Roadmaster Active Suspension - Gen.2

[Ski4Ever]

For those with the RAS, how much did it raise the rear height?

I don't have the RAS, but from what I understand the amount of tension that it puts on the spring (acting as a helper spring) depends on how you tighten the RAS down, so that would affect the amount of lift (or, decreased amount of sag) that you'll experience.

 

[ljn21]

I don't have the RAS, but from what I understand the amount of tension that it puts on the spring (acting as a helper spring) depends on how you tighten the RAS down, so that would affect the amount of lift (or, decreased amount of sag) that you'll experience.

Is it adjustable once installed and wheels on/suspension weighted on the ground? Or to adjust would the truckbhave to be jackef up again/wheels off? Wondering if you can have it set just enough unloaded to help with axle hop but not change ride height much. Then when towing adjust it for more tension based on the towing load.

 

[ljn21]

Anyone with roadmaster have any updates on how they affect offroad driving, ride height and if adjustable tension while on the truck?

 

[Wainwrcb]

For those with the RAS, how much did it raise the rear height?

I used the black thickness gage, which is the 40% setting. It raised my back end by 2.5” over stock, which was perfect for my setup as the front with RPG collars was sitting an 1” higher than the rear. Now I have a subtle 0.5” rake.

 

[titanjc]

I used the black thickness gage, which is the 40% setting. It raised my back end by 2.5” over stock, which was perfect for my setup as the front with RPG collars was sitting an 1” higher than the rear. Now I have a subtle 0.5” rake.

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How do you like the ride at the 40% setting? I was able to find some feedback from regular F150 owners on other forums, but doesn’t seem like too many Raptors are running the RAS. I’ve been eyeballing it as a cheaper alternative to the Deaver/Icon route to get a little extra height in the rear.

 

[Wainwrcb]

Just installed, went for an unloaded cruise yesterday evening and was quite impressed. A little smoother ride, less sway, and when you punch it at a stoplight it just goes with no fuss.
Stay tuned I’ll let you know how she rides with 6,000lbs (boat & trailer) behind her. I did briefly hook up the trailer last night to see how much it helped with sag. It only squatted about an 1.5”, a huge improvement from stock.

 

[Ski4Ever]

Just installed, went for an unloaded cruise yesterday evening and was quite impressed. A little smoother ride, less sway, and when you punch it at a stoplight it just goes with no fuss.
Stay tuned I’ll let you know how she rides with 6,000lbs (boat & trailer) behind her. I did briefly hook up the trailer last night to see how much it helped with sag. It only squatted about an 1.5”, a huge improvement from stock.

Any idea what the boat trailer tongue weight is? Just curious...

 

[ljn21]

Just installed, went for an unloaded cruise yesterday evening and was quite impressed. A little smoother ride, less sway, and when you punch it at a stoplight it just goes with no fuss.
Stay tuned I’ll let you know how she rides with 6,000lbs (boat & trailer) behind her. I did briefly hook up the trailer last night to see how much it helped with sag. It only squatted about an 1.5”, a huge improvement from stock.

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Nice color scheme on the Glastron, very sharp!

 

[Wainwrcb]

Any idea what the boat trailer tongue weight is? Just curious...

I’m estimating around 350lbs.

 

[CobraJay]

I used the black thickness gage, which is the 40% setting. It raised my back end by 2.5” over stock, which was perfect for my setup as the front with RPG collars was sitting an 1” higher than the rear. Now I have a subtle 0.5” rake.

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Any idea how much the 10% setting will raise the rear, also in case I missed it did you go with the Standard or Heavy duty??? They have both listed on their website. Im just looking at all my options for fighting axle wrap/wheel hop for the choppy roads we have all over NE Ohio.