5-link-rear-suspension-conversion-for-gen-2-raptors anyone has done this?

[smurfslayer]

What I am saying is that the SCAB is gone, people need to get over that fact.

Some folks dig on the Raptor “Short bus” edition.

 

[nikhsub1]

Some folks dig on the Raptor “Short bus” edition.

I get it, but Ford doesn't.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Up, just to know if some of you have interesting feedback to share about this modification , I am still wondering between deaver+2 or 4/5 links suspension. Not the same price , not the same job. But huge improvement for the 4/5 links ?
9K $ foutz, 17K $ SVC, 20K $ KHC ... And 0$ WTF !!! some parts are in gold ??? The first one is affordable, but for the others solution is better to trade and and buy gen 3 ... My problem is no scab gen 3...

the $9,000 Foutz kit does not come with shocks, springs, or bump stop kit. You are $15,500 without install labor.

That is a lot of $$$$ to get rid of leaf springs.

 

[lawtonmc]

https://www.rpgoffroad.com/product/2015-f150-gen-2-raptor-5-link-conversion-kit/

Saw this on RPG website a few days ago. Looks like a solid contender for guys that want to go 5 link on their Gen 2. They say it pulls 18.5” of Travel using their RST18 bed rack.

@RPG any other info behind the kit? Why 5 link vs 4 or 3?

 

[downforce137]

There's a few companies working on gen3 rear suspension geometry for gen2 scabs..

The svc setup is quite a bit different and requires a fuel cell hanging on the back and keeps a lot of the stock bed, but also pulls a lot more wheel travel.. it's 4 link vs 5 link (gen3 setup)

It's a major step up from leaf springs as far as locating the axle, eliminating wheel hop and axle wrap and making the rear work a lot more smoothly.. however, the costs are pretty high compared to say Deaver springs, RST18 or SVC bypass rack and some kind of traction bars that will yield good performance, but ultimately links are next level...

 

[downforce137]

https://www.rpgoffroad.com/product/2015-f150-gen-2-raptor-5-link-conversion-kit/

Saw this on RPG website a few days ago. Looks like a solid contender for guys that want to go 5 link on their Gen 2. They say it pulls 18.5” of Travel using their RST18 bed rack.

@RPG any other info behind the kit? Why 5 link vs 4 or 3?

You can't really run a true triangulated 4link and keep the stock fuel tank, so it'll need the panhard bar to locate the axle side to side..

 

[ilikebmxbikes]

My SCAB is at RPG waiting on the 5 link rear conversion. They are doing a full build on it.

 

[mattl600]

SVC 4 link install close to done

 

[XSTNKT]

SVC 4 link install close to done

Just noticed the GFDD sticker. Love their stuff.

(Edit: That's the last time I try to post from my phone. lol sheesh)

 

[Sheeepdog18]

My question still remain the same, WHY? $20G+other parts plus labor to do a conversion! Just go get yourself a new Raptor with it done from the factory by the Ford engineers with all of their R & D and a warranty plus the whole truck is up to date not only just the rear suspension.