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Ford Raptor Suspension Discussion and Modification
Upper control arms and tie rods.
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<blockquote data-quote="BenBB" data-source="post: 1270878" data-attributes="member: 20185"><p>How far west? Yes camber is good but not really the reasoning behind the badass-looking Upper Control Arms; from the factory both Gen1 & Gen2 use slotted Lower Control Arm pivots that tend to move around the harder you hammer if offroad, best case this just affects alignment and you notice a little pull to one side or the steering wheel stripe doesn't point straight up anymore, worst case is the frame pockets bend as well (which also happens from direct impact of like rocks). So one solution is to lock the LCA's in one location (KHC, Rogue), thus necessitating adjustable UCA's for alignment. Aside from expense, another potential drawback is not clearing stock rims. On the flip side, they are way stronger, may allow a little more suspension cycle (debatable) and alignment adjustment, and look sick. The other solution is alignment cams, which are way cheaper but possibly less effective under really rough abuse.</p><p></p><p>Aftermarket tie rods aren't going to improve your steering at all, but will look better, and like UCA's are easily visible so make a big impact. Likewise they are way stronger, and more expensive than stock.</p><p></p><p>Long travel...the longer the travel the bigger the money pit lol! IMHO stock is highly capable, really limited by the driver's abilities more than any one thing else, my best advice (take with a grain of salt, like anyone else's) is learn it well and find where it needs the most improvement to YOU. Did you take Raptor Assault? Are you planning Baja runs or weekend trips in the dez? How far down the rabbit hole do you want to go?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BenBB, post: 1270878, member: 20185"] How far west? Yes camber is good but not really the reasoning behind the badass-looking Upper Control Arms; from the factory both Gen1 & Gen2 use slotted Lower Control Arm pivots that tend to move around the harder you hammer if offroad, best case this just affects alignment and you notice a little pull to one side or the steering wheel stripe doesn't point straight up anymore, worst case is the frame pockets bend as well (which also happens from direct impact of like rocks). So one solution is to lock the LCA's in one location (KHC, Rogue), thus necessitating adjustable UCA's for alignment. Aside from expense, another potential drawback is not clearing stock rims. On the flip side, they are way stronger, may allow a little more suspension cycle (debatable) and alignment adjustment, and look sick. The other solution is alignment cams, which are way cheaper but possibly less effective under really rough abuse. Aftermarket tie rods aren't going to improve your steering at all, but will look better, and like UCA's are easily visible so make a big impact. Likewise they are way stronger, and more expensive than stock. Long travel...the longer the travel the bigger the money pit lol! IMHO stock is highly capable, really limited by the driver's abilities more than any one thing else, my best advice (take with a grain of salt, like anyone else's) is learn it well and find where it needs the most improvement to YOU. Did you take Raptor Assault? Are you planning Baja runs or weekend trips in the dez? How far down the rabbit hole do you want to go? [/QUOTE]
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