RSI Smartcap

[WemoVealot]

Has anyone experienced a wobble or shimmy from the rear end of your Gladiator after installing the rsi smartcap? Anything above 45mph the rear end shakes quite a bit. No issues before the cap.

Seems alot worse than a simple out of balance wheel, but the added weight may just be multiplying an underlying issue. Im also thinking I may need an adjustable rear track bar although not needed for the lift, I may with the addition weight in the rear.

Current setup for reference:
37x12.5x17 Cooper STT Pros
Mopar 2 in lift
Steersmarts adjustable track bar
Teraflex 1in leveling spacer front only
Fox ATS steering stabilizer
RSI Smartcap
Decked Drawer System

Any solution yet? I haven't experienced any wobbling but hope you get it worked out.

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[tjbrown23]

Any solution yet? I haven't experienced any wobbling but hope you get it worked out.

Nothing definitive yet, but I added a few psi in the rear which seemed to help. I need to chalk test it again with the added weight to make sure it's perfect.

 

[PhantomChameleon]

Nothing definitive yet, but I added a few psi in the rear which seemed to help. I need to chalk test it again with the added weight to make sure it's perfect.

I have noticed a little more "bounce" I guess I'd call it in the rear end at times when going over certain bumps. From what I've experienced, it seems like just the normal bed bounce/flex that happens sometimes, but exaggerated a little bit due to the extra weight on the bed. It doesn't happen often, just when you hit a bump just right. The cap is solid and doesn't budge so it's not something I'm very worried about at all.

 

[chuckfinley79]

Kind of a random question but does anyone know what thread the nutserts for the table bracket are?

 

[Scratch]

I think all of our plastic bedrails are deforming. Seems to be a product of the force being only on the small square pad. I would love to have 4 clamps on each side with slightly lower torque. Still 12.2NM isn't all that high.

I might put full length rubber pads on mine to help distribute the load some.

For the rear blocks, I added several thin rubber strips cut out from a tool box drawer liner to add the needed extra height.

Good luck!

So what is the total height of the blocks supposed to be? I seems to recall 9/16" is that the total height or added to the block already there?
Thanks.

 

[SmartCap]

So what is the total height of the blocks supposed to be? I seems to recall 9/16" is that the total height or added to the block already there?
Thanks.

9/16" (or a little taller is fine) is the height we recommend be used on the rear blocks near the tailgate.

 

[OneTraveler]

Kind of a random question but does anyone know what thread the nutserts for the table bracket are?

RSI North America Inc said:
The interior roof-mounted rivnuts take an M8x20 bolt.

 

[Scratch]

9/16" (or a little taller is fine) is the height we recommend be used on the rear blocks near the tailgate.

For others information...
I used red gasket material from the plumbing dept. (someone here gave me the idea). It measured approximately 1/8" thick. I cut them into two inch squares. I started at the back and put 4 under the block, the next block received 3, the next 2 and the front block 1. I did this to both sides. I didn't like the idea of not supporting the other clamps and blocks as it tapered to the front.
I know this is more than the stated 9/16" but when I put only 3 at the rear block the tail gate still dragged the D gasket and crushed the lift gate gasket. When you first put them on you will see light under the D gasket. Once it get snugged down no more day light and the fit seems perfect.
Good luck
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[Mr._Bill]

I took the extra rubber seal that goes around the outside edge and cut four short pieces. I stuck two together and pushed them under each rear corner. I got some rubber washers from Lowes to stick under each one.

 

[Bwitherel]

Has anybody heard anything more on the latest shipment of the EVO Sport? Wondering if the shipment has arrived in USA or still in transit?

 

[OneTraveler]

Made a little change purely cosmetic, still love my RSI cap and would buy one again. Just didn’t like the sticker on back and , didn’t mind that RSI sticker but the whole door frame is vinyl, this is a long term truck for me even if the little V-8 comes out, ok maybe then, figured better to have an all stainless cap that grows old with me!
Before and after shots.

cant believe I didn't notice the decal covering the back. I may do that as well just to make sure the entire cab patinas similarly.

 

[Jaxmax]

Yes, I didn’t notice right away either, but yes, I think it looks better and will look better years from now , sounds like second batch didn’t have it. Removing all that weight reduced my rear sag by 1/64 th of and inch ..Ha!......Jack

 

[EWP]

DIY top rack. Crossbars are 1x2 extruded aluminum and side bars are 1/4" x 2" aluminum bar. I cut the slots on my router table with a 1/4" spiral upcut bit in small depth increments until the holes were through.

 

[Jaxmax]

Damn impressive EWP!
Looks factory and the slots and lower slots are great idea.
Yup well done!......Jack

 

[Mr._Bill]

I installed lights in mine this weekend. I ordered some LED strips to go under the top rails some months ago. When I went to install them, I discovered that this area is covered up by the trail rails. So, I put them along the roof with a quick connect plug in the lower corner. The strips are too long, so they make a u-turn at the front corners and come back down the other side a short distance.

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