Perch Mod Discussion

[TuckerTravis]

i did the mid perch too and i am very happy with the look and ride. one thing is i do wish the mid perch would of made it a little closer to being level but i didnt want the ass to squat and the ride to be too hard with the top perch

Yeah I wish it was more level. But I measured it and its only 1.5"s from being level.

 

[TheJoker]

I went with the middle too, and I'm very happy with how it looks and rides. I did it myself so theres that little extra satisfaction.

I agree, if your on the fence, DO IT! You won't be sorry.

 

[whisler151]

Yeah I wish it was more level. But I measured it and its only 1.5"s from being level.

Get the RPG stage 3...or just get the National springs. I had them installed at the TX Raptor Run and they dropped the rear about 3/4". My truck is perfectly level on the middle perch.

 

[TuckerTravis]

I went with the middle too, and I'm very happy with how it looks and rides. I did it myself so theres that little extra satisfaction.

I agree, if your on the fence, DO IT! You won't be sorry.

yeah I wish i could have done it myself. i have 0 tools.

 

[TheJoker]

yeah I wish i could have done it myself. i have 0 tools.

I was able to convince the wife that buying a new impact wrench was cheaper than paying someone else to do the spring perch mod. I tend to buy a new tool every time she adds a project to my honey-do-list. I believe they say: The guy who dies with the most tools, wins. I may have that wrong but, it sounds good to me.

 

[TuckerTravis]

I know in other vehicles they sometimes adjust the headlights so that they arent shining more directly into other peoples eyes after a front lift. Has anyone had their lights adjusted? I dont know if the shop that did mine adjusted them. I hope they didnt. Cuz these lights really do suck. leaving them angled up will make them a little better. Need to get the HID's

 

[willis68]

So how much does the middle perch adjustment raise the truck? I am interested in having this done but not if it keeps me from garaging my truck. Also what kind of shop can do this and what would the charge be? I am in Nashville Tn in case any of you local guys know

 

[TuckerTravis]

So how much does the middle perch adjustment raise the truck? I am interested in having this done but not if it keeps me from garaging my truck. Also what kind of shop can do this and what would the charge be? I am in Nashville Tn in case any of you local guys know

The mid perch is roughly an inch and a quarter raise. Maybe inch and a half max. I got mine done at Ford Dealership Service Department. Charge for mine was $185. Still need to get realignment done. Really any body shop or 4x4 shop could do it if they know what they are doing. If all else fails go read the thread about adjusting shock and show the pictures on it to whoever is going to do it. Hope that all helps.

 

[Wilson]

to mid perch or not

I know this was on the forum before can't seem to find it now what was the deal with ford wanting it to be mid perch from factory but they ended up putting it bottom. I am about to install my exhaust and figured do mid perch at that time. also those that have done this any feed back on ride and such like is it any easier pulling up to a window at drive threw Thanks'

 

[whisler151]

Do it! Words can't explain how much better it makes the truck.