About this product
The through-the-bed rear bed cage for the 2021–2026 Ford F-150 Raptor and Raptor R. Converts the factory rear shocks to a 3.0x16" travel coil over or a 3.5x16" travel bypass, and gets 17 inches of rear wheel travel.
It does that on your existing rear suspension. The cage was designed around the stock Gen 3 geometry and links deliberately, to keep the cost of the step down — you are buying travel, not rebuilding the whole rear end. With a coil over it eliminates the factory shock and spring together.
It is also a bed organizer, because the structure is there anyway: spare tires, a jack, fuel jugs and cargo all mount to it, in configurations you can change later.
Where 17 Inches Sits
There are three levels of Gen 3 rear suspension, and they differ by what you are willing to give up.
15" — billet links, factory shock
Bolt-on. Billet trailing arms and a panhard bar replace the stamped factory parts. Nothing is cut, nothing is welded, the bed is untouched.
17" — this kit, through the bed
The shock mounts directly rather than through a linkage. That means a larger shock, and it is easier to tune and easier to service than any cantilever arrangement — everything you need to reach is right there in the bed. The trade is that the shocks come up through the bed floor.
19" — long travel cantilever
The cantilever kit gets the most travel with everything under the bed floor — but it is a bigger job and a bigger spend, and the shock is harder to get at.
Coil Over Or Bypass?
3.0x16" coil over
Replaces the factory shock and the factory spring with one unit, with adjustable ride height. The cleanest conversion and the simpler setup. Springs are not included with the coil over — they are chosen to suit the truck's weight and bought separately.
3.5x16" bypass
A larger body with position-sensitive damping, for a truck that spends real time at speed in rough terrain. More adjustment, more capability, more money.
A note on shock supply
FOX availability has been difficult for a while. You can order shocks with the kit, but check timing with our sales team before you count on a date — or buy an off-the-shelf shock from any vendor and fit it to the kit. We would rather you knew that up front.
What Is In The Kit
- Bed cage kit with side shock mounts for a through-the-bed 3.5"x16 bypass or 3.0x16 coil over — choose style and options
- Frame mount support kit
- Limit strap kit
Spare tire configuration, chosen at order
- Dual stand-up tire — two spares upright, with room for a jack and fuel jugs
- Single lay-down flat — one spare flat, low enough to sit under a bed cover
Add-ons at checkout
- Bypass shock package or coil over shock package
- Rear cargo section
- Quick release jack kit
- Fuel jug mount tray — dual 5 gallon jugs, dual stand-up tire configuration only
Configuration Limits Worth Knowing
Two combinations do not work together, and it is better to know now:
- Fuel jug tray needs the dual stand-up tire configuration. It does not fit the single lay-down layout.
- Single lay-down tire is not compatible with the slide-out cargo tray kit, because of the offset height of the slide-out tray. It does work with no rear cargo section, or with the fixed rear cargo section.
Everything else mixes freely, and because the system is modular you can change the configuration later rather than buying again.
Construction
- Top quality US steel and aluminum
- Laser cut and CNC bent for repeatable fit
- Fixture welded and powder coated black for corrosion protection
- Stainless hardware for the main sections
- Grade 8 high strength hardware for the shock mounts and frame attachment
Fitment
Fits the Gen 3 and Gen 3.5 Ford F-150 Raptor, model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, including the Raptor R.
Built around the stock Gen 3 rear suspension geometry and links, so it works with your existing rear arms — and equally with our billet links and panhard bar if you want to upgrade those at the same time.
Questions
How much rear wheel travel does this give?
17 inches. That is up from 15 on stock-length links with the factory shock, and below the 19 the long travel cantilever kit reaches.
Do the shocks come up through the bed floor?
Yes — that is how the kit works, and it is why the shock is so much easier to tune and service than a cantilever setup. If keeping the bed floor untouched matters more, look at the cantilever kit instead.
Do I need new links?
No. The kit is designed around stock Gen 3 geometry and links specifically to keep the cost down.
Are springs included with the coil over?
No. Coil over springs are chosen to suit your truck and bought separately.
Can I still carry a spare under a bed cover?
Yes, with the single lay-down flat configuration.
Can I change the configuration later?
Yes. It is modular, so you can add cargo sections, a jack mount or jug carriers later without replacing what you already have.
Does it fit a 2025 or 2026 Raptor?
Yes, 2021 through 2026 Gen 3 and Gen 3.5 trucks including the Raptor R.
Where is it made?
Designed, cut, welded and finished in-house at our facility in Mesa, Arizona, USA.
Complete The Package
- Rear bump stop kit — controls the last few inches of 17 inches of travel
- Billet rear links and panhard bar — a real step up from the stock arms on rubber bushings
- Rear axle gusset kit — more travel means more load into the factory axle mounts
- Long travel cantilever kit — 19" with the bed floor intact
The full catalog is on Gen 3 Raptor Rear Suspension.
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