🛠️2023 RANGER RAPTOR SUSPENSION LEVELLING KIT INSTALL - CTB Performance.
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- I have been looking at all different setups in regards to the Raptors suspension. These Perch kits have been used on American F150 Raptors and looks like a good soultion to level out the ride height. Next steps from this setup could be internal suspension changes but I'm not yet convinced on that mod based on feed back I've heard.
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@@TyFenwick Would be cool for you to test drive a 2023+ Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison and compare it to a 2023+ Ranger Raptor with 35's and lift collars. Would bet that a full sized 35×12.50r17 (Nitto, Toyo or Maxxis MT) would fit on the Bison 😉😋😁. I would get 35×12.50r17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss MT for more serious off roading(but still having good street manners) or 35×12.50r17 Yokohama G003 for touring as they are a smaller tyre or 315/70r17 Toyo/Nitto MT's.
i love your videos man. No bullshit. No flex. Straight forward, and informative.
I’m planning to buy a new ranger raptor myself in due time. I appreciate your info of the vehicle.
Load of content here for you mate ! Thanks for watching
No related but I brought a new ranger raptor this year it has been the best car I tow 1.8T every day and it does it great. Yes I know there not designed for it but that 3.0L petrol under the hood is a beast, 19,000 kilometres on it and zero issues
I love mine as well ! Sickest vehicle ! 😎🙌🏼
The 1.8 t tow must be a extra fuel tank
Thx bro answered so many questions I had for my Raptor
Thanks for watching mate ! Share with ya friends 😎👍🏼
Great job
I have the CTB perch kit and it’s awesome, also have airbags in the rear and hardly any difference in ride quality
Stoked you love the CTB kit 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing bro, looking forward to what you're going to do in the rear. I guess if you aren't carrying weight should be sweet as is! I went the King Spring KFRR-121 as I got a bit of weight. Rides alright!
Yeah man mines just a daily. The Ftruck is for traveling etc so I probably won’t be doing anymore to the suspension. 😎👍🏼
I really wish we could get some of those products in the states such as caps and these perch kits. I would love a factory looking cap that can hold a tent along with the battery pack and other products I doubt we will ever see state side
I ship to the US mate ! Jump on my website and grab some here:
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That’s insane, great stuff
One thing does it now on full compression close the spring to lock solid before it hits the bumpstop if it does it will destroy the strut.
No it does not do that. I’ve hit full compression everyday in mine, no issues
On your wheels video, you recommended 315/70R17 rather than 35s. Would those tires with the stock rims fit and not rub if this perch kit is installed?
Yes 🙌🏼
Hey mate,
Great info , are these perch kits available for any other Ford Next Gen model or only the Raptors ?
Cheers
Thanks for watching ! Only raptor with live valve.
Had the perch collars and it makes the suspension so much stiffer. Took them off and use a rough country puck instead
I disagree, the perch kit is much better option then the spacer.
But each to their own. A spacer will change the geometry of the suspension potential causing cv issues.
@@TyFenwick incorrect. Ran both. The geometry change is a load of bullshit.
@@TyFenwick Perch collars and spacers are both not the best to run... revalve and spring replacement is the proper way to lift these raptors
hey Ty, is revalve and spring replacement a option now? Should I just ask my local tyre shop if this is something they can do?
Hey brother, love your work.
Raptor looks fresh as
Would you recommend the perch after adding bull bar to fix the droop?
Any indication on what or if you will add any front barwork?
Yeah if you have put of a bull bar perch kit would work for that set up. 👍🏼
I don’t think Il be putting on any bar work unless I really like the design.
So i fit the perch and 35s will fit no rubbing? If yes, is it possible on stock wheels? If not stock what is the wheel off set required?? Appreciate it ✌🏽
Just subscribed, picked up the raptor 3 days ago.
Been 4ish weeks, have you run into any issues if any since the install?
Does it feel any different then stock?
Appreciate your work 🙏 🙌
Thanks for subscribing, so far I like them.
Rides a bit firmer in the front but with 35’s I like that. I’m very happy with how it performs.
@TyFenwick yeah fair call, thanks bro.
Keen to see what's planned 👀
@TyFenwick yeahhh bro got the perch kit today, wheels and tyres next week 😎 🙌
Doesn't this add more compression to the spring by raising where it sits now? like almost adding some pre-load?
Yes it will add compression. Off-road I feel the Raptor handles better in the front end and feels better going into big bumps
your still trading down travel for up travel, where as a small strut spacer you retain that ratio, still a nice product!!
The collar gives full stroke up and down without impacting on any other component. It also gives me more control on harder landings after a jump, there’s more compression on the spring. It’s been awesome to jump as I’m not pushing though the range of travel as quick on impact.
A spacer makes the shock longer so at full droop you’ll put stress on CV’s and other components.
Ty did you end up having to get the front shocks reset by Ford after fitting this leveling kit ? I was wondering, as I’d like to get the same guys you used to fit the same kit; after I fit a front bar. Matt
Hi mate, no I haven't done anything. I fit them and drive it, recalibration is not required in my opinion.
