2013 RPG Offroad Raptor Build

[Tx4r11]

Update on RPG Build

RPG bolt kit has been installed and I have ran it for about two weeks now. Kit is still missing secondary 3.5 bypass shocks. Shocks should arrive in 6 weeks. I wanted to wait a few weeks to pass along some daily driving feedback on the bolt kit and to also work out any adjustments that may need to be done. All I can say so far is WOW kit runs fantastic. I was a bit concern on how kit would handle during daily commutes. So far truck handles great and no issues with turning radius that I could notice. Truck also has no issues fitting thru bank drive-thru and Fast food drive-thru that I have visited. I have not lost any of the daily uses I had previously with my truck. I also did not have to adjust the settings on my 3.0 coilovers and the ride has remained the same with the bolt kit. I did run the truck thru a few dirt roads just to let the suspension settle and no issues to report but I did not run it hard by any means. Lastly a few things I want to point out on the RPG kit. One is RPG upgraded their secondary bypass mount. Secondary bypass mount looks more secure and stout in comparing it to the previous mount. The second is the bolt kit was installed by my mechanic that had no previous experience with the RPG bolt kit. Mechanic had no issues getting the kit installed. Darin from RPG offered his cell number to pass along to my mechanic just in case he had any questions. The mechanic contacted Darin once for a quick question and Darin responded quickly. Lastly the kit requires you to change out the coil spring on the coilovers. The new coils make the truck sit a bit higher upfront. I adjusted the height setting to get it to sit as level as possible. I can’t wait to get secondary shocks to dial in the front. Up next will be front and rear bumpers.

 

[Tx4r11]

Look at what UPS delivered. Man these FOX 3.5 bypass shocks look great. This should complete the RPG front bolt kit install. I will post pictures once they are installed. A shout-out to Chad from RPG for sending them out. All I need now is the front and rear bumpers. They should come in this month if all goes well.

 

[jbacio]

Any more updates on this build?

What axles did you use with this kit?

 

[Tx4r11]

Yes I will post more updates this week. Been crazy busy. Shocks are on and bumpers are installed. I am using RCV front axles.

 

[Tx4r11]

So here is the final look of the RPG build. First I added the secondary bypass 3.5 Fox Shocks up front to complete the front suspension. Next I added the RPG Trophy front cut bumper with an RPG cutout skid plate. Inside bumper I installed a 40 inch Baja design Onx6 light bar. Then I move to the rear of the truck and added an RPG race-line rear bumper with a tow hitch. On the bumper I added two amber Baja design S2 sport light. Once the bumper was installed the rear fenders were dovetail cut to provide extra clearance. The final piece was installing the GJ motor sports third brake light with an antenna mount with two amber S2 sport Baja design lights and one clear S2 Pro light for extra lighting. Once all was completed I loaded two 37 inch BFG all-terrain tires along with a pro eagle jack and plate onto the RPG recovery bypass rack. The next stage to my build is to have all the shocks tuned, check the suspension for any binding and have all the suspension re-torqued.

 

[Tx4r11]

Here are more pictures of build.

 

[Antho]

Sick build @Tx4r11 !

 

[BenBB]

DAAAAAMN that looks good, came out great!!!!!

 

[Tx4r11]

So I finally made it to TSW Offroad to have all the shocks tuned and also have all the suspension re-torqued. First I want to give a shot out to Justin and Alex from TSW. These guys are awesome. They are very knowledgeable and very helpful in answering all my questions. TSW will definitely be my go to shop moving forward, even if it’s a 5 hour drive for me to get to their shop. Totally worth the drive.

Ok so on this visit I got all shocks set up with a basic street tune and was also provided a basic tune for off-roading. The fox 2.5 bump stops we’re also set to 90 PSI as a starting point. All the mid travel suspension was re-torqued front and back. Lastly I had the RPG triple gussets welded on the front lower control arms for added strength.

Unfortunately now that TSW will be my go to Offroad shop I now have four more upgrades I will be adding to the Raptor. The first upgrade will be the Howe power steering kit. The second upgrade will be 2 electric CBR transmission coolers. The plan is to place them somewhere near the RST bed rack area. The third upgrade will be adding a CBR radiator for better cooling. The last upgrade will be to adding a KHC front slot support kit to add more strength to the front control arm assembly. Hopefully this list will not get any longer. The plan is to start running the truck on some Raptor runs and some Offroad tracks to better tune suspension.

 

[Brad12]

I'm definitely interested to see where you mount two transmission coolers in the bed and how well all of the cooling upgrades perform. Those are all great upgrades and keep us posted!