2011 ford raptor build
- Thread starter Johnnie Canuck
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I originally designed the safari rack too mount my RTT. But since I built my trailer i figured i leave it on that. So now i have brackets and removeable cross-members and a bunch of wasted space! I have a few ideas for it... But im still on the fence for it. I figured i could mount the spare tire up there and install a spare tire space aux fuel tank? Or i could make a simple basket for it? Mabey another storage box mounted up high with slides like the pack-rat?
So im looking for any input anybody has, or any other ideas that anybody may come up with!
Thanks!
Nice Truck Johnnie! I am also starting to build my 2010 Raptor. I have a long way to go to get where you are.
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When you get around to building yourself some sliders can i borrow one of your stock running boards? Or even get me a measurement of how long they are.
So with all the full-time weight i have in the back of my rig now my back end saged about 1-1/2"s. Even though its a full size pick-up the Raptors have very "supple" suspension in the rear. So until I decide what im gonna do about it I've installed a set of helper leaf springs. The kit was only supposed to lift the rear by about an inch. But it actually lifted it by about 2-1/4"s! All seems to work ok.... But its a little stiff in the corners and its a little noisy.
What about bags with the daystar pocket so the bottom of the bag is free floating? Have you done air bumps yet?
Ive looked into a few of the disconnected bags and even Timbren's rubber spring. But i havnt found any realiable reviews for those products in regards to our rigs... ;(
Your best bet with the rear would be to call Atlas or Deaver and see if they can mod your pack for the extra weight or just get you a new pack. I doubt you will be happy with airbags on something designed to have suspension travel.
I just put firestone air bags (made for the raptor) on mine. I hated them at first!! But now that I have played with the pressures, I'm starting to warm up to them.
Now I have not done any high speed gravel yet...this weekend.
With the relatively light tongue weight of the trailer! They rock. I raised my trailer 7" and lost it all as soon as I hooked it up to the truck. The airbags have solved the droopy rear.
Now I have not done any high speed gravel yet...this weekend.
With the relatively light tongue weight of the trailer! They rock. I raised my trailer 7" and lost it all as soon as I hooked it up to the truck. The airbags have solved the droopy rear.
