But you get better mpg, so it's a win/win. lol
BRB putting the 225/40R18s from my eclipse onto the Raptor. gonna get ALL THE MPGS!
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But you get better mpg, so it's a win/win. lol
I really don't understand all the Debbie downer's on this forum. If you have nothing constructive to say then just move on without commenting.
To the OP, stock the front is lower than the rear. So I'm thinking if you put on 2 inch shackles on the rear to lower the rear 1 inch, it should net you half an inch at the roof. And it's not the front of the roof that you need to drop it's the rear of the roof because that's already higher then front due to the forward rake.
There are a couple ways that you can approach this. Factory has a 2 inch block between the Axle and the Leaf spring. If you wanted to, you could remove the factory block but make sure that you get a set of shorter U bolts and a bump stop from an 2017-F150 4wd.
Deavers +1 and a set of shackles would also help nicely.
Go hunting for wild boars and throw them in the bed. A few hundred will do the job. [emoji12]
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I would do shackles in the rear and run smaller tires. Bonus: truck would be fast as hell with smaller tires. Don't forget you need to buy all 5, though. I see some sizes in both K02s and Duratracs that I'm pretty sure would work.
Honestly, I don't hate this idea. If that's what it takes to get a Raptor, so be it.
33s ain't that bad!
I'm going to ask the obvious, but have you actually checked to see if the truck fits or are you assuming it wont? Maybe go down on a Sunday with an unladen truck and scope it out with a spotter. You may be worrying for not. Having said that, I am sympathetic to the butt pucker that are parking garages. The Sunroof helps.
Alex
Just do this lol
You are in the Carolinas, so dropping the rear about 6" would be completely appropriate.
This thread is like buying a GT500 and going into a GT500 forum asking how to rip out the manual transmission and installing an automatic
What a ***********....
What a ***********....
Okay, listen up homeboy, first off DO NOT put 33s on your MAHFUKIN RAPTOR!!! That's just sacreligious. Not to mention it looks atrocious.
Assuming the lowest point you'll need to pass under really is half an inch lower than a factory truck; those Camburg shackles ain't gonna cut it. The general rule is they lower ride height by about half their length, those being 1.5" longer, they should net you around .75", which leaves you .25" clearance at worst. And you could easily lose that by so much as being low on gas or rolling into a corner.
You still have options though. You could use RPGs 2" shackles and have a theoretical worst leeway of 0.5". I would not however go with a shackle much longer than that; because you're starting to exponentially grow the twisting force that can be transferred through your frame and springs. You're also not likely to find parts built to stand up to proper Raptor shenanigans. Therefore if you need even more clearance your next best option is to get +1 Deavers, these will be significantly better performing springs that are 1" taller than your factory springs, but to install them you remove the 2" block, netting you -1". At that point you'll have lost so much bump travel it would also be wise to bundle that with a bump kit.
Now what you really should do though is not neuter it and get yourself a 3" collar, 37s, methods, and drive your wife's car. Even if it fits height wise it's going to be a royal bitch to maneuver, especially since you say you're looking at a screw. If you're insistent, my personal plan of attack would be to start with shackles, then go with a spotter on a slow day and see how much actual clearance you have. If it's sketch get yourself +1s and a bumpkit.
Now was that so hard kids...