Gen 1 Raptor to Gen 2 Front Shock Conversion

In this video I show you how to convert the front shocks on your Gen 1 Raptor to Gen 2 shocks using the Krazy House Customs Off Road and Performance shock mounts! One of the best mods you can do to your truck. It does take some work, but if you know how to wrench, and cut and drill metal, you can do it in your garage just like I did. I'm sorry for the long video but, it's a big job and I wanted to be as detailed as possible.
Also, in the video I mention using my stock upper control arm bolts and nuts, if you do this make sure to get new nuts. Honestly, you should just use the hardware KHC sends you!
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Tools
-Sockets and wrenches (3/4 in, 5/8 in, 30 mm, 21 mm, 15 mm, 13 mm, 10 mm)
-Hammer
-Pliers
-Pry bar
-Trim removal tool
-Welding blanket
-Tape measure (and a marker)
-Angle grinder with cut off wheel (or your favorite cutting tool)
-Close quarters drill
-7/16 in drill bit (I used a 27/64 bit since that's the biggest I could fit in the Harbor Freight close quarter drill)
Torque Specs
-Upper control arm to frame - 111 lb ft
-Upper shock - 30 lb ft
-Lower shock - 406 lb ft
-Halfshaft nut - 20 lb ft
-Tie-rod end nut - 85 lb ft
-Upper ball joint nut - 85 lb ft
-Brake caliper bracket bolts - 184 lb ft
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Ford F150 SVT Raptor Shocks Springs Mounts

[@barrthom603]

Did you take any measurements on front end before and after to see how the truck sits? How does it ride on and off road vs your rebuilt shocks? Would you change anything if you did it again?

[@minutemaintenance7385]

I'm so sorry for the late reply! I forgot to take after measurements, and now they'll be different because I installed deavers in the rear.
There was an immediately noticeable difference on road, but all of my shocks were blown so I'm guessing that's why. I've been on three off road trips with the truck since installing these shocks and I can say they have performed better off road.
And no, I would not change anything. The main reason I did this conversation was so I could upgrade to the Gen 2 Fox Racing Series shocks, which I hope to do sooner than later.

[@BoydChambers-x1y]

Awesome video, super helpful, glad you’ve made one for the rear too!

[@x1boomer]

nice video 👍🏼 any follow up videos in the works? i’m curious to see how the bucket looks from the engine bay side and how it would affect replacing the lower spark plugs.

[@minutemaintenance7385]

Haven't really thought about a follow up. I honestly think changing the passenger side lower plug might be easier now. They were smart enough to put a hole in the bracket so you can get to it.

[@atyourservice666]

Awesome video. I’m about to do exactly the same. Although I was thinking of going with a gen 2 gieser spring since they are little longer than a gen 1 and with the compression and sag i think it’ll even out.

[@minutemaintenance7385]

That's why I wanted the spring rate of the two. But I don't think you can go wrong with either. Let me know how it goes!

[@atyourservice666]

Take a video of it after

[@Frank-y1m]

So you bought gen 2 bracket and used it for this gen 1 so you can use gen 2 shock?

[@minutemaintenance7385]

Yup!

[@chrisbosworth7635]

How’s it ride?

[@minutemaintenance7385]

It is much better. And definitely a noticeable difference when off road too.

[@nancyfromkingbolen2428]

Great video, how can we contact you💞