Difference Between RoadActive Suspension HD Kits For 2011 Ford F-250

Updated 11/14/2022 | Published 11/13/2022

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RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty

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RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty

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$589.00

Question:

difference in RAS3611-SHD and RAS3611-SLHD For 2011 Ford F-250. Seen Daves explanation, but the 3611-slhd requires that the overload spring be removed. per roadactive install instructions. that being said, now what is the difference between the two? or is there a difference?

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

Good question; I reached out to RoadActive regarding the difference between the two kits for your 2011 Ford F-250, and there is indeed a difference. The part intended for trucks with an overload spring includes spacers needed for the installation after removal of the overload spring. So here is what you'll need, depending on if you have the overload spring or not:

- WITHOUT Overload Spring: RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty # RAS3611-SHD

- WITH Overload Spring: RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty # RAS3611-SLHD

Technically the # RAS3611-SLHD will work either, as the only difference is the spacer so if you don't have an overload spring, you just wouldn't use the spacer.

Apart from that, these two kits are 100 percent the same, and really the best choice for suspension enhancement on your truck as they continually reinforce your original leaf spring suspension when you are towing or even have a heavy load in your truck bed. The RAS kit will actively counteract the normal flattening of your springs, helping remove sag for a vast improvement in traction and handling.

expert reply by: Kyle S