Raptor shocks on XLT

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08-29-2012, 11:15 AM

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D Roc

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Originally Posted by Stumpy

Finally installed the Raptor rears. They ride like a dream. Now I just need to do the front with 2.0s.

is it actually worth doing? can you feel a difference?

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08-29-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by blackxlt10

Well here's my situation. I got the truck used, with 45,000 miles on it. The front left shock was leaking, so after a long drawn out discussion with my salesman and his manager, it was replaced FOC. Then I replaced the other one, for farts and giggles, just so that the struts would be even in age.

Now im at 55,000 miles, and I am considering replacing the rear shocks in 5-10 thousand more miles. I like how the fox shocks look, and from what I hear, they ride like a dream.

I would like my truck to ride like a dream

My plan is to put the fox shocks on soon, then replace the front with fox shocks and UCA when the time comes.

Right now, I drive on a few back roads, and I just want the rear to feel a little more cushion-y.

Now, am I being stupid? Or do I have a good-ish plan?

Sounds like overkill to me, heck my rancho RS5000s i have on the rear on my truck were only $45 a piece, and they made the truck smoother than new. Im not saying go that cheap, but that much for shocks seems a bit much....but its your money, spend it how you want.

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08-29-2012, 02:11 PM

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is it actually worth doing? can you feel a difference?

I notice a major difference. Especially since the fronts are stock I can always feel the difference. The rear used to have an abrupt thud when going over a large bump, pothole etc...now the rear shocks are as smooth as can be. I didn't think they were going to make that much of a difference since they were only rear shocks, but they really did. I'm not saying go out and drop a grand on these and bolt them on, but I'd you can get a good deal like I did its totally worth it. Mine were 425+75 shipping to Alaska. (they are probably about 25lbs each.)