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<blockquote data-quote="MTF" data-source="post: 1437770" data-attributes="member: 499"><p>[USER=39241]@Brotato Chip[/USER]</p><p></p><p>Congrats on the Raptor.</p><p></p><p>My truck is almost ten years old, while I only have 34,800 miles on her I probably have the same amount of hours if not more as you.</p><p>Driving in NYC takes it toll with it's pot hole riddled streets.</p><p>I have already replaced all four shocks before 25,000 miles and it looks like I need to buy fronts again, KHC says there shot already.</p><p>These Fox shocks are nice but not durable, especially if your like me and want the truck to run like new.</p><p>This time I can save the old shocks and get them upgraded and rebuilt, my first set were so corroded it wasn't worth it.</p><p></p><p>Tires, tires are very important to ride quality and tire pressure is key to a smooth ride.</p><p>The BFG KO2 Class E is going to give the best ride quality (IMHO) as long as your air pressure is set to 38 in the front and 35 in the rear.</p><p>I don't know if you have a Tune and the Tuning Device because without that, your tire light will come on once you start going below 40 psi. which is what Ford sets it at on the Gen 1</p><p>And believe me 40 psi. is way too high especially in the back.</p><p>With a tune you can adjust when that light pops on.</p><p>Tire balance is key to longevity of your shocks and smoother ride.</p><p>I have had problems with the new KO2's, two of the 4 tires I had to return to Tirerack because they where so badly out off balance and out of round.</p><p>Tirerack stepped up and sent two one ones and picked up the bad tires.</p><p></p><p>Another reason the Gen 2 rides a little bit softer is because they come with the Class C KO2s,</p><p>they have less ply thus they are softer and combo that with the tire pressure being set 38 psi., it's going to feel softer.</p><p></p><p>Then you have the body and/or cab mounts, these get old too!!!</p><p>So does my truck ride the same like it did 10 years ago of course not, unless I rebuild everything to new.</p><p></p><p>Cupping is due to caster, camber and toe, get a wheel alignment. I get one done every 5K to 6K</p><p>And when rotating the tires I always do front to back and back to front,</p><p>you will notice the cupped tires fix them selves when you put them on the back.</p><p></p><p>You need to keep up with lubing the suspension with a quality lube spray and do it often.</p><p>The rubber components in the suspension are going to get hard over time, nothing you can do about it but replace.</p><p>But lubing does help, you'd be surprised.</p><p>Rear springs need lubing, if there are all rusted up and dry they will not produce a smooth ride.</p><p>Be it stock or after market springs which I highly recommend (Icons or Deavers), they made a world of difference!!!</p><p>If you look at my avatar picture, this is how I power wash the springs, air dry with air compressor then I spray them with wire lube spray.</p><p>Wire lube spray prevents dirt build up and rusting and salt corrosion.</p><p></p><p>I just replaced my front swaybar end links, I couldn't believe how bad they were.</p><p>I knew one was in need of replacement because I suddenly had a cluck on the passenger side going over small bumps.</p><p></p><p>Chasing down noises is a tough but continue to be diligent.</p><p></p><p>Continue to use this forum, ask questions!, you'll find answers or get answers to help solve your other issues.</p><p></p><p>Good Luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MTF, post: 1437770, member: 499"] [USER=39241]@Brotato Chip[/USER] Congrats on the Raptor. My truck is almost ten years old, while I only have 34,800 miles on her I probably have the same amount of hours if not more as you. Driving in NYC takes it toll with it's pot hole riddled streets. I have already replaced all four shocks before 25,000 miles and it looks like I need to buy fronts again, KHC says there shot already. These Fox shocks are nice but not durable, especially if your like me and want the truck to run like new. This time I can save the old shocks and get them upgraded and rebuilt, my first set were so corroded it wasn't worth it. Tires, tires are very important to ride quality and tire pressure is key to a smooth ride. The BFG KO2 Class E is going to give the best ride quality (IMHO) as long as your air pressure is set to 38 in the front and 35 in the rear. I don't know if you have a Tune and the Tuning Device because without that, your tire light will come on once you start going below 40 psi. which is what Ford sets it at on the Gen 1 And believe me 40 psi. is way too high especially in the back. With a tune you can adjust when that light pops on. Tire balance is key to longevity of your shocks and smoother ride. I have had problems with the new KO2's, two of the 4 tires I had to return to Tirerack because they where so badly out off balance and out of round. Tirerack stepped up and sent two one ones and picked up the bad tires. Another reason the Gen 2 rides a little bit softer is because they come with the Class C KO2s, they have less ply thus they are softer and combo that with the tire pressure being set 38 psi., it's going to feel softer. Then you have the body and/or cab mounts, these get old too!!! So does my truck ride the same like it did 10 years ago of course not, unless I rebuild everything to new. Cupping is due to caster, camber and toe, get a wheel alignment. I get one done every 5K to 6K And when rotating the tires I always do front to back and back to front, you will notice the cupped tires fix them selves when you put them on the back. You need to keep up with lubing the suspension with a quality lube spray and do it often. The rubber components in the suspension are going to get hard over time, nothing you can do about it but replace. But lubing does help, you'd be surprised. Rear springs need lubing, if there are all rusted up and dry they will not produce a smooth ride. Be it stock or after market springs which I highly recommend (Icons or Deavers), they made a world of difference!!! If you look at my avatar picture, this is how I power wash the springs, air dry with air compressor then I spray them with wire lube spray. Wire lube spray prevents dirt build up and rusting and salt corrosion. I just replaced my front swaybar end links, I couldn't believe how bad they were. I knew one was in need of replacement because I suddenly had a cluck on the passenger side going over small bumps. Chasing down noises is a tough but continue to be diligent. Continue to use this forum, ask questions!, you'll find answers or get answers to help solve your other issues. Good Luck [/QUOTE]
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