Thanks for the info mate, where are these guys located?
I sell the kits on my website site. Then Rod is at Tea Gardens NSW
Hi. Mate
Thanks for your video. Good info. By the way, when you put perch kit or springs upgrade. Raptor need to height sensor re-calibration? Around 40mm height upgrade still live value working well?
Thanks for watching. You can recalibrate if you want to but I haven’t. I don’t feel it’s needed, plus if you recalibrate them you’ll change how the shock reacts at full droop and full
Compression.
@@TyFenwick thanks for replied. I’ll see and feel it. If you don’t feel like no need it me either. I won’t jumping like you 🤩
Thank mate.
So tell me what’s the big difference between putting a spacer on top, then placing one in the middle or bottom of the spring?
Top spacer increases overall shock length to increase height.
Perch kit keeps shock length the same but compresses spring to increase ride height.
Could have also gone with a spacer on top of the bottom-plate.... is exactly the same effect
Does it fit in athru a standard garage door? How tall is it?
Hey Nice Video! I think you have much knowledge of this car so hers my question:
Soon I will get my Ranger Raptor (here in Germany) It will get an RSI Hardtop, Decked bed , long Range Tank and a Roofrack. That's about almost 400kg without me an my stuff. I use it for hunting an overloading/camping. Should I use stiffer springs? Greetings from Germany!
Thanks for watching !!!
@@TyFenwick c an you answer my question 😋
Can you still jump the raptor like you would stock with the leveling kit and 35’s?
Yep jump mine everyday
Thank you Ty, you are the reason why I bought my gen1 RR back in 2020. But I still dont get why we should not use spacers (1 inch or so) on the top of the spring. My truck is in stock setup but the left side (driver here) sagged about 15mm after 3 years and 45k. The diesel tank + def tank + 120kgs driver are all on the same side😂.
A spacer increases the overall length of your shock so if you jump your raptor the components like cv’s can travel further then factory intended. I know from experience as when I was younger I had spacers and they caused me so much drama.
spices or spacers should not be used in suspension? ;-)
Tried to contact CTB to ask a few questions, something didn't work on the website, may be you can help..
Just wonder what is the differences between that to a up spacers..?
Seems to me that in prech collar I'm losing suspension travel and compressing the spring and with an upper spacer I just push down, the geometry will change due to that.. But no direct impact on the actual suspension
Please educate me..
Cheers
Elad
Hi mate,
A spacers on the top of the strut will mess with all your geometry leading to potential breakages.
I run the perch kit in mine and suspension travel has never been an issue for me. You maintain full down travel of the shock, under compression it give you more clearance with 35s.
Perch kit is no brainer, I push my raptor hard everyday doing 50ks of dirt road.
Go perch kit mate you won’t be disappointed.
Can you level the rear as well. I'm fitting a canopy and dual battery with a fridge and slide
We had a customer who said they used the kit in the rear and it works.
what is your take on the perch kit now 5-6 months down the track ?
It’s been awesome! 🙌🏼 no issues at all.
Bloody brilliant i have a raptor on order and am picking it up next month so this will be something i will look at doing once the front end settles and drops 👌
Hi brother. Happy New Year. I just bought one Raptor and is looking for a hit of hight. Do you still recomend it? Tks and sorry for the question. Onde more sub. Cheers from Brasil.🇧🇷
Happy new year mate. Yes absolutely still recommend this set up 👍🏼
Hi brother, sorry again. They dont send it to Brazil from the website. Do you know someone that can send it to me?
Whats the size the hight of the collar do you know? Tks again for everything. 🇧🇷
Hello my best friend.... Nice to see you.... I hope to you have everything better for your vehicle.... Please anything you make to your vehicle or upgrade tell ford factory about it.
Hey champ I’ve put a canopy on mine and the rear has dropped. Would you recommend these for the rear shocks too?
CTB have notified me that a customer did fit this kit to the rear so it works. However i have not yet tested that to confirm myself.
Have you considered limiting straps to keep the suspension from over extending? Do you know if anyone is selling these at this time?
Don’t need limit straps, suspension can’t over extended like with a spacer. The perch kit keeps factory geometry.
I'm sold on the maxliner canopys just got a ranger meteor grey and not sure on the 2 tone option is it likely to be hotter having the black roof
And looking at the grey on your which looks like you went with the 2 tone option what would you option be?
Hey Mate, looking at this product as I need to raise the front end by 35mm for the bar I'm looking at (x-series by supreme innovations), however I have some concerns about the ride height values before and after installation. You had a 6mm high left side (571mm), than the right (566mm) pre-installation. post installation you had a 10mm right side higher value (left 595, up 24mm, right 606mm, up 40mm). So originally you had high left side, now you have a high right side (16mm cross ride height difference (-6mm pre-install, +10mm post-install). Does this sound right? Sounds like something has been twisted. Not trying to bash, trying to understand, whether this mod will mean I don't have to get king springs to raise the ride height for this bloody bar. Cheers, Josh
You will always have differences to each side regardless. Tyre wear, drivers weight, modifications etc. nothings twisted but shocks will bed into place after driving. We have sold over 100 kits now and not one bad comment or problem has come back to us.
