RPG Stage 3 Kit Install Questions

[AZEngineer]

The frame support and bump stops have arrived, the springs are on the way.

Option 1: Friend has lift and nice home car shop and will help. I'm very mechanically inclined, have rebuilt engines, diesel tractors, etc. How long will it task with the right tools and a lift to install the bump system and springs? Any tips for self install?

Option 2: I have a weekend trip coming and it's unlikely I can self install before the trip. What should it cost to hire someone like SDHQ or ADD (both local) to install?

thanks...joe

 

[Txfight00]

If you do it with lift, etc plan on 5-6 hrs. Sdhq/add etc will charge you the hourly labor rate x 3-4 hrs. Sdhq/add may not install parts you didn't get from them, you could call and see. I know that Jason at Lex motorsports would do it for you. Prob around $300. Give him a call. I did it with a buddy in a driveway, took us 6.5 hrs.

 

[AZEngineer]

If you do it with lift, etc plan on 5-6 hrs. Sdhq/add etc will charge you the hourly labor rate x 3-4 hrs. Sdhq/add may not install parts you didn't get from them, you could call and see. I know that Jason at Lex motorsports would do it for you. Prob around $300. Give him a call. I did it with a buddy in a driveway, took us 6.5 hrs.

Did you drop the fuel tank? Would you do it that way if doing again?

thanks...joe

 

[Txfight00]

Yes but next time would just cut the bolt instead of dropping tank. You can see a few pics of my install on my build thread. In a few days will post exhaust vid of my SW exhaust too
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f65/txfight00s-2013-screw-build-21587/

 

[AZEngineer]

Yes but next time would just cut the bolt instead of dropping tank. You can see a few pics of my install on my build thread. In a few days will post exhaust vid of my SW exhaust too
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f65/txfight00s-2013-screw-build-21587/

Did you just buy a replacement bolt at the dealer? Will a Sawsall with a metal blade work it is it a hard bolt?

 

[Txfight00]

Here's a better link http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/rpg-stage-3-install-buddys-driveway-no-air-tools-23197/
Bolt is TOUGH. Had trouble sourcing the bolt that's why i dropped tank instead. But i was in the middle of the install so didn't spend too much time looking

 

[MrGreen33]

Not sure if you have seen these vids from RPG,
hope they help, Good Luck!!


RPG Stage 3 Rear Suspension Install - Part 1 - YouTube


RPG Stage 3 Rear Suspension Install - Part 2 - YouTube

 

[roostinyfz]

Sdhq won't do it.

 

[RPG]

Just cut the bolt. Typically we try to keep them in stock and supply a new one with each kit. As long as you use a good saw and not a plasma cutter you will be just fine. We have probably done hundreds of times now cutting the bolt.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Just cut the bolt. Typically we try to keep them in stock and supply a new one with each kit. As long as you use a good saw and not a plasma cutter you will be just fine. We have probably done hundreds of times now cutting the bolt.

Cut the bolt, make sure RPG sent you one in your order.

Yukon Joe
Buffalo Run Support Raptor
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=364119