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Apr 14, 2018 | 02:48 PM

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timbits588

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How long have yo had the Roadmaster kit installed for and do you like it? I haven't been able to find too many reviews on it. Thanks in advance! -tim

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Originally Posted by coffeecup

Thanks to this forum and its’ sponsors, I went with Bilstein all around (1.5” in front) and did the Roadmaster Active Suspension.

I love the look and feel now, and have 1.5” of rake for my occasional haul / tow.

Apr 14, 2018 | 06:13 PM

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coffeecup

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From: NE Ohio

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Originally Posted by timbits588

How long have yo had the Roadmaster kit installed for and do you like it? I haven't been able to find too many reviews on it. Thanks in advance! -tim

I've only had the RAS on for 500 miles or so; the Bilsteins for less. This is a new-to-me (55k miles) '13 F150 and my first truck...
I like that it brought the rear end up a little and am excited to see how the truck handles with a load, but I don't have any other practical feedback for you at this time - sorry.
Install was easy (even for someone like me that moves slow and wants everything perfect). I adjusted to the white / 1mm disc and did the rear shocks at the same time.

From the posts I found here and on other truck forums (RAS isn't exclusive to the F150) I found enough info / reviews to sway me to the RAS instead of an Add-a-Leaf. Primary items were ride quality and taking apart the leaf pack / U bolts.
At this point, I think I feel more of a ride difference from the Bilsteins than the RAS. It's hard to tell since I did them so close together...

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Apr 14, 2018 | 07:24 PM

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BRUTE448

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From: Pac NW

275/70-R18 BFG tako 2's motofab 1.5" front level nad 2" replacement block in the rear. very happy with it!

same set up, but added firestone ride rites with 600# of bikes and gen in the bed...30# of air brought it all back level

Apr 14, 2018 | 09:54 PM

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Stu Cazzo

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I put on a 1 inch front level kit just to take a bit of the rake out.
It still has just a bit but looks a lot better...I didnt want the big rear and front lift

Apr 14, 2018 | 10:25 PM

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ib_jigged

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From: TRF, Minnesota

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Originally Posted by dannofx4

I put on a 1 inch front level kit just to take a bit of the rake out.
It still has just a bit but looks a lot better...I didnt want the big rear and front lift

What brand did you go with for the 1” lift?

Apr 15, 2018 | 09:39 AM

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Koolponycar

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From: South

shackles

These are the ones I ordered I saw on amazon, but got them cheaper off ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-3-Drop-Lo....c100005.m1851

Apr 15, 2018 | 05:57 PM

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Stu Cazzo

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What brand did you go with for the 1” lift?

I PMd you...Daystar

Apr 17, 2018 | 09:50 PM

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Koolponycar

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These are the ones I ordered I saw on amazon, but got them cheaper off ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-3-Drop-Lo....c100005.m1851

Finally got these installed, one bolt on the drivers side bottom was a major pain to get back in. I decided not to go all the way and the truck lowered about 2 inches and looks great. Very happy with the results. I have just a tiny almost non visible rake, and it drives fine no noise or vibration. i love looking into the back of the bed and seeing the drop too. If i can upload from my phone I will post a pic as its new to me. Vey cheap way on a 2 wd to really put a final touch on it.

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