RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit
Item # RAS3611-Y
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2009 Ford F-150
4 Wheel Drive
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2009 Ford F-150 - RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit
- Leaf Springs
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- RAS
- Standard Duty
2,000-lb Capacity. Convert your Ford F-150's leaf springs into a mechanically active suspension system. RAS adjusts to your load to level your ride. The system also increases stability, handling, and control by improving traction and reducing sway.
Features:
- Custom kit converts your vehicle's factory leaf springs into a mechanically active suspension system
- Actively strengthens leaf springs for improved ride quality with or without a load
- All-in-one suspension system improves stability, handling, and control
- Eliminates axle wrap, wheel hop, and bottoming out
- Reduces dangerous sway and body roll while cornering
- Keeps your ride level when towing or hauling a heavy load
- Improves traction while breaking and accelerating
- Variable-rated coil tension springs automatically adjust to your vehicle's load
- Activate immediately to support the extra weight
- Disengage when unloaded, allowing your leaf springs to perform as intended
- Customizable coil springs can be adjusted during installation to accommodate your towing or hauling needs
- Independently adjustable for side-to-side leveling of off-center loads
- Helps extend the life of leaf springs, shock absorbers, shackles, and even tires
- Durable, epoxy e-coated steel construction
- Corrosion-resistant brackets on the ends of each unit have a salt spray rating of more than 800 hours
- Easy, bolt-on installation - no drilling, cutting, or welding required
- Unit secures under the leaf spring and around the factory U-bolts
- Fully assembled kit and hardware are included
- Maintenance-free - adjustments and monitoring aren't needed once installed
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Weight capacity: 2,000 lbs
- RoadActive Suspension will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity
- 5-Year warranty
- 30-Day money-back guarantee
All-In-One Suspension System
When towing or hauling a heavy load, you may encounter a number of problems that can make your driving experience difficult or dangerous, such as sway, body roll, or bottoming out. When your vehicle is weighted down, your factory leaf springs can't counteract these problems to the extent that they are supposed to. The weight will overpower the leaf springs and cause them to twist or flatten out. When that happens, they cannot support, level, or stabilize your vehicle effectively. Additionally, because your factory leaf springs are passive, they won't begin to tackle problems such as sway until those problems have already started.
RoadActive Suspension (RAS) kits enhance those passive leaf springs by converting them into a mechanically active, all-in-one suspension system. RAS kits have variable-rated coil tension springs that automatically adjust to your heavy load. Other suspension systems only solve a few problems and usually at the expense of other improvements your factory leaf springs may need. RAS, on the other hand, is a unique kit that provides everything you want in a suspension system without any trade-offs. It eliminates bottoming out like air springs, reduces sway and body roll like sway bars, keeps your ride level like helper springs, and improves traction and braking control like traction bars. This improves your vehicle's stability, handling, and control while you are towing or hauling, as well as when your vehicle is unloaded. RAS also makes your overall driving and towing experience safer and more comfortable, which greatly lessens driver fatigue.
How RAS Works
Each RAS unit has a powerful variable-rated coil tension spring that converts your passive leaf spring into a mechanically-active system. Once your vehicle is loaded, the tension springs immediately activate to absorb and support the weight. This allows your leaf springs to maintain their bowed position and keeps them from flattening out or flipping over, which greatly hinders their ability to bear a heavy load. The tension springs are variable-rated, which means that the heavier your load is, the more assistance they provide to your leaf springs. Because of this design, RAS reacts instantaneously, whereas hydraulics, air springs, and other suspension systems take time to react. And unlike your factory leaf springs, RAS stops sway and sag before they even start to happen. Additionally, when your vehicle is unloaded, the tension springs disengage, allowing your leaf springs to perform as intended without hardening your ride. RAS won't hinder your leaf springs' movement, nor will it cause any friction between any of the brackets.
Eliminates Axle Wrap and Wheel Hop
When under a heavy load, leaf springs are especially susceptible to axle wrap, which can cause wheel hop. Wheel hop is when the tires lose their grip on the road, causing a jarring, up-and-down movement. Axle wrap occurs when the circular motion of the tires cause the leaf springs to twist or rotate. If the leaf springs twist far enough, wheel hop can occur. RAS stabilizes your leaf springs by absorbing the force of the load they're trying to support. This eliminates axle wrap and wheel hop, as well as prevents your vehicle from bottoming out. Because of this, less strain is put on your vehicle. And by reducing some of this wear and tear, RAS helps extend the life of your leaf springs, shock absorbers, shackles, and even tires.
