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side question, what skid plate is this that is covering this bracket?

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side question, what skid plate is this that is covering this bracket?

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that part is the stock front skid plate in the front then our under chassis skid plate kit we make for the Bronco Raptor.
 

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That’s a BIG read, but very useful! I’m looking forward to digging down into imbedded links. Fortunately it validates my approach (mostly).

Just installed your UCAs, alignment lockouts and replaced the top hat bearings about six weeks ago. Now I’ve got the rear ultra flex arms sitting in the box waiting to go on in a couple weeks.

How long do see the life of the UCA FK uniball, and the FK rod ends on the tie rods, UCA and panhard bar? Any recommendations on interim cleaning and any periodic lubrication (with appropriate product)? I came home from the Rubicon (with its granite silt) and got some squeaking going on.

TIA
 

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that part is the stock front skid plate in the front then our under chassis skid plate kit we make for the Bronco Raptor.
Thanks. I have a badlands not a raptor. One of those brackets on mine took a hit and is slightly bent.
 

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Couple questions for you @GregFoutz

  • Do you guys offer any guidance or videos on changing the ride height sensors to recalibrate after installing springs?
  • The bump stop kit stroke pad seems to come loose pretty rapidly. The steel quickly wears its way into the aluminum of the LCA and jiggles around. This is with the hardware fully tightened. Someone mentioned to me that you guys have some sort of shim piece that can be added to address that but I haven't been able to track down what that is.
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Couple questions for you @GregFoutz

  • Do you guys offer any guidance or videos on changing the ride height sensors to recalibrate after installing springs?
  • The bump stop kit stroke pad seems to come loose pretty rapidly. The steel quickly wears its way into the aluminum of the LCA and juggles around. This is with the hardware fully tightened. Someone mentioned to me that you guys have some sort of shim piece that can be added to address that but I haven't been able to track down what that is.
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Yea we have a shim kit for the lower mounts. Just call the shop and the guys can get you a set. 480-718-9800. We never made independent part numbers for those so they have to do it by hand.
 

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That’s a BIG read, but very useful! I’m looking forward to digging down into imbedded links. Fortunately it validates my approach (mostly).

Just installed your UCAs, alignment lockouts and replaced the top hat bearings about six weeks ago. Now I’ve got the rear ultra flex arms sitting in the box waiting to go on in a couple weeks.

How long do see the life of the UCA FK uniball, and the FK rod ends on the tie rods, UCA and panhard bar? Any recommendations on interim cleaning and any periodic lubrication (with appropriate product)? I came home from the Rubicon (with its granite silt) and got some squeaking going on.

TIA
Squeaking can happen with those rod ends. This spray is at most NAPA's and works great for me.

I have taken my Foutz long travel down to Baja and KOH every year and I cant kill them (yet). Its been like 2 years.


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Squeaking can happen with those rod ends. This spray is at most NAPA's and works great for me.

I have taken my Foutz long travel down to Baja and KOH every year and I cant kill them (yet). Its been like 2 years.


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Yea good point Jason. Thanks.

I also frequently use TRIFLOW to lubricate the bearings. It has teflon in the lubrication which helps restore the teflon liners in the bearings. You can buy it from autozone and a bunch of places. its easy to get but here are a couple of links below. The only difference in this is that its a wet oil lubricant not a dry one so it can attract dust / dirt but it penetrates well into the bearing.

https://triflowlubricants.com/product/tri-flow-superior-lubricant-drip-bottle/
https://triflowlubricants.com/product/tri-flow-superior-lubricant-aerosol/
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