{"product_id":"gen-2-to-gen-3-raptor-rear-suspension-conversion-kit-2017-2026-raptor-2015-f-150","title":"Gen 2 to Gen 3 Raptor Rear Suspension Conversion Kit - 2017-2026 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 full five link coil-sprung rear that matches Gen 3 Raptor geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gen 2 rear is leaf sprung. \u003cstrong\u003eThis kit replaces it with the Gen 3 architecture — four trailing arms, a panhard bar and coil springs — using the same pick-up points Ford used, so anything built for a Gen 3 rear end bolts straight to it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything structural is in the box. You choose springs, links and shocks — stock Gen 3 take-offs work, and so does anything of ours. \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 coil spring mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e with the panhard bar mount integrated, in the stock Gen 3 location\u003c\/li\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 shock mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e matching the Gen 3 stock shock location, built considerably stronger than factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear axle mount kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — every bracket needed to give your axle the full set of Gen 3 pick-up points\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 Factory Parts You Must Source Yourself\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 deliberately does not include two Ford parts, because they are available from any dealer and there is no sense in us marking them up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eStock rear coil spring lower cast mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cast perch the bottom of the spring sits in. Order from the dealership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/1650\/files\/Lower_rear_shock_perch_from_the_factory.png?v=1756573629\" alt=\"Factory Ford cast lower rear coil spring perch, shown on its own\" width=\"141\" height=\"120\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/1650\/files\/Lower_rear_shock_perch_from_the_factory_on_axle.png?v=1756573630\" alt=\"The factory cast lower spring perch shown in position on the rear axle housing\" width=\"167\" height=\"121\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eStock rear coil spring top rubber isolators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rubber pad between the top of the spring and the frame. Also a dealer part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/1650\/files\/Upper_rear_Spring_Rubber_Isolator_from_the_factory.png?v=1756573713\" alt=\"Factory Ford upper rear coil spring rubber isolator, shown on its own\" width=\"135\" height=\"98\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/1650\/files\/Upper_rear_Spring_Rubber_Isolator_from_the_factory_on_frame.png?v=1756573713\" alt=\"The factory rubber spring isolator shown in position against the frame\" width=\"119\" height=\"96\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet these ordered before the truck comes apart rather than after.\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\"\u003eThree 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. Three components are yours to pick, and all the options genuinely work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003e1. Springs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun stock Gen 3 rear coil springs — take-offs are findable — or any aftermarket spring you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003e2. Links and panhard bar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock Gen 3 take-offs work. So do our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gen-3-raptor-rear-links-panhard-bar\"\u003ebillet aluminum rear links and billet panhard bar\u003c\/a\u003e, or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-raptor-adjustable-rear-suspension-kit-by-foutz-motorsports\"\u003estock-length fabricated links and adjustable panhard bar\u003c\/a\u003e. Since you are building the rear end from scratch anyway, this is the moment to fit the good ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003e3. Shocks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set of take-off Gen 3 rear shocks will work, or any aftermarket shock that mounts in the stock location.\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e You cannot use it on a standard F-150 without first fitting a Raptor-width rear axle and a wider rear body — the stock rear springs and the panhard bar will not clear the narrower body. 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 problem.\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, spring mounts and shock mounts all weld in, and their positions set the geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe build these in-house in Mesa, Arizona. 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. A narrower standard F-150 needs a Raptor-width rear axle and a wider rear body first — the stock springs and panhard bar will not clear otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eHow is this different from the long travel conversion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one gives you Gen 3 geometry at stock-style travel, with the shocks in the stock location. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gen-2-to-gen-3-raptor-long-travel-rear-suspension-conversion-kit\"\u003elong travel version\u003c\/a\u003e relocates the panhard bar and runs the shocks through the bed for considerably more travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eCan I upgrade to a through-the-bed coil over later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Adding the bed cage kit to this conversion takes you there without redoing the rest of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eCan I use the rear bump stop kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-ford-raptor-bump-stop-kit-by-foutz-motorsports-gen-3-raptor\"\u003erear bump stop kit\u003c\/a\u003e works with this conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eWill it work with a diff skid and shock guards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, our rear axle diff skid, rear shock skids and shock guards all work with this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eDo I need new springs and shocks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need \u003cem\u003esome\u003c\/em\u003e — the kit is the structure, not the suspension. Stock Gen 3 take-offs work if you can find them; so does anything aftermarket in the stock location.\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 and panhard bar\u003c\/a\u003e — fit them now rather than later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gen-3-raptor-rear-suspension-complete-bolt-kit\"\u003eComplete rear suspension bolt kit\u003c\/a\u003e — fresh hardware for the assembly\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 and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-2025-gen-3-raptor-rear-limit-strap-kit\"\u003erear limit strap kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gen-2-to-gen-3-raptor-long-travel-rear-suspension-conversion-kit\"\u003eLong travel version of this conversion\u003c\/a\u003e — if you want the travel too\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\n\u003cstyle\u003e.fmi-collection img{max-width:100%;height:auto;vertical-align:middle}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Foutz Motorsports LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61443749380236,"sku":"sku-46792678310100","price":2229.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/0909\/8314\/files\/Gen2toGen3conversionkit-greenvisual1.png?v=1790285659","url":"https:\/\/aftermarkethqlv.com\/products\/gen-2-to-gen-3-raptor-rear-suspension-conversion-kit-2017-2026-raptor-2015-f-150","provider":"Aftermarket HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}