The problem you feel on trips
Pack the cooler, bikes, and luggage, then hit a patched highway, and the rear starts to bob. The steering goes light, headlights climb, and everyone feels every joint. You can fix that without raising the vehicle or killing weekday comfort. Hellwig’s load support and sway control bring order back to trips.
Light-duty support for occasional loads
If your SUV or van only sags when you’re packed for vacation, EZ-series helper springs are a friendly fix. Set the brackets so the rear sits level with gear on board, then enjoy a calmer cabin and steadier tracking. The best part is how normal the vehicle feels again once you unload, since you didn’t add harsh spring rate for the workweek.
Progressive help for camper builds
Cabinets, water, and rooftop tents add weight high and rearward. LP-25 or LP-35 helper springs keep the rear from rolling into a second bounce after dips and help the chassis hold a steady arc on long ramps. If you want the most refined feel, Silent Support System helpers use bushings and an over-axle layout to add support without amplifying small noises.
Trim the lean with a sway bar
Tall loads add roll. A Hellwig rear sway bar reduces lean so you stop making extra corrections when a crosswind finds you. The steering feels grounded, conversations stay calm, and the vehicle stops acting like a boat when a passing truck throws air at you.
Setup that makes night driving easier
Once you like the stance with gear on board, re-aim headlights so glare doesn’t punish oncoming traffic or your own eyes. Set pressures cold based on the day’s weight, then take a short loop with one rough patch, a long sweeper, and a mile of highway. If the rear still feels floaty, add a touch of preload on the helper springs and repeat. Save the setting with a note like “four bikes, cooler, two duffels” so the next trip starts dialed.
Small habits that last
Re-torque helper spring hardware after your first trip. Rinse salt off brackets at the first weather break. Keep a quick note with the pressures and helper settings that felt best for each favorite load. Those minutes protect your tires and your nerves.
Closing
Build a calm, level travel setup with Hellwig EZ-series, LP-25 or LP-35 helper springs, Silent Support System, and a Hellwig rear sway bar. Shockwarehouse has the right kits and the know-how to match them to your SUV or van.
