How-To: Air Springs and Antisway Bars for Extra Load Capacity
Owners of diesel pickups have always looked to Class 8 big rigs for inspiration. Like little brothers emulating our bigger brothers, diesel enthusiasts have embraced exhaust stacks, cab lights, and even heavy-duty suspension components thanks to our semitruck teachings.
| Before: Stock Ford F-250 with 2,500 pounds of helper springs on a pallet in the bed. Bottom: Ford with Hellwig air springs installed and 2,500 pounds of helper springs on a pallet in the bed.
In that spirit, we decided to take a closer look at Hellwig’s air springs and beefed-up antisway bars at its facility in Visalia, California. Hellwig offers suspension kits for many models, but here’s what goes into installing these on an ’11 Ford Super Duty F-250. By contacting Hellwig, you too could make these vehicle-enhancing modifications in your driveway—with no special tools—in about a weekend’s time.
| After: Stock Ford F-250 with 2,500 pounds of helper springs on a pallet in the bed. Bottom: Ford with Hellwig air springs installed and 2,500 pounds of helper springs on a pallet in the bed.
