2021 Raptor Lift Kit

[JROD]

This will be my first Ford and believe that I have picked a winner. I currently have the Dodge Rebel but absolutely love the bad *** look of the Raptor. I placed an accepted order two weeks ago and planning to put a 2.5” lift on it and run aftermarket 37s. Going with the Rapid Red. I have looked around the country and unable to find any lift shop that can do the 2021 Raptor yet. Have been told that since it is so new that have to wait until they create what is needed to lift the truck based on whatever new specs may require. Wanted to know if this is true or if any other shop is able to do this lift. The lift will be for nothing else but vanity because Florida doesn’t have many off road trails for this awesome truck.

 

[xlr8]

Dude hardly anyone has even seen one yet so of course no one knows exactly what it needs. What you want is a level of the front using a simple collar. Please don't do a "lift" and if you do prepare to get scorned on the forums.

 

[WestTXRaptor6]

This will be my first Ford and believe that I have picked a winner. I currently have the Dodge Rebel but absolutely love the bad *** look of the Raptor. I placed an accepted order two weeks ago and planning to put a 2.5” lift on it and run aftermarket 37s. Going with the Rapid Red. I have looked around the country and unable to find any lift shop that can do the 2021 Raptor yet. Have been told that since it is so new that have to wait until they create what is needed to lift the truck based on whatever new specs may require. Wanted to know if this is true or if any other shop is able to do this lift. The lift will be for nothing else but vanity because Florida doesn’t have many off road trails for this awesome truck.

If you just want to cruise the mall in Florida, by all means lift the Raptor. If you want to enjoy the wonderfully engineered OEM suspension, leave it alone! lol. Seriously, you will not get much help around here in the lift department but to each his own.

 

[JROD]

Dude hardly anyone has even seen one yet so of course no one knows exactly what it needs. What you want is a level of the front using a simple collar. Please don't do a "lift" and if you do prepare to get scorned on the forums.

This is some of the information I am looking for. No dealers can give me any information on how to customize my truck. I want 37s on it but not getting that blue interior so all will be after market. I am not looking to get a big lift like I did back in High School. I want an aggressive look and run the 37s and so will do the level and want to make sure the tires would not rub. So again, I am asking this forum to give me suggestions on who might be able to make this truck exactly how I want It to look.

 

[WestTXRaptor6]

ICON Vehicle Dynamics or RPG will have the leveling collars for the front.

 

[JROD]

If you just want to cruise the mall in Florida, by all means lift the Raptor. If you want to enjoy the wonderfully engineered OEM suspension, leave it alone! lol. Seriously, you will not get much help around here in the lift department but to each his own.

My cruising days have been over for 30 years. I should probably change my post to ask who can customize my truck rather than lift it. Going to run aftermarket 37s on it and am learning that I can accomplish the look I want with a leveling kit. Ran Accross a place in Georgia called Wild Willys that looks like they have done a great job in customizing the older Raptors and other vehicles.

 

[JROD]

ICON Vehicle Dynamics or RPG will have the leveling collars for the front.

Thank you for that information. Will check them out.

 

[WestTXRaptor6]

The level kits I mentioned above are simple to DIY if you have any mechanical skills. Can't go wrong with either.
Just giving you a hard time on the lift kits. Really ruins the ride of the Raptors.

 

[JROD]

The level kits I mentioned above are simple to DIY if you have any mechanical skills. Can't go wrong with either.
Just giving you a hard time on the lift kits. Really ruins the ride of the Raptors.

Good information. Thanks

 

[jondle]

As has been stated, no one *really* knows what it will take yet, but I think you made the best decision. Both previous gen Raptors will run 37's with minor modifications and if you were planning to spend money on a lift kit, you'll be fine. Historically, simply collars on the front and flattening a pinch weld will take care of the front and springs will take care of the back. With the coils in the back, that is probably the biggest mystery. Worst case would be new fenders and bed sides, which are inexpensive to purchase, but paint and installation will vary wildly.

Just a little verbiage for you. A "lift-kit" generally involves cutting, welding, or modifying the frame in some way and is generally considered a very bad idea on a Raptor...or any high-speed off-roader. You want as low and wide as you can get, while still having plenty of ground clearance and wheel travel. It is a fine balancing act. So while things like springs and bigger tires may actually raise the truck up, they aren't normally lumped in with a "lift kit". Just things to think about it; when I went to 37" tires, I added about 1" to the offset of the wheels and +2/+2 fenders up front and +2 leafs in the back.

In summary, don't install a lift kit unless you really don't plan to off-road it. While I'm at it....don't get bigger wheels either. Smaller wheels are better for off-road.

This forum has a ton of information tucked away in it. Up front, there shouldn't be much difference from Gen2 to Gen3 in regards to getting 37s to fit and it has been discussed ad nauseam. The back will be a complete mystery to everyone at this point, but you can bet people here will be the first to do it. Keep an eye on SVC, RPG, TMX, ADD, and any other three letter off-road shop that is heavy into Raptors.