RAS vs Air Bags pros and cons
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
RAS vs Air Bags pros and cons
All,
I am looking at getting some type of helper spring/assist for my truck. I do not want an AAL, I would like something that will retain stock ride but then when towing or hauling will help with leveling and driving manners.
I would appreciate the pros and cons of each from real world experience. I have read up on both but want real opinions on each system.
Thanks in advance.
Edit - I posted this in the 09 and up section but didn't get many hits so I am hoping that posting in the towing section it will get more of a response.
I am looking at getting some type of helper spring/assist for my truck. I do not want an AAL, I would like something that will retain stock ride but then when towing or hauling will help with leveling and driving manners.
I would appreciate the pros and cons of each from real world experience. I have read up on both but want real opinions on each system.
Thanks in advance.
Edit - I posted this in the 09 and up section but didn't get many hits so I am hoping that posting in the towing section it will get more of a response.
Last edited by RES4CUE; 08-14-2012 at 06:53 PM.
#2
Jerry
What is ras? I have rear bags with the lines routed into the cab and they work great. I should have bought the heavier duty firestone kit as my bags start to squish when I am fully loaded with the camper and bed with some accessories in it. I have air lift ride rite kit which is rated for a thousand pounds. At 100psi they do the job for me. If I had the firestone kit I would probably only need 65 psi or so as it is rated for 2500 pounds. I will add a picture of my tongue heavy trailer.
Last edited by jerrybizzle; 08-15-2012 at 12:16 AM.
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Thanks for the pics guys.
RAS is Roadmaster Active Suspension.
RAS is Roadmaster Active Suspension.
#5
Senior Member
Not sure if there's anybody here who has used both RAS and air bags.
Air bags and xtra springs should improve handling with heavy loads, as does RAS. But, as I understand it, RAS has some xtra capabilities, like reducing spring wrap and axle hop. And people on this forum who have tried it do say that RAS works as advertised.
I've got a RAS on order. If you go for it, just make sure you get the right model.
Air bags and xtra springs should improve handling with heavy loads, as does RAS. But, as I understand it, RAS has some xtra capabilities, like reducing spring wrap and axle hop. And people on this forum who have tried it do say that RAS works as advertised.
I've got a RAS on order. If you go for it, just make sure you get the right model.
#7
Senior Member
i have had air bags but they didn't stop wrap or hop. i loved the bags i had Firestone ride rite system. so this sounds like i good product let me know how it works.
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#8
All,
I am looking at getting some type of helper spring/assist for my truck. I do not want an AAL, I would like something that will retain stock ride but then when towing or hauling will help with leveling and driving manners.
I would appreciate the pros and cons of each from real world experience. I have read up on both but want real opinions on each system.
Thanks in advance.
Edit - I posted this in the 09 and up section but didn't get many hits so I am hoping that posting in the towing section it will get more of a response.
I am looking at getting some type of helper spring/assist for my truck. I do not want an AAL, I would like something that will retain stock ride but then when towing or hauling will help with leveling and driving manners.
I would appreciate the pros and cons of each from real world experience. I have read up on both but want real opinions on each system.
Thanks in advance.
Edit - I posted this in the 09 and up section but didn't get many hits so I am hoping that posting in the towing section it will get more of a response.
RES4CUE,
You may have read through this thread already, but I figured I would post anyway.
https://www.f150forum.com/f82/roadma...eviews-152868/
Let me know if you have any questions about our product, I would be more than happy to help! Good luck!
#9
RES4CUE,
You may have read through this thread already, but I figured I would post anyway.
https://www.f150forum.com/f82/roadma...eviews-152868/
Let me know if you have any questions about our product, I would be more than happy to help! Good luck!
You may have read through this thread already, but I figured I would post anyway.
https://www.f150forum.com/f82/roadma...eviews-152868/
Let me know if you have any questions about our product, I would be more than happy to help! Good luck!
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#10
Senior Member/Vietnam Vet
I used SuperSprings as they were reasonable and very easy to install. They raised the rear about 3/4" and the ride is only slightly firmer. If I were doing it today, I would seriously consider RAS. No particular reason except that it is innovative technology that solves multiple problems.
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RES4CUE (03-04-2013)