+35 Method 703, 35x12.5 Toyo AT3 Load C, RPG Perch Collars on Ranger Raptor

[Mystic]

Went ahead and had the rest of my shop work done, got the truck back yesterday.

Adjustable collars in the front, set at 2.75", and 3" in the rear. Wanted to maintain factory rake due to camping gear weight and whatnot in the back when I go out.

Ended up with basically no poke, which is fine - was expecting a bit more, but it just comes with issues, honestly.

Got the roof rack installed w/ the integrated light bar; works great, but reduces attachment surface area up top (you lose the frontmost crossbar).

The most important part....the collars have NO NEGATIVE EFFECT ON RIDE QUALITY. Honestly, feels a bit smoother than stock, although the tires are probably playing a part in that. We'll see how it holds up offroad this weekend. Not sure about long term effects re: shocks, but we'll see...

Getting the Rival bumper and some sliders in the next few months, then it's basically done.

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[KayaPayaPigDog]

those wheels and tires are awesome and i think i'm going to copy you! I cant wait to see the bumper installed when you get to it as well. I agree that losing the front crossbar on the roof rack for the lights is a bit of a bummer... i ended up installing a shorter 30" light bar and used some 1-1/2 inch aluminum spacers to be able to mount something up there on the front bar but it would have been nice to be able to have both the full bar and some lights below it or integrated into the full size wing or something... oh well, it's still an awesome setup. Keep the pics and posts coming as you keep building, Cheers.

 

[jacksdad]

Went ahead and had the rest of my shop work done, got the truck back yesterday.

Adjustable collars in the front, set at 2.75", and 3" in the rear. Wanted to maintain factory rake due to camping gear weight and whatnot in the back when I go out.

Ended up with basically no poke, which is fine - was expecting a bit more, but it just comes with issues, honestly.

Got the roof rack installed w/ the integrated light bar; works great, but reduces attachment surface area up top (you lose the frontmost crossbar).

The most important part....the collars have NO NEGATIVE EFFECT ON RIDE QUALITY. Honestly, feels a bit smoother than stock, although the tires are probably playing a part in that. We'll see how it holds up offroad this weekend. Not sure about long term effects re: shocks, but we'll see...

Getting the Rival bumper and some sliders in the next few months, then it's basically done.

any trimming of plastic or removal of crash bars necessary?

 

[Sexyred]

What load range are those tires?

 

[mAtTyG04]

What load range are those tires?

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[Deepsea619]

Went ahead and had the rest of my shop work done, got the truck back yesterday.

Adjustable collars in the front, set at 2.75", and 3" in the rear. Wanted to maintain factory rake due to camping gear weight and whatnot in the back when I go out.

Ended up with basically no poke, which is fine - was expecting a bit more, but it just comes with issues, honestly.

Got the roof rack installed w/ the integrated light bar; works great, but reduces attachment surface area up top (you lose the frontmost crossbar).

The most important part....the collars have NO NEGATIVE EFFECT ON RIDE QUALITY. Honestly, feels a bit smoother than stock, although the tires are probably playing a part in that. We'll see how it holds up offroad this weekend. Not sure about long term effects re: shocks, but we'll see...

Getting the Rival bumper and some sliders in the next few months, then it's basically done.

First off, great-looking truck! With the increase in ride height and the added weight from the wheel and tire setup, are you concerned about any potential weakness in the stock tie rods? Would it be beneficial to upgrade those as well? Also, did you upgrade your upper control arms (UCA)?

 

[Mystic]

those wheels and tires are awesome and i think i'm going to copy you! I cant wait to see the bumper installed when you get to it as well. I agree that losing the front crossbar on the roof rack for the lights is a bit of a bummer... i ended up installing a shorter 30" light bar and used some 1-1/2 inch aluminum spacers to be able to mount something up there on the front bar but it would have been nice to be able to have both the full bar and some lights below it or integrated into the full size wing or something... oh well, it's still an awesome setup. Keep the pics and posts coming as you keep building, Cheers.

Thank you! Will post updates as soon as the bumper comes in.

One thing I've noticed is a TON of whistling w/ the roof rack. I've already inserted t-channel rubber, and it won't go away. Hoping it's not due to the wire hider, etc, as that would be tough to fix in any meaningful way...

any trimming of plastic or removal of crash bars necessary?

Crash bars came out. No trimming...but we'll see at max flex off road. Will post updates.

First off, great-looking truck! With the increase in ride height and the added weight from the wheel and tire setup, are you concerned about any potential weakness in the stock tie rods? Would it be beneficial to upgrade those as well? Also, did you upgrade your upper control arms (UCA)?

Definitely concerned. I'm taking a backup set of tie rods with me next time I go wheeling. Will probably end up using aftermarket billet units if breakages end up being a thing. Not as concerned about UCA upgrades...need to do more research there. Maybe I'm getting my streams crossed, but I thought UCA issues were more associated w/ spacers rather than perch collars.

 

[5280Ranja]

looks good. what rack and light bar set up did you go with for the roof?

 

[Mystic]

looks good. what rack and light bar set up did you go with for the roof?

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.c...ofrack-slimsport-lightbar-ready-ksfr008t.html

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/led-light-bar-vx1000-cb-12v-24v-single-mount.html

It's been working out well

Solved the whistling by installing adhesive backed foam directly under the light bar...there's a tiny gap. Took me forever to isolate where it was coming from.

 

[Fordfknranger]

Went ahead and had the rest of my shop work done, got the truck back yesterday.

Adjustable collars in the front, set at 2.75", and 3" in the rear. Wanted to maintain factory rake due to camping gear weight and whatnot in the back when I go out.

Ended up with basically no poke, which is fine - was expecting a bit more, but it just comes with issues, honestly.

Got the roof rack installed w/ the integrated light bar; works great, but reduces attachment surface area up top (you lose the frontmost crossbar).

The most important part....the collars have NO NEGATIVE EFFECT ON RIDE QUALITY. Honestly, feels a bit smoother than stock, although the tires are probably playing a part in that. We'll see how it holds up offroad this weekend. Not sure about long term effects re: shocks, but we'll see...

Getting the Rival bumper and some sliders in the next few months, then it's basically done.

No affect? I call bs. You're preloading the springs. Others said it rides substantially stiffer. Which is obvious when you're gaining lift via preload

 

[Mystic]

No affect? I call bs. You're preloading the springs. Others said it rides substantially stiffer. Which is obvious when you're gaining lift via preload

Just my .02 cents, it honestly feels no rougher than stock. I went to larger tires, too, so who knows.

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