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Ford Raptor Suspension Discussion and Modification
37” tire suspension help
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<blockquote data-quote="Alford78" data-source="post: 1283859" data-attributes="member: 28387"><p>If he wants to have a Raptor that isn’t used for sand or other Pre-Running types of off roading why do a lot of people on here give this type of flak? I’m not trying to be a donkey’s a$$ by any means by bringing this up as I too was thinking about a lift before I started reading “THIS” forum and understood what type of truck this was built to model and how it was engineered to be able to modify into a Pre-Runner chase type vehicle with a “bunch” of heavy duty upgrades. </p><p></p><p>But this truck isn’t a Pre-Runner or anything similar when in STOCK form which isn’t a bad thing but can be modified for those who wish to use it as a farm truck, casual trail/mud truck, or a street queen by lifting it for a larger tire. If one has no ambition or area to use a built raptor in the sand or similar terrain but can throw a lift on it and go through trails, mud, or cover their own property for farming, gaming, or other personal needs which higher clearances will be needed then why not choose a Raptor for these needs too if one really likes it better than other trucks? This is a serious question because I honestly don’t see what’s wrong with it if that’s what someone wants to do with the truck. It may not be able to jump as much, go as fast through whoops, but it should be able to go through creeks, climb or descend steep grade terrain, go through mud, and do it in comfort, good looking style compared to other trucks IMO, all while still putting a smile on the owner’s face. </p><p></p><p>Sorry for my lack of knowledge if there are CERTAIN reasons why owners shouldn’t build a Raptor to meet THEIR surrounding terrains/uses instead of building it into a Pre-Runner or similar type of setup when it will never see surroundings for such a build? </p><p></p><p>I don’t have any type of off road areas where I’ll be able to keep my Raptor up in the sweet spot of the turbos for any extended periods of time other than logging roads and mud runs so a lifted build would be more suited for my area especially if I still owned a couple of the farms I used to that required higher clearances plus the ability to get through some nasty mud at times. But, since I don’t own them anymore I will be building mine towards the Pre-Runner configuration simply because I love the LOOKS of the frame cut front bumpers, oversized fenders, and tall stance. I won’t be going with a long travel setup simply because the truck will never be able to see terrain for that type of suspension. I’ll most likely have to use off set wheels, and a few other suspension bits to get me there but it would never be able to perform the same as most other trucks with the same look; although, it will still get me through more than enough 4x4 terrain locations around my area that a lifted truck would. </p><p></p><p>Just thought I’d bring this up since so many get on here asking the same questions about lifting the Raptor (just like I did) and instead of getting an explanation they get “you would be better off buying something else”. I’m far from being a greatly educated truck guy but I do know that explanations can go a long way. Others will be able to read the pros and cons of why such and such lift is or isn’t suited, or why such and such lift is better suited because at the end of the day we all have different opinions, different needs, but we don’t have different FACTS about properly designed mods. Good data is always a positive topic for forum discussions! </p><p></p><p>Bests</p><p>Alex</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alford78, post: 1283859, member: 28387"] If he wants to have a Raptor that isn’t used for sand or other Pre-Running types of off roading why do a lot of people on here give this type of flak? I’m not trying to be a donkey’s a$$ by any means by bringing this up as I too was thinking about a lift before I started reading “THIS” forum and understood what type of truck this was built to model and how it was engineered to be able to modify into a Pre-Runner chase type vehicle with a “bunch” of heavy duty upgrades. But this truck isn’t a Pre-Runner or anything similar when in STOCK form which isn’t a bad thing but can be modified for those who wish to use it as a farm truck, casual trail/mud truck, or a street queen by lifting it for a larger tire. If one has no ambition or area to use a built raptor in the sand or similar terrain but can throw a lift on it and go through trails, mud, or cover their own property for farming, gaming, or other personal needs which higher clearances will be needed then why not choose a Raptor for these needs too if one really likes it better than other trucks? This is a serious question because I honestly don’t see what’s wrong with it if that’s what someone wants to do with the truck. It may not be able to jump as much, go as fast through whoops, but it should be able to go through creeks, climb or descend steep grade terrain, go through mud, and do it in comfort, good looking style compared to other trucks IMO, all while still putting a smile on the owner’s face. Sorry for my lack of knowledge if there are CERTAIN reasons why owners shouldn’t build a Raptor to meet THEIR surrounding terrains/uses instead of building it into a Pre-Runner or similar type of setup when it will never see surroundings for such a build? I don’t have any type of off road areas where I’ll be able to keep my Raptor up in the sweet spot of the turbos for any extended periods of time other than logging roads and mud runs so a lifted build would be more suited for my area especially if I still owned a couple of the farms I used to that required higher clearances plus the ability to get through some nasty mud at times. But, since I don’t own them anymore I will be building mine towards the Pre-Runner configuration simply because I love the LOOKS of the frame cut front bumpers, oversized fenders, and tall stance. I won’t be going with a long travel setup simply because the truck will never be able to see terrain for that type of suspension. I’ll most likely have to use off set wheels, and a few other suspension bits to get me there but it would never be able to perform the same as most other trucks with the same look; although, it will still get me through more than enough 4x4 terrain locations around my area that a lifted truck would. Just thought I’d bring this up since so many get on here asking the same questions about lifting the Raptor (just like I did) and instead of getting an explanation they get “you would be better off buying something else”. I’m far from being a greatly educated truck guy but I do know that explanations can go a long way. Others will be able to read the pros and cons of why such and such lift is or isn’t suited, or why such and such lift is better suited because at the end of the day we all have different opinions, different needs, but we don’t have different FACTS about properly designed mods. Good data is always a positive topic for forum discussions! Bests Alex [/QUOTE]
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