Reduces Sway and Body Roll
When driving along a curve while towing or hauling a heavy load, the back end of your vehicle or trailer can start to shift with that weight. If your factory leaf springs have flattened or twisted under this load, they won't be able to prevent it from shifting. Because of this, your trailer will sway away from your vehicle. This makes driving challenging and dangerous, as it increases the risk of body roll, which is when your vehicle drastically leans to one side. This can often cause you to completely lose control of your vehicle. Body roll is especially prevalent with multi-passenger vans and vehicles towing long campers, trailers, or boats. RAS provides a much safer ride by reinforcing your factory leaf springs and stabilizing your load. This helps prevent sway from occurring and reduces the chance of body roll while cornering, turning, and swerving. RAS also lessens the rocking motion that happens during windy conditions or when a semi passes by on the road.
Levels Your Ride and Improves Traction
When your vehicle is overloaded, the bulk of the weight transfers to the rear axle. Your factory leaf springs then become overwhelmed by this weight, as they are not strong enough to support it. This causes the back end of your vehicle to sag and the front end to rise, which means that the front tires have lost some of the grip they need with the road. In addition to loss of traction, it can also cause poor headlight aim, unintentional swerving, and an extremely bumpy and uncomfortable ride. RAS bolsters your factory leaf springs and enables them to provide support for your load without compromising ride quality or comfort. This keeps your ride level from front to back whether you are hauling a load in the bed or towing a boat, trailer, or camper. RAS also ensures that your tires have the traction they require while braking and accelerating, which improves the overall driving experience.
Customizable Coil Tension Springs
RAS is also customizable. During installation, the coil tension springs can be adjusted to 2 different tension settings or anywhere in between for improved road handling and support. To do this, rotate the springs while keeping the threaded rod still. As you turn the spring, use one of the 2 included spacers as a gauge to measure the widening gaps between the coils. In order for the RAS units to work as intended, you must tension the coils to a minimum of 25 percent with the 1mm white spacer and no more than 40 percent with the 2mm spacer. The springs can also be independently adjusted to compensate for off-center loads such as a handicap lift.
Easy, Bolt-On Installation
This custom-fit kit comes fully assembled and is easy to install. Each RAS unit simply bolts onto your factory leaf spring with the included hardware, and drilling, welding, and cutting aren't required. First, position the eye hook bracket so that it wraps around the top of the factory leaf spring eye. Then the axle bracket secures under the leaf spring and around the factory U-bolts on the other side of the leaf spring pack. Once the maintenance-free RAS units are fully installed, you won't need to monitor them as you would with air springs.
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Construction
RAS is extremely durable and corrosion-resistant. The units are constructed of high-grade alloy steel, and they have an epoxy e-coat on the coil springs to provide extreme corrosion resistance. The brackets on the ends of each unit resist the effects of water and other elements, and they have a salt spray rating of more than 800 hours.
3611-Y RAS Custom Active Suspension System for OEM Leaf Springs - Rear Axle
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RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - RAS3611-Y
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (739 Customer Reviews)
2,000-lb Capacity. Convert your vehicle's leaf springs into a mechanically active suspension system. RAS adjusts to your load to level your ride. The system also increases stability, handling, and control by improving traction and reducing sway.by: Russell09/01/2022
I received this kit in a very timely manner always do from etrailer have some issues with the instructions that come from roadmaster not a trailer the bump stop spacer didn’t say that you need to use the original bolt from the bump stop so it slowed me down greatly on the install however I took it out on a quick run without a load I do feel that this has made the unloaded ride smoother tomorrow I’ll be taking the trailer out for a bit and we’ll see how it works there and I’ll update this rating.
by: Scott 06/06/2024
FordF-150
The Road active suspension was installed by me, and it went well except for the fact the bump stop tabs did not match the 1/2-inch spacer so I had to hammer them flat. I have a 2023 ford f150 XLT model. You need to redrill the side holes to match. I drove my truck out and it seemed to ride smoothly I plan to tow my Rockwood Camper soon that will be the true test. Thanks
by: William03/20/2020
2017 FordF-150
I found this items cheaper on another site but etrailer match and then beat the price.
Item installed super easy, more work jacking up the truck and taking the tires off. Can be installed with out removing tires just make it easier to get it in. The item did lift the back of my truck 1 inch. See Pics.
