Top Perch Mod DONE!

[BIRDMAN]

What about the fender gap between the bottom of the fender and the top of the tires?

well, the tires are the same height and it's the same height off the ground so i'd imagine it's about the same as well but i didn't measure that. Bojangles has some pics of those measurements around here somewhere...

 

[BOJANGLES]

well, the tires are the same height and it's the same height off the ground so i'd imagine it's about the same as well but i didn't measure that. Bojangles has some pics of those measurements around here somewhere...

Coming right up.....

 

[HoustonRider]

well now, these measurements will be with the new bumper correct?

 

[iceman302]

well, the tires are the same height and it's the same height off the ground so i'd imagine it's about the same as well but i didn't measure that. Bojangles has some pics of those measurements around here somewhere...

Fenders are often shaped differently (front versus rear). If the rear fender opening is larger, it gives the appearance of the the truck sitting higher in the back. I always measure the fender gap since that's what visually stands out.

 

[BOJANGLES]

well, the tires are the same height and it's the same height off the ground so i'd imagine it's about the same as well but i didn't measure that. Bojangles has some pics of those measurements around here somewhere...

Coming right up.....

well now, these measurements will be with the new bumper correct?

Not yet, still haven't taken new measurements & photos yet, but I will. This stuff below is from page 7, post #65 of this thread:

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/top-perch-fox-shocks-adjusting-your-shocks-level-raptor-248/index7.html

I'd like to see a shot from the side. The front angle will actually make the fender gap look larger in the front and smaller in the rear.

What is the fender gap in the front versus the rear?

I will take a pic and measurements for you tomorrow and post results here.

I swear that I'm "King of the Next Page".

Here you are, Your Highness:

(I parked in what feels like a pretty level place)

Shot from the side, standing:



Shot from the side, kneeling:



Now here's where things get interesting, check out what my measurements had to say...
We have to keep in mind that the front and rear fenders are not shaped exactly the same (see side view above).

Front Fender:



Rear Fender:



And a photo with some lines Droid added in as a visual aid:

 

[trolls56]

I'd like to see it level so if the added weight from the new bumpers makes it level on the top spot then thats what I will have to do.

 

[HoustonRider]

I'd like to see it level so if the added weight from the new bumpers makes it level on the top spot then thats what I will have to do.

Yep, I'm asking is he can get some measurements with the new bumper on, top perch, Front and rear on another thread.

Maybe a sticky can be created once we have solid measurements on some of these options to help people figure out what they are getting into with some of these mods/tire/wheel combos before they pull the trigger :********:

 

[iceman302]

Not yet, still haven't taken new measurements & photos yet, but I will. This stuff below is from page 7, post #65 of this thread:

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/top-perch-fox-shocks-adjusting-your-shocks-level-raptor-248/index7.html

Here you are, Your Highness:

(I parked in what feels like a pretty level place)

Shot from the side, standing:



Shot from the side, kneeling:



Now here's where things get interesting, check out what my measurements had to say...
We have to keep in mind that the front and rear fenders are not shaped exactly the same (see side view above).

Front Fender:



Rear Fender:



And a photo with some lines Droid added in as a visual aid:

Thank you, my loyal subject. Now, be gone!

To my eye, your truck appears to sit slightly nose high but the measurements say otherwise. I still prefer the middle perch.

 

[shayneshow]

Just like to note... I went top perch last week and it has changed my life... Literally I have a new found love for my Raptor (even that was even possible). It looks 10x more aggressive and I feel more aggressive driving it lol. Needless to say, I hardly feel the "stiffness". Highly recommended to all. Surprised it doesn't come from the factory like this.

 

[First Truck]

Anyone have any before and after pictures from the side?