GEN 2 Fabtech 4 inch lift on 2018

[BillVickers]

I love how everyone on this site is so opinioned as a ford truck is still just that. Get a life haters.

View attachment 137644

View attachment 137645

View attachment 137646

View attachment 137647

View attachment 137649

Cute Jeeps! Is the black one in Utah?

 

[Droid]

I love how everyone on this site is so opinioned as a ford truck is still just that. Get a life haters.

View attachment 137645

I agree completely, and also I think the California would benefit equally from a 4" lift and 22s. Blend in or stand out! All the poors here are just jealous.

 

[DentalDoc]

Yes. We live in Utah. That photo was from the lions back trail.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[ProfZeus]

@DentalDoc - It all depends on what your goals are. If that is the look and functionality you are going for, then great.

However, with the route you took, you do diminish the off-road capability of a Raptor (I don't think this is deniable?). Additionally, I believe there are added reliability concerns with the suspension if you off-road it aggressively. That shock extension is a major weak point. Assuming they just added an even longer block in the rear to get that lift? If so, that is ridiculous and will make one of the notorious Raptor problems even worse. For the money you paid for that lift, you probably could have done other things that would have resulted in increased capability of the truck. Perhaps you won't push the truck and expose those weak points. Also, I would suggest not driving someone else's Raptor that was lifted correctly, otherwise you will feel the shortcomings of yours and it will be hard to ignore.

But if that is what you wanted and you like it, then who cares what others think.

 

[Fshnrig]

Looks good i have 4 in lift from fabtech for my raptor and i run 22 with 35 in tires does great for me on and off road i wont go any higher then that over 4 in lift is replacing the whole but 4 in keeps the stock suspension just has brackets to extend the stock suspension get to keep your great stock suspension with 4 in lift too looks great dont worry about the pthers everybody likes there truck diff ways

punctuate much?

 

[Pure745]

Spoiler . . . it's not.

HAHHHHAHAH!

 

[FL4x4]

I actually like the lift, but needs 37s on 17s.

https://fabtechmotorsports.com/product/4-system-k2263/

2017-19 FORD F150 RAPTOR 4WD

Fabtech’s 4" System for the 2017-19 Ford F150 Raptor provides increased suspension height which allows the use of 37" tall tires and retains the factory SVT control arms and Fox Shox.

This 4″ system features heavy duty ductile iron steering knuckles designed to handle 37" tall tires with the vehicle’s ESC (electronic stability control) and Traction Control. Typically 37" tires will cause steering and brake issues on the factory Ford steering knuckles. Fabtech knuckles are designed for the oversized tires and will provide years of trouble free service.

The Raptor SVT control arms are relocated with 1/4" thick steel Crossmembers retaining the travel features of the vehicle for offroad use. The factory Fox Shox are also retained with super stout front and rear shock extensions. To keep the front CV angles proper with the new ride height the front differential is relocated and comes with a 1/4" thick steel skid plate for protection.


FOOTNOTES
14. Cannot use OEM wheel and tires.
55. Must use 18″ wheels or larger.

 

[nikhsub1]

FOOTNOTES
14. Cannot use OEM wheel and tires.
55. Must use 18″ wheels or larger.

That explains why every lifted truck is brodozerd out. Thx for the info!

 

[500mag]

https://fabtechmotorsports.com/product/4-system-k2263/

2017-19 FORD F150 RAPTOR 4WD

Fabtech’s 4" System for the 2017-19 Ford F150 Raptor provides increased suspension height which allows the use of 37" tall tires and retains the factory SVT control arms and Fox Shox.

This 4″ system features heavy duty ductile iron steering knuckles designed to handle 37" tall tires with the vehicle’s ESC (electronic stability control) and Traction Control. Typically 37" tires will cause steering and brake issues on the factory Ford steering knuckles. Fabtech knuckles are designed for the oversized tires and will provide years of trouble free service.

The Raptor SVT control arms are relocated with 1/4" thick steel Crossmembers retaining the travel features of the vehicle for offroad use. The factory Fox Shox are also retained with super stout front and rear shock extensions. To keep the front CV angles proper with the new ride height the front differential is relocated and comes with a 1/4" thick steel skid plate for protection.


FOOTNOTES
14. Cannot use OEM wheel and tires.
55. Must use 18″ wheels or larger.

I wish you could use OEM wheels with that. Awhile back, my local off-road shop that I use for tires, levelling, etc. quoted me $6000 for the lift, new wheels and tires and labor, not including the bumpers.

 

[Jakenbake]

Do the Gen 2’s come with SVT control arms?