RAS Suspension vs Bags for sagging while towing

[NullNomad]

Stumbled across this product here… RAS Active Susspention and saw that @GrizZR2 posted about them. There was some good back and forth, but thought it would help to have a dedicated thread about them.

So with that, anyone familiar with them? Foreseeable issues with the stock DSSV (I’m not a suspension guy, honest question)? Thoughts about this vs a more traditional air bag system?

 

[ZR2NYC]

Stumbled across this product here… RAS Active Susspention and saw that @GrizZR2 posted about them. There was some good back and forth, but thought it would help to have a dedicated thread about them.

So with that, anyone familiar with them? Foreseeable issues with the stock DSSV (I’m not a suspension guy, honest question)? Thoughts about this vs a more traditional air bag system?

i like it. i get ugly squat with a 375lb atv. good find.

 

[ZR2BIZON]

Snot bad price either

 

[ZR2NYC]

Snot bad price either

i was just on youtube...it gets muxed reviews..i thought same bout price.

 

[CanZr2]

Im wondering about this too; I get a little squat even with my rooftop tent on. I would like to go to an in box camper someday but am worried about sacking out the suspension on logging roads

 

[ZR2NYC]

Im wondering about this too; I get a little squat even with my rooftop tent on. I would like to go to an in box camper someday but am worried about sacking out the suspension on logging roads

im interested and gonna see if i can find more info and reviews. i like the price point, ease of install, warranty and return policy. i love the dssv ride quality but hate that ugly sag with my ATV loaded.

 

[LSnTX]

@ZR2NYC I would like to see what info you find, say vs adding a small leaf instead.

 

[AXE]

I would call a lift shop like NorCal Truck and ask them about a heavier duty spring pack. If they are designed right, you'll get more leafs in the pack and it will support loading better, but not create a notably harsher unladen ride.

Deavers must make one for the 1500s that would work with ZR2.

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[AXE]

im interested and gonna see if i can find more info and reviews. i like the price point, ease of install, warranty and return policy. i love the dssv ride quality but hate that ugly sag with my ATV loaded.

I see the Colorado owners rave about them in the reviews on Etrailer. Might want to check them out there. I seen one 1500 owner say it didn't stop the squatting but eliminated the bouncing when loaded.

 

[AXE]

Hellwig makes these overload springs, but don't see them for the 22.5 refreshed trucks. Maybe call and ask if there's something that'll work on newer rigs.

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[ZR2NYC]

Hellwig makes these overload springs, but don't see them for the 22.5 refreshed trucks. Maybe call and ask if there's something that'll work on newer rigs.

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i was looking at Helwig rear sway bar but RAS says their kit also helps.

 

[MNNJR69]

I get a little sag with the decked system and my overland rack. Just how much depends on what load configuration I carry in the decked drawers. IE; Work tools, camping equipment, ect. ect. It does sag a lot more when loaded down and especially with the hitch cargo rack. Doesn't really bother me though and I haven't towed yet so I can't speak to that...

 

[Labguy23]

I am super pleased with my ZR2 after adding the RAS system. Super easy to install and much better for trailering and no loss of suspension when empty.

 

[bruss]

I am super pleased with my ZR2 after adding the RAS system. Super easy to install and much better for trailering and no loss of suspension when empty.

i see there are 2 different kits, the Standard and Heavy duty, what kit did you go with?

Has anyone else installed the kit yet? Feedback?

 

[Nmass94]

I went with the sumosprings blue. For the price and ease of install they're unbeatable- alot better suited for offroad too

 

[Blanco7]

Stumbled across this product here… RAS Active Susspention and saw that @GrizZR2 posted about them. There was some good back and forth, but thought it would help to have a dedicated thread about them.

So with that, anyone familiar with them? Foreseeable issues with the stock DSSV (I’m not a suspension guy, honest question)? Thoughts about this vs a more traditional air bag system?

Researching that right now... thanks for the tread

 

[Wampa]

I went with the sumosprings blue. For the price and ease of install they're unbeatable- alot better suited for offroad too

Have you done any towing with the sumosprings? I was looking into the RAS mentioned above to reduce sag w/ a trailer, but just saw your post about the sumosprings and checked them out. I really like the price, ease of install, and idea behind them (sounds much better than 'bags--no compressed air, no maintenance, lifetime warranty!).

What's your experience been since you installed them...for everyday driving, loaded/unloaded, towing, off-road?

 

[IPB13]

I have installed two sets of RAS active suspension on a couple of my buddies trucks. One was a Taco that he used for towing a small travel trailer, and the other was an F150, towing a 30 footer. I was blown away at the ease of install and the results in both rigs when towing. So much so, that I may throw a set on my ZR2 after I pick it up.

I also have Sumo Springs on my Transit high roof XL camper build, they are also a super solid product, but for towing I would go RAS.

For my heavy ass van the Sumo Spings work great though!

 

[Nmass94]

Have you done any towing with the sumosprings? I was looking into the RAS mentioned above to reduce sag w/ a trailer, but just saw your post about the sumosprings and checked them out. I really like the price, ease of install, and idea behind them (sounds much better than 'bags--no compressed air, no maintenance, lifetime warranty!).

What's your experience been since you installed them...for everyday driving, loaded/unloaded, towing, off-road?

Hey man
Apologies for the very late reply-
I have- had about 400 pound tongue weight and a few hundred pounds in the bed.
Towed great.
Unloaded even with the spacers installed they have a couple inch gap before contact- so most the time you don't know they're there. Offroad I don't noticed them.
I was concerned about limiting articulation, however it hasn't been problematic so far.
If I was I think that removing the spacer would suffice.