Do you think adding the collars while running 35’s you would not need to alter your mudflaps mate? Can you get full compression now without scrubbing out? Thanks bud
Though the range of suspension travel that’s never going to change regardless. If you’re turning and the suspension compresses it’s still going to scrub in same location. Full compression it still scrubs with 35’s slightly with perch kit.
What about 35 offset wheels.
did you have to do any modification to fit the 35s?
Check out my method install video I explain there.
Good evening from faraway Greece, the extension is only for the front shock absorbers, for the rear what should be done?
CTB have notified me that a customer did fit this kit to the rear so it works. However i have not yet tested that to confirm myself.
How much higher does the car go? does it really help to fit larger wheels to dimension?
we are waiting for your opinion if you find out news about the rear wheels!!!@@TyFenwick
I dont think i caught it in the video. How much lift do the collars provide. 1.5"?
In the end of the video we show ride height changes ?
will these fit American spec RR?
Yes
Thanks👍@@TyFenwick
Hi Ty, tell me is this a 1.5” lift?
It’s around that, levels out the front with rear so Raptor sits dead level. In the video towards the end we give you height specs
Mate any recommendations for springs as no one will do a perch collar install for me where I am.?
I wouldn’t recommend springs. Any mechanical workshop should fit them. Where are you located ?
@@TyFenwick I'm on the Goldcoast.
Seems everyone will only fit accessories they provide, some insurance warranty nonsense.
Mines got a saggy rear. Probably too much weight. What should I do?
If you have a fair bit of weight mate id do a spring upgrade and see how ya go.
whats the difference between putting spacers at the top right up on the mount compared to that of ctb perch kit which is below the coil springs??
Spacer on top increases the length of the shock potentially causing cv damage. Perch kit does not as it maintaining the factory shock length.
@@TyFenwick thanks im looking forward to your other videos
Hi bro just a curious question. Are the front fox shocks of our RR interchangeable? Right to left/vice versa? Thanks.
I can’t see why not but could be, never tried swapping them.
@@TyFenwick thanks for the response Ty. Was just a thought. Long time subscriber here. Keep it up!
Look at min 7:25 the label of shock said "left", so probably are different.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. I can't stand perch collars-they totally compromise the ride comfort for me. I'm all about small spacers, like 15 mm for a 1" lift, not those bulky 2" blocks. Sure, they might tweak the geometry a tad, but it's inconsequential for performance."
Each to their own. We have had great success with these and ride is awesome
Sorry if its been asked before but whats the chunky arial on the bonnet?
Weboost antenna
@@TyFenwick ahh got ya 👌
Whats it like at full droop and compression? Still scrubbing?
I’ve been in USA so haven’t driven it much other then what I mentioned in the video at the end. So far it hasn’t scrubbed at compression jumping it
One thing to note when doing perch collars is that the ride height has to be set on fordscan/forescan.
OK that's interesting. I wonder how much effect that will have on the live valve? It may help with that additional firmness.@@5L_Eater
@@dannyrexknight you have to reset the ride height on forscan otherwise the shock still thinks it has droop that it no longer has.
what size of wheel an tires
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I need some help. I need to do an alignment asap but I live in Greece and the shops don't have the correct numbers for this specific car. Is there any chance you could provide me with the alignment specs for the next gen Ranger Raptor? Thank you
@tyfenwick
Would you still option for springs and re valve?
Na I think I’m happy with the perch kit now.
Hey mate, what brand of antenna are you using on your bonnet bracket?
It’s a WEBOOST 👍🏼
Mikes shock shop mate, re-value the shocks
I heard mixed things about that… I need to drive a raptor done with it first.
do you send to mexico?
Yes
Miss the F Truck.....
So after all that, it’s the exact same as a spring lift, and spacers are still better.
If you change the springs then you’ll loose the factory spring rate. Spacers are rubbish.
@@TyFenwick what’s wrong with spacers? Genuinely curious? You keep the factory ride, and the shocks work as per factory.
@@wizzylizzy69 in this case i think spacers in top of the shock might be better than perch kit or longer spring without revalve the shock. You lose the factory spring rate anyways if you compress the springs with perch kit.
What are you doing? You're voiding the warranty!
Only if it’s proven the modification caused a warranty issue.
You got to be kidding why did engineers even bother
Engineers did a great job ? I’m glad they did bother… but stink bug don’t look good in my opinion
Pity for such a great truck they are no good for towing or at least carrying a decent canopy oh well it is what it is
There always compromises when it comes to performance. I’d want a standard ranger with leaf springs if I was going to put on a canopy.
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Years of engineering but couple of hours to fix it lol😂😂😂
I wanted it level, can't get that from factory rear need to be higher to carry weight.
Personally I think that modify a raptor is a waste of money
Mmm I disagree. There awesome stock but I like to make my own 🙌🏼