Ride height and SD Nationals

I just had mine installed 12/20/2012 for $200, Have to say getting the SD Nationals has not been a smooth transaction so far, right now I am not 100% happy.

First and formost, I ask to have the same ride height as stock, this is not what I got!!!

I'm at stock bottom perch and now the Standard Duty Nationals Springs have lowered the rear an 1 1/4" making the truck almost level, IMO
I now have the lowest Raptor on the street. It drives nice as far as I can tell, only drove it a couple of miles so far, not enough to really judge.
But the steering seems strange not sure if I have to get an alignment now, or maybe I have to just get use to it.
And I now have to adjust the head lights, not only can't I see the road well at night, I'm blinding everybody.
I got the flashy thing three seperate times going home.


Sorry for the fuzzy pic

Went through Jarrett at RPG.
I'm trying to give them a chance to straighten everything out before ranting.
Poor guy had problems Friday and never got a chance to take care of me.

Steering is different that's for sure, and the only thing of any weight is the bed cover, maybe 80 lbs.
Jarrett mentioned something about the bump stop plate but I don't know how much height that would add.



Alright she's got a little rake left in her, I been driving her for two years with stock setup
and she now is a good 1" to 1 1/2" lower. It is a big difference to me at least.
I was never able to see the hood of SUV's behind me, now I can see half the hood
I was so confident that there wouldn't be an issue, I did not do a before and after pic


Rear height




Front height



Now, I hope I don't have this problem with the bushings as well.
I wish I had seen this Thread before I installed them! http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/national-standard-spring-frame-mount-alignment-18973/
I could have ask the shop to check how tight the top leaf crimps around that bushing or at least get an opinion.

I had the HD Nationals and my ride height is about 1 to 1 1/2" taller in the back. I'm on mid perch and now it looks like I'm on stock perch again. Truck rides awesome so I just left it that way.
Went with the HD Nationals because I tow a 27ft travel trailer around in the summer.
Hooked up it squats down maybe 2 1/2" so it looks just below level.

A little info about ride heights.
1. Make sure you have the exact tire pressure in all 4 tires
2. Make sure you have a full tank of fuel and the spare tire is mounted in the stock location. This is only if you are trying to compare the factory spec...
3. You should never check height on a street or a road since they have a crown built into them you will not get a good result. You should check it a flat surface like inside your garage...


and yes if you are as low as you say you do need to realign the truck...

Please, if someone with stock setup could post the height I could confirm what the change is.

And what about the RPG bump stop plate? Did you guys buy that or left it out. How thick is it under the spring?

What year is your truck.. 10 or 11?
eh i found it on your profile NM.. lol ill see if I can find the factory setup.

2010 1/2

From looking at RPGoffroad's website that plate looks to be 1/4" plate.
http://www.rpgoffroad.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012_01_22_REAR_STAGE3_Installation_Guide_1C.pdf

Im striking out finding what you are looking for sorry... I thought I could get it off the spec sheet at Ford but its in the Ford Oasis system and I can no longer get into it...

Thanks Hockster no worries.

Mike,

Give me a call when ya can. I'll should be available most of the day.

Thanks

Jarrett

Will do!

Hope everything is OK!

And I'm not ranting, I know you're busy and we'll work it out.