Looking for more width
10-08-2013, 04:14 PM
#21
Senior Member
Read this:
https://www.f150forum.com/f34/mid-tr...thread-224051/
I need to add more content but it lays out MT/LT suspension pretty well.
You can add width by changing wheel offset, running spacers or running longer A-Arms and a wider rear axle assembly.
Stock Raptor 'stuff' will bolt on to 04-08 trucks so swapping is no big deal.
You can't run a longer UCA without also running a longer LCA, tie rods, brake lines and axles (if 4wd).
If you decide to run just an upgraded UCA like ICON you will only gain about 1.5" of droop travel as the uniball eliminates the mechanical bind from factory components.
Don't buy anything until you read the content in the link I posted.
https://www.f150forum.com/f34/mid-tr...thread-224051/
I need to add more content but it lays out MT/LT suspension pretty well.
You can add width by changing wheel offset, running spacers or running longer A-Arms and a wider rear axle assembly.
Stock Raptor 'stuff' will bolt on to 04-08 trucks so swapping is no big deal.
You can't run a longer UCA without also running a longer LCA, tie rods, brake lines and axles (if 4wd).
If you decide to run just an upgraded UCA like ICON you will only gain about 1.5" of droop travel as the uniball eliminates the mechanical bind from factory components.
Don't buy anything until you read the content in the link I posted.
10-08-2013, 05:44 PM
#22
Senior Member
On raptors, 2011 and newer have problems with cv damage on top perch but the 2010's don't for some reason.
My advice would be to perform the appropriate modifications to achieve the desired outcome without putting the cv's in a bind.
You can do this a couple ways:
Run wider LCAs/UCAs with some preload. This will give added height but still be in the 'safe zone' WRT the cv's - added width and height PLUS increased capability.
Add a lift (not a spacer) and a UCA. This will allow for larger tires and a tad more capability than stock.
Lift plus wider LCAs/UCAs - stock Raptor angle but with increased ride height. I think at least one guy on here has gone this route.
10-10-2013, 10:59 AM
#24
Senior Member
Custom, spline count is different on 09-up.
Edit, it's not a big deal and not very expensive. Just contact one of the driveline shops and tell them you need Raptor length half-shafts in 28spline for a 04-08 F150.
Edit, it's not a big deal and not very expensive. Just contact one of the driveline shops and tell them you need Raptor length half-shafts in 28spline for a 04-08 F150.
Last edited by WarSurfer; 10-10-2013 at 12:15 PM.