NYC Urban Assualt Vehicle!

[skyscraper]

I am a reporter and I cover ford, so I'm going to do a story on my F-150 getting built -- "Watch 1,100 Americans Build the World's Best-Selling Truck!" Of course mine will be a Raptor I've been in the DTP before and it is awesome.

So I guess the rationale move for me, since I'm mostly driving the decrepit roads of New York, would be just to do the springs and then move on to things like CAI and catback, etc. But I just feel like the bumpstops and frame reinforcement is added awesomeness that I won't regret.

Since seeing the tie-rods next to each other in someone else's post, I think I have to do that too, but the difference wasn't as stark with regards to the UCA. Guess I'm just wondering what the delta is on the upgraded control arm...

That's cool. Ill look out for it.

If it were me, I'd do the bump stop frame kit before the springs. Rpg has the different stages. Springs come after the frame kit/bump stop.

Either way, good luck.

 

[J DAMAGE]

As BAJASVT stated, the stock shocks will do fine out the box, I drive mine in NYC when out with the family, and I can say it is NIGHT and DAY from others I drove in NYC, but i also drive it like a taxi driver when over there, lol, If you are going to do anything, go MID PERCH right out the box, then exhaust and CAI if you choose, then if you feel the need, TIE RODS, being it will tighten up the steering, I would do UCA's on the truck before changing the stock suspension, to totaly tighten up the front end, then move onto bumpers, for better protection front and rear, Then if you have the mod money buring a hole in your pocket move to the bump stops, BUT ONE BIG THING TO REMEMBER, if you use the parking lots in NYC where the attendents park it, make sure you tell them the truck is 7" WIDER so they don't try to stuff it in a shoe box of a spot.

 

[khcdave]

Stop by our shop- 30 mins from the city in south brunswick nj. I also work in the city alot- there is barely any road left in some spots. LOL

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I can guide you through the mods you will want to do ect

 

[khcdave]

heres one we just finished

 

[NickPic83]

To the OP listen to dave he knows his stuff. KHC has built some bad ass raptors! U should check out their raptor meet/open house next month and look at the products and their work

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[showerfan]

i'll be there.

heres one we just finished
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now that's what i'm talking about!

 

[locktech]

the streets of new york are worse than ever, and my tahoe just ain't cutting it on the treacherous terrain of my 20-mile commute to midtown. so next week i'm going to dearborn with a camera crew to film the assembly of my new, tuxedo black screw, and i'm excited! my question is, what are the most important upgrades i should be looking into to make my truck into a true Urban Assault Vehicle? i'll probably never pre-run the Baja 1000, but i'm not sure the Bronx River Parkway is much easier...

wheel hop is first and foremost concern, as i often drive a raptor when i'm in detroit and any real acceleration on cold, dry pavement produces serious slippage. the guys at SVT have advised replacing the leaf springs as a solution to that issue, and from what i've read here it seems like the best remedy.

but as i look into spring suppliers, i've noticed RPG sells a pretty sweet set that includes bump stops and frame supports. i'm not sure i need that much strength and protection but on the other hand, the potholes on the FDR are insanely large and constant, and i've read a lot about bent frames after 40,000 miles. does this seem worth it? does it seem like too much? i feel like it's better "insurance" than a new bumper, really.

along the same vein, i've noticed the tie-rods from the factory look ridiculously weak, so i was thinking i'll need the RPG replacement for those too. what about the upper control arm? i've seen a lot of you replace those, but why? the ford UCA looks strong enough -- does an aftermarket part offer more applications? i'm kind of a noob to automotive suspension and steering, so i'm glad i found this forum!

i don't think i need to replace the shocks, as i probably won't be down to change the settings myself very often, but what do you think? aren't the fox shocks that come with the truck a huge leap over anything else OEM? it seems like mid-perch is a must, though i wonder why SVT doesn't just send them that way? the guys at Krazy House Customs have me thinking of Icon 3.0 gear, but i'm not sure how much i'll feel the difference.


thanks for any advice, this forum is that absolute **** and one of the most civilized i've ever seen (i'm also on every ducati forum known to mankind and a bunch of mustang boards as well -- '68 notchback)

Saw your piece at Rouge. Congrats on that and your Raptor. Black is indeed best!!

 

[showerfan]

thanks! can't wait to get it out to KHC now for some work!

 

[locktech]

thanks! can't wait to get it out to KHC now for some work!

What's first on your to do list? Have you done any mods as of yet?

 

[showerfan]

Mid perch and RPG tie rods to tighten up the steering is no. 1.

Method 105 beadlocks is no. 2, but they're not in stock now.

Good VHF radio, radar detector, and decent speakers would be 3.

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The engine mods will have to wait until my next trip to the Midwest, to Roush, Livernois or Stainless Works.