Raptor suspension vs reg f150 suspension
04-23-2014, 12:07 AM
#11
Aside from the shocks, Seven inches wider track Longer control arms High strength steel shock mounts Thicker/larger rear axel I have read several articles/post of project trucks where this setup is replicated and improved upon. There's of course other enhancements but suspension wise this is what I've been able to gather so far from interviews with SVT engineers, web articles and internet gurus.
04-23-2014, 12:35 AM
#12
Raptor Minion
It's hard to find hard specs, so the little I know I've pieced from multiple sources. This particular nugget came during a Q&A session with some Raptor owners (from the Raptor forums) and Jamal Hameedi, SVT Chief Engineer. The notes of that session state that "Jamal noted during discussion that the rear axle tubes were made thicker and the rear axle larger." This was in the context of a discussion of the differences between a Raptor and a regular F150.
The SVT guys spent two years designing and building the Raptor, so I'm guessing there's some "secret sauce" elements that are not publicized. But from these little tidbits one can learn bits and pieces of the puzzle.
The SVT guys spent two years designing and building the Raptor, so I'm guessing there's some "secret sauce" elements that are not publicized. But from these little tidbits one can learn bits and pieces of the puzzle.
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04-23-2014, 02:14 AM
#13
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The ring gear size itself is the same at 9.75, but the axle shafts are slightly bigger with more splines.
The front lower control arm is different.
Of course the shocks are different.
The front coils are different.....
....and the rear leaf springs are as well.
The front lower control arm is different.
Of course the shocks are different.
The front coils are different.....
....and the rear leaf springs are as well.
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04-23-2014, 03:14 AM
#14
Senior Member
Do yourself a favor and stay away from the factory rear leafs. They are garbage and with the mechanical disadvantage from the lift blocks, suffer from horrible axle wrap. Spend the $1,200 for a Deaver or National leaf pack that will put you at the same ride height without a lift block. It will ride better and the axle wrap will be greatly reduced.
04-23-2014, 03:16 AM
#15
I wouldn't bother with a raptor rear axle swap. They are going for about the same price used as a used fabricated 9". The 9" will be wayyyyy stronger. You will have to get a little creative with installing it but it will be worth it in the end.
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04-23-2014, 08:28 AM
#17
Senior Member
Frames are essentially the same, save for the fact that you can't get a SCAB with a 5.5 bed in a non Raptor. SCREW frames are the same.
04-23-2014, 11:02 AM
#18
Thanks for the info guys. Ive been researching raptor axle vs regular f150 and have came up with very little. Nice statistics!
04-23-2014, 11:52 AM
#20
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