Gen2 Raptor Method Wheels and 37's
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2023
- I’m installing Method Wheels and 37” tires on my 2019 Ford F150 Raptor in this video. I also give a history of my suspension setup before installing the Apex Rapid Precision Valves onto the Method Wheels and get the tires mounted and balanced. Then I test the valves before giving some personal opinions on the setup. Lots of talking in this video.
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Method Racing MR703 17x8.5, 6x135, ET25 (5.78”)
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BFGoodrich KO2
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APEX Rapid Precision Valve (Standard Length)
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JACO FlowPro 2.0 Tire Inflator
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Eibach Springs
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Icon Multirate Leaf Springs
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Decked Drawer System
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KHC Bed Supports
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RSI Smartcap
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This video answered every question I may have had about lifting my Raptor. Thank you for this !👍🏽
Nice setup happy it clears no cutting
There’s something really cool about seeing a 2019 build in 2024, it’s nostalgic and badass for some reason. I’m not going to lie it’s kind of inspired me to look around and see what’s out there.
Oh no, now I feel lame...I bought new in 2020 and just now getting up to the miles where preventative maintenance means upgrades...The wife would not be down with buying a new truck and building it haha. Maybe when I retire I can get monitized and start building for fun. Otherwise, just a hobby.
i know some time has passed but i see the Tori what unit were you in?
Americas tire on west coast or discount tire does it for $20 per tire
Not sure if you mentioned it in the vid and apologize if so… why not airbags in the rear? (I’m no expert btw lol!)
I always saw airbags as another failure point and treating a symptom instead of the problem. Buying upgraded leaf springs removes the factory lifting block which can help eliminate axle wrap caused by a mix of soft springs and leverage at the block. They also lift the rear and help with carrying additional weight all the time. I don't think I'd rule out airbags ontop of a leaf spring upgrade for towing, but not in place of one. You'd also need to figure out where to put the onboard air. It just depends on how you will use your vehicle. (I'm not an expert either though...just formed an opinion based on reading the forums)
It's crazy too me how you're getting better mpg with 37s! Im running 35 Mickey Thompson baja boss and I'm getting around 13.5 mpg I also have Fuel Rebels for the wheels, are those methods super light? Do you have the specs on them?
After 6533miles I’m now at 15.1mpg on the trip meter, which is still better but not as good as the first 1200 miles. The method wheels are 29lbs and the tires are 63lbs according to the website and tire rack. The fuels appear to be 11lbs heavier and the Mickey Thompsons are 8lbs heavier.
@@ruffwrenchn2235 yeah that makes a lot of sense, in totally it's almost 40 lbs lighter. I didn't really think of the weight when I thought about my setup, might have to change it in the future, have you noticed any rubbing or had to do any trimming?
@@ruffwrenchn2235are you running on stock upper control arms?
What tire rod are you running for the 37”s
I have the stock tie rods still. May go to Heim joint rod ends in the future but they're pretty low on my priority list unless something happens with the stock ones.
How much weight would you say you have in the bed of your truck?
I’d say 600lbs not including spare. Decked: 250lbs, Smartcap: 200lbs, gear and tools: 150lbs.
@@ruffwrenchn2235 Dam then that is some really good mpg you are getting their
@@Ellacost831 Yeah, I didn't really think about that, but I didn't mention in the video that I'm also running a Cobb 93 Octane Stage 2 tune with Full Race Intercooler and AFE momentum intake. Every truck is different so it really depends on what your setup is.
Any issues with gearing ratio?
I haven’t had any issues and Ford kept the same gearing ratios in the transmission, transfer case, and axles between the gen2 35” and the Gen3 37”. So up to the stock 37” should be fine.
haha I see the tori. 1/187 here, 11B
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@@ruffwrenchn2235 ohh i see now sorry i was blessed to be in 2/506th Easy Company after the merge.... Curraheeeeeee.
Do they make these in 18" with that same +.25?
I found the 701s and 707s in 18x9 with 18mm offset, but not any higher that fit. I don't think you should stress too much about the weight unless the gas expense is really killing you. There is always a trade off. The methods are light, but probably not as strong as the fuels and the KO2s are lighter than the mickey thompsons, but they have super thin sidewalls so will crack or bust easier with repeated deflation. Hard decision since everything is so expensive.
@@ruffwrenchn2235 yeah i'm debating on weather to change out the wheels 1st and wait until I use up all the thread on my tires for now, I'm looking at changing my current job and I will need to commute more and I have a feeling it's going to add up, I'm currently getting 13 mpg I used to get 17 mpg with stock wheels and tires
Raptor + 37’s are your snow chains. Lol
You lost 2+ pounds of centrifugal force at each wheel which is probably why you’re experiencing better gas mileage. You have a net loss in weight at each wheel which means less effort to move them. Typically larger tires=more weight=lower mpg. But in your case you were able to offset the weight of the larger tire with a lighter wheel, and even lowered your overall weight, resulting in a gain of MPG. That’s my guess anyways.
Yeah...as an update, I'm currently at 14.6mpg back in Washington. I tuned down to 91OCT on the Cobb Stage 2, but I do a lot more city driving in WA and my commute is longer. I will probably service my transmission again at 60k and reset the TCM to see where I sit. I've been wanting to go Goosetuned for so long, but the extra expense seems silly without doing something else like charge pipes, exhaust manifolds, or turbos at the same time. I've got a bbk in the garage, rear bumper on the way, and a shock rebuild coming so pretty much tapped out of cash for the year so maybe next year.
😏 *promo sm*
Dude just get a 40cf tank or 2 of nitrogen. You can fill those tires in 20 seconds. compressors are dumb imo…
Maybe a dumb question but, can you run normal tanks for that? Seems like it might be challenging mounting a standard steel or aluminum tank. I checked out the off-road ones a while back and they were absurdly expensive for something that holds a finite amount of gas. It made me think compressors were a better use of resources since they're half the cost and I won't run out of air. I can look into it again though....maybe a primary tank and alternate compressor setup.