William
3/30/2021
Makes the ride a little stiffer but its a truck. Great when pulling my 37 camper. Helps out a lot!!!!
by: Jim S.05/04/2022
2020 FordF-150
I read a lot of reviews before buying the Roadmaster Active Suspension system and was happy with what I read. I live in BC Canada and ordered the product at 01:30am April 27th 2022 and it arrived in perfect condition May 3rd. I was expecting to pay duty but there was non. Very happy with the fast informative service from etrailer. I could follow the item through transit updates as it was being shipped.
I have a 2020 Ford F-150 King Ranch with the 6' box. We're getting a 29' travel trailer, 5,000 lbs, this summer so I wanted to be prepared, at least regarding the suspension.
I installed the system the day it arrived. I took the wheels off for easy access which was pretty easy. The suspension has to be hanging free for the proper install. The system install was extremely easy. The installation instructions are simple and with pictures. Once the system was installed to spec I took it out for a test ride. It actually did make a difference for a smoother ride. It softened out the bumps without the jumping around an empty truck may experience. Not saying my truck was a rough ride to begin with but I did notice a change. Just have to get the trailer to test it out now. I'm already planning to get the Roadmaster Comfort Ride suspension kit for my new trailer so I should have a smooth riding system.
Jim S.
5/5/2023
Its been about a year since adding this to my truck. It still works great and does keep the truck level when hooked up to my trailer. I actually just spray painted it yesterday, 230504, for preventative maintenance.
by: Todd G08/28/2020
This system is amazing. Installed on a Ford F-150 2019. Very easy to install in my driveway with basic tools. Instant improvement in handling around the town, way more planted feel and cornering improvement. Main reason I installed was to improve towing a boat and travel trailer. Wow this thing really worked and truck rode higher in the suspension. Overall great product. Only limitation is really heavy load, took them off and installed airbags to level for heavy loads. Very bummed this would not work with the airbags installed.
by: Charles02/17/2020
2016 Ford F-150 XLT 4x2 - We would get a gallop when we would be towing our travel trailer and after reading several reviews for the Roadmaster Active Suspension System we decided to purchase the system. Just like most of the reviews it took more time to jack up the truck and remove the wheels then it was to install the system. It did raise the bed of the truck about an inch. Anyone who owns a late model F-150 will tell you that it rides just like a sedan. It was no different after the installation. I did take a short drive with the trailer attached and it was a smooth ride (no gallop). At this point I would consider this a success. The one thing that I would like to point out is if you have the same F-150 model that I have I would purchase RAS3611-B not RAS3611-Y. The “B” model has a block that covers the emergency brake bracket on the passenger side install.
by: Jock08/20/2022
2013 FordF-150
Good service. Fast shipping an very easy installation. Can tell alittle difference already. Haven't hooked up to anything yet but always have a good bit in the bed 85 gallons of diesel an 2 full toolboxes
by: David 05/01/2023
I have not put them on my truck yet. The product was delivered today and the email to submit my came the same day. I will try to review them again after getting them on my truck.
David P.
5/2/2024
I used the product extensively last year while pulling a heavy loaded enclosed cargo trailer. Without the RAS this trailer would squat my F150 way down. This item was very easy to install. It took longer to jack my truck up and get it on stands and remove the rear wheels than the time it took to install this item. With the RAS dialed up to its fullest potential my truck only squatted less than one inch. I was very pleased with how it performed. Once I quit towing the trailer and sold it, I rotated my tires during an oil change and dialed the RAS back down to a more comfortable ride setting. It is nice knowing I have this if and when I may need it again.
by: James09/14/2020
Awesome product. I just bought my F-150 in July and quickly realized it needed something to assist with rear sag while towing or hauling any weight in the bed. After much research, this is the perfect product. It was simple to install so will be simple to remove if needed. My truck used to feel loose in the steering but now feels more planted while driving at all speeds. Super happy!
by: Clara11/08/2023
This leaf spring enhancement was a great alternative to installing expensive air shocks to assist with off setting the tongue weight of my travel trailer. Overall pulling stability of my F150 was greatly improved and etrailer was available to answer questions and shipped this product promptly.
by: Angel10/18/2022
Not to happy with the RoadActive suspension leaf spring kit. I loaded them on a 2017 f-150 with a 6” lift to pull a 6000lbs bumper pull trailer. Still squats pretty good even with the RAS torque to the highest/Safest tension and also quite a bit of bounce in it. I do have a weight safe brand adjustable ball hitch to try to counter the Small height from the lift. I do like the look of it on but don’t feel to safe towing the trailer
Jenny N.
