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  1. BIRDMAN

    Ford Raptor Steering Knuckle and Tie Rod Installation

    You can install the gusseted knuckles from SDHQ with your RPG tie rods, but you won't have the option of having a double shear connection on the outer heim end. Other than that, it's all the same. -You can get the gussets and have them welded locally. -You can get new knuckles with the...
  2. BIRDMAN

    Ford Raptor Steering Knuckle and Tie Rod Installation

    I recently installed new Steering Knuckles with gussets from SDHQ and SDHQ tie rods. For a full write up on why gusseted steering knuckles are a viable and important upgrade visit this thread: http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/bending-breaking-steering-knuckle-28639/ Tools needed: Knuckle...
  3. BIRDMAN

    Bending or Breaking a Steering Knuckle

    The knuckles definitely need to come off. From what I understand there is a heating and post cooling process that needs to occur while welding to cast steel. Besides that you wouldn't physically be able to weld these on with the knuckles on the truck. I'm 4+ hours deep on my install write up...
  4. BIRDMAN

    Bending or Breaking a Steering Knuckle

    Ok, well that's good. It's a start. The top of the knuckle can bend back or twist as well, but if you're alignment is OK then you might be fine. Hard off-roading doesn't guarantee you will bend your knuckle but it's not that hard to do. When you say the UCA is hitting the top of the knuckle...
  5. BIRDMAN

    FRF Video Commercial/ Promo Contest

    I liked your video a lot. I cranked it up. I love Stranglehold lol. Great job...
  6. BIRDMAN

    Bending or Breaking a Steering Knuckle

    The only fix right now is replacing your stock knuckles with new stock knuckles with gussets. You can check your knuckles one of two ways. If your alignment was off after your last run, there's a distinct possibility a bent knuckle played a role in that. You can do a quick inspection by...
  7. BIRDMAN

    Bending or Breaking a Steering Knuckle

    This is an introductory explanation of the Raptor's steering knuckles and a preface to my installation write-up. I decided to keep the two separate for ease of searching and further referencing. First of all, let's start with the basics of what a steering knuckle on a Raptor does and why it can...
  8. BIRDMAN

    One more time...Please Welcome Camburg Engineering to FRF

    Busy day for welcoming vendors, yeah? Please take a moment to welcome Camburg Engineering to the forum. Many of you know their products on the forum from SDHQ, and now Camburg is here to support FRF directly and get involved. www.camburg.com :welcome:
  9. BIRDMAN

    Please Welcome GotExhaust.com to FRF!

    Please Welcome Got Exhaust to FRF. Here is a short bio and check out their site! Got Exhaust - Aftermarket Exhaust & Air Intakes specializes in replacement and performance exhaust and air intake products for your car, truck, or SUV. GotExhaust.com was born directly from the world of automotive...
  10. BIRDMAN

    Please Welcome OffroadDiscounts.com to FRF!

    Please welcome Offroad Discounts to the forum as our newest vendor. Here is a short bio of the company: Offroad Discounts was created to bring the off road community the best deals in the industry. Our love for the off road community pushes us to bring you the lowest price every day on all...
  11. BIRDMAN

    "The Yeti" - 2013 Raptor build

    No, the ICON uca pins are standard size and fit in to the stock taper. The only thing pre-drilled is on the gusset it's self where the upper tie rod mount bolts (double shear).
  12. BIRDMAN

    "The Yeti" - 2013 Raptor build

    Loctitie and Snickers wrappers will get tossed around the Birdman garage tomorrow
  13. BIRDMAN

    "The Yeti" - 2013 Raptor build

    I know what I'm doing tomorrow! SDHQ boxes make me happy.
  14. BIRDMAN

    Group Buy-Bullet style antenna from CravenSpeed

    Need 50 for the preorder pfffffttt. This is FRF how about 100?
  15. BIRDMAN

    Turn down with Resonator?

    Is that the MBRP turn-up?
  16. BIRDMAN

    Gentlemen we can rebuild it

    Moto can you go in to further detail of how you mounted the lights under the rear bumper?
  17. BIRDMAN

    Low tire pressure warning

    35 PSI max? What tire is that?
  18. BIRDMAN

    New Raptor in North Texas

    Welcome!
  19. BIRDMAN

    BakBox for Roll-X coming in April

    Hey Falcon, holy crap I think I saw a ghost! Welcome back... Here was a quick write up I did on the "new" Roll-x http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/bak-roll-x-install-review-21509/index10.html#post522058
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    "The Yeti" - 2013 Raptor build

    You need apex seals!
  21. BIRDMAN

    "The Yeti" - 2013 Raptor build

    Thanks for clearing that up lol
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