I’m a big fan of the Gen 1 Raptor. I have a 2014 SVT RAPTOR myself-And have been wondering why yours hasn’t been around. Looking forward to this build. Thanks guys please make more videos like this!
Saved this for later, just bought a 2014 Raptor scab with 60k miles and shocks haven’t ever been rebuilt. Debating upgrading.. only thing holding me back is the quality of the truck overall. Definitely needs some frame reinforcement.
@8:05 when you install the inner bolt for the spherical rod end with the threads/nut forward, that is not the best way. General mechanics and racing experience will teach you to always install fasteners (when possible) so that the fixed head points in the direction of travel so inertia (or gravity in a vertical orientation) will retain the fastener in the event the nut comes loose and falls off. I know you can argue the dust boot would prevent the bolt from backing out but I wouldn't rely on that alone. There have been a number of times in my racing and wrenching career that his has proven effective. A properly torqued fastener should rarely loosen but it happens and when it does you want to use every trick possible to retain the component its holding onto.
@@citizenpark2782 oh I’ve seen it happen several times at raptor events sadly. Check out tsw offroad, they have a exchange program and reinforce the stock ones. As far as rpg you can’t go wrong with anything they make. Most of my truck is rpg.
This is the best series more videos of this raptor please
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Thanks SOOO much for the Raptor update! Really appreciate the honesty abt how it was broken.
This specific series is by far the best content out there related the gen1 raptor.
Great advice for the gen 1. You are having me re-think a few upgrades for the rear suspension
I really enjoyed watching this video, there’s always so much great information. Would love to see more raptor videos.
You'll be seeing more of this Raptor Kailer, hit subscribe and stay tuned!
Stage 3 Motorsports I’ve been subscribed for awhile now😎
I’m a big fan of the Gen 1 Raptor. I have a 2014 SVT RAPTOR myself-And have been wondering why yours hasn’t been around. Looking forward to this build. Thanks guys please make more videos like this!
Major.... Check out Keep It Dirty Off Road... He just got a gen 1 Raptor & his videos are great!!.... Be well & God bless y'all🙏🇺🇸
Saved this for later, just bought a 2014 Raptor scab with 60k miles and shocks haven’t ever been rebuilt.
Debating upgrading.. only thing holding me back is the quality of the truck overall. Definitely needs some frame reinforcement.
@8:05 when you install the inner bolt for the spherical rod end with the threads/nut forward, that is not the best way. General mechanics and racing experience will teach you to always install fasteners (when possible) so that the fixed head points in the direction of travel so inertia (or gravity in a vertical orientation) will retain the fastener in the event the nut comes loose and falls off. I know you can argue the dust boot would prevent the bolt from backing out but I wouldn't rely on that alone. There have been a number of times in my racing and wrenching career that his has proven effective. A properly torqued fastener should rarely loosen but it happens and when it does you want to use every trick possible to retain the component its holding onto.
It’s crazy that rpg charges so much for their parts but won’t even assemble them for you
😂 I know right
Oh man you guys should've reached out I still have that video on my phone!
Does it make a lot of noise?
And by "we" he means one President of Stage 3 William F. Lindsay. C-C-CALL OUT.
Sick 👏
What brake rotors are those on the front and have you been pleased with them?
Are those RPG UCA tolerate 2” lift upfront ?
They probably would work for a 2" lift but they are designed for the the already leveled raptor stance.
Yea. You can easily spend 3-4 thousand dollars per side for your front end .. it ought to last a million miles of normal driving
With these additional parts we should be covered for many miles on road, but you never know what you can run into offroad
You are doing it wrong.... you need to toss that Dewalt and get a Milwaukee,, then you can warranty the work
Thousands in upgrades and doesn’t have a powered ratchet 😂😂😂😂 cmon man!
and impact sockets
Everything you did is a waste of time if you don’t replace the steering knuckles. Raptors biggest weakness.
Why? Please provide details.
@@citizenpark2782 if you jump them repeatedly the upper part of the spindle snaps and lots of bad things happen.
@@suzuki14258 I understand your logic. What reco would you suggest as an upgrade? I saw the RPG version... so expensive!
@@citizenpark2782 oh I’ve seen it happen several times at raptor events sadly. Check out tsw offroad, they have a exchange program and reinforce the stock ones. As far as rpg you can’t go wrong with anything they make. Most of my truck is rpg.
@@suzuki14258Ur thoughts on SVC and their products?
RPG is fucking garbage!!!!!!!
How?
You are doing it wrong.... you need to toss that Dewalt and get a Milwaukee,, then you can warranty the work