Rate My Ride: BIRDMAN's 2013 SVT Raptor

[slims]

Never noticed it

 

[CJ Hungus]

I'm surprised nobody commented on the fact or found it strange that there is a camel about to mount my truck. What kind of parties do you guys have around here?

Epic ones.

 

[OG-Larryw1]

I saw it but wasn't sure what it was. now that you mention it I can see the camel.

 

[che22879]

I love Raptors! Your truck is awesome. I'm not in the market for another truck but if I could get a Super Crew Raptor I would do it in a heart beat.

 

[Carolinaboy]

Very Nice! I like the raptors when they are actually modded tastfully and used offroad. You sir have done a great job so far!

 

[hawaiian boy]

I'm surprised nobody commented on the fact or found it strange that there is a camel about to mount my truck. What kind of parties do you guys have around here?

Damm! No kidding that's a freakin' camel indeed.

 

[bubbatrucklover]

I've never been a fan of the looks of Ford trucks past the 60's but, I think the raptor is one bad ass looking Ford truck. I like your mods and even though I am a convert to partial or full de badging I personally like the looks of the bold F-O-R-D as opposed to the oval. That along with the hood vents gives it a tougher stance.

 

[BIRDMAN]

Last month we had an event at Rausch Creek Offroad Park. Mix of tehcnical and high speed stuff. Got after it a little too hard and found a couple weak links...

With my upgraded 3.0" shocks and lower offset wheels, I am putting a tremendous amount of stress on the tie rods and steering knuckles. I recently replaced both of my steering knuckles with gusseted knuckles from SDHQ Offroad.

At the same time, I opted for their 1.25" nickle plated Chromoly heim joint tie rods with a double shear connection.

Now, either I'm going to beat the snot out of my steering rack or start ripping mounts off the chassis before I have any component problems!

 

[Z71 Kris]

beefy

 

[Carolinaboy]

Very Nice!