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2011 ford raptor build
- Thread starter Johnnie Canuck
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Advocate II
These little guys put out a lot more power then one would think!
Advocate II
I wish I had a rack like that for the tent. I really like the extra storage over the roof.
Advocate II
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!
Enthusiast III
Wow! Vision and Skills out the waazoo! Very nice. Love it!
Advocate II
Make sure you post what you do!
Advocate II
On my extended cab the overall length is 74 1/4".
Advocate II
Hours away from the next fuel opportunity = Lifesavers!!
Advocate II
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.
Advocate II
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... ;(
Influencer II
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.
Enthusiast III
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.
