{"product_id":"gen-2-to-gen-3-raptor-long-travel-rear-suspension-conversion-kit-2017-2020-ford-raptor-2015-f-150","title":"Gen 2 to Gen 3 Raptor Long Travel Rear Suspension Conversion Kit - 2017-2020 Ford Raptor \u0026 2015+ F-150","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-collection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConvert a 2017–2020 Gen 2 Ford Raptor, or a 2015-up F-150, to a long travel 5-link rear suspension — the Gen 3 architecture, with considerably more wheel travel than Ford ever put under either truck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gen 2 rear is leaf sprung. \u003cstrong\u003eThis kit replaces that entirely with a coil-sprung five link, then goes further: it relocates the panhard bar and runs the shocks up through the bed, so the rear can cycle well past what the Gen 3 factory setup manages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything structural is in the box. You choose the links and the shocks. \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c81b1b;\"\u003eRequires substantial cutting and welding — qualified fabricator only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-accordion\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eWhat Is In The Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear link frame mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e — weld to the frame in the stock Gen 3 location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear axle mount kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — every bracket and mount needed to give your axle the full long travel 5-link pick-up points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed cage\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for a through-the-bed coil over shock mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong travel panhard bar frame mount\u003c\/strong\u003e plus the \u003cstrong\u003eextended adjustable fabricated panhard bar\u003c\/strong\u003e matched to the new geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — the nuts and bolts to assemble the kit and mount the axle and links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eTwo Choices You Make\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit gives you the structure. Two components are yours to pick, because the right answer depends on your budget and what the truck does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003e1. The rear links\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree ways to go, all of which work with this kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Gen 3 links\u003c\/strong\u003e — take-offs are out there, and they work. The cheapest way to finish the build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFMI stock-length fabricated links\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavy duty, chromoly, a real step up from stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gen-3-raptor-rear-links-panhard-bar\"\u003eBillet aluminum rear links\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — machined one-piece arms, the best of the three and the ones we would put on our own truck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003e2. The rear shocks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned around an extended shock and spring package, which is where the extra travel comes from. Pick from any of several \u003cstrong\u003e16\" travel coil over shocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — you place the rear lower shock mount to match the Fox, ADS or King length you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which combination suits you? Call us before ordering. This is the decision worth getting right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eFitment — Read This Before Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the \u003cstrong\u003e2017–2020 Gen 2 Ford Raptor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2015-up Ford F-150\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eThe width limit that catches people out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit only works at stock Raptor width or wider.\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard F-150 is narrower, and the kit will not clear — on a regular F-150 you also need a Raptor-width rear axle and a wider rear body before this applies. If you are starting from a standard F-150, talk to us first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eTires\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with both \u003cstrong\u003e35\" and 37\"\u003c\/strong\u003e tires with no clearance problems. We recommend 37s. Larger is possible with some additional modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eWider axles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit can be used for a \u003cstrong\u003e+3 wider rear axle\u003c\/strong\u003e build, and we make the axle mounting brackets to suit larger diameter axle tubes on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit requires substantial cutting and welding and should be done by a qualified fabricator.\u003c\/strong\u003e You are removing a leaf-sprung rear end and building a five link in its place — frame mounts, axle brackets, a bed cage and a relocated panhard mount all get welded in, and the positions are what set the geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe build these in-house in Mesa, Arizona. If you want the truck done rather than the parts shipped, that is the straightforward route. Install guides are at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/install-instructions\"\u003eInstall Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eWill this fit a standard F-150?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly at Raptor width or wider. A narrower standard F-150 needs a Raptor-width rear axle and a wider rear body first — the kit will not clear otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the standard Gen 2 to Gen 3 conversion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the long travel version. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gen-2-to-gen-3-raptor-rear-suspension-conversion-kit\"\u003estandard conversion kit\u003c\/a\u003e gives you the Gen 3 five link architecture at stock-style travel. This one relocates the panhard bar and runs the shocks through the bed to get considerably more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eDo I need to buy links separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the kit supplies the mounts and structure, and you choose the links. Stock Gen 3 take-offs, our fabricated links, or our billet aluminum links all work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eCan I use the rear bump stop kit with this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and you will want to. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-ford-raptor-bump-stop-kit-by-foutz-motorsports-gen-3-raptor\"\u003erear bump stop kit\u003c\/a\u003e is what controls the last few inches of a long travel rear — the more travel you add, the more it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eWill it work with a rear axle diff skid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eDo I lose my bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shocks come up through the bed floor on this kit — that is how it gets the travel. If keeping the bed floor intact matters more to you, the Gen 3 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-raptor-long-travel-rear-suspension-kit-for-gen-3-raptors-by-foutz-motorsports\"\u003ecantilever kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the design that does that, though it is for Gen 3 trucks rather than Gen 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned, fabricated and finished in-house at our facility in Mesa, Arizona, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eWhat Else You Will Want\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gen-3-raptor-rear-links-panhard-bar\"\u003eBillet or fabricated rear links\u003c\/a\u003e — the links this kit is built around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-ford-raptor-bump-stop-kit-by-foutz-motorsports-gen-3-raptor\"\u003eRear bump stop kit\u003c\/a\u003e — not optional once the rear cycles this far\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gen-2-to-gen-3-raptor-rear-suspension-conversion-kit\"\u003eStandard Gen 2 to Gen 3 rear conversion\u003c\/a\u003e — the stock-travel version of this job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full catalog is on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gen-3-raptor-rear-suspension\"\u003eGen 3 Raptor Rear Suspension\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foutz Motorsports LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61443781558412,"sku":"sku-46883537191124","price":2789.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/0909\/8314\/files\/Gen3LongTravelPanhardBarFrameMount1.png?v=1790285662","url":"https:\/\/aftermarkethqlv.com\/products\/gen-2-to-gen-3-raptor-long-travel-rear-suspension-conversion-kit-2017-2020-ford-raptor-2015-f-150","provider":"Aftermarket HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}