Suspension Enhancement Options for a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

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Roadmaster Active Suspension Kit Item # RAS2691. I see lots of posts/reviews by customers but they all look to be regular F150 owners. I have a 2017 F150 Raptor and the suspensions a different. How will this help with tongue weight and loaded control-ability?

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The RoadActive Suspension Kit part # RAS2691 which is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will work in the same way as the Roadmaster Active Suspension Kit part # RAS3611-Y which is confirmed to fit a regular 2017 Ford F-150.

The kit is designed to dissipate the forced placed on the springs when a load is present which results in improved stability, balance, traction and control. They will also maximize safe load carry capacity in addition to reducing suspension components wear life.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Scott

11/1/2017

Roadmaster Active Suspension Kit Item # RAS2691. I see lots of posts/reviews by customers but they all look to be regular F150 owners. I have a 2017 F150 Raptor and the suspensions a different. How will this help with tongue weight and loaded control-ability?

Conner L.

11/1/2017

I do have other suspension enhancement options for your 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor but suspension enhancements will not increase the towing capacity of your vehicle. All of our suspension enhancement options are designed to help better support the added weight of towing a trailer or hauling a heavy load but your towing capacity will remain unchanged. Unfortunately, at this time they do not make an air ride kit compatible with the Raptor edition to my knowledge. For an additional suspension enhancement option that will work well with the RoadActive Suspension Kit part # RAS2691 on your Raptor, I recommend taking at look at the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part # SS52GR. The SumoSprings will provide a cushion while a load is applied to further support the added weight of hauling a heavy load. They will not affect ride quality while unloaded in comparison to the RoadActive Suspension Kit which will. I have attached a review video of the SumoSprings for you as well.

Answer 1

The capacity of the suspension enhancement kits we offer for vehicles like your 2017 Ford F-350 is basically how much additional support they can provide to help out the factory suspension of the truck. So the #RAS3611-SLHD can provide up to 3,000…

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Answer 2

I took a look at the instructions for the Hellwig EZ-990 Helper Springs item #HE99XR. This will indeed fit your 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor with the only exclusion being if you have composite leaf springs. We haven't heard of any compatibility issues…

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Answer 3

Thanks for the picture! I would definitely go with one of the HD kits over the 2,000 lbs RoadActive item #RAS3611 you were looking at. Which one you will need is going to depend on whether or not your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD has the factory…

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Answer 4

Using these two products together is going to be a little bit of overkill, but I spoke with RoadActive Suspension and they mentioned that as long as your current bump stop (which would be replaced by a Timbren system) sits inboard towards the center…

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Answer 5

I may have another option available for you, but I spoke with RoadActive Suspension and their Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit #RAS2691 cannot be used with Deaver springs. They said they had tried to get them to work in the past, but they have…

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Answer 6

The main reason people like oil bath hubs over grease hubs is the oil bath hubs have a less involved maintenance schedule than grease hubs. It is recommended to inspect and repack grease wheel bearings and seals every 12k miles. With oil bath hubs,…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 10

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 11

Hey Douglas, whenever available I recommend going with the HD version of the Roadactive kits like the part #RAS3611-YHD that fits your 2022 Ford F-150 4WD. The extra capacity of this kit over the non-HD basically doesn't have any downside aside…

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