Ford F-150 Suspension Upgrades & Lift Kits

Every part on this page fits the standard 2015 and up Ford F-150. The big decision is how wide you are willing to go, because Raptor-width front suspension sits wider than a stock F-150 body.

Raptor bodywork or aftermarket fiberglass fenders is the customer's choice on a mid travel build.

The billet upper control arm kit is stock length and fits the 2015 through 2026 Ford F-150. It is the usual first upgrade after a level. For why it matters, read Upper Control Arms: Caster After a Level.

The factory top hat supports the shock shaft with a rubber bushing, the main weak point that causes factory top hats to fail, especially with aftermarket springs. When one fails it can let the shock drop out of the spring bucket and damage other suspension parts.

FMI billet top hats are CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with FK uniballs and 12mm studs to match the 2015 to 2026 F-150 shock towers.

• Stock height: replaces the factory top hat with no lift.
• Phase 1: adds preload to the stock spring for about 3/4" of lift, with no lower spring collar needed.
• Phase 2: about 1.25" of lift.
• Heavy Duty versions: larger wide-series 7/8" FK uniballs and a threaded top retainer, in stock height, Phase 1 and Phase 2.

The Gen 2 Raptor front kits also install on any 2015 and up F-150. On a standard F-150 they sit wider than stock, so plan the bodywork with the suspension.

• Mid travel kit: 4130 fabricated lower arms, billet aluminum upper arms and frame mounts. Keeps the stock spindle and works with the factory coil-over or an aftermarket shock that fits the stock location, with an optional 3" bypass shock. Mounting the bypass shock tower requires welding.
• Long travel kit: 4130 fabricated lower arms, billet upper arms, fabricated spindles and billet tie rods, with up to 17" of working travel and four-wheel drive kept. Requires cutting and welding by a qualified fabricator.
• Coil bucket conversion kit: weld-in kit that updates a 2015 and up F-150 to fit Gen 2 Raptor shocks.

More detail in Mid Travel vs. Long Travel Front Suspension.

• Rear bump stop kit: fits the 2015 and up F-150 and the 2017 to 2020 Raptor. Bolt-on with no drilling, for 2.5" Fox, King or ADS bump stops.
• 5-link long travel rear conversion: a Raptor-style 5-link rear for the 2015 and up F-150 with 19" of travel.
• Gen 2 to Gen 3 Raptor rear conversion kits: standard and long travel versions for the 2015 and up F-150. See how the conversion works.

Background on bump stops: What Is a Bump Stop?

The lower control arm pocket replacement kit is a weld-in kit for 2015 through 2026 F-150 frames with impact-damaged lower arm pockets. See all options in Raptor and F-150 Lower Control Arm Pocket Kits.

Do Raptor suspension parts fit a regular F-150?

Some do. The Gen 2 Raptor mid travel and long travel front kits, the Gen 2 rear bump stop kit and the 5-link rear conversions all fit the 2015 and up F-150. The front kits sit wider than a stock F-150, so they need Raptor bodywork or fiberglass fenders.

What is the best first suspension upgrade for an F-150?

Billet upper control arms and billet top hats. They replace the factory parts most likely to wear or fail and keep the truck at stock width.

How much lift do billet top hats give an F-150?

The Phase 1 top hat adds about 3/4" and the Phase 2 about 1.25" with the stock front spring. The stock-height version adds none.

Do I need fiberglass fenders for a mid travel kit on an F-150?

Yes, or Raptor bodywork. A Raptor-width kit sits about 3" wider per side than a stock F-150. It is the customer's choice which body route to take.

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