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Ford Raptor Suspension Discussion and Modification
Best way to improve the street ride quality of a 2019 raptor
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<blockquote data-quote="smurfslayer" data-source="post: 1393534" data-attributes="member: 21926"><p>I’d suggest </p><p></p><p>1) drive it.</p><p>2) adjust tire pressures accordingly. If you drive “somewhat aggressively” on the street, especially in curves, be judicious. try to get the air in the rear to best balance point. You need the sidewalls firm enough to not ‘roll over’ in a corner, yet still be compliant over bumps. 38 PSI works great up front on the street. Not so much for an empty bed Rap. I’ve seen guys suggest as low as 32, I’ve been ok down to about 35 but have not really had a need to push much lower than that. The only thing you need to be concerned about is if you’re going to load up the rear with cargo and you’d need to air up. Airing up 35’s can take a while. </p><p>3) drive some more </p><p></p><p>As you drive and get used to the way the truck handles, you’ll adapt to it pretty quickly. The Raptor works best off road, where it’s really at the limits of available traction and over terrain that uses the suspension. You’d appreciate it much more in that element and as you’ve observed already that capability comes at the expense of some street manners, due in large part to the ancient rear suspension design. It’s a truck, not a euro-trash, yuppie mobile. </p><p></p><p>Once you’re used to the quirks, and just let the truck do it’s thing, you’ll be fine.</p><p></p><p>Don’t go throwing parts at it first thing. At least drive it long enough to get a feel for it before you mod anything. Otherwise, how do you know you’ve really improved what you modified?</p><p></p><p>good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smurfslayer, post: 1393534, member: 21926"] I’d suggest 1) drive it. 2) adjust tire pressures accordingly. If you drive “somewhat aggressively” on the street, especially in curves, be judicious. try to get the air in the rear to best balance point. You need the sidewalls firm enough to not ‘roll over’ in a corner, yet still be compliant over bumps. 38 PSI works great up front on the street. Not so much for an empty bed Rap. I’ve seen guys suggest as low as 32, I’ve been ok down to about 35 but have not really had a need to push much lower than that. The only thing you need to be concerned about is if you’re going to load up the rear with cargo and you’d need to air up. Airing up 35’s can take a while. 3) drive some more As you drive and get used to the way the truck handles, you’ll adapt to it pretty quickly. The Raptor works best off road, where it’s really at the limits of available traction and over terrain that uses the suspension. You’d appreciate it much more in that element and as you’ve observed already that capability comes at the expense of some street manners, due in large part to the ancient rear suspension design. It’s a truck, not a euro-trash, yuppie mobile. Once you’re used to the quirks, and just let the truck do it’s thing, you’ll be fine. Don’t go throwing parts at it first thing. At least drive it long enough to get a feel for it before you mod anything. Otherwise, how do you know you’ve really improved what you modified? good luck [/QUOTE]
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