Roadmaster Active Suspension - Gen.2

[Swaddict]

Does it touch while you're truck is sitting level? If so, isn't it going to hit quite a bit more as the suspension compresses if you hit a big bump?

yes, it touches when sitting level. If you're off-roading frequently, this is probably not the best solution. I've towed my 25' bay boat with this setup and had no issues

 

[Tr4ckD4ys]

So how much touching is too much touching?

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

...and what is your safe word?

 

[Tr4ckD4ys]

@TXRaptor @Swaddict Do you guys have any updates/new experience on the Active Suspension you put on? I am about to install mine... How is the touching coming along? Is it grinding on the leafs? The AS spring?

 

[TXRaptor]

@TXRaptor @Swaddict Do you guys have any updates/new experience on the Active Suspension you put on? I am about to install mine... How is the touching coming along? Is it grinding on the leafs? The AS spring?

I returned mine because the driver side kept popping off. I have Deaver +3s, so if your rear suspension is stock, it will probably work for you.

 

[Oldfart]

So how much touching is too much touching?

Joe Biden says you can never have to much touching.

 

[Wainwrcb]

Did you do the install yourself? If so, how difficult was it?

Yes, I installed it myself. Install was pretty straightforward.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Joe Biden says you can never have to much touching.

...except when it chafes. But then the argument of which lubricant is best comes up and that's a rabbit hole in and of it's self.

 

[Wainwrcb]

They just got delivered so I test fitted them. Looks like the RAS spring will hit the bracket on the leaf spring that I circled in yellow. Did you have this problem?View attachment 152224View attachment 152225

The directions indicate an additional step for Raptors to remove the roller bracket. I did so on my setup. I’ve had no issues doing so. I believe the purpose of the roller bracket is to preload the bottom overload springs, since the RAS adds a preload, it’s not needed. The bottom springs fully engage just fine when I hook my 24’ Glastron.

 

[Wainwrcb]

yes, it touches when sitting level. If you're off-roading frequently, this is probably not the best solution. I've towed my 25' bay boat with this setup and had no issues

I took the roller bracket off per the directions. I’ve had no issues off-roading or hauling our 24’ bow rider.