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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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So you have a RAS system.........

What is happening everyone? Those of you that have a RAS, did you put new blocks on also, or just leave the old ones? I know you get a little bit of lift with it, just wondering.

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Shawn,

I simply bolted my RAS on in the stock block configuration...added about 1.25" of lift due to the 're-arch' of the factory rear springs.

The RAS does wonders (IMO) for handling characteristics while towing my 9000# TT...

What exactly are you attempting to accomplish with the addition of the RAS?

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Would the RAS work on a lifted truck?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Yes it should be fine on a lifted truck. The only problem I can see is if the bolt you adjust the kit with is too short for really long spring packs. They are a great system and I think Rich was my contact, he answered any question I had about them and made suggestions on getting the best kit for the application.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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Thanks for the replies. What am I trying to accomplish. Well, that is a good one. I don't really tow, but I do load the truck up. I have 4 kids, a mother in law and all the hockey gear and what not. When we get it loaded I have wander.
I am also going to do a Cummins swap. I was going to do a V/B swap, but that had to be nixed, my buddy has an F250 and needed some rear springs. I am still doing the front and use the RAS in the rear along with Bilsteins.
Just curious as to what other people have done before I tear all into it.

Cheers,
Shawn
 
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