Spring helpers

[johnnycuda]

Do these actually do anything besides hit high curbs?
Was thinking about removing them.

 

[A56]

I would think your axle U bolts would hit at the same time or sooner.

 

[johnnycuda]

I would think your axle U bolts would hit at the same time or sooner.

Nah, those stick way lower

 

[mopowers]

They're bandaids for a weak spring. If you need more spring rate, buy the correct spring.

 

[33IMP]

Do they help on the rear segment? I have no idea, I've only seen them on the front.
Take em off and find out if they help.
(And those studs at the rear would ABSOLUTELY drag going in my driveway!)

 

[johnnycuda]

Off!

 

[MV8]

Should be able to flip the rear clamp around so the studs are on top. Measure the fender-tire gap before/after if taking them off. Let the axle hang to remove/install. There are top mount versions too (end curved the opposite direction).

 

[AJ/FormS]

I have used them, in my youth......... on Daily-Driver Darts, which barely accept 255s. They gained me some attitude and were cheaper than air-shocks. and were good for towing small trailers.
But
I wouldn't run them on a big-tub car, like a Barracuda, cuz you can fit up to a 325 in those, if you really want to. and if you do, you'll have to move the springs; and likely narrow the rearend, so you might as well fix the issue the right way, with either New springs, or re-arched springs, or by adding another mainleaf.
Out in the shed, I got a 40/50 year old collection of various types of retired helpers.