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.

 

[ZR2xBIZON]

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.

 

[cbpagent72]

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.

Can you tell me which model of the RAS system that you installed? How much time does it take to put on and remove?