2019 Raptor RPG front collar install review

Turbo95max said:

Installed 1.5" RPG collars today on my 2019 Raptor. I like the ride height but am a bit disappointed that the plastic tabs securing the wire for the live valve cannot be reinstalled. the RPG collar blocks access to the holes. Used a couple zipties to secure the wires so its not just dangling around.

Just wanted to share my experience for anyone with a 2019 looking to install RPG collars.

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did u install yourself ? if so can it be done without removing the shocks like on the 2017 and 2018s .

Got a 350 mile truck, So I’m a newb to the Raptor world. I haven’t measured yet, but are the fender lips of equal height comparing the front and back? Sorry not taking from the ground up obviously but across the center of the truck’s body?

So if I wanted equal distance from fender lip to top of the tire as to have the truck looking level based on this, how much front lift is needed?

If this is the case would I still have a rake? Or the nose totally level or high?

K223 said:

Got a 350 mile truck, So I’m a newb to the Raptor world. I haven’t measured yet, but are the fender lips of equal height comparing the front and back? Sorry not taking from the ground up obviously but across the center of the truck’s body?

So if I wanted equal distance from fender lip to top of the tire as to have the truck looking level based on this, how much front lift is needed?

If this is the case would I still have a rake? Or the nose totally level or high?

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The front of the truck sits lower than the rear. Most people are seeing a level truck after adding a 2" or 2.25" perch collar. Typically the 1.5" collars still have the nose just a hair lower than the rear. The replacement coils such as the Eibach or Geiser provide right around 2.5" of lift. This will more commonly than not have the nose a touch higher than the rear assuming OEM rear suspension.

I'm so confused by all of this ... I'm likely going to have to change out the springs in the rear of my truck (constant added weight) but I see where people keep talking about also changing out the front? Why do I need to do both? And when would you use collars instead of springs?

adllewis42 said:

I'm so confused by all of this ... I'm likely going to have to change out the springs in the rear of my truck (constant added weight) but I see where people keep talking about also changing out the front? Why do I need to do both? And when would you use collars instead of springs?

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There's definitely no shortage of options out there! Give us a call tomorrow and we'd be happy to discuss everything. Probably a bit easier over the phone than via the forum.

Ph: 888-466-8991

greatone99 said:

did u install yourself ? if so can it be done without removing the shocks like on the 2017 and 2018s .

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It can be done without removing the shocks if you have the right spring compressor. I removed the whole assembly because we have a wall mounted spring compressor here at work.

adllewis42 said:

I'm so confused by all of this ... I'm likely going to have to change out the springs in the rear of my truck (constant added weight) but I see where people keep talking about also changing out the front? Why do I need to do both? And when would you use collars instead of springs?

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The stock truck has rake to it, or a forward lean. Many don't like this. To correct it, you can either add preload with collars or add longer springs. Springs cost more and are harder to install, but work better.

The rear has 2" blocks stock, so +2 springs remain at stock height, +3 springs raise it an inch, as they remove the 2" block.

You don't need both, it is all preference. Some do just front, some just do rears.

Personally I have 2.25" collars up front and +3 deavers in the rear. I do not have an unlimited budget and I do my own work.

If you really want to ball out, get some fox 3.0s which are adjustable.

Hope this helps.

xrocket21 said:

The stock truck has rake to it, or a forward lean. Many don't like this. To correct it, you can either add preload with collars or add longer springs. Springs cost more and are harder to install, but work better.

The rear has 2" blocks stock, so +2 springs remain at stock height, +3 springs raise it an inch, as they remove the 2" block.

You don't need both, it is all preference. Some do just front, some just do rears.

Personally I have 2.25" collars up front and +3 deavers in the rear. I do not have an unlimited budget and I do my own work.

If you really want to ball out, get some fox 3.0s which are adjustable.

Hope this helps.

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Thanks for the reply.

I'd definitely love to ball out but my wife would kill me and I don't really need to. I think all I need are upgraded springs so I can have a little more payload. We use the truck as a home base while exploring and camping up and down the West Coast. I won't call it "overlanding" but it's something like that.

adllewis42 said:

Thanks for the reply.

I'd definitely love to ball out but my wife would kill me and I don't really need to. I think all I need are upgraded springs so I can have a little more payload. We use the truck as a home base while exploring and camping up and down the West Coast. I won't call it "overlanding" but it's something like that.

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Sounds like deaver hd +2 would be your friend!