Gen1 Raptor Rehab - Bent shock shafts & damaged Cap replacement by ONYX

This week we are working with ONYX Motoring shock service to get you bent shafts and damaged cap replaced on our shocks.
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[@usmcoverlander5947]

Glad you’re back

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks 🙏

[@frankg323]

awesome!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks

[@paulgutiereziii4792]

LOL, keep the jokes dirty too. Good show fellas !

[@mdjak3686]

Really well done videos on this channel. I’ve owned four Raptors, 3 Gen2 and my new Gen3, but still love watching the work you do.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. I lot of what we are doing with the gen1 applies to all the models. Very few things don’t.

[@sebastianmuglia7451]

Elliott is my go to shock guy. His customer service is unmatched

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Agree. Love talking to the guy too. Have to remind myself to stop sometimes so he can work. 🤣

[@evenflo75]

Can you show your traction bars and how they mount

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

I will in a future video. Planning on getting the colors changed so we will have to take them off and put them back on

[@evenflo75]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad awesome thank you

[@bigdaddyocampo]

Awesome content as always!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man

[@PivitoPivito]

Hi, I really enjoy your channel, I have a gen 1 raptor 2014, I like to run the same shocks, front and back, are they fox 3.0 ?, thanks.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

No. The Gen1 with the stock shock bucket runs 2.5s.

[@cparkerz2968]

Maybe AccuTune Off-Road could take care of you, my experience with them has been great customer service is top notch.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Never heard of them. Where are they based?

[@cparkerz2968]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad El Cajon CA

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

I did a quick search and looks like they focus more on Jeeps and tacos. Not much fast off-roading. Definitely some good out of the box options with tune option. But I don’t see much raptor experience on their site. Or options for a tuning day. I need someone familiar with the raptor, SVC kit on it, and has experience tuning on the trails.

[@thesneak281]

Can you explain the double shock setup up front? Figured the coilovers would need a rebuild as well?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Double shocks is part of the SVC mod travel kit. One is a traditional coil over while the other is a bypass. Coilover holds the weight and has some rebound control. But the bypass has a ton more rebound and compressions control so it helps take the load of a single coilover and allows for more tuning. As for rebuild, if you have been following along, we just did a full rebuild on the shocks 6 months ago and that’s when we discovered the bent shafts and damaged cap. Fox took 6 months to get us parts. So front shocks are still too fresh and don’t need a rebuild yet. Maybe in another 6 months if we hit the trails hard.

[@irregularf150]

Nice i was just looking at shops that do rebuilds. Ill check onyx out, im may upgrade my factory 2.5s to the 3.0s and have the 2.5s rebuilt for backups when i need the 3s rebuilt. Man those race series shocks are huge 😆 Great video as always and nice new way of doing each step 👍🏻

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. Definitely get a hold of Elliott and Onyx.

[@ChromesConsoles]

Amazing Video! I wish we could do this rear suspension like you guys have it to our Gen1 Raptor but uh, My dad sure needs a lot of convincing to do race series shocks that go through the bed LOL, otherwise amazing video, guys!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Lol. They are not for everyone.

[@AROD.]

Love your channel brotha ! Love how your kids are involved also !! Do they ever plan on getting a prerunner ? Or start building something of their own?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. They are both a little scared of driving the truck. They have also seen the work and cost of everything so they understand it’s a ways out for them. But when they say they are ready, I’ll be there to help them out.

[@richieb6970]

12:24 are you Hispanic lol I like that lol

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣🤣 yeah, my name usually gives it away.

[@richieb6970]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad lol right on

[@Bird2920]

It is nice to see real people doing real work and not putting on a front... Great content! Ps what do you not like about your 1st gen? I'm trying to decide which gen to buy.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. Will be putting together a video on it. There are a few things I don’t like, but it’s all worth it to have a more durable platform.

[@Giohgk]

What do you think is more reliable gen 1 or 2?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Hands down the Gen1 is more reliable. 6.2 engines are almost bullet proof with no known major mechanical issues save for the oil fill tube. Simplified electronics. If I loose a speed sensors she’s fully drivable. On a Gen2, it could strand you when the steering rack stops working. It’s not perfect. It still has its gremlins with the backup camera and other known little issues. But over the last 2 years she’s never stranded me or had any major issues with it.

[@Giohgk]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad do you prefer your current gen 1 over your last gen 2 or would you get your gen 2 back if you had the chance?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

I prefer the Gen1. Only thing I miss is the comfort of the g2 interior. It was quieter and the cup holders were better. But there are ways around that and I’ve fixed it on my Gen1. I would not go back to the Gen2 platform because of the eletronic steering racks. That’s the platforms weakest point and there is still no fix for it.

[@jfgregory1329]

Love the work you are doing but man that Jack. Lol! I’m upgrading to 3.0’s from the OEM 2.5’s. Any things I should expect or need to think about? I’ve got HD+3 Deavers and RPG bumps already.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣 yeah. Trying to droop the suspension can get sketchy. Only thing I would recommend it’s making sure you get 3.0s designed for your truck. Lot of guys try and put Gen2 shocks on a Gen1. It won’t work right unless you cut and install a taller shock bucket.

[@JayJay-ym5jx]

Cool

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks