Perch Mod Discussion

[pat'sRAPTOR]

Uh oh haha looks like it might be a permanent garage queen now or just remodel the garage door to make it taller!

 

[firematt422]

It's pretty frustrating to go through all that work just to take 30 seconds to move a snap ring up one inch. And, then not even be done yet. Still have to reassemble basically the entire front end.

But, worth it.

 

[KaneK]

Pics?

Here you go:


This is why I did the upgrade:


And a buddy getting me to take it up in the air:

Inclinometer says 26*

 

[knine]

I wish I knew a place that does mid-perch in Illinois (northern). Anybody?

 

[Stingray23]

I just got mine done, after install of some new Methods and Toyo M/T's, all I can say is, I wish I didn't wait a year to do it!!! The truck looks much better, a little floaty on the road, but not bad. Haven't taken it on the dirt yet.

Can you please elaborate.

 

[KaneK]

Can you please elaborate.

After I picked up my truck and driving home on the hwy it just felt mushy & floaty. Not really sure how to best describe it. Don't really notice it driving in town, but at 75-80 you feel it more.

 

[Wilson]

I would agree it is less planted but you get use to it fast I'd say 3 days.

 

[KaneK]

I agree. Its a minor detail heavily out weighed by the advantages/aesthetics of mid perch. I wonder if the RPG UCA's and tie rods would help? That is on my short list

 

[strafe]

I run mid perch and the RPG Tie rods and the handling is back to stock firmness. Very planted feeling. I am sure once the UCA's come it will be even better than stock perch. I am working on all the little things I am noticing to make the ride better as I go and for sure the best thing with mid perch is upgrade steering components ie: tie rods, PSR, UCA's and you will hug that dirt again.

 

[Wilson]

I would agree it is less planted but you get use to it fast I'd say 3 days.

I should also stat 1 out of 10 ten being looser it is a 1 or less with mid perch. It is very comfortable cruising down the road passing and what not at mid perch feel very safe. this is the only way I could think to explain it. and after the 3 days you don't even notice any thing. I'm sure the tie rod and stuff only make it better.