What is a mid travel suspension kit?
A mid travel suspension kit increases suspension performance and usable wheel travel beyond the factory setup while maintaining a near-stock vehicle width. It is designed to improve off-road capability, handling, and suspension control without requiring the wider stance and additional modifications typically associated with a long travel system.
What are the benefits of installing a Foutz Motorsports Mid Travel Kit?
A Foutz Motorsports Mid Travel Kit improves off-road performance by increasing suspension travel, improving wheel control, reducing harsh impacts, and allowing your truck to handle rough terrain at higher speeds. The system is engineered for demanding off-road use while maintaining excellent street manners.
Does a Foutz Mid Travel Kit increase the width of my truck?
No. Foutz Motorsports Mid Travel Kits are designed to maintain stock vehicle width, allowing you to gain suspension performance without the additional body modifications often required with long travel suspension systems.
What vehicles are Foutz Mid Travel Kits available for?
Foutz Motorsports offers Mid Travel Suspension Kits for multiple Ford Raptor platforms, including Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3 Raptor, Ranger Raptor, and Bronco Raptor applications.
Can I choose between billet and fabricated control arms?
Yes. Foutz Mid Travel Kits are available with different upper control arm configurations, including CNC-machined billet aluminum options and fabricated control arm options depending on your build goals.
Do I need aftermarket shocks with a Mid Travel Kit?
For maximum performance, upgraded shocks are recommended. Foutz Motorsports offers custom shock configurations designed specifically around its Mid Travel systems, including bypass shock options from brands such as FOX and ADS.
Can I run bypass shocks with a Mid Travel Kit?
Yes. Foutz Mid Travel systems can be configured with custom bypass shock setups for improved damping control during high-speed off-road driving. Additional bypass shock mounts may be required depending on the vehicle application.
Is a Mid Travel Kit better than a Long Travel Kit?
It depends on your goals. A Mid Travel Kit is ideal for drivers who want increased off-road performance while keeping a stock-width truck and retaining more daily drivability. A Long Travel system is designed for maximum suspension travel and wider track width with more extensive modifications.
Will a Mid Travel Kit improve high-speed desert performance?
Yes. A properly tuned Mid Travel system improves suspension control through whoops, rough terrain, and high-speed desert conditions by allowing the suspension to cycle more effectively and maintain better wheel control.
Can I still drive my truck on the street with a Mid Travel Kit installed?
Yes. Foutz Mid Travel Kits are designed for both off-road performance and everyday driving. The system maintains factory-like drivability while adding increased capability when the pavement ends.
Does the kit require fabrication or welding?
Installation requirements vary by vehicle and configuration. Some components, such as bypass shock mounts, may require additional fabrication depending on the setup. Contact Foutz Motorsports for application-specific installation details.
What other upgrades work well with a Mid Travel Kit?
Common upgrades paired with a Mid Travel Kit include upgraded shocks, billet tie rods, bump stop kits, limit strap kits, and additional suspension components designed to improve durability and off-road performance.
Why choose Foutz Motorsports for a Mid Travel Suspension Kit?
Foutz Motorsports designs and manufactures off-road suspension components with decades of experience building and testing performance suspension systems. Each kit is engineered for real-world off-road use, from desert racing conditions to weekend trail driving.
