What did u do to your raptor today?

[SilentShooter]

The JLT if you are not Supercharged is super simple. Just two connections that click off and then click the new one on. If you are SC'd then its a little more work but still easy.

 

[Jordan@Apollo-Optics]

Other stuff finished. Cleaned up the rear. Washed the whole truck. Scrubbed the rear good and coated the leaf springs and axle with AMSOIL MPHD and the shocks and bump stop with Bioshield T9 since it dries clear. Think it came out pretty good.

Why do you have the extended strike pads on the Fox bump stops? You have aftermarket leafs and I thought the only time you needed the extended strike pads was when you had a bump stop kit but no springs?

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Why do you have the extended strike pads on the Fox bump stops? You have aftermarket leafs and I thought the only time you needed the extended strike pads was when you had a bump stop kit but no springs?

Actually I have no idea. I thought that was the normal pad? Cory himself and TMX last TRR in April are the folks that installed it. They mentioned nothing about pad sizing to me. I did ask Cory about SVC adjustable bump stop design (yeah I had no idea that Jarrett worked for him and left to create SVC which was a sore subject that I inadvertently started, oops!) and he did mentioned the longer pads that were available for the fox bumps which accomplishes the same thing as what SVC is doing but never said anything about mine. I am getting a lot of travel from it to the point that the leaf springs have been hitting the kit, even where the bolts between the u-bolts are located. So if I had smaller pads, I can't imagine any more when it's hitting now?

 

[farman]

Actually I have no idea. I thought that was the normal pad? Cory himself and TMX last TRR in April are the folks that installed it. They mentioned nothing about pad sizing to me. I did ask Cory about SVC adjustable bump stop design (yeah I had no idea that Jarrett worked for him and left to create SVC which was a sore subject that I inadvertently started, oops!) and he did mentioned the longer pads that were available for the fox bumps which accomplishes the same thing as what SVC is doing but never said anything about mine. I am getting a lot of travel from it to the point that the leaf springs have been hitting the kit, even where the bolts between the u-bolts are located. So if I had smaller pads, I can't imagine any more when it's hitting now?

I have been noticing more guys with newer trucks having that extended pad. And have been wondering which is right. I assumed it was dependent on your leaf setup. Does anybody know how much space you should have between the bump and strike pad. I had my national leafs redone and customized and there was almost 4" of space from ride height. But couldn't remember what it was when I orginally installed them.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

I have been noticing more guys with newer trucks having that extended pad. And have been wondering which is right. I assumed it was dependent on your leaf setup. Does anybody know how much space you should have between the bump and strike pad. I had my national leafs redone and customized and there was almost 4" of space from ride height. But couldn't remember what it was when I orginally installed them.

Actually at the time when I had the bump stop installed I had stock leafs. I replaced the leafs about 2 months later. I was never told to change pads if I ever replaced my leafs. I thought they are pretty much the same distance because with the upgraded leaf you remove the block that is there with the stock leafs.

 

[Jordan@Apollo-Optics]

You don't have to change the pads, it just means your bump stops are engaging sooner than with the thinner pad that I consider "normal". Typically, most people don't like the longer pad, at least on the street, since you'll be engaging them and sacrificing some ride quality with it.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

You don't have to change the pads, it just means your bump stops are engaging sooner than with the thinner pad that I consider "normal". Typically, most people don't like the longer pad, at least on the street, since you'll be engaging them and sacrificing some ride quality with it.

Actually I don't know any differently since I've always had this one. Thanks, will check it out now

 

[Labraptor]

Installed the Olaf mod on BakFlip. Hooked up the parade float and made the fireman envious of my lights.

 

[SilentShooter]

I like warm hugs...

 

[cpetes]