Old Man Build

[XSTNKT]

In the wheels won't add a ton of cost to the whole project, considering I was planning on getting bead lock rings (800 for a set of 4) and another spare (400-600 the way the oem wheels are priced and yes all 6 have to match). I can get 6 of the Icons for $1800.

Have you considered Volk (Rays)? I believe they are lighter. I believe the TE37 is available in our lug patter in a 17", either +16 or +20 offset.

Nevermind.... they are only in 18". Bummer.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Fifteen52 is having a sale, they have some neat wheels

Since I air way down, 18ish psi normally (would go lower in the sand but don't dare without something holding the bead) I want something that is or acts like a bead-lock. ICON has the innerlock and method has the bead grip. All the methods look to be 0 offset.

 

[smurfslayer]

I thought Method added a +25 bead grip???

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

I thought Method added a +25 bead grip???

I might call them, None of the Methods do much for me, the best looking Icon doesn't have the innerlock option.

 

[Nex]

What does the RPG UCA require for offset? Most require a zero offset.

I have zero offset Methods and still had to run the small spacer from Alcon to clear the calipers.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

What does the RPG UCA require for offset? Most require a zero offset.

I have zero offset Methods and still had to run the small spacer from Alcon to clear the calipers.

'17-24 Ford Raptor / Raptor R Billet Upper Control Arms

RPG Off-Road '17-24 Ford Raptor / Raptor R Billet Upper Control Arms to increase performance, driveability, and reliability. Made in the USA.

www.rpgoffroad.com

says works with stock wheels and tires. "Working" is a little ambiguous i guess, says fully adjustable on the truck also and that is a load of horse shit.

 

[DAVfoto]

Only UCAs that I know of that work with stock wheels seem to be Camburg and Icon, and the Icon's are adjustable on truck but none of the rest are.

 

[DAVfoto]

Since I air way down, 18ish psi normally (would go lower in the sand but don't dare without something holding the bead) I want something that is or acts like a bead-lock. ICON has the innerlock and method has the bead grip. All the methods look to be 0 offset.

I'd like to note, 18 PSI on stock raptor wheels, or wheels without bead grip is nothing.. You can air down to 12-15 stock, it's when you get lower than that, the issues of blowing the bead arise. Beadgrip wheels can go down to like 8-10 no issues, beadlock, run it at 4-8 and be fine.

It all depends on driving characteristics, bombing through the desert? I wouldn't go lower than 24 to be honest.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

I'd like to note, 18 PSI on stock raptor wheels, or wheels without bead grip is nothing.. You can air down to 12-15 stock, it's when you get lower than that, the issues of blowing the bead arise. Beadgrip wheels can go down to like 8-10 no issues, beadlock, run it at 4-8 and be fine.

It all depends on driving characteristics, bombing through the desert? I wouldn't go lower than 24 to be honest.

Understood, I wouldn't go lower unless traction requirements were necessary.

I would 110% admit that 18 seems to low, but the ride quality over cobble/wash board roads is so much better the lower you go.

Before the Raptor I would take my F350 down to 25ish psi.

Obviously road conditions vary.

 

[DAVfoto]

Yea, it definitely helps ride quality. I rode around in 23-24 psi in Moab and didn't feel that bad ride wise. Went down to 15 ish for Assateague Island on the beach.