10/27/2022
I reached out to the manufacturer about your experience and they did have a few suggestions. They advised that the HD version that is rated for 3000 pounds part # RAS3611-YHD, might have been a better option. It would be a fit for the 2017 Ford 150. They also advised that if you have set the tension at the suggested 2mm black disc there is still room for an additional tension setting. The absolute max tension that can be set on the spring, is 3mm gap between the coils of the spring. This would be the white and black disc together, keep in mind adjustment must be made with truck in the air - axle hanging free.
by: Vance 11/13/2023
FordF-150
This product was very easy and quick to install. It changed the ride on my wife's lifted F150 so much and was noticable immediately. It firmed up the ride and made it way more comfortable towing, loaded, or just plain driving.
by: Michael 07/21/2020
2018 Nissan Leaf
So far, so good.
The Roadmaster Active Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit I ordered was shipped the same day and arrived about a week later. It came assembled as advertised. It took me about an hour to install on my 2018 Ford F-150. There were no surprises and the instructions were pretty straight forward and simple. The only thing I wished for was a better explanation between the 25% and the 40% tension setting on the spring.
The is a noticeable difference in the handling of the truck. Although the ride quality is hard to quantify, I can certainly feel a difference when cornering, as the truck takes a flatter line with hardly any noticeable roll. I purchased this kit to aid in tail sag and handling when towing my 28ft RV. I will tackle the first tow this coming weekend and can offer a new review then. So far, I am completely satisfied.
Michael S.
7/22/2021
Still No complaints. Still no surprises. Works as advertised.
by: Aaron01/06/2019
2015 FordF-150
Product was very easy to install. Very well made. It took me about 35 minutes to install both sides once the truck was on Jack stands. Product did raise the rear of my truck a little. Can't say how much because I forgot to measure before I started. Truck still rides nice, no harshness or strange noises. I purchased the roadmaster active suspension to help eliminate squat and improve driveability while towing our 7500lb travel trailer. Hopefully I will get to try it out with the trailer soon.
Aaron
1/7/2020
RAS is still working great . I have to make a correction. Our trailer is 8005lbs empty and it is a pull behind not a fifth wheel. Tongue weight is about 900lbs with my motorcycle in the garage and the garage is in the front. When used in conjunction with my weight distributing hitch, my truck rides great and handles great.
by: John F03/22/2020
FordF-150
2013 f150 eco- Went to a toy hauler over 7000 lbs, 150's suspension too lite for this job even tho the power plant is more than capable. Pulled the unit on a 3000 mile adventure without my sidexside. Everything went okay however very aware the truck was over matched. I added these spring tensioners' after the trip and noticed an immediate improvement. The truck tracks much better especially in curves and downhill and I feel very much in control now. I would still recommend a heavier truck for these larger trailers but for those of you like me this is the ticket.
Installation like the instructions state by far the easiest job out there. I am a 70 year old plunker so by nature I work very slow, this job took me about 1/2 hour a side. I highly endorse this product.
John F.
3/22/2021
Update my toy hauler actually weighs 11000lbs with the kit my truck handles the trailer well. I would not take it on cross country adventure howere staying in the west it works fine. I thought about upgrading to a 1 ton truck, after much research the cost no way warrents the gain and is negated by the fact my truck gets 18 - 23 mpg when not towing and my 7 -8 mpg is as good as the 1 ton gas rigs which have no more power than me mine being better then some. The cost for diesel rig is too great, traveling a 1000 miles once in awhile followed by 100 mile range camping trips my v6 turbo does great and the money is still in my wallet. I have not found a hill that I cant pull at 60 on cruise. Maybe I70 Utah to the Eisenhower tunnel Colorado would slow me down, I wouldnt pull this big trailer with my inproved suspension f150 up that freeway anyway. The trailer does not push me around and tracks great with the installed kit.
by: Bruce11/14/2019
I live in Canada, on Vancouver Island, and I have say how good etrailer's service has been. These arrived within a week, and although shipping isn't free to Canada, it is not at all unreasonable. I installed these on my 2015 F-150 to help with the sagging we were experiencing when it and the travel trailer we pull are fully loaded. While I haven't had a chance to test them with a full load yet, I am really pleased with the ride and handling of the truck while empty and I have them set to the maximum setting. Finally, they were super easy to install!
by: Scott10/20/2022
1 year with RAS and I believe it's a great product. It helps distribute weight and increases towing confidence. Using RAS with heavy tongue weight significantly reduced bouncing effect compared to OEM.
