Gen 2 OE rear shocks on gen 1

[AndysLog]

thanks to all who have tried and contributed. it looks like the 3.0 has a larger body in the rear. i bet with a minor lift and making sure the external resi were aimed properly, i see this being a viable rear setup.

 

[Aaron]

I'm going to keep my eye out for a set now after reading this. Might be able to score some stockers for an interim upgrade in the back, time to start the craigslist hunt.

 

[Canuck714]

Here is some shock numbers to contemplate.
I just realized that the info in the link is the FRONT even though it is listed as rear...

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/atta...asurements-uploadfromtaptalk1386153065670.jpg

 

[Jimster58]

George - have you driven the truck much since the rear shock swap? Any differences? Observations?

 

[George Riddick]

Much appreciated, I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread, 3.0's under $1500 is damn sure appealing, with the possibility of finding good takeoffs under a grand even moreso.

My $0.02; from what little I can see from Gen2 pics, it looks like the lower a-arms (LCA's) may have the lower shock mounting point shifted outboard, as well as maybe a different knuckle. They gained, what, about 2" of travel front and rear? How much of that can we gain with aftermarket upper a-arms (UCA's)? Would stock Gen2 UCA's fit and accomplish this? Or would it take knuckles and LCA's too? If so would they bolt right up? I'm guessing that's a distinct possibility as they didn't re-invent the wheel or anything, but at the same time they might differ just enough not to work without modification...

I think I will trying tearing into the front end for myself this weekend if I have time, get some pics of it, and worse case maybe even try out some LCAs from a gen 2 raptor if I can and go from there. If anyone spots gen 2 LCAs let me know and I will see if I can order them.

 

[George Riddick]

That's a great idea, I however did not measure the collapsed length. I will measure them the weekend for sure though, and get you guys the info for all to know and compare

 

[Wfo]

Gen 2 shock on eBay for 999. + 150 shipping. Front with spring and rears. 10 miles. Just an FYI

 

[thearizonacowboy]

Gen 2 shock on eBay for 999. + 150 shipping. Front with spring and rears. 10 miles. Just an FYI

@Aaron

 

[Aaron]

Need dat link doe

 

[thearizonacowboy]

Need dat link doe

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