art.

[@marksummers7228]

Excellent video. Your explanation is simple and clear. I wish all how-to's were this well done.

[@ZIPGANG]

I used these to correct sagging springs on a 1968 Mercury Cougar and they worked fine; kept the rear end up with a full tank of gas and two people in the backseat... I've never used them for pulling a trailer. Thanks for making this video...

[@andystrailers]

Clear concise accurate... why can't all repair videos be like this? Well done and thank you for the information.

[@MrJoseph1157]

Great video, I don't know what you do for a living but you ought to think about teaching, your a natural...excellent job.

[@temper9993]

I'll repeat what others have said. Your video is clear and concise and right to the point. WELL DONE.

[@mingonmongo1]

Been looking at some options for beefing up the rear on my SUV for towing, but am unfamiliar with the suspension components. Your video helped me understand the positioning and installation on a set of helper springs, which look to be about my best bet…very clear and well done, thanks!

[@05blkrado]

I had these on my Colorado and I actually installed them in front of the axle on the bottom side of it.... it worked better then placing it on the rear... once I lowered my truck I actually flipped them and put them on TOP of my axle, it lowered the truck .5 inch BUT with the rivet in the highest setting I was still able to load a 1500 pound tool box fully loaded in the bed and haul it without any squat

[@davidbentley1391]

I really liked how well you did your video, nice and clear, minimal equipment too! Great job.

[@goranyordanoff2472]

Great job. Appreciate the clarity and organized presentation.

[@strawbandit173]

Thank you I bought some of these from advance auto and the instructions weren't very clear, so Thank you for uploading this!

[@petes9878]

I agree with others. Finally a video without the camera being constantly shaken and pointed in different directions every fraction of a second. Good job!

[@simardssurveillancesystems8209]

GREAT VIDEO, Love Your Comedic Take On Certain Parts....Keep Up The Good Work

[@curtismiles4221]

One of the best DIY videos I've watched. Your voice is easy to understand and the camera work is great.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Fantastic, glad you liked it.

[@catlady8324]

Amazing! So easy to understand because he used words, in English, to explain what he’s doing while the video illustrates it. He’s a genius!!!

[@PoppaTones]

Your video gave me the info I couldn't really find in the kit instructions. Very well done. Keep up the great work. Down the road I'll look into new leaf springs for my '52 Plymouth. I'm not towing with it but with 2 adults in the backseat, those curb feelers starting making a racket on easy left hand turns. Hopefully, these spring helpers along with recently installed new shocks will help.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+Tony Garcia Perhaps they will, good luck

[@billyhudson6603]

you are good at explaining things

[@travis7369]

these helpers are effective. they are not made as a repair or assist for damaged leaf springs as some commenters are suggesting and insulting but what is mentioned in this well made video is it decreases the hight lost from weight added to a small truck. in other words its just a rack to help hold up the weight

[@JS-pq9lh]

Good video. I just installed ride effex add a leafs to my ranger. That is what you need if you want to keep a level ride and be able to haul way more than stock.

[@wesg3084]

Thanks for the video. I'm getting ready to do the same thing with the same model helper springs on my XJ.

[@bengurin6942]

This is great! If you want counter rotation of cutter and lathe you can reverse rotation of cutter by flipping the angle grinder 180 in the jig and reclamping instead of reversing lathe although the chips would go up...

[@AdamNwesternmass]

Thanks for posting this video. It's clear and easy to understand and helped me choose this solution.

[@thegoodguy7777]

I didn't even know these things existed!!! This is so cool.

[@robertodavila9451]

You explained it very well, I think I can do it my self on my tacoma, Thanks body.

[@markkristinestanley7038]

You're a good teacher.

