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2002 - Volume #26, Issue #4, Page #03

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"Helper Springs" For Pickups, Vans, SUV's

ou can bump up the size of your cargo loads with these new bolt-on rear "helper springs" for pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles.
  Roadmaster's patented Active Suspension kits converts passive rear leaf suspension into active suspension. "It keeps the rear leaf springs from going flat, holding the natural arch so they do a better job of supporting the load," says the company.
  The result is improved road handling, with or without a load. It also boosts load capacity.
  The kit consists of two variable-rated coil springs that fit onto the rear leaf springs. The springs can be fitted in about one hour with no welding or drilling.
  Here's how the kit helps:
  • Eliminates sway while cornering - When cornering, the suspension kit is said to reduce body roll and improve stability by supporting the leaf spring that's taking the increased load. This is especially true for SUV's and other vehicles with a high center-of-gravity.
  • No more bottoming out - The greater the strain, the more counter assistance force from the suspension kit, which allows vehicles to carry maximum loads without bottoming out.
  • Reduced wheel hop -  The company says the suspension kit reduces axle wrap and wheel hop by "absorbing" the added force of increased torque while holding the leaf springs in their original bowed shape. The improvement to driving performance will be most noticeable when accelerating on hill climbs or at times of rapid deceleration, such as hard braking.
  The kit isn't designed to permanently attach to any part of the vehicle. Instead, it lays on top of the leaf spring and is held in place by existing U-bolts that hold the leaf spring in place.
  Two models are available to fit a wide range of vehicles. The kits sell for $239 and $269.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Roadmaster, 330-D East Hebron Street, Unit D, Charlotte, N.C. 28273 (ph 800 398-5036; fax 704 523-0259; E-mail: ras@activesuspension.com).

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"Helper Springs" For Pickups, Vans, SUV's PICKUPS Accessories 26-4-3 ou can bump up the size of your cargo loads with these new bolt-on rear "helper springs" for pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles. Roadmaster's patented Active Suspension kits converts passive rear leaf suspension into active suspension. "It keeps the rear leaf springs from going flat, holding the natural arch so they do a better job of supporting the load," says the company. The result is improved road handling, with or without a load. It also boosts load capacity. The kit consists of two variable-rated coil springs that fit onto the rear leaf springs. The springs can be fitted in about one hour with no welding or drilling. Here's how the kit helps: • Eliminates sway while cornering - When cornering, the suspension kit is said to reduce body roll and improve stability by supporting the leaf spring that's taking the increased load. This is especially true for SUV's and other vehicles with a high center-of-gravity. • No more bottoming out - The greater the strain, the more counter assistance force from the suspension kit, which allows vehicles to carry maximum loads without bottoming out. • Reduced wheel hop - The company says the suspension kit reduces axle wrap and wheel hop by "absorbing" the added force of increased torque while holding the leaf springs in their original bowed shape. The improvement to driving performance will be most noticeable when accelerating on hill climbs or at times of rapid deceleration, such as hard braking. The kit isn't designed to permanently attach to any part of the vehicle. Instead, it lays on top of the leaf spring and is held in place by existing U-bolts that hold the leaf spring in place. Two models are available to fit a wide range of vehicles. The kits sell for $239 and $269. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Roadmaster, 330-D East Hebron Street, Unit D, Charlotte, N.C. 28273 (ph 800 398-5036; fax 704 523-0259; E-mail: ras@activesuspension.com).

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