Perch Mod Discussion

[sb127]

I did mine and didn't align for about a month. Steering wheel was off to the left just a hair. When I put on the new wheels and tires a last week, I had them check alignment and it was off enough that is needed adjustment. I'd go ahead and check the alignment if I were you.

I bought the spring compressors off Amazon for $40 and followed RPG instructions....easy peasy.

 

[Stickman89]

Well did the mid perch yesterday and got an alignment cost $300 picked up my wheels and tires today 18" method double standard 18mm offset and 35x12.50 and installed the rpg Bumpstop kit wasn't as easy as some people say the bolts in the frame were tricky but got it done in a couple hours. Enjoy

 

[JD_27]

Looks great

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

Looks good

 

[M64D RAPTOR]

Just got my Mid-perch done yesterday. It is better than I thought it would be off road. About the same on road, with less nose dive when braking.

 

[bajabuddy]

leveling the front?

What has been the best way to level the front of the 2012-2013 Raptors?

 

[Raptorguy89]

Shock perch adjustment. Check out the MANY threads on how this is done. Just search perch adjustment and you will find everything you need to know about it! It is the easiest and cheapest way to level or raise the front of the truck. Plus you increase the trucks performance by doing it this way.

 

[Mjburns78]

Why? Why do this? Why an alignment afterwards?

Love her just the way she is....

 

[Madcowranch]

Why? Why do this? Why an alignment afterwards?

Love her just the way she is....

I'd explain but there are already about 2 million posts regarding this topic on FRF.

Try the search button.

 

[BIRDMAN]

Why? Why do this? Why an alignment afterwards?

Love her just the way she is....

Since I'm in a helpful mood...
Improved ride (anecdotally speaking)
Higher ground clearance for avoiding obstacles at speed and improved approach angle.
Improved look
Improved tire to wheel well clearance at full compression
Supposedly Fox tested and tuned the Raptor shocks at middle perch but they come set to low perch from the factory due to DOT height restrictions. Supposedly...

Why alignment...when you raise the height, camber and toe change from spec