They can load their vehicle and/or
tow with their vehicle without ever having to make any adjustments
for varying load amounts. SuperSprings acts in parallel with the
existing factory spring-pack and kicks in only when loaded or
when experiencing heavy cornering. SuperSprings have been independently
tested to give a 29% improvement in driver control by drastically
reducing sag and sway while maintaining a nice, smooth ride.
2. How are SuperSprings different from Hellwig
helper springs?
SuperSprings use a "Rolling Shackle" instead
of a U-bolt, which allows the SuperSprings to only kick
in when needed thereby alleviating any rigidity and produces
a nice smooth ride.
SuperSprings are designed
to suspend 3" above
the factory springs and perform like an " I-Beam" to drastically
reduce sway by preventing the factory springs from
twisting. Traditional helper springs do nothing to reduce
sway.
3.How
are SuperSprings different from air bags?
SuperSprings are maintenance
free while air bags have a history of bags
leaking, rupturing, and lines being pinched. This requires
time to repair with a cost for labor and parts.
Installation time for SuperSprings with
power tools is no more than 30 minutes while
air bags require anywhere from 2 to 5 hours.
SuperSprings
drastically reduce sway while air bags do nothing
to reduce sway.
4. Where should the rollers be placed
on the existing leaf springs to ensure proper functionality?
At least 1" away from the end
of the next leaf of the existing leaf springs. The SuperSprings
rollers need space to move when they engage and disengage. If
they bump up against the end of the next spring they will not
be able to self-adjust properly.
5. Do they need to be centered over
the factory springs?
No. Locate them near central as possible
but more importantly ensure that the rollers have room to move
up to one inch.
6. Do the rollers need to be on the
same leaf at both ends?
No. One end can be placed on the
second leaf while the other end is on the third leaf.
7. How much clearance above each end
of the existing leaf spring is needed to avoid the SuperSprings
from hitting anything above?
At least 2" clearance is needed
to avoid "bumping."
8. What is the weight rating?
SuperSprings are rated in three categories.
Light Duty rated up to 2,000 lbs., Medium Duty rated up to 3,000
lbs. and Heavy Duty rated up to 5,000 lbs. This rating is based
on the combined capacity of the payload and spring capacity.
9. How long should each installation
take?
With power tools, no more than 30
minutes.
10. Can they be used in addition to
air bags?
Usually No. Air bags are usually
installed on the leaf spring where SuperSprings needs to be installed.
If the air bags are out of the way, it is possible to leave the
air bags on and add SuperSprings.
11. What is the warranty?
Lifetime Warranty
for the life of the vehicle on which it was originally fitted.
12. Which hole on the shackle should
be used?
The top hole is used when clearance
is an issue. If it is a tight fit or you are not sure the top
hole is always a safe bet. For most full size trucks the clearance
is not an issue and the bottom hole works fine. The top hole is
also used to give the vehicle more lift. If minimal lift is desirable
then use the bottom hole or a combination of top in front and
bottom at the back.
13. What are the bushings made of?
Nylon bushing stock.
14. Can SuperSprings be used on a car?
Yes provided it has leaf springs.
You need to measure the existing leaf springs from eye to eye
and subtract 10 inches or call SuperSprings' toll free tech support
line at 866-898-0720 to determine which SuperSprings model is
appropriate.
15. Can they be used on the front leaf
springs?
Due to the demand from pick-up truck
drivers that fit snowplows to the front of their Ford pick-up
trucks in the winter we have developed the SSA17. These springs
level up the front of the vehicle by lifting it between one and
two inches.
16. Do they harden the ride?
No. One of the biggest benefits
to using SuperSprings is they Do Not Harden the Ride.
17. Do they lift the vehicle?
No. Should you want to lift the rear
of the vehicle you can do so by fitting the rollers to the upper
bolt holes or a combination of upper and lower bolt holes. By
doing this you can lift the rear-end by up to two inches.
18. Are they needed when using a weight
distribution system (WDS)?
No. Weight distribution systems are
used to keep the vehicle level when towing. However, SuperSprings
also keep a vehicle level when towing and in addition drastically
reduce sway of the vehicle.
19. Is the ride as soft as with air
bags?
Many people claim the ride from SuperSprings
is better. With air bags the correct air pressure is critical.
With SuperSprings, there are no adjustments necessary, and they
work in tandem with the factory springs.
20. What holds the center in place?
The dynamic forces exerted on SuperSprings
forces it to maintain a central position over the axle. On applications
requiring a mounting kit there is an additional Hold Down Clamp
used to secure the spring.
21. How do you know what the part number
is if the part number sticker is not legible?
The part number is stamped on the
back side of the spring.
22. Do they affect the performance
of anti-lock brakes?
No. ABS relies on speed sensors not
on suspension improvements.
23. Do the anti-lock brakes need to
be recalibrated?
No. ABS brakes need to be recalibrated
only when changing wheel and tire sizes.
24. How do they work with self-leveling
shocks?
Great. There are no problems with
the shocks. In fact, SuperSprings increase the life expectancy
of the shocks as well as the tires and the existing leaf springs.
25. Do they work on composite leaf
springs?
Yes. Some of SuperSprings best results
have come from mini-vans with composite springs
SuperSprings
offer a variety of load support options, which can be
easily determined by referring to the Catalog page on this site.
They are ideal for helping manage your load more efficiently.