GKTremor
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I was doing research on rear shocks and came across the specs for the gen 1 SVT Raptor suspension. While the fronts are way off the rear shocks turn out to be a very close match to the Tremor. These are 2.5 inch diameter internal bypass units with a piggyback. The actual piston size inside is a little under 2 inches and they have 7 zones of dampening. Compressed they are 17.9 inches (plenty of room to smash the bump stops) and 29.3 inches fully extended. The extended length is a little short as what I have seen here is the stock shocks go to about 29.5 inches under full articulation. I am willing to loose a few tenths
. The SVT has a listed 12 inches of rear travel just like the tremor.
Install was a breeze and they bolted right up like any other rear shock. Only real challenge is compressing them when they are at full extension. The last bypass zone is SUPER stiff but once you get past the first 1 1/2 of compression it’s gets a lot easier. So far they are super great on road. The “ride zone” is really comfortable and obviously has much improved damping from the stock setup. They are not floaty and really just feel planted. The Gen 1 raptor is about 400 lbs heavier over the rear axel than our trucks. I am excited about that as I normally have 200-300 lbs of stuff in the bed when I’m actually off-roading. I haven’t taken it out on a trail yet but I will report back when I do.
Now for what I view as the best part. I got these new online for $825 shipped. For new Fox elites you would pay basically twice that. I purchased them here https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mof-ash24541 and summit price matched them from rockauto. They are listed as a Motorcraft (fords oem manufacturer) part but say fox all over them. Not sure if they are made under license or if they are old fox stock. Either way they look great and ride great. Best part is it’s a stock part that should continue to be available for a long time.

Install was a breeze and they bolted right up like any other rear shock. Only real challenge is compressing them when they are at full extension. The last bypass zone is SUPER stiff but once you get past the first 1 1/2 of compression it’s gets a lot easier. So far they are super great on road. The “ride zone” is really comfortable and obviously has much improved damping from the stock setup. They are not floaty and really just feel planted. The Gen 1 raptor is about 400 lbs heavier over the rear axel than our trucks. I am excited about that as I normally have 200-300 lbs of stuff in the bed when I’m actually off-roading. I haven’t taken it out on a trail yet but I will report back when I do.
Now for what I view as the best part. I got these new online for $825 shipped. For new Fox elites you would pay basically twice that. I purchased them here https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mof-ash24541 and summit price matched them from rockauto. They are listed as a Motorcraft (fords oem manufacturer) part but say fox all over them. Not sure if they are made under license or if they are old fox stock. Either way they look great and ride great. Best part is it’s a stock part that should continue to be available for a long time.
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