RPG's "Stage 2 Kit": Rear frame support and Fox Air Bumps

[BigJ]

They don't advertise it, because that is not what it is designed for.. Bigj you were there when they installed mine, and it did take a little out of mine too..

-Greg

Exactly. I don't want to speak for them or claim a feature that isn't, ya know? Officially I think the answer is 'no'. Unofficially, installing the kit seems to straighten things out pretty well.

 

[Squatting Dog]

Exactly... It is an added unofficial possible benefit..

-Greg

 

[RPG]

When we put the very first kit on our truck, we had to beat the thing on with a hammer the frame was tweaked so bad. Once it was on, and we torqued everything down it drew down the frame to the frame support a bit and held a straighter position. The only real way to fix a frame is to have it straightened, or better yet replaced. But I have seen it help realign peoples frame better than not having the kit at all.

Here are some pics to show what I mean on a customers truck.



Here is a pic of my truck before RPG existed. Notice the V in the Bed.


Here is pic after stage4+ and frame support installed.


I think the reason is the V was reduced is because when we installed the kit, we supported from the rear tow hooks via jack stands. We had to do this because we needed to have the weight of the truck bend the frame back to as normal as possible to get the support on. When we lowered it back down, the V wasn't as bad as before. So here is what I think happened. The support acted almost as a splint so to speak and helped hold the frame in the same spot as when we lowered it down.

Hope this makes sense.

 

[Allsportsfan7923]

I was looking at the Stage 3 kit but dont want to tackle it myself do you know of any places in Richmond, VA that would install it?

 

[RPG]

I was looking at the Stage 3 kit but dont want to tackle it myself do you know of any places in Richmond, VA that would install it?

I really don't, but any decent off-road shop or mechanic can put on a stage 3 with very little issues. Let me look through my data base and see if there is any qualified forum members in your area who might be willing to help out.

I'll let ya know.

 

[tikka]

Gents, this is most interesting. Thank you. I called in today and got some good information but the Sales guys were away. Probably called too early..lol..

In any case, what recommendations would you have for towing enhancements? I am looking at a toy hauler and am keeping the weight down but even so I am just above the upper limit of 8000. With tongue load that takes up my carrying capacity in the truck. I.E. empty box.

I am looking at an energy 235 or so toy hauler. Waiting on tongue loads from the supplier of the RV.

Any information on your product for "slight" enhancement of load capacity would be apprecated.

 

[Pokyoky]

Gents, this is most interesting. Thank you. I called in today and got some good information but the Sales guys were away. Probably called too early..lol..

In any case, what recommendations would you have for towing enhancements? I am looking at a toy hauler and am keeping the weight down but even so I am just above the upper limit of 8000. With tongue load that takes up my carrying capacity in the truck. I.E. empty box.

I am looking at an energy 235 or so toy hauler. Waiting on tongue loads from the supplier of the RV.

Any information on your product for "slight" enhancement of load capacity would be apprecated.

I have stage 3 with everything installed except the back ordered leaf springs. With the stock springs my 6000# barbecue trailer with 300-400# of gear in the bed squats the truck quite a bit. As soon as the spring get installed i will post pics of stock springs, National springs without extended bumps, and National springs with extended bumps.

 

[Big Country BK]

When we put the very first kit on our truck, we had to beat the thing on with a hammer the frame was tweaked so bad. Once it was on, and we torqued everything down it drew down the frame to the frame support a bit and held a straighter position. The only real way to fix a frame is to have it straightened, or better yet replaced. But I have seen it help realign peoples frame better than not having the kit at all.

Here are some pics to show what I mean on a customers truck.



Here is a pic of my truck before RPG existed. Notice the V in the Bed.


Here is pic after stage4+ and frame support installed.


I think the reason is the V was reduced is because when we installed the kit, we supported from the rear tow hooks via jack stands. We had to do this because we needed to have the weight of the truck bend the frame back to as normal as possible to get the support on. When we lowered it back down, the V wasn't as bad as before. So here is what I think happened. The support acted almost as a splint so to speak and helped hold the frame in the same spot as when we lowered it down.

Hope this makes sense.

I'm looking into the stage 3 kit, when it comes to the SD, HD, Deavers+2, and +3

What are the differences in the deavers, like why would someone choose this over the standard duty or heavy what benefit do they have?

Thanks in advanced

 

[SVTblackraptor]

What springs would I need with the Stage 3, I plan on off roading as in snoball and some other areas. Having a chase rack and carrying 2 spares and the other required equipment when going to runs but everything would come off except the chase rack when not off roading. Thank-you.

 

[Aaron]

Deavers, Probably +3 if I had to guess.