How many have gone the SDI Top Hat route to level?

[roger7254]

SDI top hat & eibach 1.5 rear installed 10 days ago. first i tought it was 5~10% firmer, but more i ride it, feels almst like stock. I have 23 37PP. after install my front raise to 43.5" & rear to 44" (before the sdi & eibach picture installed with height, i have no idea why it's 2" taller now, i will messure it again after something settles, in about one more week). Do i need UCA? Can i keep stock? I have SPC cambolts and wanted to know if i need the UCA before i do the alignment?

 

[fkim119]

SDI top hat & eibach 1.5 rear installed 10 days ago. first i tought it was 5~10% firmer, but more i ride it, feels almst like stock. I have 23 37PP. after install my front raise to 43.5" & rear to 44" (before the sdi & eibach picture installed with height, i have no idea why it's 2" taller now, i will messure it again after something settles, in about one more week). Do i need UCA? Can i keep stock? I have SPC cambolts and wanted to know if i need the UCA before i do the alignment?

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Is there a softer spring for the rear than others that helps it level?

 

[roger7254]

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Is there a softer spring for the rear than others that helps it level?

Eibach 1.5 springs is the one you want to get if you are looking for stock feel springs. For people who don't carry weight in the bed.

 

[TomDirt]

Which route would retain closest to the oem ride ? Would be the eibach springs or SDi top hate?

Top Hate ftw!

 

[MultiStateRaptor Guy]

Any thoughts on running the new two stage Fox rear shocks for the Ford 2024 Raptors on a 2023 with a 37" package.

 

[BoostCreep]

Any thoughts on running the new two stage Fox rear shocks for the Ford 2024 Raptors on a 2023 with a 37" package.

I’m not sure how you’d do that, the 23 harness and shock control unit only control one valve and only has one wire per shock.

 

[Johnny@Apollo-Optics]

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Is there a softer spring for the rear than others that helps it level?

Rear springs wont change travel, youd have to change your shocks too. Theres no way to do that right now without going to a full rear system

 

[Johnny@Apollo-Optics]

Which route would retain closest to the oem ride ? Would be the eibach springs or SDi top hate?

SDI Top hats would retain the closest to an OEM ride height. I have a full suspension thread in the gen 3 suspension forum

 

[fkim119]

Rear springs wont change travel, youd have to change your shocks too. Theres no way to do that right now without going to a full rear system

Would I need to do the rear eibach coils to level with the SDI top hat? And if I do need to do the rear coils, which coils retain oem ride or better ? The eibach 1.5?

 

[Johnny@Apollo-Optics]

Would I need to do the rear eibach coils to level with the SDI top hat? And if I do need to do the rear coils, which coils retain oem ride or better ? The eibach 1.5?

Youd rake with rear coils but not as much as your OEM rake.

Depending on your truck (37/35 package) you could be level, or squat a little. The best most level case is SDI top hats with a rear 3/4-1” spacer