Roadmaster Active Suspension = AWESOME!

[Sea Monkey]

I installed my Roadmaster Active Suspension kit tonight. Very easy install with hand tools in less than 2 hours in the driveway.

After my first short test ride I am completely amazed by this kit. First, these springs absolutely increased the load carying capacity but didn't change the stance of the truck. (Sitting on the tailgate, the bed barley moves.) Surprisingly, they didn't harden/roughen the ride either.

The amazing part was that the improved drivability of the truck. The truck is almost nimble now. I immediately noticed better traction and acceleration, as well as better braking and control. There is significantly reduced body roll on the back end.

I'll let you all know when I get the chance to tow with it, but so far I am VERY happy with this purchase.

[TitanBlue]

How much was it and where did you get it from? No drilling right, just bolt up and adjust?

I'm putting on Stillen Sway Bars front and rear this week, but am considering air bags in the future. Just because they look interesting. So does your active suspension though.

[blueskys]

You will need to remove and discard the rubber roller on the leaf spring to make this kit fit. It does work as advertised.

[Arachnid]

Summit has them for $279

[Sea Monkey]

I called the number on their website and ordered them directly. I think it was $275 to my door. As blueskys mentioned, you do need to remove the rubber roller on the leaf spring, but that is a 2 minute job and the kit makes a huge difference. It absoltely does work as advertised.

[TitanBlue]

Since it is adjusted one side seperate from the other, can you level out the lean we have with a full tank of gas?

It seems awful bad sometimes, since the tank is on the outside, not middle. Or is this too much, not allowing it to work for normal loads?

I've read nothing but good about this system, and looked at them at the shop that had my truck last week.

[JAM21]

I installed the RAS to my 05 KC after buying my 5th wheel camper. Works great! Highly recommended even if you do not carry loads in the bed. The overall stability alone is worth the price! I ordered mine from RAS's web site.

[bighitter]

Hmmm these are interesting, wonder if it will work with my lowered titan.

[pi3yeargrad]

no pics??

[TitanBlue]

Originally Posted by TitanBlue

Since it is adjusted one side seperate from the other, can you level out the lean we have with a full tank of gas?

It seems awful bad sometimes, since the tank is on the outside, not middle. Or is this too much, not allowing it to work for normal loads?

Bumpity Bump for an intelligent opinion! Or the closest I can get!

[Redmille]

I installed my road master kit and it changed my ride height, I had to back off the tension on the springs to get the truck to sit right again!? So, only time will tell if there is enough tension on the springs when I hook up my camper for it to work properly. They had to different kit's available, standard and Heavy duty, which is what I opted for and maybe that's why I am having the ride height problem.

[bighitter]

Granted I have the lowering kit but I also got the heavy duty version and it only raised my height just barely, half inch at most. So far I love mine, after I get back from Mexico I will be testing the towing abilities of the units. It did change the ride, but for the better, handling, launching and breaking are all improved.

[celfon]

I bought the heavy duty and it changed the ride height on mine approx 2 inches so I ended up backing them off to about a dime (1mm) thick instead of a quarter (2mm). I still have good results with the toy hauler hooked up.

[Redmille]

Hmm, glad to hear I am not the only one with the ride height issue! I'll have the toyhauler hooked up in a couple of weeks, I am hoping for good results!

[deano_t]

Anyone have a link?