RivRaptor
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I'll save you the search. Supposedly Fox did their testing at mid perch, bottom perch setting is due to D.O.T. Have 98K @ top perch now no issues.
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Hey Guys I just picked up a 2013 raptor screw about 4-5 months ago and just got a perch adjustment done. after research I see that the 2013 have the front torsen and top perch isn't recommended and will cause issues. So I told the shop to do a mid perch with the 37 inch tire and the shop said they can do it and it won't rub after they trim/hammer. But after picking up my truck today, I have reason to believe they put me on top perch! I clearly said mid perch. And I reminded them a handful of times that I wanted it set to mid perch. I Hope I'm wrong here as I am a newb raptor owner just getting started.
I attached a pic of the shock so hopefully it's clear enough for someone to help me out as I had the truck at the shop all day and have to contact them tomorrow to maybe fix the problem and it'll probably be another all day outing again.
Like I said I hope I'm wrong. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
That is 100% top perch. Although i don't see why, other than a stiff ride, that would be a problem
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Thanks for the reply. I did tons of research with the different perch adjustments, and it seems that top perch puts to much stress and odd angles on the suspension, ruining CV shafts, ball joints, etc because of the front torsen and didn't want to deal with the headaches down the line. Now I'm torn, as I really love the look of the top perch, the ride is stiff, but bearable for me, but rather play it safe since top perch seems to not be recommended. I don't want to lose the 4wd functionality where it starts binding up when I need to use it.
Then again I read those with 12+ raptors on top perch with no issues and some with major issues. Plus I read on here that uca and beefer tie rods will accommodate the top perch, but that is another 2k almost of mods, on top of the money I already spent on 37 toyo MT and rims and cut/fab work.
@ogdobber are you on top perch without issues?
Top perch doesn't create any situation that the other settings can't also create it just sits closer to full extension. Full extension scenarios are possible under all conditions. Hammering the throttle in 4 wheel at full extension with wheels leaving the ground is never a good idea. As I've seen on many Baja trips the way you drive the truck is the most important equation in the whole picture of things. Do your hard core desert running in 2 wheel & save 4 for tough spots & hills and you'll be fine. Wait....the springs will settle a little anyway. This has been my experience. 100K @ top perch no issues, drove her hard but smart.
Mine settled after one good dirt run. I did mine soon after purchase. I don't think your gonna see any more after 75 K. Make sure you service them if you haven't already. And get the alignment checked.