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Roadmaster Active Suspension = AWESOME!

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#1 ·
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.
 
#2 ·
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.
 
#4 ·
Summit has them for $279
 
#6 ·
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.
 
#8 ·
Hmmm these are interesting, wonder if it will work with my lowered titan.
 
#10 ·
TitanBlue said:
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! :)
 
#11 ·
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.:smoke:
 
#12 ·
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.
 
#17 ·
I had the dealer tighten it all the way down when it was in for the rear end failure and it did raise the rear about an inch. It improved the cornering even more but I didn't get much a chance to test that as it was pouring that day and I have been in mexico since. I will be home sunday and plan on taking her for a run on monday. If you only have it at a dime for the spring I would say you have it under tightened, I have mine all the way maxed out now and ride quality is still great.
 
#18 ·
Ok another update, Took out the Toy Hauler this weekend which should be about 8000-8500 lbs and it handled like a dream. When connected to the trailer the rear did dip some but even with the lowering kit on it wasn't that low and worked great. Sway was evident as it was storming, or I should say it was trying to sway but the RAS seemed to instantly negate it. You would feel the rear end start to sway and then just stop. I am absolutely impressed with this system and recommend it to anyone!

Big thumbs up for the RAS!
 
#20 ·
The RAS acts as a rear sway bar so that makes a rear sway kind of redundant and it does a good job as a rear sway bar. I am still going to pick up a better front sway bar as well.

Shouldn't be any problem with that, it is pretty easy, just read through it a couple times and make sure you understand it so you don't waste time doing things redundantly. I would say it really takes about an hour to hour and a half doing it yourself with a lift or good set of jack stands and jacks.
 
#21 ·
I know this thread is stale but there are several on Ebay right now for $69.95 or so. I have a bid on one right now.
 
#22 ·
Any pics of this set up or a link to some pics please? Would it work with the PRG leveling kit and rear blocks? TY :)
 
#23 ·
gksmith said:
I know this thread is stale but there are several on Ebay right now for $69.95 or so. I have a bid on one right now.

THANKS!!!!! you just saved me $100!!!
 
#24 ·
Cool. How about sending me $50? :idea: