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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 11:12 PM
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Default Roadmaster active suspension with level

I have 2016 f150 fx4 going to put fox coilovers and 75/65/20 BFG ko2s on Monday. Was wondering who is running a leveling kit and roadmaster active suspension in the rear. What are you getting in rear lift. I want to get these no matter what but was thinking of adding a rear block to give me some but if the roadmaster will give me 1 inch rake I will just get those and call it a day. Want to tow a gross weight 7000 travel trailer (so really around 5500 dry) want to be level when towing. I have rear fox shocks already as well.
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Old Nov 12, 2016 | 09:48 AM
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I have the Roadmaster Active Suspension on my truck (which gave me close to an inch of lift with the roadmaster set at the maximum tension). I just recently added a 2" spacer leveling kit to the front and right now she is sitting with just about 2" rake. I also tow a TT with similar weight (Dry weight is 5250), however I have yet to tow the trailer with the level installed.

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Old Dec 12, 2016 | 06:01 PM
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Quick update...

Took a trip up north with the new set up last week, with my weight distribution hitch set the same as prior to the level, the truck sat just about dead level(With the camper empty). I ended up tightening my spring bars by 1 link which gave me a little over 1/2" rake when loaded and ready to go and she towed well.

Over all I am pleased with the set up...
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Old Dec 27, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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I had RAS on my 2010 F150, but let them go with the truck. I am now on the hunt for a set for my 2013 F150. They really did make a difference with my 1300lb truck camper. I even noticed a difference when empty, mostly when taking off quickly. My rear end didn't hop and skip anymore. I also have a set of Bilstein 4600's coming in and going to get a set of E rated tires for the rear(general at2 grabbers). It was the perfect setup for hauling my Truck camper, didn't even notice it back there. The 5.0 seems to have a lot more power than my old 5.4.

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Old Dec 27, 2016 | 01:50 PM
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'15 Supercab 4x4 3.31 here. This is what I'm running:

AutoSpring 1.5" level up front
RAS + Fox 2.0 in rear
285/70R17 KO2 tires

The truck sits approximately 2-2.5" taller than factory, rides very well, and had a negligible change in power/MPG. I did have to re-aim the headlights as the level is greater than the .75"-1" of extra height you get with the RAS. No big deal. As for towing, I haul a trailer with 3-4 tons on a regular basis and it doesn't bounce around. The RAS got rid of that unpleasant bounce house feel when towing and the Fox 2.0 kit dramatically reduced wheel hop when empty. Between the two products the truck has way less body roll when turning and feels much more planted. I'd recommend either product.
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