Payload Raptor

• Aug 2, 2012

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1st the hardware
Doubl-Mat is smooth on one side and textured on the other side.
A smooth side allows for Forklift to slide pallet into truck easily.
The SuperSpring #SSA28 has polyurethane pad under center of the spring.
20+ minutes to install or take off the SuperSpring.
The results:

 

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• Aug 2, 2012

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Aaron

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Pretty cool! how does it do when the truck is unloaded?

 

• Aug 3, 2012

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Wow, never heard of such a thing. That is way cool. Nice discovery!

 

• Aug 3, 2012

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Have a set of the super springs in my shop, mached them up, trimmed u bolts, but thought the front spring hardward may contact frame. Any input on your end on contact?

 

• Aug 3, 2012

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Huh, keep it under 40 and smooth roads only? Pass. Thanks for the idea though.

 

• Aug 3, 2012

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that is interesting...

 

• Aug 3, 2012

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great idea just wish u didnt have to be so careful about hitting the frame with it...

 

• Aug 3, 2012

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Under a no load condition, the truck has a 'barely noticeable' stiffer ride.
The 'Launch' feeling is noticeable. This might be good for the supercharged guys.
But, the trucks rear is raised slightly over 1 inch. I suppose with a 'mid-perch' adjustment . . it would be level.

Don't forget: This is an overloaded condition which places the shackles near the frame.
If SuperSprings has a helperspring approx. 6 inches shorter, then there would not be a clearance issue.
But, the rating of the spring would change.

I currently have taken the spring off the truck. Easy On-Off.
It was put on, because now, is when the 'sale-deals' for wood pellets are 'On'
and I need to be warm in the winter. Besides, electric heat is clean, but a 'bitch' to pay for.
This setup is for the guy who only has to rarely make the heavy payload trip.

 

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