Broken Raptor | White Rim Disaster in Moab

[@mtlassen1516]

What’s your quote in this video, “you know you are using your equipment when you break it. That’s just part of it.” Looks like you got your adventure! I’d rather get to where I am going without breaking things, though - more enjoyable and to unplug and enjoy the scenery, peace and quiet.

[@Dutch1951x]

Just think how satisfying it's going to be driving with new heavy duty, custom, expensive springs.....

[@dripsoiladventures]

with all that weight in that truck, get yourself a set of Deaver leaf springs set up for your total load, you'll thank yourself for spending the $$$ - coming from a fellow Raptor owner. It'll also get rid of the rear end squat and get your handling back to better than it ever has been. Thx for all the great vids!

[@bootmender]

Yep, same thing happened to me back in 1972 just north of Jemez Springs, New Mexico. I was driving my 1947 Ford panel truck and one leaf came apart and fell out, then my rear end nearly fell out, not a pretty sight. After Sharing a bag of weed with an old man we were able to put it all back together, but that flathead V-8 was never meant to go 1000’s of miles off road. So we parted ways and I got a one year old ford van where for the next 5 years I was constantly working on it.

[@WolfOverland]

My group of 3 had a 2008 v8 4 runner. Top of the world trail I did a video he blew his rear diff. Ended his trip too. Sucks but it’s the risk we take.

[@darrenboone681]

They sent you to the right place Rory nows he's stuff it's not cheap

[@SocialPants]

He’s awesome!

[@michaelkearns7481]

If it’s cheap there’s something fishy

[@stephenkramme7063]

Glad you were able to make it back to civilization with the help of friends. Many ways that could have turned out disastrous, very inconvenient, but no body got hurt, I would be quite thankful. With as much off roading as there is in Arizona you should be able to get the appropriately sized and constructed leaf springs there. Again great photography. Looking forward to your solutions.

[@SocialPants]

Thanks! Next week- we shall find a solution :)

[@allentisthammer4763]

Here I was thinking about Add-a-leaf and your misfortune taught me otherwise. Hope the new springs work out for you and you picked up another subscriber. Shure have enjoyed this series keep on wheeling! I think Rory says it bes , something along the lines of "wheel, break, repair, and repeat!"

[@SocialPants]

Thank you!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

If nothing else, great editing! Build it, break it, fix, break it, and on it goes..... Glad you made it out safely. New sub. Cheers.

[@SocialPants]

Thanks man! Welcome to the channel

[@robbergstrom943]

That was a rough day. I’m glad you got out and into good hands.

[@SocialPants]

Yeah. I agree. :) Thanks, Rob

[@mr_longhorn6000]

Sorry to see this brother. I’m sure you’ve got it figured out by now but hate to see this happen to anyone!

[@SocialPants]

Thanks. More bummed about not getting to complete the trail. 🤣😂

[@erichartwig9633]

Get a set of Deaver +3 springs with a load rating appropriate for what you are carrying.

[@tomkelly3896]

Sorry for the bummer....you were all happy about that trail and camping out.....im considering doing it in my raptor...but i think the tacoma may be better bet

[@SocialPants]

Honestly, the springs were already cracked prior to the white rim. The one side just happened to fall out (and be discovered) on that trail.

[@tomkelly3896]

@@SocialPants any advice in the roof rack ? Cross bar mounts?? Thx

[@SocialPants]

@@tomkelly3896 bayareametalfab.com

[@cdogg22]

Just get some Deaver HD +4 springs. Or have them build them out a little more HD for the extra weight. Custom springs was always going to be risky.

[@WeekendWanderersOverland]

Im glad you decided to go back out PO-Tash road. :) .. climbing Schaffer is terrifying to me and would definitely would have been much more stress on the leaf springs. and I love Rory!

