# Air Helper Springs

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-helper-springs/47536>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** caravan, dodge\
**Created:** [April 16, 2010, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-helper-springs/47536 "2010-04-16T20:44:35Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![cocojen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cocojen/32/1241_2.png) [@cocojen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cocojen)\
**Post date:** [April 16, 2010, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-helper-springs/47536/1 "2010-04-16T20:44:35Z")

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I own a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. Last year I purchased a hitch mounted cargo rack. These are great, except that the back ends up riding somewhat lower than normal when loaded up with suitcases etc. I was wondering about installing one of those air adjustable helper springs. Can anyone comment about the installation or use of such a system? I would guess that one just adds air until the vehicle appears level, although I’m sure that more capable (and expensive) systems probably have auto-leveling features.

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [April 16, 2010, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-helper-springs/47536/2 "2010-04-16T20:59:09Z")

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How about a pair of air shocks? They are far easier to install and it may improve your ride at the same time.

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**Author:** ![cocojen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cocojen/32/1241_2.png) [@cocojen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cocojen)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2010, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-helper-springs/47536/3 "2010-04-17T12:49:52Z")

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Probably a great idea. In fact I used those in the (very) distant past. For some reason those never even came on the radar when I was searching for air adjustable suspension products - just the helper springs. Thanks for posting!

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**Author:** ![cocojen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cocojen/32/1241_2.png) [@cocojen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cocojen)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-helper-springs/47536/4 "2010-04-19T18:16:21Z")

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Finally found some Gabriel Hi Jackers. Had to look under Chrysler T&C, as not listed for Dodge GC.

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-helper-springs/47536/5 "2010-04-19T18:21:49Z")

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You can’t go wrong with Gabriel. I hope they work.