RPG Wildtrak HOSS 3.0 Spring Perch Collar

[Mikesmallcrawler21]

Shop got a cancellation! The Bronco is going in Monday for the install! I will take height measurements and pictures before and after.

Has Bean14 left the building? ... lol

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[2fast4u]

Will the RPG Perch Collars do anything to Void your Warty?

 

[CatMonkey]

I have a 2023 Wildtrak and I figured this suspension was no different than other Broncos with different shocks and springs, but the 3.0 Hoss shocks will indeed not interchange with other models. They have completely different attachment pieces along with their own lower control arms. So conventional spacer leveling kits simply won't work. I bought the RGP 1.5" spacer, which in reality is 5/8" thick spacer for the spring. I'd be very surprised if I'll see a full 1.5" of lift when I install it, and I have that much rake front to back with tow capability. At the present time, it looks like RPG is the only game in town. When I get around to installing the spacer, I'll post up details. I also don't believe a 5/8" spring spacer is going to result in much change to ride quality or much of an increase in spring rate.

 

[2fast4u]

I have a 2023 Wildtrak and I figured this suspension was no different than other Broncos with different shocks and springs, but the 3.0 Hoss shocks will indeed not interchange with other models. They have completely different attachment pieces along with their own lower control arms. So conventional spacer leveling kits simply won't work. I bought the RGP 1.5" spacer, which in reality is 5/8" thick spacer for the spring. I'd be very surprised if I'll see a full 1.5" of lift when I install it, and I have that much rake front to back with tow capability. At the present time, it looks like RPG is the only game in town. When I get around to installing the spacer, I'll post up details. I also don't believe a 5/8" spring spacer is going to result in much change to ride quality or much of an increase in spring rate.

Would like to see photos and a review.

 

[BroncoBilly22]

Bean14...Bean14...Set Hike! Let's see that final results my brother! Also let us know what size Perch Collars you used. I just need enough to clear BFG 37's also. Not too concerned about leveling it out. I think my 23 Wildtrak sits pretty level from the factory so I would keep it the same.

 

[3People1Body]

It's either good, meaning he (bean14) loves it and had been on the trails for months, or it's bad, real bad.

 

[2fast4u]

I have a 2023 Wildtrak and I figured this suspension was no different than other Broncos with different shocks and springs, but the 3.0 Hoss shocks will indeed not interchange with other models. They have completely different attachment pieces along with their own lower control arms. So conventional spacer leveling kits simply won't work. I bought the RGP 1.5" spacer, which in reality is 5/8" thick spacer for the spring. I'd be very surprised if I'll see a full 1.5" of lift when I install it, and I have that much rake front to back with tow capability. At the present time, it looks like RPG is the only game in town. When I get around to installing the spacer, I'll post up details. I also don't believe a 5/8" spring spacer is going to result in much change to ride quality or much of an increase in spring rate.

Any updates?

 

[CatMonkey]

No, it's been too hot for me do anything, but I think I'm going to install the RC 1" spacer instead of the spring spacer. I'm not likely to do anything until September, unless the next ice age commences before then.

 

[retrospex]

It's either good, meaning he (bean14) loves it and had been on the trails for months, or it's bad, real bad.

LOL... looking for good news @Bean14 !

 

[Devilbrad]

I guess I'll answer, LOL I installed the 3"/2.25" RPG collars on my HOSS 3.0 shocks last Saturday. Super easy install. Took me and my fellow tech (we are dealer techs with all the cool tools) 2.5 hours at the most. We also installed 37" Yokohamas with Battle Born Wheels and a Lobo HNT front bumper. I have yet to align it as I have some RPG upper control arms to install still.

 

[NJNMDoc]

I guess I'll answer, LOL I installed the 3"/2.25" RPG collars on my HOSS 3.0 shocks last Saturday. Super easy install. Took me and my fellow tech (we are dealer techs with all the cool tools) 2.5 hours at the most. We also installed 37" Yokohamas with Battle Born Wheels and a Lobo HNT front bumper. I have yet to align it as I have some RPG upper control arms to install still.

Ya- niiice… I have the same RPGs and I love them. I have yet to encounter a drawback.

Are those the KDB fender flares? If not, what are they? THAT is the look I’m going for on my EG Moar Door!

Whatever brand they are what do you think of them and where can they be found?

Thanks!

 

[Devilbrad]

Ya- niiice… I have the same RPGs and I love them. I have yet to encounter a drawback.

Are those the KDB fender flares? If not, what are they? THAT is the look I’m going for on my EG Moar Door!

Whatever brand they are what do you think of them and where can they be found?

Thanks!

Yes, they are KBD. I bought them right off their website. They look good and fit fine. I haven't applied the adhesive yet to stick them to the fenders. The mounting holes in the flares could be a little bigger for eaier install.

 

[retrospex]

I guess I'll answer, LOL I installed the 3"/2.25" RPG collars on my HOSS 3.0 shocks last Saturday. Super easy install. Took me and my fellow tech (we are dealer techs with all the cool tools) 2.5 hours at the most. We also installed 37" Yokohamas with Battle Born Wheels and a Lobo HNT front bumper. I have yet to align it as I have some RPG upper control arms to install still.

Boy, that came out great! I'm after maybe a 2" or 2.5" lift to clear a set of 37s. I assume the UCAs are because you're at 3"?

 

[Devilbrad]

Boy, that came out great! I'm after maybe a 2" or 2.5" lift to clear a set of 37s. I assume the UCAs are because you're at 3"?

I haven't installed the UCA's yet, no problems so far. But I am putting them in tomorrow.

 

[mpeugeot]

Holy crap! $478-$558 for what amounts to an aluminum shaft collar? I am in the wrong business.

https://www.grainger.com/category/power-transmission/shaft-couplings-collars-and-universal-joints/shaft-collars?attrs=Material+-+Collars|Aluminum&filters=attrs

I realized how silly it was to get a PhD shortly after I found out that full time UPS drivers made $170k per year. Talk about being in the wrong business! 170k and you get a uniform!

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