by: Dave S01/13/2020
FordF-150
Worth every cent. Very good for additional stability, helps reduce drop when trailering. Pulled our 6800# travel trailer to Alaska with our Ford F150, and truck and trailer took a beating, 19000 miles. Easy install.
by: Danny 04/25/2023
Excellent system for towing or just to tighten up the handling. Installation is super simple after getting the wheels off and setting the tension is simple. I set mine about halfway between the small and large spacer and it has helped tremendously with sag from our travel trailer. Works great in unison with the weight distribution hitch. Raised the rear noticeably, but now sits perfectly level when towing. Will purchase again for all my future towing vehicles.
by: Adam01/25/2020
I have a 2016 F-150 4x4 with a 2 inch leveling kit and 305 tires. I am towing a 26RR Grey Wolf camper. I beleave it is 4992 lbs dry wait and 7775 lbs loaded. It is meant to be pulled with 1/2 ton trucks. Want to give all specs to be fair to the product. The product was easy to install. I adjusted spring to the black disk. When I hooked up the camper I notice my truck definitely squated less. The towing ride was less bumpy. That is it. It definitely did not improve fuel mileage. I am still at 8.5 miles to the gallon. That is on flat ground, I live in Florida. Still could not go over 65mph without camper feeling loose on the road. 3 stars for now until I tow other trailers. It was an improvement but not as much as I was expecting. Still going to go truck shopping for a bigger truck to solve my towing needs. Side note: truck looks great and rides way better without a trailer in tow. 2/22 inf
Victoria B.
1/27/2020
The Roadmaster Active Suspension is designed to improve your trucks stability, handling, and control by keeping the truck level even when youre towing. When you say that your camper feels loose on the road, it sounds like your trailer starts to sway at speeds above 65 mph. The best solution for keeping your trailer tracking straight while rolling down the road is to use a weight distribution system with sway control. A weight distribution system will not necessarily improve your fuel mileage, but it will improve your experience towing your 30ft trailer. I have linked a help article on Weight Distribution systems for more information.
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by: Richard07/11/2018
2014 FordF-150
Just like your advertising said they were very easy to install. My ride has not been affected it still is a great ride for a truck. After the installation the rear end of my truck was 2” higher which will help when I hook up my camper, instead of sagging now my truck is level they are a great product . Thank you
by: Lawrence 06/13/2023
2014 FordF-150
It's been about a year since I installed the RAS, still as happy today as I was then. Bought it mostly to help with towing but found it helpful for everyday driving and hauling material in the bed. Customer service has been good with etrailer on all questions and installation tips / instructions.
by: Donald 07/27/2023
2010 FordF-150
This was reasonably priced, compared to the other options. Easy to install and made a noticeable difference in stability towing an 8-9K trailer with a 2010 F-150 FX4. I do notice the stiffness in ride unloaded but I think it's worth it.
by: Gordon 04/25/2024
2020 FordF-150
Seems to perform well. Easy install.
by: David N05/28/2020
FordF-150
I went to these because I went up to a trailer that was over 7000lbs behind an F150.
They were easy to install and have made the ride more comfortable. Really helped with porpoising and has made the rig feel more stable. Ended up raising the rear bumper by 1 inch.
David N.
5/31/2021
I am glad I installed them. The improvement I noted a year ago with reduced porpoising and improved stability still stands true. My son recently got a travel trailer and drives an F150. He has had the same experience.
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view full answer... - Is RoadActive Suspension System Compatible Wtih 2021 Ford F-150 With Auto-Leveling HeadlightsI spoke with the folks at RoadActive Suspension and was told that because the RAS system sits within the footprint of the leaf springs, it will not interfere with the sensors for the Auto Headlight feature, but you will need to move the adjustable cross-bolt from its spot at the end of the bracket to the second to last holes as shown in provided photo. We offer 3 different RoadActive Suspension Kits for the 2021 Ford F-150. I'll list the fits below: • Part # RAS3611-YHD for 3000 lbs of...
