Suspension question to you experts

[mudblood]

Got a friend who is too lazy to join or post. He asked me a question the other day as his 13 is running out of warranty and he wants to make some suspension modifications. He asked if you have a street only Raptor but want to make some modifications to the suspension to make the ride better, smoother and much more responsive. I told him consider RPG tie rods, perhaps upper control arms and that was about it. Didn't think changing shocks/springs would be necessary since it is a street queen. You guys agree......did I miss anything?

 

[justvettn]

I would go new shocks and forget about that other stuff, if he is on a budget. If not go nuts.

 

[TXRPTOR37]

Deavers out back would help the rear


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[mudblood]

I would go new shocks and forget about that other stuff, if he is on a budget. If not go nuts.

Would the RPG tie rods not improve handling and feel? Didn't think shocks would make much difference for a street queen. Looks like I didn't help him much.

 

[dfass16]

Tie rods make a difference. I just put on sdhq s. Makes a firmer more responsive feel in my opinion. And deavers. Bout all you need on a street queen I'd say

 

[Rickoo]

Really don't have an opinion, just wanted to say I read all Mudblood's posts just to see his avatar.

 

[SilentShooter]

Really don't have an opinion, just wanted to say I read all Mudblood's posts just to see his avatar.

Not a bad reason..

I would go for the rear springs if he wants to help with axel hop.
Adding a set of Fox's with DSC adjusters and valved for a street queen could also help

I would do the springs for sure as the axel hop drives me crazy.

 

[CP RAPTOR]

I would consider revalving my factory shocks and go timid perch. I good suspension shop can work some serious magic with valving and other trade secrets. Surely they can be tuned for speed bumps without needing to upgrade.

 

[mudblood]

Really don't have an opinion, just wanted to say I read all Mudblood's posts just to see his avatar.

She is a wonder isn't she.

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Tie rods make a difference. I just put on sdhq s. Makes a firmer more responsive feel in my opinion. And deavers. Bout all you need on a street queen I'd say

Let me ask you about those tie rods. Did you really notice a big difference? He talked with me yesterday and I told him what you guys had suggested. He is interested in the tie rods but not sure he will notice much difference. I don't have aftermarket tie rods so I can't say for sure. I have seen very positive comments about them on this site.

 

[NickPic83]

Rear springs would be a very good improvement. Mid perch would help a bit too with body roll

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