2024 Ranger Raptor upgrades: 35" KO2 tires (315/70R17) on RPG Perch Collars (2.25” front, 1.5” rear), Ford ProCal + more

[m.j.fry]

Hey everyone! I’ve been working on quite a few different modifications to try and give my Raptor the best OEM+ look as possible. Just thought I’d share my most recent photos.

• 35” inch 315/70/R17 BF GOODRICH KO2s
• Foutz front light mount
• x4 Nacho Grande 4-LO offroad lights
• Amber Raptor lights
• Ford Performance Beadlocks
• Ford Performance windshield decal
• Ford Performance ProCal Tune
• Boomba Racing Blowoff Valve
• RPG Perch Collars (2.25” front, 1.5” rear)

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[cc1999]

Very sharp Looking rig!

The bead-lock rings give the oe rims a totally new look.
Much better looking then stock Simulated bead-lock rings.

Well done !!!

 

[stasik-a4]

• Ford Performance windshield decal

Where did you get the decal from and what size is it?
Thanks

 

[m.j.fry]

https://www.ford.com/product/ford-p...92289&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20643481100

 

[scuba mike]

how do you like the Foutz front light mount heard a lot of bouncing very noticeable when lights are on at night time

 

[m.j.fry]

how do you like the Foutz front light mount heard a lot of bouncing very noticeable when lights are on at night time

Where did you get the decal from and what size is it?
Thanks

I attached the link below for the decal. Indicated for the last gen Ranger but it fits the Raptor windshield perfectly!

 

[m.j.fry]

how do you like the Foutz front light mount heard a lot of bouncing very noticeable when lights are on at night time

The Foutz front bumper has been hit and miss. I have the bolts really secured but with off-roading there is definitely a subtle bounce with the four lights on it. Haven’t really seen any other comparable options on the market though.

 

[james1108]

I will never understand why someone would ruin perfectly good live valve shocks with a perch collar or spring lift. All you’re doing moving the at rest position of the shock to make the ride firmer and there is absolutely nothing preventing a larger tire like 35s from smacking your guards at full compression but to each their own I guess.

 

[m.j.fry]

I will never understand why someone would ruin perfectly good live valve shocks with a perch collar or spring lift. All you’re doing moving the at rest position of the shock to make the ride firmer and there is absolutely nothing preventing a larger tire like 35s from smacking your guards at full compression but to each their own I guess.

I guess if perch collars were so bad then Ford wouldn’t have put the exact same setup in their Baja 1000 Ranger Raptor? My truck, my live valves and my ride experience. Personally I wouldn’t opt for a brown colored truck but to each their own! Don’t see me complaining about it

 

[james1108]

I guess if perch collars were so bad then Ford wouldn’t have put the exact same setup in their Baja 1000 Ranger Raptor? My truck, my live valves and my ride experience. Personally I wouldn’t opt for a brown colored truck but to each their own! Don’t see me complaining about it

I guess if perch collars were so bad then Ford wouldn’t have put the exact same setup in their Baja 1000 Ranger Raptor? My truck, my live valves and my ride experience. Personally I wouldn’t opt for a brown colored truck but to each their own! Don’t see me complaining about it

first that’s not the Baja 1000 ranger raptor.

Second off:

“they have amazing experience… but none of them drive off-road. So when I offered them the opportunity to come test out their raptors they jumped on it.”

None of these drivers are even experienced in off-road racing. But ok.

 

[m.j.fry]

first that’s not the Baja 1000 ranger raptor.

Second off:

“they have amazing experience… but none of them drive off-road. So when I offered them the opportunity to come test out their raptors they jumped on it.”

None of these drivers are even experienced in off-road racing. But ok.

Check this out! Truck looks familiar, doesn’t it? While you’re at it, check out the location and caption! Maybe even look at all of the Ford Performance drivers associated with it too lol

 

[donkey]

I will never understand why someone would ruin perfectly good live valve shocks with a perch collar or spring lift. All you’re doing moving the at rest position of the shock to make the ride firmer and there is absolutely nothing preventing a larger tire like 35s from smacking your guards at full compression but to each their own I guess.

Bet you they chose that setup bc the stock shock blows through travel and the perch collars helped stiffen things up

 

[dpAtlanta]

I love the stance @m.j.fry ... well done.
How is the clearance from the front tires to the crash bars?

I just ordered a 2026 Raptor (Also in white) and will probably not take it off-road like I do with my Bronco. And I am interested in larger tires and some lift.

 

[Lion77]

The race truck used perch collars to compensate for the additional weight of all the safety gear and equipment in addition to clearing the larger tires. The documentary video said they added over 200 kilos in safety gear (well over 400 lbs), parts and fuel in addition to the 35" tires they uplifted mainly for ground clearance in Baja, not so much finke.

Also the driver at finke flat out said the pre runner which had stock 33s and none of the safety gear / parts / added fuel drove better than his race truck. There was a whole section of the video where he described what he didnt like about the race truck but liked better about the stock pre runner.

He specifically complained that the race truck was harsh on the front end. It dawned on me as to why. Basically he was saying the suspension was crashy, as we would say for track Mustangs that had too much spring and not enough damping to match the higher spring rate. The damping was not adequate for the added weight on compression and then the with the added pre-load from the perch collars rebound was also harsh, making it feel crashy.

Given that its a factory class, its just kinda par for the course since you cant modify dampers aside from preload on the springs to compensate for weight / clear larger tires. They can trim fenders but cant lift the vehicle beyond what preload can offer on stock stocks.

 

[m.j.fry]

I love the stance @m.j.fry ... well done.
How is the clearance from the front tires to the crash bars?

I just ordered a 2026 Raptor (Also in white) and will probably not take it off-road like I do with my Bronco. And I am interested in larger tires and some lift.

Thank you for the kind words! Hoping you get your order soon and enjoy it!
Here’s a quick photo I snagged before heading home today. The shop that installed my collars and tires ended up removing the front and rear crash bars. No other trimming. I’ve had no issues with rubbing even at full turn. Hope this helps!

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