DIY for 2017-18 Gen 2 Ford Raptor shocks on my 2011 Gen 1 Raptor
Tools... 30mm, 27mm, 21mm, 17mm, 19mm(autozone spring compressor), 17mm, 15mm, and most sizes until 10mm. 3/4 for lug nuts.
Sludge hammer, 1inch ratchet tie down strap,
2 ratchets or big adjustable wrench
2017,18 Gen 2 raptor front and rear shocks. (Got mine off eBay for 590)
Fronts:
Remove wheel, tie rod, upper control arm, sway bar end link to lower control arm, center axle nut in hub(note it’s not on very tight) bottom shock mount, lastly upper shock 3 nuts starting with rear.
For passenger side it’s easier to access from engine bay
Transfer GEN 1 Spring and top hat(mounting hardware) to new GEN 2 shock. Tighten with new shock nut from 2018
Reassemble entire front assembly.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN AXLE NUT. I snapped mine and had to buy a new axle.
Rear:
Remove wheel, upper shock mount, lower shock mount
Reassemble
Done!
Good job!
Now you have 3inch Gen 2 shocks on your Gen 1 Raptor!
Thanks for watching
3 окт 2024