[@rjaybruhh]

*_Epic! Going to be installing some on my 91 Toyota Pickup._*

[@TheCadillaccowboy]

I put this same kit on an '02 Blazer b/c I have to tow a 5'x8' UHaul trailer which will be full. The truck will also be packed to the roof within and have a rooftop carrier. Last time, it sagged about 4 inches, which wasn't the worst. But for the less-than-$40 for helper springs, I thought this was a chance worth taking to have a better ride, headlight alignment, and control. Thanks much for this vid. I do most of my own car repairs or improvements, and this was one of the easiest. I've read nearly nothing but positive feedback from people who've used this method, esp for the occasional heavy load. It seems some people are looking for lift only, which (according to their reports) occurs more often when their stock springs are atrophied. On mine, like the springs themselves, they appear they'll 'kick in' when the load becomes too much - they work in a concentric/progressive manner. Just my take on their operation.

[@izaacciro]

How did the leaf helper end up working out for you and hold up since?

[@Really2u]

This looks like it could patch my broken leaf spring on the back, I could push the broken part back in and use this to lock it in place. I love it thank you. Never heard of these products till I saw your yideo. Thank you for a well spoken video.

[@jarvisvillaran9349]

Well explained. Appreciate the effort. Excellent presentation overall. Subscribed.

[@towerofresonance4877]

I have a Chrysler 5th Ave. 1987 with only 78,800 original miles. Naturally, after 36 years, it sagged a little. With the helpers, it rides much more firm!

[@kevingonzalez9193]

This guy is a great video host explaining stuff lol

[@MusicMinisterJP7]

A very good step-by-step guide video. However, I am interested in the end result. Those leaf spring helpers seemed more for a lighter passenger vehicle. They don't look HeavDuty for that pickup. On another note, the load you have shown seems better handled by a 1500 Ram truck. Perhaps that would be the better fix. In the future, it may be safer to add a solid piece of flat wood to place jack and stand for positive stability. A thumbs up for the job.

[@cholojoe2154]

Just beefed up a rear suspension on an old ford police SUV. For some reason it had only 3 leaves in the back , it was so gutless it literally wouldn't hold it's self up without air shocks. Took the springs off and just swapped the top leaf onto an 8 leaf spring from an old ford van to keep the factory dimensions in tact. I had to get longer u bolts for the axle but that thing sure isn't gutless now that old van was built with what looked like a 1 ton axle on it for some reason.

[@workingclasshero7239]

Great Video man I have to do the same to my Silverado.

[@n7honeybadger103]

I know this is a really old video but how did the springs end up working out for you?

[@legion1630]

loved the video..and you brief well ..please keep the videos coming

[@RockyMtnGobblers]

Very helpful video ! Thank you!

[@josephcoleman57]

Nice job on your video. Thanks a lot

[@SuperDscruggs]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@crdirtrider856]

Thanks for the video man. Just bought the same kit. Been working in Philly for a few months and I have noticed my rear suspension is getting really beat up. 08 Colorado, I'll let you know if they helped in a few weeks.

[@Pablo-kn5od]

You are excellent explaining videos thank you for the input I had a doubt of what kind of lift spring helper I need to buy and with your explanation help me for make my choice

[@The2011leonard]

Good video, considering adding those to my 91 nissan p/u.

[@leomufasa1402]

thank you for the video!good job.

[@cybeer67]

Very informative ! Thanks for sharing.

[@MisterRichHarris]

Thanks for the vid, told me what I needed to know!

[@TAKINITEASYE]

well made and informative

[@jorgealvarez9165]

Well explained thank you

[@dmoney2201]

Nice video. Thanks for the info

[@MattJonesYT]

This type of helper spring also seems to put a lot more wear on the leaf spring bushings and causes them to get crushed sooner. I think upgrading the bump stops is a better solution than helper springs because it has basically the same effect of lifting the rear but it doesn't add strain on the bushings or warp the leafs.

[@HealthSupercharger]

Summo bumper stop or Timberland bumper stop would give the suspension more support. Or as i suggest just add a long leaf to your pack that goes under your bushings on both sides and supports entirely top leaf

[@timrichardson9318]

Great video!!! Great explanations!!! Thank you!!!

