So im buidling my truck into an overland truck and my next step is to upgrade some of the stock components... im looking to upgrade the front IFS and add skid plates. I was curious if anyone knows where i can find upgraded IFS parts. Are raptor parts any stronger? I already know im going to add lockers front and rear but just curious if my IFS is going to be able to take the abuse.

-Raul

 

User "desert dawg" has a pretty slick setup on his new build:https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ent-build.html

Maybe he could give you some info on his setup

 

his truck looks pretty sweet... but it other than the coilover it doesnt look like he has done any upgrades to the IFS.

 

Bumping this back up...

Anyone know of a company that makes body armor for our trucks? mainly rock sliders, skid plates, ect ect

 

so i found this small company that does rock sliders and skid plates for our trucks http://www.rcimetalworks.com/09-13-F-150_c6.htm

 

so looks like readylift makes some nice beefy tierod ends. but man are they proud of them: 2009-2013 Ford F150 Heavy Duty Steering Kit

they also make some nice upper control arms
2004-2013 Ford F150 Uniball Upper Control Arm

 

Update...

installed my Rough Country winch with hidden winch mount.. as well as mounted (not wired) my CB inside the cab.

 

The truck is coming together . It looks good!

 

Nice...Corona

 

so i found someone that makes chromoly IFS cv axles for our trucks.. but man are they expensive Ultimate IFS CV Axle Set for Ford F-150 ('09 up) and Ford F-150 Raptor ('10 up)

 

Great looking truck. A winch is on my want list for sure. I have eyeballed that mount from rough country. Ive been checking their winches out as well. They seem to be identical to the bad land winch Harbor Freight sells. Not sure if it is though.

 

Most are made overseas anymore. I have a TC 12,500 lbs winch that I am putting on my truck when I can get the winch mount. Warn is the only winch made in the USA. That is why you pay a arm and leg for one.

 

so correction from above.. RCI does not make rock sliders... I just became a dealer of them so ill be getting the full skid plates for my truck very soon..
Does anyone know someone that makes rock sliders for these trucks?

 

I might have a local guy make me a pair. He is a welder by trade. Let me send Eric a email and see if he might be interested in putting some together.

 

Yah i have a local guy that is going to make me some as well.. maybe even a bumper... ill keep you guys posted after i talk to him