‘18 vs ‘19

pic is 37x12.50 on Rotiform 20s...this forum is pretty anti anything but 17's but I'm happy with em - 20s are fine ride quality just more risk of rim dmg. I run my stuff hard through moab/ouray and more local trails too. I also air down regularly with an ARB compressor in the bed.

Here's the post of my 18 with same setup:
https://www.fordraptorforum.com/thr...rogressive-springs.54541/page-15#post-1270683

Thanks Krome,

That’s a good looking ride, and the ride height looks good, without appearing over the top.

Yes, 37”x12.5”x20”; that’s what I was thinking. My shop recommended Nitto Ridge Grapplers though.

Not much sand or dunes to run through in NH, but the snow can get deep.

NP, ridge grapp is a good tire

kromealt said:

I installed geisers/deaver+3 on my 2019...exact same setup I had on my 2018. The ride quality and measurements are exactly the same from ground to fender for both years. People putting too much assumption behind the live valve, no different than 2018 without.

I'd say any height difference people notice is just time for springs to settle and tire wear/psi.

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Concur. Live shock is a gimmick I called it out before I bought one. 2019 is a bit stiffer.

mamula said:

Concur. Live shock is a gimmick I called it out before I bought one. 2019 is a bit stiffer.

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I think gimmick may be a bit strong. They're meant to prevent bottoming out when jumping.

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dew.man said:

I think gimmick may be a bit strong. They're meant to prevent bottoming out when jumping.

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I agree, I don't think they're a gimmick either I just think people were overthinking a little bit of lift.

I haven't owned a Raptor before, but have had lots of Jeeps, and I can't say for sure it is because of the shocks, but the 19 Raptor handles bumps/whoops better than any lifted/modified Jeep I have ever owned or ridden in. I do think the shocks play a big roll in that. For those who are mall crawlers, I don't think the shocks are any better than previous models, for what you do with your truck. Kind of like if you never use more than a quarter of the throttle, you won't notice the difference between a Raptor and a normal F150. They are a gimmick for mall crawlers, but not for people that use the truck like it was intended.

dew.man said:

I think gimmick may be a bit strong. They're meant to prevent bottoming out when jumping.

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Yeah you are right. I haven't tested it for off-road. Anyone here mind to test it out for us?

mamula said:

Yeah you are right. I haven't tested it for off-road. Anyone here mind to test it out for us?

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I run mine hard weekly on the trails and don't feel they're a gimmick. Handles whoops and small jumps quite a bit better than my 18 did.

I did have to take it easy until springs were on though, 37s like to damage fenders.

kromealt said:

I run mine hard weekly on the trails and don't feel they're a gimmick. Handles whoops and small jumps quite a bit better than my 18 did.

I did have to take it easy until springs were on though, 37s like to damage fenders.

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I get the consensus is that the live shocks improves off-road immensely.
I can't doubt that because I know I won't go off-road with mine .
I am a mall crawler.
On road it handles better and stays put- stiff, but I dislike how it absorbs the Road imperfections. You will feel every uneven road and stone you ride over.