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

***** Thanks

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

I plan to do this on an old van of mine!

[@AaronStrube]

Great video!

[@red0means0go]

Great video. I have a 98 Chevy S10. I'm thinking of buying one for mine. I'll definitely use your video as a guide.

[@tomhernandez1952]

Great vid bro bro !!! Thanks

[@JudKast01]

good video since it will work on my S010 like your Senoma.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Jud Kastner Indeed, good little trucks, I love mine.

[@iamburl2667]

Also jack whole truck up evenly in middle of bumper, not one sida at a time, your binding your leafs, and release jack slowly to adjust

[@edsel6818]

I'm gonna have to install these on my 58 MERCURY Monterey, my vehicle saggs big time, it's basically a damn low rider, I just hate that crap.😭😭 I'm always scraping the pavements and making sparks at night😭😭😭. I've installed air shocks it went up bout an inch, but that's it, my springs are no more, their super weak, and to make matters worse this car weighs almost 4 tons, I just can't afford new springs, THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WITH ME 👍👋.

[@georgemartinez8434]

Great video

[@simbagaming7653]

Good video and instructions. I have a 1995 ford ranger 4x4 that pulls a 15' trailer with a skid mount pressure washer and 325 gallons of water. I was gonna universal fit this same system only the 3,500 pound capacity. Do you think it'll give good improvements? The truck with the trailer fully filled squats it pretty good. I already have a 4" lift and it makes my tires almost tuck.

[@facesmasher4216]

is there a way we could see the rivets installation and how do they look installed?

[@LarryMorales77]

Great video. I have a 2000 GMC Jimmy that is sagging in the rear. I may get a pair of these to raise it back up.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Larry Morales If it's sagging, I'd replace the springs.

[@LarryMorales77]

Ok good idea.

[@mr.doityourselfandsave4369]

Great !!!!! Good learn today

[@SierraJohn]

Well done.

[@hasdrubal121]

Nice job HC, nice to see the way you sped up the vid on the other side of the truck, so we saw the whole operation. That's an interesting trailer you have there, did you build it ? Thanks for sharing

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

hasdrubal121 I did not make it, but my uncle did. It's actually my Dad's trailer, I just use it a lot. It's made of diamond plate and some car axles, it's really low which is nice. I like it a lot, even if it is a little rigged up.

[@hasdrubal121]

I kind of guessed there was a family connection in it's construction, nice to see the can do attitude runs in the family

[@wellnessotr]

Thank you! 🙌🏽

[@SierraJohn]

Good video.

[@mikeburke6828]

Well Done ! 🎉

[@dtruth5769]

Thank you!

[@brmelectric]

very enjoyable. Thankyou.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Thanks

[@elcompajr664]

Good job

[@octaneforce]

good vid looks like your putting that little truck to work

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

octaneforce Oh yeah, it get a work out, but I take care of it.

[@jaybourbon8608]

My gmc 1500 Sierra leaf springs are at normal height but they have a gap between them. I'm guessing from pulling heavy loads. I can feel every little. Bump and they kind of reverberate when up go over things. Like a speed bump there are wave like rebounds as if the shocks are bad. They are brand new and the last shocks do the same thing. I was told the springs are just worn but I'd like to clamp them or find a way to get by until I replace them.

[@samslop]

Excellent

[@lumberjack5909]

I’m going to use some to get rid of axle wrap

[@650gringo]

Host looks like a good ol'country boy, but sounds like a well educated nuclear physicist. Two thumbs!

[@RandomDude989]

I'm looking at the face, I hear the voice.... Then I realize where I recognize you from.... You're other channel where you renovate homes.

[@sdtrucksprings]

Great informative installation video!

[@baldy194859]

nice truck !

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Thanks

[@popper58]

nice video. u have a good speaking voice.

