Installation instructions for the third-generation Ford Raptor off-road airbag kit
The official website of AIRBFT air suspension shares with you the installation instructions for the third-generation Ford Raptor off-road airbag kit, which can help you quickly install it. If you are a DIY expert, this installation instruction will definitely help you complete the installation.
The entire AIRBFT4x4 airbag kit does not require any modifications to the original suspension structure of the third-generation Raptor, and is compatible with the original terrain mode and FOX Live Valve electronic shock absorption. Fully loaded heavy equipment can traverse Gobi, desert, and mixed rocky unmanned areas with stability and reliability throughout the journey. It not only solves the core pain point of heavy truck sinking, but also synchronously raises the chassis to ensure off-road capability, while improving the bumpy feeling of rough roads. It is a practical upgrade and modification solution for long-distance heavy equipment off-road crossing.
Please check if the kit accessories are complete before installation.
Before loading, temporarily assemble the airbag separately. Please assemble it according to the photo.
Fix the assembled airbag to the main beam.
Install the base and rear axle.
Note that there is also a fixed bracket under the base.
The appearance of the left rear airbag kit installed.
The appearance of the left rear airbag kit installed.
The appearance of the left rear airbag kit installed.
The appearance of the left rear airbag kit installed.
The appearance of the right rear airbag kit installed.
The appearance of the right rear airbag kit installed.
The appearance of the right rear airbag kit installed.
The appearance of the right rear airbag kit installed.
After installation, conduct an off-road cross axle test.
After installation, conduct an off-road cross axle test.
After installation, conduct an off-road cross axle test. When the suspension is extended, the airbag will not affect the travel of the rear suspension, nor will it affect the off-road capability of the vehicle.
After installation, conduct an off-road cross axle test.
Significantly strengthened rear suspension heavy load bearing capacity
The kit adopts non-destructive fixation of the original vehicle beam, and the airbag is arranged between the rear axle and the frame. The air pressure can be freely adjusted through the in car pneumatic switch, actively sharing the load-bearing load of the original spiral spring.
When fully loaded with a roof tent, a complete set of outdoor supplies, and rescue tools, completely solve the problem of rear collapse, maintain a horizontal posture of the vehicle, and prevent one-sided compression and rear axle eccentric wear;
Under the conditions of dragging, towing, and heavy loading of cargo boxes, airbags provide progressive support, reducing the long-term fatigue loss of the original suspension under heavy pressure, and significantly reducing the amplitude of brake nodding and cornering roll;
Stable weight distribution throughout the entire process of heavy load crossing, the original FOX electronic shock absorber stroke is not compressed, the suspension structure is more evenly stressed, and the service life of shock absorbers and rear axle components is extended.
Improve the off-road capability of complex road conditions in unmanned areas
The reinstalled state is the biggest weakness of the original Raptor’s off-road performance, and the airbag kit directly improves off-road performance:
Overloaded inflatable lifting of the rear chassis height, restoring the original factory standard departure angle, driving on desert potholes, steep slopes, and gravel roadbeds, reducing the risk of chassis and rear bumper scraping and bottoming out;
On sand dune slopes and undulating ravines, a constant body height ensures a complete suspension travel, and the tires have stronger ground grip, making it less likely to slip or sink into the car;
It can be unloaded and depressurized to restore the original vehicle height, taking into account the driving posture on urban roads. It can be installed in both elevated and original vehicles.
New wireless remote control, LCD screen design, and 4 height gear memory functions, which can also manually set the height of the left and right airbags separately.
The computer-controlled airbag inflation kit is controlled by an automotive grade computer and comes with an air compressor that can inflate the airbag. It also has a pressure sensor to control the compressor’s automatic operation.
Not only does it have a wireless remote control, but it can also be controlled through a mobile app.
The original five link rear suspension of the third-generation Ford F-150 Raptor performs well in daily road conditions, but it is prone to shortcomings such as rear end sinking, suspension stroke compression, chassis height drop, and significant bouncing during heavy loading when traversing unmanned areas, carrying camping supplies, carrying rescue equipment, and roof tents. After installing the AIRBFT4x4 dedicated off-road auxiliary airbag kit, the entire vehicle has been fully upgraded in terms of carrying capacity, passing through, and driving comfort, as it passes through the desert, gravel, and sand dune composite unmanned areas for long-distance transportation.
Optimize the comfort of long-distance driving through unmanned areas
The AIRBFT4x4 airbag relies on flexible air pressure buffering to neutralize continuous impacts on rough roads in the desert, while balancing heavy load support and shock absorption comfort
Driving on gravel and washboard roads weakens the continuous bouncing of the rear of the vehicle, filters out fine bumps, and significantly reduces fatigue during long-distance driving;
Two air pressure modes can be freely switched: heavy-duty off-road high-pressure enhanced support, highway unloaded low-pressure retaining soft shock absorption, balancing both crossing and commuting scenarios;
The airbag cushion shares 70% of the road impact, reducing the sustained high-intensity load on the shock absorber, minimizing the shaking of materials and equipment inside the vehicle throughout the journey, and greatly improving driving stability.
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