Mid Travel / Long Travel Tech Thread
02-19-2014, 07:47 AM
#31
1) you want a LT shackle with poly bushings 2) you want to ensure your spring pack comes with poly bushings The Deavers 'should' come with poly but it isn't hard to check and they aren't expensive if you need to buy them. I think the shock picture was meant to show extension, or the added extension (droop) by just loosening the bolts. When tightened the rubber changes shape and clamps down, limiting travel. Poly won't do that but you will need to keep them lubed or they'll squeak.
02-19-2014, 08:05 AM
#32
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02-19-2014, 10:19 AM
#33
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Just read the above. Is this a simple question?
How do we go about getting max travel while retaining the stock width?
UNI on the front (new UC?) and 10" shocks then for the rear:
Deaver or National leaf springs (~1,200), bypass shocks (~2,200) and a set of bumps stops (~1,200 for frame reinforcement kit with bumps).
How do we go about getting max travel while retaining the stock width?
UNI on the front (new UC?) and 10" shocks then for the rear:
Deaver or National leaf springs (~1,200), bypass shocks (~2,200) and a set of bumps stops (~1,200 for frame reinforcement kit with bumps).
02-19-2014, 10:59 AM
#34
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Just read the above. Is this a simple question? How do we go about getting max travel while retaining the stock width? UNI on the front (new UC?) and 10" shocks then for the rear: Deaver or National leaf springs (~1,200), bypass shocks (~2,200) and a set of bumps stops (~1,200 for frame reinforcement kit with bumps).
Front - factory travel for a non-Raptor is 7-8". By replacing your upper control arms with Uniball versions, you gain about 1.5" of droop travel - so figure 9.5ish at the most. If you are 2wd you could probably get an inch or two more with a fabricated/heim setup at factory width.
Rear:
Yes - you don't 'need' the bump kit but it's highly recommended.
02-19-2014, 01:51 PM
#36
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Travel is limited by mechanical bind. You will gain some droop travel with the UNI lower. I don't know if the stock coilover will permit the full 1.5". It might, then again it might not.
02-20-2014, 04:45 PM
#38
Can someone let me know the right direction to start in when looking for these poly bushings for our truck?
Ive been trying for hours now and can't find anything for 2011 F150's, this is the best I've found and it is supposed to be for 96 and older F150's
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/en...rd/model/f-150
not sure what I'm missing and i couldn't find anything on the search on here.
Ive been trying for hours now and can't find anything for 2011 F150's, this is the best I've found and it is supposed to be for 96 and older F150's
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/en...rd/model/f-150
not sure what I'm missing and i couldn't find anything on the search on here.
02-20-2014, 04:52 PM
#39
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Can someone let me know the right direction to start in when looking for these poly bushings for our truck? Ive been trying for hours now and can't find anything for 2011 F150's, this is the best I've found and it is supposed to be for 96 and older F150's http://www.summitracing.com/parts/en...rd/model/f-150 not sure what I'm missing and i couldn't find anything on the search on here.
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Last edited by WarSurfer; 02-20-2014 at 04:57 PM.