Mxer Gen1 Build Numba 2

[mxer683]

Also Flickr is garbage and wont let me embed a video so here is the link to a sound clip.

IMG_2052 by TJ Higa, on Flickr

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

Sounds great! Flickr does suck. May have better luck with Imgur.

 

[WHBD]

Shocks come in yet?

 

[mxer683]

Finally some updates to this build! After a 13 month wait my shocks finally showed up and a couple of weeks ago I got them installed. Been super busy with work so I haven't had a chance to test them out but I will report back when I do. I also came across a good deal on some Morimoto XB lights for the front and rear and added a bunch of cool billet goodies I found from Ai13 Billet to a new LC2 Fuel Jug. Some review notes for the RPG RST install: There is very little information floating around regarding where to place the shock tabs in order to maximize both tire and RST rack clearance, if anyone is looking to do this install hit me up and I'll get you some measurements that seemed to work for me. Additionally while I had everything torn apart I went ahead and replaced all the rear suspension bushings, deaver isolator pads, and also gave the deavers a fresh coat of steel-it.

6/22/2023 - 162,100
⁃ Install Morimoto XB Headlights Amber
⁃ Install Morimoto XB Taillights Red
⁃ Install L-Track in Bed
⁃ Install Kilmat All Doors
⁃ Install LC2 5 Gallon Fuel Jug w/ Ai13 Billet Caps and Nozzle

9/3/2023 - 165,800
⁃ Install Fox 3.0x16 4 Tube Rear Bypass Shocks
⁃ Install McKenzie’s 21” Limit Straps
⁃ Install Opt Offroad Limit Strap Tabs
⁃ Install +6” SS Braided Rear Brake Lines
⁃ Install RPG RST Frame Support and Weld on Shock Tabs/ Bump Plate

Shock Settings:
⁃ Front Low Speed: 4 Clicks
⁃ Front High Speed: 4 Clicks
⁃ Rear Long Rebound: 6 Turns
⁃ Rear Short Rebound: 8 Turns
⁃ Rear Long Compression: 4 Turns
⁃ Rear Short Compression: 6 Turns
⁃ All Turns/ Clicks from full closed/ hard

Shock settings listed here are initial for the rear and will be updated once I have time to properly test and tune the setup. On to the pictures!



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Ill get some final travel measurements and pictures while its's up on the rack in the next week or so. I need to do some regular maintenance as well as extend the elocker wiring and put some tethers on the limit straps to prevent interference with the leaf springs.

 

[V1ROTATE]

Excellent post.

B757 driver here

 

[mxer683]

Excellent post.

B757 driver here

Took me a second to figure out at what point I divulged my occupation haha .

 

[mxer683]

I recently set side some time to get this old caught up on maintenance, here's what got done.

9/30/2023 - 166,500
⁃ R&R Engine Oil and Filter
⁃ R&R Engine Air Filter
⁃ R&R Rear Differential Fluid
⁃ Power Steering Flush
⁃ Brake Fluid Flush
⁃ Tire Rotation
⁃ Extend ELocker Harness
⁃ Rebuild & Revalve Fox 3.0 Factory DSC Gen2 Raptor Front Coilovers
⁃ Lube & Torque Front Suspension, Uniballs, Heims, Balljoints
⁃ Lube & Torque Rear Suspension Deaver Polyurethane Bushings

I didn't get any pictures of the coilover rebuild process since I was trying to get everything done with enough time left over to start get the suspension settings dialed in but the process to rebuild these factory race series is very very similar to the oem shock rebuild process. In the time ive been running these fronts I've always wanted a little more rebound dampening to help the front stay more planted so I took this opportunity to add some in. I also decided to chop off the limit strap tabs and install them 90* from their original position in order to prevent the strap from interfering with the brake lines while the rear end is compressed. My previous tab locations were honestly crap and I would not recommend anyone configure them that way. Lastly I was able to measure out the total suspension numbers for front and rear and spent a few hours out in the desert getting the shock settings close. I need to find some larger more consistent whoops sections in order to move any further with tuning but for now its great.

Shock Settings:
⁃ Front Low Speed: 5 Clicks
⁃ Front High Speed: 5 Clicks
⁃ Rear Long Rebound: 7 Clicks
⁃ Rear Long Rebound (Street): 4 Clicks
⁃ Rear Short Rebound: 9 Clicks
⁃ Rear Long Compression: 7 Clicks
⁃ Rear Short Compression: 9 Clicks
⁃ Front from full open/ Rear from full closed

Strapped Suspension Travel:
⁃ Front: 14”
⁃ Rear: 17”

IMG_2362 by TJ Higa, on Flickr

IMG_2361 by TJ Higa, on Flickr

IMG_2360 by TJ Higa, on Flickr

IMG_2359 by TJ Higa, on Flickr

IMG_2358 by TJ Higa, on Flickr

 

[someday]

Did i miss something. all those mods and no supercharger???

 

[mxer683]

Nope, no supercharger. I’ve been down that road with my previous build and although it was fun on the street it did very little to improve the trucks performance in the dirt. Honestly there’s been very few times that I’ve wanted any more power out of this thing and for me personally I don’t feel it’s worth any decrease in reliability.

 

[someday]

Gotcha. Figured fun for the street but there would be some benefits off road too. My raptor will spend more time on pavement than off road. Only thing stopping me is i want to keep suspension stock but axle hop has me concerned