5-link-rear-suspension-conversion-for-gen-2-raptors anyone has done this?

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catinthehat85

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No exactly. They want the best.
We ran a Gen 3 5 link and my SVC 4 link through the same section of whoops at the same speeds and the results were dramatically different.

I haven’t even had a proper shock tune yet either.

Oh comeon now, you should at least show the proof =).

Same run, same spot, similar speed. Black truck is Matt’s gen 2 4 link, blue is my gen 3 stock with a bump kit. Notice how significant my rear kick is because the suspension can’t cycle through and keep up with the whoops. By the end of the run Matt’s truck finished like a champ and mine was kicking so bad I was close to losing control. Night and day difference in capabilities.

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I'm sure it's excellent, but when you can get a Gen 3 for $90K (including ADM) I'd be hard pressed to dump $50K into the rear + $20-25K into the front for mid travel and get zero return when it's time to sell the truck.
For me it’s availability of the SCAB cabin… I’m stuck with my Gen2 until/unless Ford decides to do a SCAB Raptor again.

Yes, I know I could buy a regular F150 and chop off the back end, especially if doing a lot of mods plus body panels, but it’s still not quite the same thing.
 

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SVC is doing a TRUE 4 link. Link here:

I plan on doing this January of next year. Requires a currie rear axle as well as fuel cell.

I want to say they already have 4-5 Gen 2s running it.

$43K with all options!!!!
 

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For me it’s availability of the SCAB cabin… I’m stuck with my Gen2 until/unless Ford decides to do a SCAB Raptor again.

Yes, I know I could buy a regular F150 and chop off the back end, especially if doing a lot of mods plus body panels, but it’s still not quite the same thing.
100% - here is my 5 link scab wip
 

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