[@SocialPants]

Haha agree on all points

[@tomkelly3896]

Not sure if this may help ya...but my 2010 raptor...crappy rear fox shock blew out at 24,000 miles....i went to buy another one...and got sticker shok.....so i bought a set of rancho 9000 shocks....for a reg f150....fit right in....and it took away the 3 or 4 bounces i would get after hitting a substantial bump....aka topes here in mexico . good luck

[@SocialPants]

Oh, interesting. I haven't had issues with the shocks-- YET-- but, I'm sure eventually the way I drive this beast. I'm thinking I'll have to deal with front suspension/control arms, etc before to long as well.

[@tomkelly3896]

Mike...what roof rack system you using....im in market for one.🤠

[@SocialPants]

Hi, Tom. I’m using a custom steel rack from Bay Area Metal Fab. It’s great - www.bayareametalfab.com/

[@tomkelly3896]

Wonder if an add a leaf would have helped prevent this....less flexing...a bit stiffer

[@SocialPants]

That was an add a leaf. It needs to be a “leaf pack” designed to flex under off road extremes. More on that, next week :)

[@tomkelly3896]

@@SocialPants thx for reply.....i guess i wont do the add a leaf then....probably just good for towing a boat or trailer. 🤔

[@tomkelly3896]

I heard the deavers are way to stiff....they have n o give at all....keep us posted as to what route you took to fix.thx

[@SocialPants]

@@tomkelly3896 no worries; I’ll give you a preview- go take a look at www.alcanspring.com that’s the way to go

[@tomkelly3896]

I just e mailed a company in michigan....they have an f150 leaf spring kit that says it fits,raptor...im waiting for an actual reply with 100 pcnt guarantee.....it has...3 plus 1....or 4 plus 1 leaf kits...only about 200 bucks per side.......i know you carry more weight than i do....but the cost is right and maybe they can add another leaf to the pack for ya....i will keep ya posted as soon as i hear back🤠

[@SocialPants]

The key is to weigh your truck fully loaded- fuel, water, gear. The Raptor is a 1/2 ton truck. The back of mine is 4000lbs- literally 2 tons. :)

[@tomkelly3896]

@@SocialPants i think they rate the 4 plus 1 spring at 2500.......maybe an additional leaf can add 900 more🤔

[@tomkelly3896]

@@SocialPants also the constant flexing of the spring......from weak shocks.....i noticed a big difference with the ranchos in the rear....back bounces 1 time then stops....but front still bounces 3 or 4 times if i hit a good bump.

[@Vic-dog]

If it were easy, everyone would be doin it!

[@J.Young808]

I’d say Po tash as well since everyone says po tay toe and not pot ay toe

[@SocialPants]

🤣😂🤣

[@dustanlenser4633]

Do it right with Deavers and a proper bumpstop kit

[@tomkelly3896]

Deavers suk.😁 save your money

[@SocialPants]

I talked to Deaver just after this although they didn't have anything "in stock" for my needs. In next weeks video, we found a solution ;)

[@bootmender]

You know what FORD stands for right? 1( fix or repair daily) 2 ( found on road dead) Ford raptor were never meant to go off road, there for sports bar parking lots. Peer pressure to show your co-workers how much you spent on credit. 😆

[@WeekendWanderersOverland]

soooo salty.... LOL... run what ya brung... and tease ya buddies when they break (but help get him home..).. thats what motorsports are all about!!!

[@SocialPants]

😂

[@robertquackenbush5547]

You forgot fucked over rebuilt dodge

[@radcardad]

This video is so cringe for the Raptor. Shafer isn’t even technical. People tend to brag about taking their Porsches and minivans (and other stupid vehicles) up and down that part of White Rim. I would have expected to see something break further along the trail… as far as people telling you to beef up your suspension that is totally absurd. That truck with one dude and a fairly light load of gear should not need any enhancement unless it is worn out and maybe your suspension components were worn out or aged.

[@SocialPants]

The leaf springs were broken for days actually. The noise got worse and the piece "fell out" on the White Rim. So, not really the trail that caused the issue. The weight did in fact cause the issue. It was also a custom "add-a-leaf" that broke. The factory springs were sagging a year before this trip as the Raptor is NOT built to haul weight.

[@DirtyBeemer1]

The trail had nothing to do with his issue lol.