Mid perch why?

ZBoater -- Toyo MT's (Open Country)


Originally Posted by spirit View Post
I don't think the Raptor either runs or looks up to its potential without the following simple mods:



Mid-perch

Toyo (or your own fav upgraded tire)

Wheel rims upgrade

5-Star

CAI

Bed cover

Exhaust -- I like Stainless Works

Delete reflector at mirrors (most important!)



And that's it! Maybe add a light or two and a stubby antennae.



The mid-perch and Toyos just blew me away -- what a great look. And yes, you will need an alignment after the mid-perch.

spirit said:

ZBoater -- Toyo MT's (Open Country)

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Size? Pics?

I'm getting in done Thursday, at the dealer.


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Damage occurs at top perch. That'll void your warranty. Not mid perch. Nuff said.

Some raptors just look more square and wide to me. Is this because they are in mid perch?

If so... I'm getting it done!

Dv8tor said:

Damage occurs at top perch. That'll void your warranty. Not mid perch. Nuff said.

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Per ford notice mid perch voids warranty as well


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It must be a Southern thing, both of my local dealers had no idea what a mid perch adjustment even was and no idea how to do it! I had a local mechanic do it for $150, however Ford did the front end alignment under warranty because it was off from day one! I have had my mid perch now for a few weeks and put several thousand miles on the truck, truly rides way better on mid perch.

Mad Max said:

Like someone said before, bottom-perched Raptors are just FX4's with a body kit

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If true, a lifted FX-4 must be a Raptor with a body kit!

Not sure when the OP got his truck, but I have had mine only a little longer than he has been a FRF member.

I always tell people to give it time to chew and consider how and what you intend to accomplish from a modification. Just because 90% of the forum guys go to mid perch, doesn't mean it is right for you.

Throw out the "will it void my warranty, or will I break stuff, or the ride is stiffer / better" Why do you think a mid perch will help you?

The basic information says:
You will gain some ground clearance
You will slightly change your fore aft weight distribution
You will change your ride characteristics

I put over 60,000 miles on my truck over the past 4 years I have owned it. I never adjusted the shocks from factory.... why....? It didn't fit my needs.

I didn't hit trails hard enough to need the GC, Rallycross and other things I did was sufficient.
I tow a and haul a fair bit with the truck, and the rake angle helped with the extra weight
I am cheap, why pay for a perch change and alignment when I will have to rebuild my shocks around 50k anyway. It would be cheaper and easier to just have it all done at once
If you are really considering a mid perch for offroad performance, just skip it and go to a set of pre set 3.0s... I did.

If you are looking for looks, well pull the trigger on the perch adjustment

I am sure you are a smart person, and there is plenty of data on FRF to make your decision. You're the one that will have to drive the truck

ZBoater said:

Size? Pics?

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Here ya go. Can even read the size, mid perch at TMX.