"The Yeti" - 2013 Raptor build

[Humvee21]

Bird what did u do with ur stock hid lights?

 

[MTUH3]

Bird,

Don't forget the tip that regular F150 spindles will work. Just in case the local dealer or autoparts store says the paint on the Raptor spindles makes them super special

 

[BIRDMAN]

Bird what did u do with ur stock hid lights?

Raptor Retrofit took them, we worked out a trade deal.

Bird,

Don't forget the tip that regular F150 spindles will work. Just in case the local dealer or autoparts store says the paint on the Raptor spindles makes them super special

Good point, I will mention it when I do my spindle install write up.

 

[Blind1]

Hey Birdie, let me know if you would like to acquire some raffle tickets for 65 qt Yeti Tundra Cooler that we are raffling off on 9 Nov to support our Bill Nichols AL - State Veteran's home. It sure would go nice with that Yeti build. $5 each or 3 for $10.

I just had to call you out since this is a Yeti build.

 

[BIRDMAN]

Ok so new spindles with TIG welded SDHQ gussets are en route. I also upgraded to the SDHQ tie rods with double shear spindle mount. I think this will be one hell of a heavy duty solution for the Raptor's steering components and IMO a necessity if you're going to off-road hard. I will plan to do a full install write up once I receive the parts!



Raptor Spindle Gusset



SDHQ Ford Raptor Heim Steering Tie Rod Upgrade

 

[Yukon Joe]

Who welded the gussets on?

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[BIRDMAN]

Who welded the gussets on?

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

New spindles are coming with the gussets already welded on by SDHQ

 

[vanilla_gorilla]

So you plan on going off-road in that pretty little Sheep? And going H.A.M??? I'll wait for the videos...lol

 

[BIRDMAN]

So you plan on going off-road in that pretty little Sheep? And going H.A.M??? I'll wait for the videos...lol

I do. And as such I am doing my best to minimize weak links. The spindles are a weak point and if one of them breaks at best you're going to destroy a good portion of your suspension and fender...at worst you will lose complete control of the truck. And die.

 

[Biggest]

Ok so new spindles with TIG welded SDHQ gussets are en route. I also upgraded to the SDHQ tie rods with double shear spindle mount. I think this will be one hell of a heavy duty solution for the Raptor's steering components and IMO a necessity if you're going to off-road hard. I will plan to do a full install write up once I receive the parts!



Raptor Spindle Gusset



SDHQ Ford Raptor Heim Steering Tie Rod Upgrade

Is that the factory ( Cast ) spindle ? if so I would be very careful my friend, from all I have read it would seem that welding steel onto cast iron is a no no.
im not a welder or expert just concerned for my forum buddies.