TSW Off-Road’s 10+ Ford Raptor and Bronco Raptor Billet Replacement Top Hat

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TSW Off-Road 10+ Ford Raptor and Bronco Raptor Billet Replacement Top Hat

Upgrade Your Ford Raptor or Bronco Raptor with Our 6061 Billet Top Hat Kit!

Bullet-proof your Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3 Ford Raptor and Bronco Raptor shocks with TSW Off-Road’s new 6061 Billet top hat kit! This kit is the perfect solution to the weak points seen with factory strut mounts (top hats).

Typically, with substandard OEM valving and aftermarket springs, the top hat can rip or break. Our new kit converts to an FK bearing and upgraded materials. Pair this with a TSW shock rebuild and Bravo valving for a complete solution while using your preferred aftermarket spring and retaining OEM strut mount tolerances.

Key Features:

• Bullet-Proof Design: Crafted from high-quality 6061 aluminum, our billet top hat kit provides a robust solution to common factory strut mount failures.
• Enhanced Durability: Converts to an FK bearing and upgraded materials to prevent ripping or breaking, even with aftermarket springs and substandard OEM valving.
• Complete Solution: Pair with TSW shock rebuild and Bravo valving for a comprehensive upgrade, maintaining OEM strut mount tolerances while using your preferred aftermarket spring.
• Proudly Made in the USA: Machined in-house by RPG Offroad for TSW Offroad, ensuring top-notch quality and craftsmanship.

Compatibility:

• Perfect Fit: Compatible with Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3 Ford Raptor and Bronco Raptor models.
• Spring Compatibility: Can be used with factory, Eibach, or Geiser springs without adding unnecessary preload.
• RPG Perch Collar Compatible: Works seamlessly with RPG perch collars.
• Custom Valving: Pairs perfectly with our custom Bravo or Alpha shock valving for optimal performance.

Additional Benefits:

• No Increased Spring Preload: Ensures smooth and consistent performance without additional stress on the springs.
• Gen 1 Frame Wedges: Allows for the removal of Gen 1 frame “wedges.”
• Complete Kit: Includes FK Uniball Bearings, Stainless Steel Misalignments, and new studs.
• Color Options: Available in Fox Blue, Black, and Fox Orange. Custom colors like Clear (silver), King Blue, Gold, and Red are available upon request (extended lead time).

Important Note:

• Compatibility Warning: This kit will NOT work with Hyperco springs for Bronco Raptor.
• Fits Gen 1 Ford Raptor 10-14
• Fits Gen 2 Ford Raptor 17-20
• Fits Gen 3 Ford Raptor 21+
• Fits Bronco raptor

Installation Process:

1. Preparation: Ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported. Remove the wheels to access the strut assembly.
2. Top hat preparation: Add Red Loctite to tapered hex bolts, and install into top hat. You will only use 3 holes per top hat- Gen 1 and 2: smaller 10mm holes. Gen 3: larger 12mm.
3. Remove Factory Strut Mounts: Carefully disconnect the strut assembly, COMPRESS SPRINGS and remove the factory top hats. Install rubber isolator in new top hats. Clock the rubber isolator in the same position as the OEM top hats.
4. Install Billet Top Hat Kit: Replace the factory top hats with the TSW Off-Road billet top hats. Ensure the FK bearings and stainless steel misalignments are properly seated and coated with anti-seize.
5. Reassemble Strut Assembly: Reattach the strut assembly to the vehicle, ensuring all components are securely fastened Torque shaft nut to OEM spec. The “TSW” logo should be centered, and facing out.
6. Check Alignment: Verify that the strut assembly is correctly aligned and that all suspension nuts/ bolts are properly torqued to spec with blue Loctite.
7. Final Inspection: Double-check all connections and components for proper installation. Reinstall the wheels and lower the vehicle.

NOTE:

RED Loctite must be used on threads of top hat.

Anti seize is recommended for bearing/ misalignments  

For Gen 1 Raptor- do not use the factory “Wedges”

Factory nuts will be reused (Use blue Loctite)

Torque shaft nut and top hat nuts to factory spec.