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- Is RoadActive Suspension Kit Needed In Addition to Weight DistributionThe answer to your question will depend on how you use your truck. Vehicle-based systems like the RoadActive Suspension system or air bags will work just fine with a weight distribution system, but they work best to suspend weight being hauled in the bed of a truck or in a vehicle's cargo area, while a weight distribution system does a better job of transferring a trailer's tongue weight from the rear tow vehicle axle to the front. If in addition to towing you also frequently carry heavy...
view full answer... - Correct RoadActive Suspension Enhancement Kit for a 2010 Ford F-150 LariatThere are no special procedures or additional parts that will be needed to install the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit part # RAS3611-Y on your 2010 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 4x4. Please note the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit part # RAS3611 is for 4x2 models so you will need to use the above because you have a 4x4. The installation process in short entails raising one side of the vehicle, securing it with jacks in the correct spots,...
view full answer... - RoadActive Suspension Kit for 2016 Ford F-150 With 4 Wheel DriveWe have both the standard and heavy duty RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit for your 2016 F-150 with 4WD. The standard is # RAS3611-Y and the HD is # RAS3611-YHD. If you're not sure which you want I would go with the HD since it has additional support and adjustability. The 1mm setting on the HD will be the equivalent of the 2mm setting on the standard. The HD can be adjusted to 2mm and 3mm according to RoadActive Suspension, meaning the only thing the standard has...
view full answer... - Would Two Suspension Enhancement Kits Help 2018 Ford F-150 Towing a TrailerIn general you don't really need two sets of suspension enhancement on a truck like yours. The RAS kit part # RAS3611-Y will help give you more suspension support but if you are finding that even with the air bag kit you need more support you probably are towing beyond the capacity of the truck. A bigger advantage would be achieved with a weight distribution system as it takes and distributes some of the trailer tongue weight up to the front axle of the tow vehicle which helps with braking,...
view full answer... - RoadActive Suspension for a 2012 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCrew Short Bed 4x4For your 2012 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCrew 4x4 you will need RoadActive Suspension system # RAS3611-Y. This model is for 4x4s but excludes regular cab models as well as the Raptor. The other one, # RAS3611, is for 2-wheel drive models and only fits regular cab models but excludes the Raptor.
view full answer... - Best Suspension Enhancement for 2018 Ford F-150 For Sag and Stability When TowingThe best option for suspension enhancement for your 2018 Ford F-150 to help with both sag and stability is definitely the RoadActive Suspension kit over air bags, and there are a number of reasons for that. The reason is the RoadActive Suspension is capable of enhancing your F-150's ride in more ways than air bags while being easier to install and maintain. While both will help with squat, and give you more stability when towing, the RAS will also help your truck with any swaying that...
view full answer... - What Suspension Enhancement do I Need to Help Extend Leaf Spring Life on My 2022 Ford F-150?The absolute best way to help prolong your leaf springs on your 2022 Ford F-150 is with the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-Y (2k load leveling capacity) or the heavy duty # RAS3611-YHD (3k load-leveling capacity). With the custom leaf-spring enhancement kit, not only will you get a smoother ride (with or without cargo), you will also have the comfort of knowing that the kit does not require any additional maintenance once they are installed on your truck....
view full answer... - Best Way To Enhance A 2016 Ford F-150 Suspension Without Affecting Ride Quality.If you're wanting to enhance your suspension on your 2016 Ford F150 and keep your ride quality, air bags are not the solution. If you wanted to go with the bags anyway, you would need to get the LoadLifter 5000 # AL88385 as we do not sell the LoadLifter PRO. Here is a compressor system that will work # AL25572. If you wanted to go a different route and affect your ride quality less when not hauling, I would get the RoadActive Suspension Enhancement System # RAS3611-Y. This is adjustable...
view full answer... - Best Rear Suspension Enhancement Option for Body Roll, Sway and Porposing on 2019 Ford F-150 Both the TorkLift # TLA7310S Stainless StableLoad and the RAS # RAS3611-Y would absolutely help with the body roll in turns, porpoising and sway caused by crosswinds. Both systems are very highly rated by our customers. I'd agree that air helper springs work best on loads carried in the truck bed. Although I don't have head to head testing to provide you with, I'd recommend going with the StableLoad. The system can be easily engaged and disengaged using a ratchet and extension. The system...
view full answer... - Which RoadActive Suspension For 2018 Ford F-150 Towing 5000-lbs TrailerFor towing a trailer that weighs 5000-lbs and has a tongue weight of 500-lbs, the standard duty RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-Y (4wd) or RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-B (2wd) would be my recommendation. Going with the Heavy Duty application would likely create a bit stiffer suspension than needed and adversely effect your unloaded ride quality. I've linked some review videos of this spring system for you to have...
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Russell
9/2/2023
OMG!! I have done extensive traveling with my trailer over the last year and the RAS system has made a huge difference in sway, road buffeting and squat. I can’t imagine not having this on any vehicle that tows!