Owner's manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle by the frame so that the rear tires are just slightly contacting the floor. Be sure to block the

front tires and use Jack Stands to support the vehicle by the frame. This will increase the vehicle’s

spring arch to ease installation.

2. Lay out the spring leaves into two (2) sets. Each will consist of a long, medium and a short leaf. LP-35 kits will

include a short 4th leaf.

3. Stack the leaves so that the short leaf is on the bottom and the long leaf is on the top. Use the (3/8”) bolt, nut and lock

washer that are provided to tighten the spring stack tightly. Tighten this center bolt completely.

4. Place the spring stack on top of the Step Brackets and install the (5) hole plate on top of the spring stack. Using the

small U-bolts and nuts that are provided mount the spring stacks to the Step Brackets with the (5) hole plate. LP-35

kits include longer U-bolts in the leaf spring box. Tighten completely. Be sure that the springs are straight in line

with the Step Bracket. SEE DIAGRAM.

5. Place the assembled spring on top of the truck springs. Front to rear adjustment may be needed to position the Helper

Springs and clear any vehicle components or spring alignment clamps. It may be necessary to reposition the driver

side emergency brake tab for clearance to the step bracket. This tab can be flexed outboard to provide clearance.

6. Install the medium U-bolts over the ends of the Step Brackets and install the crossbar with the washers and double nuts

to connect the Step Brackets to the truck springs. Leave loose at this time.

7. Place the offset U-bolts on the ends of the Helper Springs as shown with the offset away from the ends of the spring.

Install the crossbars with the washers and double nuts. Leave loose at this time. A C-clamp may be needed to

compress the helper spring ends to attach the crossbars and start the threads of the nuts.

READ OPPOSITE SIDE COMPLETELY

R-211

TORQUE TABLE

BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – ½” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft. lbs

SAFETY: PARK YOUR VEHICLE ON A FLAT LEVEL SURFACE, SET THE PARKING AND CHOCK THE FRONT TIRES.

NOTE: THIS KIT INCLUDES LOCK NUTS WHICH REQUIRE TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFTER BEING STARTED

BY HAND.

IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPED WITH A FACTORY CONTACT OVER LOAD SPRING IT MUST

BE REMOVED BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW HELPER SPRINGS.

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460

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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product. PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. TORQUE TABLE BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – ½” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft. lbs SAFETY: PARK YOUR VEHICLE ON A FLAT LEVEL SURFACE, SET THE PARKING AND CHOCK THE FRONT TIRES.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 8. Align the U-bolts and the Helper Springs to be centered and in line with the truck springs. Tighten the medium length U-bolts on the Step Bracket completely and double nut. 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the end U-bolts to attain the desired height and tension. Double nut the U-bolt or loosening will result. Tightening the end U-bolts will increase and loosening will relieve tension. Be sure to double nut after each adjustment.