My 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170 extended—aka Big Bertha—was sagging hard. The rear bumper scraped parking ramps, the van swayed like a boat in 23mph winds, and ladder climbs rocked everyone awake. Airbags? Too complicated. Full suspension upgrade? Overkill.
Then I found Super Springs—maintenance-free helper springs that bolt where factory bump stops live. Lifetime warranty, no air lines/pumps, installs with factory jack in 6 minutes total.
The Problem: Camper Weight Kills Clearance
- Before: 32⅞”–33⅜” uneven front, massive rear sag
- Backing into spots? Plastic bumper engaged every time
- Loaded van floated over bumps, swayed in crosswinds
- Passenger side mysteriously higher (classic build imbalance)
The 6-Min Fix (Avoid the Back Pain!)
Front (Tape Nut Hack): 13mm socket, painter’s tape on nylon nut—drop from top, no creeper needed. Pivots into closest tire-side hole.
Rear (Tab Trick): Longer tab rearward. Short screwdriver pokes through, bend tab slightly for access. Rubber mallet seats it.
Tools (besides jack): rubber mallet, short/long flatheads, bike tire tool (link below), 13mm socket.
Results That Shocked Me
- +1″ lift, van now perfectly level (34″ all corners)
- No more shakes—full throttle corners, no shake-off-gas dance
- Parking win: Clears curbs clean, Costco runs restored!
- Wind test: 23mph Austin gusts? Computer barely corrects
- Ladder bonus: Climbs/stretches = zero rock. Sleep undisturbed!
Super Springs vs Air Suspension
No leaks, compressors, or leveling valves. Progressive load support reduces body roll 68% (per tests). Perfect airbags alternative for variable camper loads.
Pro Tip: Heavier-duty pair for your build weight. Check SuperSprings site for Sprinter kits.
Watch full install/test on Big Bertha →
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