What did u do to your raptor today?

[Squad21]

Got the Mid perch mod done today, but found out my ball joints need to be replaced soon as they are loose.

 

[votive]

Had a busy Saturday. Installed Deavers, Icon Bumps, 4 shocks all around, and Geisers. All done by myself in one day.


My toolbox and all parts loaded up in my trailer, heading to my friend's garage. Notice my 4x4 jack extension on the right needing to be cut up.


Hit 111,111 on the way up. Noticed it just in time to grab a picture.


Deaver +3's vs stock.


Rear done.


Old parts.

Unfortunately I forgot to grab photos of the front because I was over it and just wanted to be done at that point. Not sure if it's the shocks, Deavers, or a mix of both, but the truck now feels absolutely dialed in the rear. Before my rear end would donkey kick with the slightest imperfections, and now it's unfazed on washboards, railroad tracks, and those damn highway pressure ridges. Install of everything went super smooth except for the ICON kit. I think something was slightly warped with the kit or on the truck because some of the holes were a B**** to line up. My truck is nearly 100% rust free and I really appreciated it after doing this work.

As for the Geisers on the front, I set them to midperch and they're definitely firmer than stock but take big hits much better. I'm trying to refrain from driving it too much until I get an alignment done. I'm really happy with the overall stance of the truck.

The shocks were completely original and had all 111,111 miles on them. I knew they were bad but after taking them off I realized they were BAD. I could actuate all 4 easily with just my arms, didn't even have to put weight on them. Seemed like the same effort as pulling a straw in and out of a fast food cup.

I have a Corsa extreme exhaust and it just barely kisses the Deavers at full droop. I can put a small amount of pressure on it and it will push out and away from them. I'll probably axle dump it at some point but I'm happy with it for now as there's basically no interference. It did prevent me from installing both crossbars on the ICON kit but again, I'm not really worried about it.

Part of me wishes I did this in stages so I could feel how each component changed the truck, but I'm happy it's done and over with. I feel like the new shocks are overshadowing the improvements that the Deavers made because right now I'm just ecstatic that I don't bounce down the road anymore. I can say I notice bumps much less than I did before.

Cost breakdown...
ICON Bumpstops: Brand new in box from Facebook Marketplace - $1,000 + $100 shipping
Deavers: $1,632 + free shipping (Thanks SVC!)
4 OEM Shocks: $1,303 + $40 shipping (Rockauto)
Geisers: Used $250 + $100 shipping (Thanks @Skyfrog !)

No sales tax in Montana

Total cost: $4,425 and a few years of my life.
Considering the shocks had to be done no matter what and the good deals I got on the other parts, I'm happy with my purchases.

 

[WNCHSTR96]

I did many things this month but I always hated raptor gen1 3rd brake light so I got morimoto 3rd brake light today installed

It looks nice until someone mentions your truck in no longer DOT compliant now. Some people are just meanies. Haha. Jk

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

@votive, first off well done on doing that whole thing by yourself! Second, let see some pictures of your truck (and maybe some fender measurements). Lastly, just cut the exhaust just in front of the axle. I'm very happy with that choice.

 

[Irregular F150]

Just been driving it. The suspension refresh killed my fun money for a bit LOL

Got tpms and lower rad hose next on the list. Then saving up for the spark plugs etc.

Heres a photo just because

 

[pat247]

Just been driving it. The suspension refresh killed my fun money for a bit LOL

Got tpms and lower rad hose next on the list. Then saving up for the spark plugs etc.

Heres a photo just because

Ok, your Raptor is the second one I've seen with the red SVT on the grill. I like and would like to do also. Where did you get the SVT?

 

[Squad21]

@votive wow that's incredible that you managed to do all that in one day. Great Job

 

[Bozz]

Ok, your Raptor is the second one I've seen with the red SVT on the grill. I like and would like to do also. Where did you get the SVT?

2010-2014 SVT F-150 Raptor Grille Emblem Clip-on - Etsy

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Front Grille Emblem (Fits 2010 - 2014 SVT Raptor grilles). Can be placed in different locations on the grille.

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[Irregular F150]

Ok, your Raptor is the second one I've seen with the red SVT on the grill. I like and would like to do also. Where did you get the SVT?

A couple links above… but my buddy at work has a 3d printer and im trying to get him to make a few

 

[Irregular F150]

Finally took the rap on I95 since the new suspension and all i can say is wow. Such a night and day difference. Hit 10… i mean the speed limit. it felt like 50s it was so smooth LOL