Top Perch - Fox Shocks (adjusting your shocks to level the Raptor)

Lumber · Oct 19, 2014

I had my previous 2 scabs on the middle perch. My 14 I moved to the top when I bought it.

11k miles and I'm still waiting for something to wear out. Stay tuned...

RivRaptor · Sep 24, 2015

2012 went to top soon after purchased new. 70K no issues. Been to Baja 4 times & local So Cal / AZ runs. She sat a little high in the front, but settled in at about level. I will add that I didnt get on it hard untill after she settled a bit and most of my off roading is in 2 wheel. Im also conscious of hammering the throttle while the front is extended. Works for me.

BigGriff023 · Mar 26, 2016

There is definitely a difference in ride between having mine at top and mid perch. I just feel safer with it lower.

J.Bodolay · Jan 14, 2017

I took my 11 SCrew straight to the shop from the dealership and went top perch. Needed an alignment, but not any issues to date. That was only 203,452 miles ago. We'll see how it does when I get some serious miles on it.

TexasBlues · Jan 17, 2017

hey all-

in reading all of the posts on this thread, i have yet to see anyone mention the need for an alignment after moving from low to mid perch...

the only reference i have seen is a possible toe adjustment...

i have a '13 SCREW all stock and i am considering a move to mid-perch...

can someone say, definitively, if there is a need for an alignment after moving to mid perch?

the process doesnt seem to be that difficult:

disconnect sway bar
disconnect tie rod
compress spring
adjust collar
install is reverse

please advise, and thanks for your time everyone!

TB

03Cobraraptor · Jan 17, 2017

TexasBlues said:
hey all-

in reading all of the posts on this thread, i have yet to see anyone mention the need for an alignment after moving from low to mid perch...

the only reference i have seen is a possible toe adjustment...

i have a '13 SCREW all stock and i am considering a move to mid-perch...

can someone say, definitively, if there is a need for an alignment after moving to mid perch?

the process doesnt seem to be that difficult:

disconnect sway bar
disconnect tie rod
compress spring
adjust collar
install is reverse

please advise, and thanks for your time everyone!

TB

Yes you will need an alignment or the inside of your tires will wear faster. I took mine to dealer after midperch

TexasBlues · Jan 17, 2017

03Cobraraptor said:
Yes you will need an alignment or the inside of your tires will wear faster. I took mine to dealer after midperch

Thanks @03Cobraraptor!

i'll have to see if my local tire guy can fit her on his rack

TB

Raven13 · Jan 17, 2017

X2 on alignment, it'll be off a little after going to midperch.

jakewomack800 · Feb 4, 2018

Will mid perch put extra stress on my 2011 scab front end? Something I want to possibly do this week..

03Cobraraptor · Feb 4, 2018

jakewomack800 said:
Will mid perch put extra stress on my 2011 scab front end? Something I want to possibly do this week..

Please do your research as this has been beaten to death...
Yes get an alignment and I say not
any extra stress to lose sleep over...

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