[@gregbrooks9546]

I have 2 questions for you..... Now that you have used these helper springs do you think they really make a big difference. I have a 2 wheel drive ranger truck and a family mini van that I have taken all the middle and rear seats out and it is a hauling machine. However, I haul a lot of firewood with the van and thought these would help.Question 2 is have you ever used the Timbertuff $20 sawmill that slides on a 2x4 or a 2x6. Just wanted to know from someone that has actually used it a lot to see if they are worth buying.

[@poppaluv]

Gave you a like because you did it nicely. Too bad they won't help with the sag on my grand wagoneer.

[@johnmurphy40]

Very nicely done, A big help...Thank you, warmwaterJack

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+john murphy Thanks Jack

[@bufferzone3247]

Thanks. Would this work on your trailer as well?

[@leslieswanderlustskoolie5688]

I ordered the exact same kit for my 1994 Ford F150. U bolts don’t fit. Had to spend $52 extra on hardware. Fixing to finally install this weekend.

[@fatmircosic1903]

I got a 2001 f150 long bed I seen those a pepboys I wanted to get the heavy duty does any 1 or could you tell me if I buy 2 of those box's could I put double on each side it said load is capable 2.000 pounds for 1 box. Could I put 2 helper springs basically double on each side basically 4.000 pounds ?

[@johnwolf1475]

ya get what you pay for... either add a leaf or or upgrade..good video... i used these on a 70 plymouth duster... notorious for ass sag... they did nothing.

[@Tenright77]

ChuckE2009 has an add a leaf video n his channel as well. "Cheapest improvement..." In the ChuckE video he actually added a leaf as opposed to a helper unit.

[@coppersworld2054]

It looks like its really close to the original spring rivit. So close in fact it may run into it under load. High wear ptoblem?

[@denniselkins8996]

I bought a kit (open) from auto zone ..it only has one rivit.i thought about using a small bolt so will that work ok ??

[@richarddowner4292]

thank you for your time.. thumbs up. i want to do the same to my 1988 f150. this looks easy. my question is, is there a difference between stock an the added leaf?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+Richard Downer I did this as a quick option, if I had your truck, I'd replace the springs with new ones or just heavier springs. My brother replaced the springs in the same truck with heavy duty springs and it made a big difference. Really not sure what you mean as far as your question.... a helper spring is not an "add a leaf" type spring. An ad a leaf spring is just what it says, adding another leaf to the bottom of the stack. This one mounts behind the axle, instead of between the axle and springs. Leaf springs are not that expensive and if your a handy person, you could put them on yourself.

[@timpeters8568]

Dont lift the vehicle on the frame. Lift with pressure on the trucks springs. You want the helpers engaged on the load, not on all the time. Applying the helpers on the spring as they are in the natural state of the trucks weight means youll only have pressure on the helpers with a load.

[@NOFx420x]

I used them for axle wrap worked well for that. For load use how did you like the the ride quality?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Didn't notice anything with the ride, sometimes I hear them pop a little if I'm twisting the suspension.

[@Papa7Bravo]

What's weird is that we have a 1958 Ford Custom 300 which appears to have the same kind of leaf, though it appears to have more of a bend to it. Not causing any problems but i'm thinking that maybe Ford had a towing package back in the day like they do today like on the Crown Victoria's.

[@danielmunoz128]

Will these helper springs help with axle wrap issues?

[@peterlinton]

Do they help with bottoming out...my truck is lowered and when I go over bumps I bottom out...

[@richer4poorer]

great video very helpful to see it before do it. I know for larger jobs they recommend two sets of helpers. Please do this work on a hard surface you are living on the edge.

[@kevindeibler346]

Could you use these as a temporary small lift

[@fabianfazzari2733]

did it help when you put a heavier load in the back of the truck?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Fabian Fazzari I'm not completely sure. I can still crush the springs pretty good under heavy load, but by the time I'm at that point, my truck is under powered. What I do know, is that even with a lot of weight, I've still got good handling without a lot of "roll". But my tires are pretty light on the ground. Heavy duty springs would be better, but a larger truck is always better for weight and breaking power.