Perch Mod Discussion

[Paratrooper84]

Thanks alot fellas great info.

 

[dhollist]

My thumb is at the stock setting, after changing to mid-perch, but if you want to confirm that you're at the mid-perch setting, just look for a single groove below the anodized aluminum spring perch.

 

[dhollist]

better photo

 

[dhollist]

Raptor heights

Location
before -> after (change)

Front wheel arch to top of tire 6-3/4" -> 8-1/2" (+1-3/4")

Back wheel arch to top of tire 10-1/4" (no change)

Front edge of running board to ground
15-9/16"-> 17" (+1-7/16")

Rear edge of running board to ground
17" -> 17-1/4" (+1/4")

 

[svt_reid]

I need some help guys. I was looking at my truck thinking there's no way that's on bottom perch.. (It is). What should be bottom perch height? Bought my truck used and think I may have dreaded leveling spacers. Can someone post a good pick of their coil bucket? Id be very appreciative. Here is mine for comparison

 

[dhollist]

I need some help guys. I was looking at my truck thinking there's no way that's on bottom perch.. (It is). What should be bottom perch height? Bought my truck used and think I may have dreaded leveling spacers. Can someone post a good pick of their coil bucket? Id be very appreciative. Here is mine for comparison

Raptor heights

Location
before -> after (change)

Front wheel arch to top of tire 6-3/4" -> 8-1/2" (+1-3/4")

Back wheel arch to top of tire 10-1/4" (no change)

Front edge of running board to ground
15-9/16"-> 17" (+1-7/16")

Rear edge of running board to ground
17" -> 17-1/4" (+1/4")

All the best,
Dave

 

[svt_reid]

Thanks for the quick response. Will measure when I make it home from work. But judging from the pics would you agree with me in saying it looks like there's a spacer in there?

 

[dhollist]

Thanks for the quick response. Will measure when I make it home from work. But judging from the pics would you agree with me in saying it looks like there's a spacer in there?

You're welcome. I just happened to be at my shop/man cave when you asked for pics, and I documented the heights when I moved to mid-perch. I'm sorry to say that, yes, it does look like someone installed coilover spacers on your truck instead of raising the perches.



All the best,
Dave

 

[svt_reid]

You're welcome. I just happened to be at my shop/man cave when you asked for pics, and I documented the heights when I moved to mid-perch. I'm sorry to say that, yes, it does look like someone installed coilover spacers on your truck instead of raising the perches.



All the best,
Dave

Okay well that brings me to my next question and I'll leave you alone lol. I'm no expert to say the least (obviously). So does this mean just remove it and reassemble, or does that spacer replace a stock piece that I no longer have.. Just trying to get a rundown before I tear into it and realize I don't have parts

 

[dhollist]

II'm not sure, but this picture of the top of the coilover might help.



All the best,
Dave