"The Yeti" - 2013 Raptor build

[Yukon Joe]

Do the new spindles come pre drilled for the larger UCA and tie rod pins?

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[BIRDMAN]

Do the new spindles come pre drilled for the larger UCA and tie rod pins?

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

No, the ICON uca pins are standard size and fit in to the stock taper. The only thing pre-drilled is on the gusset it's self where the upper tie rod mount bolts (double shear).

 

[SDHQ]

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.

Here is some info to help clear up your question/statement/concerns. I have posted it before so I am just quoting it..

The first order of business here is to clear up that the factory Raptor spindle is not "Cast Iron", but actually "Cast Steel". Mig welding to cast steel is perfectly acceptable and will easily match the stregnth of the gusset, that being, that proper pre-heatnig and post-cooling (or lack there of) is followed. Pre-heating the spindle to approx. 300-400* with a oxy-acetalene torch or in the oven is the easiest route to do this. Welding in 1" increments is not necessary either, a single continuous pass is ideal. Post-weld cooling should be gradual, if possible wrapping welded spindle in a welding blanket to slow the cooling process is ideal, but not necessary. Leaving spindle at room temperature to cool on its own is perfectly acceptable, just do not quench with water or use a fan or compressed air to speed cooling.

Tig welding can produce a stronger weld, if done so correctly but is not necessary (ER70s-2 or ER80s-d2 tig filler rod will provide plenty of stregnth, although not needed a nickle 99 or supermissle type rod could be used as well).

For more info on welding cast steels here are some good sources-

http://www.sfsa.org/sfsa/pubs/resfnd/H - Review of Welding.pdf

http://www.sfsa.org/sfsa/pubs/hbk/s6.pdf

Also here are a couple more shots of ours on a Raptor and some we have done a little different for some Taco's

I know what I'm doing tomorrow! SDHQ boxes make me happy.

Time to go to work and get it done!!

 

[BIRDMAN]

New "knuckles" (spindles) and tie rods are installed! Full install thread here:
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/ford-raptor-steering-knuckle-tie-rod-installation-28648/

I also did a short write up on the basics of why knuckles bend in the first place:
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/bending-breaking-steering-knuckle-28639/

 

[redwreck]

Where did you find those sill plates. I can't find those anywhere. The only pics of them I could find were on your thread. Thanks

Edit: Just read that they were custom made. Christmas is just around the corner let me know if you need my shipping address.

 

[BIRDMAN]

Hey buddy send me a PM and I will put you in touch with the man.

 

[BIRDMAN]

Got spy pics of my new leather console cover from Raptor_Al

 

[Biggest]

Got spy pics of my new leather console cover from Raptor_Al

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I spy with my little eye ..............Doucheboots!!!!!!!!!

 

[BIRDMAN]

I spy with my little eye ..............Doucheboots!!!!!!!!!

You're gonna have to talk to Al about those. Not my ****** boots!

 

[IRONMAN]

Got spy pics of my new leather console cover from Raptor_Al

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Is that orange or red stiching?