Lifted the front of the Raptor

[Falcon]

Some informative and cool videos from the SVT that I hadn't seen...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIdHZZd5PMY

The Raptor Suspension story:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi4KpRJ3y60&feature=related

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Falcon

 

[Madcowranch]

Hey thanks for posting that Falcon. Got me thinking, I wonder what it costs for a new set of these shocks when the originals wear out?

 

[KaiserM715]

Hey thanks for posting that Falcon. Got me thinking, I wonder what it costs for a new set of these shocks when the originals wear out?

I am pretty sure Fox can rebuild them. Rebuild cost and turnaround time might be a better question.

 

[Falcon]

I had heard on one of the videos that they are guranteed for 10 years or 100,000 mile. Can't find the vid though.

Falcon

 

[bstoner59]

just called Fox...100,000 mile service interval $110 each to rebuild. They have to be sent to Fox to be serviced.

 

[Falcon]

Hmmm.... are they covered under the Ford Warranty program, or a Fox program? Are they guaranteed to not fail for 100,000 miles, or is that the mean time between overhaul?

Falcon

 

[bstoner59]

I purchased the 100,000 mile warranty for this reason. I imagine if a seal busts while it's under warranty Ford would send the unit to be rebuilt. Ford seems to be standing behind the product and it's intended use. I'm pretty sure you will feel the shock fade before the seals blow.

 

[Kyle]

I think Brian is on the right track with his mods. I have removed the sway bar on my last two trucks and loved the result. It just frees up the front end gives true IFS a whole new feel. Sway bars definately were NOT designed for off road. When one front tire hits a bump and the suspension moves up in the travel, the swaybar pushes the other side down. This causes the repercussion to be felt from front to back and side to side. Removal allows the one wheel to move totally independent. I guess its all in the hands of the beholder.........I say screw the DOT trying to limit our fun......I mean your fun.

 

[AndyR]

What was the strory on the alignment, what did raising the perch do do the aignment, caster, camber, toe?

Andy

 

[MagicMtnDan]

before the seals blow.

Talking about blown seals...