Helper Springs and WDH Adjustment???
Hi, I have a Tundra and am pushing the upper end of the max payload. I decided to get some helper springs which I am getting installed this week. I think this should help matters. So here is a q...
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I would measure front fender height loaded/hooked/bars engaged as is.
Then, do same once you have helper springs installed.
If there is more than an one half inch of difference between the two measurements, you will likely need to add a washer or two of hitch angle to give your spring bars a bit more height.
Cliff notes: less sag in the back with the helper springs will actually decrease the amount of weight being transferred by the spring bars (due to amount of angle difference between TV & TT). Sometimes it isn't enough to worry about. Sometimes yo might need to add a bit of angle to the hitch head (via a washer or two) to get things back where they need to be.
Your tongue height will not affect the spring bar adjustment. In fact, tongue height is the last thing to adjust after spring bars are where you want them.
Then, do same once you have helper springs installed.
If there is more than an one half inch of difference between the two measurements, you will likely need to add a washer or two of hitch angle to give your spring bars a bit more height.
Cliff notes: less sag in the back with the helper springs will actually decrease the amount of weight being transferred by the spring bars (due to amount of angle difference between TV & TT). Sometimes it isn't enough to worry about. Sometimes yo might need to add a bit of angle to the hitch head (via a washer or two) to get things back where they need to be.
Your tongue height will not affect the spring bar adjustment. In fact, tongue height is the last thing to adjust after spring bars are where you want them.
