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Old 02-06-2013, 09:42 AM
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I have the super springs installed as well for the exact reason as the original poster. I felt the rear was soft for my liking. They do exactly what I wanted them to do...firm up the ride. I am within my capacities but the springs make the truck/camper combo more stable.

I am looking at doing something to level out mine as well as I do not like the raked look. I have mine bolted on the upper hole and will likely drop it to the lower hole as well. From what I have read, I think the best solution will be for me to go with some Bilstein 5100 all the way around. The front can be set to somewhat level out the truck without the use of a spacer.

Best of luck to ya and let me know what you decide and how it works out.

Truck with stock front and supersprings set to upper hole (most lift):
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Old 02-06-2013, 09:58 AM
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I was going to go with Supersprings, then decided on Roadmaster. I'm actually looking for an inch of lift. The 157 wheelbase has no rake and put ANY weight on the back and it sags a bit.

But like anyone else said try the lower hole, also you can put the superspring anywhere on the leaf, just as long as there is an inch of play on each side of the rollers.

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Originally Posted by 5.0-FX4
I have the super springs installed as well for the exact reason as the original poster. I felt the rear was soft for my liking. They do exactly what I wanted them to do...firm up the ride. I am within my capacities but the springs make the truck/camper combo more stable.

I am looking at doing something to level out mine as well as I do not like the raked look. I have mine bolted on the upper hole and will likely drop it to the lower hole as well. From what I have read, I think the best solution will be for me to go with some Bilstein 5100 all the way around. The front can be set to somewhat level out the truck without the use of a spacer.

Best of luck to ya and let me know what you decide and how it works out.

Truck with stock front and supersprings set to upper hole (most lift):
I ordered that Ready Lift Kit (1.5") and it should be here soon, hope to get it on sometime next week. I'll post some before and after pics as soon as I get this done so you can see the difference.
Old 02-09-2013, 09:59 AM
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I got the rake I wanted on my 157. It looks bigger because the ground is sloping forward.



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And this is roadmaster on the black disc setting. I gained 1 1/4" at the wheel well.



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