TDBrown
Full Access Member
Hi All,
New to the forum and new to Raptor ownership but I have searched and read a lot of posts on raising the front, lowering the rear, Deaver's, adjustable bump stops, etc. I haven't been able to find answers to a couple questions:
1. I know I'm in the distinct minority, but I like the look of the low front end on my 2014 Raptor. To me it looks mean from the front as wide and low as it is. I also prefer the looks of a level truck, and a lower center of gravity, so I'd like to lower the rear. I have found threads extolling the virtues of Ford Racing lowering shackles and of Readylift 1.5" blocks. But I can't find where any consensus has been reached. It appears there is general agreement that the best way to raise the front is to change to mid-perch. Is there general agreement on the best way to lower the rear?
2. I do not regularly tow things but do occasionally tow a ski boat, a trailer with some motorcycles on it, etc. Nothing over 5,000 lbs. or so. If I lower the rear and then try to tow, will a weight distribution hitch keep me level? I guess the better question is what is recommended for effective towing with a lowered rear?
Thanks in advance for your help. If there are threads I have missed that have this info, I'd appreciate knowing where to look.
Ty
New to the forum and new to Raptor ownership but I have searched and read a lot of posts on raising the front, lowering the rear, Deaver's, adjustable bump stops, etc. I haven't been able to find answers to a couple questions:
1. I know I'm in the distinct minority, but I like the look of the low front end on my 2014 Raptor. To me it looks mean from the front as wide and low as it is. I also prefer the looks of a level truck, and a lower center of gravity, so I'd like to lower the rear. I have found threads extolling the virtues of Ford Racing lowering shackles and of Readylift 1.5" blocks. But I can't find where any consensus has been reached. It appears there is general agreement that the best way to raise the front is to change to mid-perch. Is there general agreement on the best way to lower the rear?
2. I do not regularly tow things but do occasionally tow a ski boat, a trailer with some motorcycles on it, etc. Nothing over 5,000 lbs. or so. If I lower the rear and then try to tow, will a weight distribution hitch keep me level? I guess the better question is what is recommended for effective towing with a lowered rear?
Thanks in advance for your help. If there are threads I have missed that have this info, I'd appreciate knowing where to look.
Ty
