Which add-on helper springs?
I had a set of Ride Rite air springs (bags actually) and the one side that always leaked, got out of position and wore a hole on the side. I was looking at the Roadmaster Active Suspension set but for...
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mark5w wrote:REWahoo wrote:smkettner wrote:
RAS does not seem to have any "extra load" rating like typical overload springs. How much does it help level the vehicle if loaded to max rating?
Just curious if RAS could be compared with a 1000# spring or 2500# spring etc.
I suspect they omit that info from their website on advice from their attorney.:)
However, the installation instructions that came with my RAS say this:
"For improved handling and 25% additional load carrying the correct adjustment between the [spring] coils is reached when a dime coin, used as a gauge, can just pass between the coils."
"For improved handling and 40% additional load carrying the correct adjustment between the [spring] coils is reached when a quarter coin, used as a gauge, can just pass between the coils."
"The additional load carrying as stated above can vary depending on the vehicle."
From RAS website:
Will RAS increase my payload?
Yes. With the RAS system now supporting the rear leaf springs the payload can be increased by 50% over the vehicle’s rated payload. Even with this additional weight RAS will prevent the vehicle from bottoming out.
"I suspect they omit that info from their website on advice from their attorney.:)" Guess they don't listen to their Attorney! I don't think that Air Lift, Firestone, or Super Springs makes a claim like that!
