RDFTS - 2020 GEN2 Build

[Deleted member 12951]

So with the components below:

• Deavers +4HD
• RPG +2" Billet Shackles in Orange

Is it correct to state that the +4 HD Deavers would effectively eliminate the rear OEM 2" block while raising the rear 2" and the +2" drop shackle would keep the stock droop?

In other words this would give you an extra 2" of clearance in the rear while keeping the stock suspension travel, correct?

Actually with this setup, I am expecting the rear to be raised 1" over stock because the shackles lower it by 1", not 2". Over time especially when off-roading the leafs will eventually start to sag. Not too much being HD's but I am thinking in 2-3 years it will be pretty close to stock height. I am getting the upgraded Fox coil-overs so I will be raising the front to get it level. And yes with Deavers or ICONs, the factory block is removed and the longer shackles provide more articulation/droop travel over stock.

 

[sixshooter_45]

Actually with this setup, I am expecting the rear to be raised 1" over stock because the shackles lower it by 1", not 2". Over time especially when off-roading the leafs will eventually start to sag. Not too much being HD's but I am thinking in 2-3 years it will be pretty close to stock height. I am getting the upgraded Fox coil-overs so I will be raising the front to get it level. And yes with Deavers or ICONs, the factory block is removed and the longer shackles provide more articulation/droop travel over stock.

Ok, thanks. I guess the OEM drop shackle is a +1 then.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Ok, thanks. I guess the OEM drop shackle is a +1 then.

No stock is the baseline so any aftermarket shackle is referenced to 0”.
If you put these +2’s on stock leafs it would lower it by 1”. Just because the shackle is 2” longer does equate to the exact difference because of how the leaf springs pivot

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Well after delays with my build, I finally just paid a shop to install the big stuff. Had Comal Truck Gear in New Braunfels @treypal and Hudson with TRR/BRR do the work.

Did all the lights that were originally planned but went with 4 LP6’s instead of 6.


Rear with GJ brake light and S1’s below the bumper



RPG bumper came out nicely with the Wagner IC



Lights with the LVJ panel



Front suspension, ICON UCA, FMS slot deletes with Fox Live upgrades

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Rear suspension, RPG Stage 3 with +2 Billet shackles, +4HD deavers and IFP Fox bumps




Linex the wheel wells



Forgot to mention this on the dash, guess?



Mounted Kenwood radio, tied into the center dash speaker

 

[Deleted member 12951]

And bed setup with RPG rack and bed stabilizers and Builtright panels

 

[BenBB]

Damn nice!! Is that a grease zerk on the shackle? What’s the red button do?!

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Damn nice!! Is that a grease zerk on the shackle? What’s the red button do?!

Yep. Button you are supposed to guess. Hint, it has something to do with front facing lights.

 

[sixshooter_45]

Yep. Button allows me to flip on or off all the front facing lights with the factory hi-beams. The amber backlights in the LP6’s are tied into the running lights

1.) So how did you exactly tie into the high beams since so many folks want to do this, however, everything I've read stated it would cause issues.

Please see this thread below:

Alternative-High-Beam-Connection

2.) Did you have to get or do you have a ham operators license, I'd love to get one but don't want to agree to government warrantless searches to get a ham operators license.

Very nice upgrades by the way.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

1.) So how did you exactly tie into the high beams since so many folks want to do this, however, everything I've read stated it would cause issues.

2.) Did you have to get or do you have a ham operators license, I'd love to get one but don't want to agree to government warrantless searches to get a ham operators license.

Very nice upgrades by the way.

Upgrades are all purpose built. No ******** mods like bigger wheels, carbon fiber, etc..
Info on the hi-beam panel

If the government wants to come after me for a radio that will mainly used off-road, they can come and get me.