GEN 2 Need Suggestions: Lowering Raptor?

[NC Raptor]

Excellent advise, almost all the way around (not putting bigger tires on this thing!), so thank you. Since you're in Charlotte, we'll have to meet up sometime once I get it and you'll have to teach me a few things. I really don't know if I like the idea of bringing it to 4 Wheel Parts and getting screwed on parts and labor, so where you go, I'll have to follow. Not to mention, going and doing said "proper Raptor shenanigans" as you mentioned.

Thanks again for your help, much appreciated!

Yeah yeah yeah, you say that now, wait till you see one, bumpers and lights and stuff are cool, but a nice aggressive looking hybrid tire and a little offset changes the look of the truck 10 fold! Rides better too!

As far as 4 wheel parts goes I was lucky enough, when I didn't know better, for my issue to just be an alignment they couldn't get right. Having heard the horror stories I've now heard I wouldn't touch em with a 10ft pole.

I'm slowly more and more inclined to doing stuff myself but when I'm lazy or don't have the tooling, Ross of R&L Customs is my go to guy. He's almost as OCD as me and knows what he's doing. Then Ron at Tarheel 4WD for tire and wheel stuff.

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You are the math man earhorn, why no help you do?

 

[Aaron]

Yeah yeah yeah, you say that now, wait till you see one, bumpers and lights and stuff are cool, but a nice aggressive looking hybrid tire and a little offset changes the look of the truck 10 fold! Rides better too!

As far as 4 wheel parts goes I was lucky enough, when I didn't know better, for my issue to just be an alignment they couldn't get right. Having heard the horror stories I've now heard I wouldn't touch em with a 10ft pole.

I'm slowly more and more inclined to doing stuff myself but when I'm lazy or don't have the tooling, Ross of R&L Customs is my go to guy. He's almost as OCD as me and knows what he's doing. Then Ron at Tarheel 4WD for tire and wheel stuff.

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You are the math man earhorn, why no help you do?

emcee raptard pls. i doent kno nombears two whale. whyun I cea mafbok ey crie ebryteim...

 

[KryptosXLayer2]

Ross of R&L Customs is my go to guy.

Then Ron at Tarheel 4WD for tire and wheel stuff.

Following both on Facebook, will get with each one of them when I've got the truck and ready to get stuff done! Thanks again

 

[NC Raptor]

emcee raptard pls. i doent kno nombears two whale. whyun I cea mafbok ey crie ebryteim...

 

[gwpfan]

Okay, listen up homeboy, first off DO NOT put 33s on your MAHFUKIN RAPTOR!!! That's just sacreligious. Not to mention it looks atrocious.

I have 33's on mine...okay 33.84's 285/75/R17. Downsized and offset to be able to fit heavy duty tire chains.

 

[KryptosXLayer2]

I have 33's on mine...okay 33.84's 285/75/R17. Downsized and offset to be able to fit heavy duty tire chains.

Since you have both, the real question is................

Would you put those tires on your Gen 2?

 

[NC Raptor]

I have 33's on mine...okay 33.84's 285/75/R17. Downsized and offset to be able to fit heavy duty tire chains.

lol, maybe a little harsh, if it works for you that's all that matters

 

[gwpfan]

Since you have both, the real question is................

Would you put those tires on your Gen 2?

Yep. In the winter I can't get to/from where I want without chains. May do the exact same setup, only want to look into a different tire, those Toyo ATII's are too stiff. Wanted the RT's but national backorder when I got the ATII's. Maybe try the RT's on Gen 2.

 

[waddellw]

The garage I park in everyday has an 9 ft lower level and lower heights on the upper levels. You might be able to ask for a spot change to first floor, hope that helps!

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Then again I live in Mississippi so they accommodate larger vehicle lol.

 

[Dannyderasmo]

I just installed rpg lowering shackles on my truck. With a 1/4 tank of gas the back of the roof is a hair under 78 inches. The front is stock but im going to put the 1.5 perch collors on when i get a chance. Heres a pic, the ground is not level though.