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Slammed68 10-16-2018 04:57 PM

Raptor Gen2 Rear Shocks
 
Does anyone have feedback on installing Gen 2 Raptor rear shocks on a 15+ F150?

I know that they are 2 inches longer and can be bolted up to an f150 but im concerned that the ride quality might be harsh due to the shock riding higher in the stroke.

jp360cj 10-17-2018 08:29 AM

Unless they are progressively valved to be stiffer near bottoming out, it won't matter. What I would be more concerned with is actually bottoming out the stock. That will leave you with a harsh ride and will damage the shock.

Slammed68 10-17-2018 11:05 AM

The shocks are 9 stage internal bypass, this is my biggest concern.

jdunk54nl 10-17-2018 02:53 PM


Originally Posted by Slammed68 (Post 5951364)
The shocks are 9 stage internal bypass, this is my biggest concern.

Since they are valved based on shaft position, you will be losing some of the softness that is there when they are near full extension.

If the shock is 2" longer than the standard f150 shock, you could solve this by using an extra 2" block in the back (so a 3.25" block based on my quick google search), and the appropriate lift in the front ;). This is almost into the 4" lift territory as they use a 4" block. I wonder if the raptor rears would work with a 4" block. This would be like a raptor using and add a leaf so I would imagine it would work.....

Now you have got me thinking about picking up a set of rears for my 14 f150 when I put the 4" lift on my truck......The takeoffs are just as cheap as the fox 2.0's with reservoir for 4" lifts....

Slammed68 10-17-2018 06:02 PM

looks like the Gen 2 raptor shocks are only about 2 inches longer than 15+ f150 shocks. could probably just get away with an additional 1 inch block in the rear

Baja Kits 10-19-2018 04:41 PM

If you do put them on, either the Gen 1 or Gen 2 rear shocks, make sure you are reinforcing ( gusset ) the top shock mount if you are going to be towing.

We had a customers top shock mount crack pretty bad when he towed a trailer.

jdunk54nl 10-19-2018 04:45 PM


Originally Posted by Baja Kits (Post 5954094)
If you do put them on, either the Gen 1 or Gen 2 rear shocks, make sure you are reinforcing ( gusset ) the top shock mount if you are going to be towing.

We had a customers top shock mount crack pretty bad when he towed a trailer.

Do you know the max rear block size the raptor rears can handle?

Arsenal11 01-08-2019 12:16 AM


Originally Posted by Baja Kits (Post 5954094)
If you do put them on, either the Gen 1 or Gen 2 rear shocks, make sure you are reinforcing ( gusset ) the top shock mount if you are going to be towing.

We had a customers top shock mount crack pretty bad when he towed a trailer.

did they have 4” lift kit or were they at a stock height? Thx!

jdunk54nl 01-08-2019 09:16 AM


Originally Posted by Arsenal11 (Post 6044701)

did they have 4” lift kit or were they at a stock height? Thx!

I actually put these on my truck. The shocks measure out nearly identical to 4" lift shocks (31" total length, ride at 25" which is their sweet spot). I do have a 4" lift and in the rear I have 2.25" of lift (2" block and add a leaf). They are tight though with factory wheels and 11.5" wide tires.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...6ae028583.jpeg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...cd1384fbe.jpeg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...d61b0082a.jpeg


Arsenal11 01-08-2019 10:08 PM


Originally Posted by jdunk54nl (Post 6044897)


I actually put these on my truck. The shocks measure out nearly identical to 4" lift shocks (31" total length, ride at 25" which is their sweet spot). I do have a 4" lift and in the rear I have 2.25" of lift (2" block and add a leaf). They are tight though with factory wheels and 11.5" wide tires.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...6ae028583.jpeg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...cd1384fbe.jpeg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...d61b0082a.jpeg


how is the ride compared to the shocks that came with your lift?


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