What did you do to the X today?
04-05-2014, 09:19 AM
Cargo Master
04-05-2014, 11:40 AM
Installed RAS yesterday. I was expecting a difference and got it.
Full 1" height increase once I drive it and it settled. The true test was filling her up. I installed on empty. It's always sags after filling and just feels sloppy compared to wnem the tank is much lighter. With RAS it might have sagged 1/4" if that. I measured 1/8" but I had already taken my marking tape off the fender. It drives like it was empty, no soggy feel, no sway etc. That in itself made it worth it. With a full truck of passengers it would do the same. I'm really happy.
Driving doen the road I actually feel a slight bit more firmness, more positive. Turns are much more solid with little sway. I think I can actually feel a little from the the front now. Much, much better.
I got another surprise whe I came to a fairly quick stop at a light. I realized the truck stopped much flatter. As I drove I realized it was the axle wrap that I was feeling, rather, was not feeling. The bumper/stop on the snubber on one side is about 90% gone but I could see where the remaining piece was still polishing the spring. When I looked at how far the spring had to wrap for that to happen it made sense why it feels better from a start and stopping.
I set it at the 40% disc and with that some of the biggest issues are gone or greatly improved. I'm looking forward to towing now to see what difference there will be! I think it took be about 1.5 hours and that included cleaning the back side of the wheels and double checking everything. I give RAS 5 stars!
Full 1" height increase once I drive it and it settled. The true test was filling her up. I installed on empty. It's always sags after filling and just feels sloppy compared to wnem the tank is much lighter. With RAS it might have sagged 1/4" if that. I measured 1/8" but I had already taken my marking tape off the fender. It drives like it was empty, no soggy feel, no sway etc. That in itself made it worth it. With a full truck of passengers it would do the same. I'm really happy.
Driving doen the road I actually feel a slight bit more firmness, more positive. Turns are much more solid with little sway. I think I can actually feel a little from the the front now. Much, much better.
I got another surprise whe I came to a fairly quick stop at a light. I realized the truck stopped much flatter. As I drove I realized it was the axle wrap that I was feeling, rather, was not feeling. The bumper/stop on the snubber on one side is about 90% gone but I could see where the remaining piece was still polishing the spring. When I looked at how far the spring had to wrap for that to happen it made sense why it feels better from a start and stopping.
I set it at the 40% disc and with that some of the biggest issues are gone or greatly improved. I'm looking forward to towing now to see what difference there will be! I think it took be about 1.5 hours and that included cleaning the back side of the wheels and double checking everything. I give RAS 5 stars!
04-05-2014, 11:58 AM
Post Fiend
Installed RAS yesterday. I was expecting a difference and got it.
Full 1" height increase once I drive it and it settled. The true test was filling her up. I installed on empty. It's always sags after filling and just feels sloppy compared to wnem the tank is much lighter. With RAS it might have sagged 1/4" if that. I measured 1/8" but I had already taken my marking tape off the fender. It drives like it was empty, no soggy feel, no sway etc. That in itself made it worth it. With a full truck of passengers it would do the same. I'm really happy.
Driving doen the road I actually feel a slight bit more firmness, more positive. Turns are much more solid with little sway. I think I can actually feel a little from the the front now. Much, much better.
I got another surprise whe I came to a fairly quick stop at a light. I realized the truck stopped much flatter. As I drove I realized it was the axle wrap that I was feeling, rather, was not feeling. The bumper/stop on the snubber on one side is about 90% gone but I could see where the remaining piece was still polishing the spring. When I looked at how far the spring had to wrap for that to happen it made sense why it feels better from a start and stopping.
I set it at the 40% disc and with that some of the biggest issues are gone or greatly improved. I'm looking forward to towing now to see what difference there will be! I think it took be about 1.5 hours and that included cleaning the back side of the wheels and double checking everything. I give RAS 5 stars!
Full 1" height increase once I drive it and it settled. The true test was filling her up. I installed on empty. It's always sags after filling and just feels sloppy compared to wnem the tank is much lighter. With RAS it might have sagged 1/4" if that. I measured 1/8" but I had already taken my marking tape off the fender. It drives like it was empty, no soggy feel, no sway etc. That in itself made it worth it. With a full truck of passengers it would do the same. I'm really happy.
Driving doen the road I actually feel a slight bit more firmness, more positive. Turns are much more solid with little sway. I think I can actually feel a little from the the front now. Much, much better.
I got another surprise whe I came to a fairly quick stop at a light. I realized the truck stopped much flatter. As I drove I realized it was the axle wrap that I was feeling, rather, was not feeling. The bumper/stop on the snubber on one side is about 90% gone but I could see where the remaining piece was still polishing the spring. When I looked at how far the spring had to wrap for that to happen it made sense why it feels better from a start and stopping.
I set it at the 40% disc and with that some of the biggest issues are gone or greatly improved. I'm looking forward to towing now to see what difference there will be! I think it took be about 1.5 hours and that included cleaning the back side of the wheels and double checking everything. I give RAS 5 stars!
04-05-2014, 12:50 PM
Sean, you might need a pedicure.
04-05-2014, 01:45 PM
04-05-2014, 01:49 PM
Cargo Master
04-05-2014, 01:49 PM
04-05-2014, 04:17 PM
Was going to wait until my next oil change, but just realized the tech at NTB used all 16 qt of the Mobile Delvac 1300 a week or so ago. This had the pan over the 'operation range' a little too much (~1qt) for my comfort, and thought it was a perfect excuse to complete the installation of my Fumoto oil pan drain valve (F111N) that arrived today. Also came with a 3 ft drain hose, and I'll be changing the oil myself going forward.
04-05-2014, 04:46 PM