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

[TXRaptor37]

Looks like Foutz now makes a 1” and and 1.5” top hat option. I’m doing my homework reading up on these now to make a decision for my 2025 35 Raptor, but just sharing link below:

2024-Up Raptor - Billet Top Hat with 1 inch Lift for Stock Shock - Phase 1

Add 1 inch of preload lift with our new Foutz Motorsports billet top hat provides the ultimate strength for your stock shock upper mount for your 2024 Ford F150 Raptor truck. Made from 6061-T6 aluminum and CNC machined for a perfect fit. We utilize high quality FK uniballs in our top hat kits...

www.foutzmotorsports.com

 

[Backroadddg]

SDI is the way to go if you wanna level up.

 

[Backroadddg]

lol

 

[JBIRD28]

I did the SDI top hast and it has me perfectly level. The only bad thing is if you place anything in the bed at all you get the squat going .

 

[TYRCS]

Yeah I think we’re still planning a rear set up for him cause hes planning on putting weight in the bed. The SDI top hats really do a great job with the R and its one of my favorite ways to level the front

What a good set up for the rear on the R?

 

[Johnny@Apollo-Optics]

What a good set up for the rear on the R?

Eibach rear springs for sure

Eibach 21+ Ford F-150 Raptor and 2023+ Ford F-150 Raptor R Pro-Lift Kit 1.5 Inch Rear Springs E30-35-060-02-02

Buy Eibach Springs E30-35-060-02-02 at Apollo Optics: Eibach Springs Description Increased Ground Clearance. More Fender Clearance for Larger Wheels and Tires. Precision Engineered for Improved Off-Road Capability. Excellent On-Road Stability and Handling. Made in U.S.A. Million-Mile Warranty...

apollooffroad.com

 

[FordPerf Addict]

Top Hat, Gen 3 Raptor (2021-current)

Sold in pairs. Our beefy top hat for the gen 3 raptor is designed to provide 1.25" of lift (neither too little nor too much) while improving tire clearance to the wheel well at full compression. Of the various lift options on the market, this has the least additional preload so you can expect it...

indexsuspension.com

After doing quite a bit of research. Index may be the best option for those in the Midwest (or anywhere with winter conditions). Index has a rubber bushing inside that protects against corrosion, which is different than some of the other top hats out there.

I have been emailing with this company and he has taken the oem to failure in a hydraulic press. Much of the top hat failures we have seen or heard of online is actually the oem retaining ring failing. I will make a separate post about what we discussed in out email soon.