What do I need to fit raptor suspension on xlt
07-15-2015, 04:43 AM
#21
Senior Member
What do I need to fit raptor suspension on xlt
Originally Posted by ThatBlue4x4
Which will not ride as nice or perform nearly as good off road.
07-15-2015, 02:49 PM
#22
Senior Member
Thanks for your speedy reply, like I said I picked up the sway bar. Will my stock nuts and bolts fit the raptor bracket. Also besides the bottom bolts for the shocks. Are there any other bolts I'll need? Like for the LCA? Did you have to replace any nuts and bolts? Considering the different UCA & LCA , Sway bar, End links. Is there any thing else I might need or can I use stock nuts & bolts. I ask because people say I need longer bolts for the low end of the Raptor shock. Any other hardware needs upgrading? And what advantage is
having mid perch? Thanks
having mid perch? Thanks
07-16-2015, 10:22 AM
#23
Southern Pride
I have had the raptor swap for over 2 years now. by far the best I found. I paid 1200 for all suspension parts. however I then upgraded my UCAs to RPG raceline 1.5 uniballs and did national Springs SD leafs in the rear. Also mid perch clears 37s on both stock fenders with minor trimming and with aftermarket fenders such as fiberwerx and boatec. When I went to mid perch I removed raptor sway bar and sold it. yes, you roll more however it allows the front to actually work like IFS. I am also running raptor boatec 2+2 fenders and mcneil raptor bedsides. however, all of my front fiberglass is for sale.
Since you are 2wd you only need the control arms, tie rods (which I would upgrade), front and rear shocks, sway bar ( if you are on street a lot I would use it, but it is fine without it). extended ABS sensors and raptor brake lines.
Also, when doing this swap forget buying raptor leafs. go straight to Deavers or National Spring progressive leaf packs.
I would get new bolts and nuts, just to be safe.
Your xlt 2wd spindle is fine to run with raptor suspension. only difference I found was the raptor has the 4x4 CV spot
Since you are 2wd you only need the control arms, tie rods (which I would upgrade), front and rear shocks, sway bar ( if you are on street a lot I would use it, but it is fine without it). extended ABS sensors and raptor brake lines.
Also, when doing this swap forget buying raptor leafs. go straight to Deavers or National Spring progressive leaf packs.
I would get new bolts and nuts, just to be safe.
Your xlt 2wd spindle is fine to run with raptor suspension. only difference I found was the raptor has the 4x4 CV spot
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