GEN 2 Stock 2019, need suggestions on suspension upgrade

[Hdaniel85]

Hi all,

I've had my Raptor for almost 3 weeks now. I've taken it through Joshua Tree, Big Bear, and Death Valley so far. I was wondering what type of suspension upgrade should I be looking into? I do like the ride as it stands now, but how much abuse can the stock suspension take before giving out? Or am I asking the wrong questions here?

Total newb when it comes to suspensions, so I figured I'd ask the pros!

 

[smurfslayer]

Go to Raptor Assault.

You’ll get an idea just how much abuse the stock suspension and truck can take.

 

[j3ff]

x2 on the above... we drove those trucks into fairly extreme territory in UT desert and mountains and they ate it up like a fat kid eats cake. i'd be thinking more about lights for greater visibility on night excursions or accessories for trailside rescue/repair.


my .02

 

[Turbo95max]

Hi all,

I've had my Raptor for almost 3 weeks now. I've taken it through Joshua Tree, Big Bear, and Death Valley so far. I was wondering what type of suspension upgrade should I be looking into? I do like the ride as it stands now, but how much abuse can the stock suspension take before giving out? Or am I asking the wrong questions here?

Total newb when it comes to suspensions, so I figured I'd ask the pros!

What type of driving/offroading do you do? Why do you want to upgrade? Do you feel the stock suspension is lacking somewhere?

 

[waveslayer]

Depends on money you have to burn! Fox 3.0's new midtravel kits, bumpstops. It won't end. Keep it stock

My wife thinks I only have 3 guns

 

[Hdaniel85]

What type of driving/offroading do you do? Why do you want to upgrade? Do you feel the stock suspension is lacking somewhere?

I think the stock suspension feels fine, I am looking into more overlanding types of travel, not entirely sure the stock suspension is up to the task for this? But I could be wrong.

I agree on the Raptor School class, I am looking into booking my date for sometime in June/July 2020.

 

[ZackZ]

If overlanding is your style then a good set of rear leaf springs to support the extra weight u will be having in and or above the bed will do you just fine. Deaver or icon are the two biggest ones. You will see and feel the biggest difference with the leaf springs. If u still want more after that then re evaluate. But like everyone said above the stock suspension is quite capable

 

[sixshooter_45]

I think the stock suspension feels fine, I am looking into more overlanding types of travel, not entirely sure the stock suspension is up to the task for this? But I could be wrong.

I agree on the Raptor School class, I am looking into booking my date for sometime in June/July 2020.

That's what I plan on doing to my Raptor, overlanding.

Just not sure whether I'll just go with the truck or pull a trailer.

 

[Hdaniel85]

If overlanding is your style then a good set of rear leaf springs to support the extra weight u will be having in and or above the bed will do you just fine. Deaver or icon are the two biggest ones. You will see and feel the biggest difference with the leaf springs. If u still want more after that then re evaluate. But like everyone said above the stock suspension is quite capable

Thank you! I keep seeing +3 or +4 for the leaf springs from Deaver, what does this equate to? Is it a better ride or does it make the rear end sit up a little higher vs sag from the heavier weight added to the bed?

 

[Hdaniel85]

That's what I plan on doing to my Raptor, overlanding.

Just not sure whether I'll just go with the truck or pull a trailer.

I am thinking of just with the truck, I've seen some awesome offroad camping spots that a trailer would be difficult to get to.