Frame supports question

[kboss87]

You do not have to remove the bed to install any of the bump kits. The SVC was easy to install. Very beefy and will give you great peace of mind. Any of the kits should give you peace of mind. I just have personal experience with the SVC kit.

Have you ever used the tow mode? I will be pulling a car and open trailer a few times a year, and am wondering if it's worth going with SVC simply for the tow mode option.

 

[pat'sRAPTOR]

Have you ever used the tow mode? I will be pulling a car and open trailer a few times a year, and am wondering if it's worth going with SVC simply for the tow mode option.

If you tow this is a good video to watch we offer a larger bump stop for towing and works great! And to me it's easier to his swap out the bump stops instead if unbolting 6 bolts just to move it down buts that's just me I work smarter no harder lol


http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f98/official-payload-increase-video-15058/

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ok, another newbie question. Does the bed have to be removed to install this? Looks like it to me from the picture.

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WOW! I'm telling myself now to ease into this and take things slowly until I at least have a moderate level of experience and confidence. From what I've read already thought the same hill will act differently at different speeds to that really makes things tricky. For the time being, I'll be erring well on the side of caution. Glad you and your truck are mostly ok.

Nope no removing the bed at all to get the kit on but what we do to make putting the cross bar in easier is take some pliers and there is a lip between the bottom of the be and the too of the frame where the wheel well meets the bottom of the bed if you slightly bend that out towards you it gives you enough room to slide the bar in without having to wiggle it in any other way that ones it's in just bend that back down and you're good to go you can't even tell that it was bent up a little either

 

[Labraptor]

Have you ever used the tow mode? I will be pulling a car and open trailer a few times a year, and am wondering if it's worth going with SVC simply for the tow mode option.

Yes, and it is very easy to switch. As for the comment made about working smarter... the SVC kit is easy to change. No need to take shots just to try to sell products.

 

[svc]

Have you ever used the tow mode? I will be pulling a car and open trailer a few times a year, and am wondering if it's worth going with SVC simply for the tow mode option.

kboss87,

The Tow Mode feature works really well for what you are describing. Basically with our system, we have a 3 phase reaming process to make sure the can aligns and slides with the Frame support effortlessly regardless of which position you are in. With our system there is no need to jack up the vehicle, reduce nitrogen pressures or remove the tire to drop the can down into Tow Mode. You simply remove 3 bolts per side, and only reinstall 2 bolts per side when in any mode other than Offroad. If you have access to an electric impact gun, (these are a must for any guy who likes to tinker in his garage) The whole process can be performed in under a minute per side with the truck never leaving the ground or removing the tire. Our resident Chief Executive Sweeper Jeff has put thousands of miles towing the family boat with zero issues and has flipped flopped back and forth from Off-Road Mode to Tow Mode more times than I can count.

One bump, One can and as simple as 1-2-3 (per side for those who are counting)

I hope this helps answer any questions you may have and we look forward to possibly earning your business in the near future. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions.


Thanks

Jarrett

 

[pat'sRAPTOR]

Yes, and it is very easy to switch. As for the comment made about working smarter... the SVC kit is easy to change. No need to take shots just to try to sell products.

No ones was taking shots at anyone or any product I was giving my personal opinion unbiased of who's product it was. I have never and never will hve anything against SVC they're great guys and we were friends long before anyone decide to branch out and expand their horizon and move on to bigger and better things. So your comment about taking shots is completely unnecessary!


Jarrett an Jeff know I'll always have love for them!

 

[Huck]

No ones was taking shots at anyone or any product I was giving my personal opinion unbiased of who's product it was. I have never and never will hve anything against SVC they're great guys and we were friends long before anyone decide to branch out and expand their horizon and move on to bigger and better things. So your comment about taking shots is completely unnecessary!


Jarrett an Jeff know I'll always have love for them!

you forgot to mention in order to swap bump stops you have to jack the truck up and suspend it from the frame to get enough droop travel to pull the bump out. Thats if you get enough travel. From my install memory, you would have to loosen the shackle to get the droop required.

there's not enough room at ride hide to get it out, even with +3 leafs.

that seems a lot harder than undoing 6 bolts with the wheel and everything else still attached.

Working smarter. 1 wrench, 1 ratchet, 1 socket.

Working harder, 6 ton jack stands, floor jack, ratchet & socket (or large wrench to remove bump lock nut) second wrench, socket and ratchet to loosen shackle bolts.

 

[Raptor Embroidery]

Here's a pic of the frame support and bump stops. It covers a very large area of the frame which helps it disperse the force over a greater area instead of on smaller area

Hey I recognize that truck, haha thanks for the help pat

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Nope no removing the bed at all to get the kit on but what we do to make putting the cross bar in easier is take some pliers and there is a lip between the bottom of the be and the too of the frame where the wheel well meets the bottom of the bed if you slightly bend that out towards you it gives you enough room to slide the bar in without having to wiggle it in any other way that ones it's in just bend that back down and you're good to go you can't even tell that it was bent up a little either

I second this! When we did the install on my truck, we bent the lip up, slid the cross brace in and bent it back down.

 

[SDHQJASON]

Hydraulic bump stops were not designed to be used in place of air bags. They were meant to take a quick hit and slow down the suspension, not be engaged all the time at ride height.

If you are looking to level your truck out after putting a good amount of weight in the bed but you are not looking to sacrifice ride quality or rear wheel travel, I would recommend taking a look at our long travel air bag kit. This system is designed to use a longer air bag in conjunction with a pivot system that does not hinder wheel travel or off road performance. It is definitely a viable option for those looking to better handle heavy loads in the bed or if you are towing frequently.

SDHQ Ford Raptor Rear Long Travel Air Bag System

 

[mkelly984]

Remember with either kit to regularly check the pressure in the bump stops. When I installed mine 6 months ago Jeff put them at 110psi, when I finally got a kit last monthe to charge them, they were down to 40.

 

[Raptor911]

interesting. So I would assume most do not check their pressures and so when they do need them, there's no air left in them and thus they are useless.

Why do they leak out so much?

Remember with either kit to regularly check the pressure in the bump stops. When I installed mine 6 months ago Jeff put them at 110psi, when I finally got a kit last monthe to charge them, they were down to 40.