RPG - suspension mods

[Al Bastaki]

seems like ill be biting the bullet.

ill be pretty much doing a lot of offroading the coming couple of months, at tricky dunes ill be taking along my polaris rzr-s two seater with me.

the raptor will see lots of jumps, most impacts will be seen on the front side. so i need a tough front.

my car is currently stock.

for the front:
1. if i want to go top perch.
i. what should i buy? my car will see many jumps and slams.
ii. can it work with stage 2 rear kit?
iii. i intend to tow my polaris rzr s, will my front look way higher than the rear?

2. if i want to go mid perch. what should i buy? can it work with stage 2 rear kit?

for the rear:

1. if i want to get the stage 2 rear kit from rpg, what else should i buy for a stock suspension. do i have to add leafs?
2. if i go for stage 3... how much higher will my car sit... it already is too high.

are there any other essential mods i need to do?

 

[Deinonychus]

I don't know your financial situation, but I'd try to go all the way to Stage 4+. Add to that their UCA's and maybe their front bumper and skid plate.

Their 3" Fox front coil-overs will leave the front the height that you're looking for.

 

[Al Bastaki]

well, i dont think the raptor can cut it for the way we go around our trail, the trail suits swb vehicles, so i wont be taking it out on those, a decent upgrade is what im looking for.

the stage 2 fit my wallet... but was wondering if i needed uca's if i wanted to go all the way with the top perch... i know the tie rods are a must... but was wondering if theres anything else i needed from the front side or any adjustments that i need to make for the rear side.. as i heard that adding leafs on the rear is a must for the stage 2?

 

[Aaron]

RPG Stage 2 is bumps/frame support only, no leafs. That's what I'm running and it works fine.

 

[TEXAS MOTORWORX]

Mid perch has a great ride. You will be fine with a stage 2 or stage 3 with mid perch. If you get the standard springs it will drop the rear about 1.5" which will be nearly perfectly level with mid perch.

We sell the full line of RPG parts, I'll PM you some pricing.

Here is my truck with stock tires, mid perch and RPG stage 3 with standard springs.

 

[BOJANGLES]

I'm confused. You just said in another thread that you can't and won't modify your truck in anyway per the laws in your area....??

....Anyway, I know others have said differently, but in my opinion aftermarket leaf springs are a must. Completely changes the feel of the rear end off-road. No more violent bucking, much more controlled and comfortable in the whoops.

 

[bstoner59]

I agree with Bo on the springs. Single biggest improvement to a stock truck. The Nationals are awesome! Stage 3 and mid perch should be good. If you do go with top perch you should look into the upper control arms.

 

[Al Bastaki]

Mid perch and stage two it is, I'll see if they can send the stickers seperately... Stickers attract popos.

 

[TEXAS MOTORWORX]

Mid perch and stage two it is, I'll see if they can send the stickers seperately... Stickers attract popos.

Got your PM and sent one right back to you.

 

[Al Bastaki]

Thanks guys, been a lot of help.