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This installation is far along so I wanted to provide an initial post and to keep this updated for those interested in upgrading the suspension of their Bronco Raptor to the APG ProRunner Syspension System. This is being installed on my heavily modified Bronco Raptor with a Godzilla V8 Conversion documented here which already has the APG Carbon Fiber fender system running 40" Nitto Trail Grapplers.
12/16/2025 Update (Frontend is Complete):
King 3.0 Coilovers, King 2.5 Secondary Bypass Shocks, King 2.0 Bump Stops, double-sheer billet aluminum HD tie rods, APG upper and lower control arms, and even the Braptor sway bar are all completely installed. This setup re-uses the OEM Bronco Raptor knuckle, too.
12/8/2025 Update (Original Posted Information):
Here is an in-progress update of the suspension partially installed on the frontend of my Braptor:
The APG ProRunner System details are as follows for the Bronco Raptor:
APG ProRunner Front Suspension:
APG ProRunner Rear Suspension:
APG ProRunner Drivetrain:
Q: Will you lose the G.O.A.T. mode suspension control? If so, won't it throw error codes?
A: Yes, it's an acceptable sacrifice that I won't have live valve adjustments with the Fox shocks anymore. It won't throw error codes because the live valves can be bypassed with either Off Road Research's Damper Interface Device or custom code. In my case, since I have a Godzilla V8 conversion, I already have a customized program and Juicy Motorsports removed provisions for the Live Valves in the code, so it will not throw any error messages or make the computer upset.
Q: Why replace the Fox Live Valves, they are great shocks?
A: I agree, they are great shocks. The problem I'm solving is that I want more wheel travel for my setup and there are no aftermarket options from Fox that allow for this. So you have to go with something else. The APG ProRunner system increases wheel travel (amongst other things). My Bronco Raptor weighs 7,000 lbs with the gear I carry, the 40" tires, 40" spare, full drawer system in rear, and the Godzilla V8. So I'm wanting both increased travel and a capable suspension setup as it's very far from a stock setup at this point. I do baja runs, rock crawling, overlanding, and street driving so it needs to be well-rounded.
Q: Fox Live Valves can be tuned and there are mid-travel setups available, why not go with those options?
A: I very seriously considered this route but 40" tires are heavy and the vehicle all around is heavier than stock. The mid-travel setups I've seen are built and tuned for 37" tires. I really want as much wheel travel as possible and the APG setup is the best I could find on the market at this time that is compatible with the tire size, fenders, and V8 Godzilla installation I have.
12/16/2025 Update (Frontend is Complete):
King 3.0 Coilovers, King 2.5 Secondary Bypass Shocks, King 2.0 Bump Stops, double-sheer billet aluminum HD tie rods, APG upper and lower control arms, and even the Braptor sway bar are all completely installed. This setup re-uses the OEM Bronco Raptor knuckle, too.
12/8/2025 Update (Original Posted Information):
Here is an in-progress update of the suspension partially installed on the frontend of my Braptor:
The APG ProRunner System details are as follows for the Bronco Raptor:
APG ProRunner Front Suspension:
- APG ProRunner +3.5" Long Travel Suspension System
- Raised 3.0 Shock Towers
- Chromoly Steel Lower Control Arms (replaces OEM Bronco Raptor Lower Control Arms)
- King 3.0 Race Series Internal Bypass Coilovers with Long Finned Reservoirs and Compression Adjusters (replaces OEM Bronco Raptor Fox Live Valve suspension and OEM coils, or in my case, replaces the Hyperco HD front coils I was running)
- Proprietary shock valving and spring rates
- King 2.5 Secondary Bypass Shocks with Long Finned Reservoirs
- King 2.0 Threaded Adjustable Hydraulic Bump Stops
- Billet Aluminum Upper Control Arms (replaces OEM Bronco Raptor Upper Control Arms)
- Double-Sheer Billet Aluminum HD Tie Rod Kit (pair) (replaces OEM Bronco Raptor tie rods or, in my case, the Foutz aftermarket tie rods I was running)
- Raised Shock Tower System with Bypass Mounts
APG ProRunner Rear Suspension:
- APG ProRunner Long Travel Rear Suspension System
- Raised 3.0 Shock Towers
- King 3.0 Race Series Internal Bypass Coilovers with Long Finned Reservoirs and Compression Adjusters (replaces OEM Bronco Raptor Fox Live Valve suspension and OEM coils, or in my case, replaces the Hyperco HD rear coils I was running)
- Proprietary shock valving and spring rates
- King 2.5 Secondary Bypass Shocks with Long Finned Reservoirs
- King 2.0 Threaded Adjustable Hydraulic Bump Stops
- Adjustable Long Arm Kit with Johnny Joints (replaces OEM Bronco Raptor rear control arms or, in my case, the Foutz aftermarket control arms I was running)
- Adjustable Track Bar Kit with Johnny Joints (replaces OEM Bronco Raptor track bar or, in my case, the Foutz aftermarket track bar I was running)
- Weld-on axle brackets
- Weld-on track bar brackets
- Weld-on link brackets
APG ProRunner Drivetrain:
- Ultimate Dana 60 Rear Axle Assembly 76” WMS (replaces OEM Dana 50 Bronco Raptor rearend)
- Rear Electronic Locking Differential
- Dana 44 AdvanTEK Front Drive Unit
- Front Electronic Locking Differential
- 5.38 Gears (replaces 4.70 OEM gearing)
- Retains Bronco Raptor wheel bolt pattern
- Dana 1350 HD rear Drive Shaft
Q: Will you lose the G.O.A.T. mode suspension control? If so, won't it throw error codes?
A: Yes, it's an acceptable sacrifice that I won't have live valve adjustments with the Fox shocks anymore. It won't throw error codes because the live valves can be bypassed with either Off Road Research's Damper Interface Device or custom code. In my case, since I have a Godzilla V8 conversion, I already have a customized program and Juicy Motorsports removed provisions for the Live Valves in the code, so it will not throw any error messages or make the computer upset.
Q: Why replace the Fox Live Valves, they are great shocks?
A: I agree, they are great shocks. The problem I'm solving is that I want more wheel travel for my setup and there are no aftermarket options from Fox that allow for this. So you have to go with something else. The APG ProRunner system increases wheel travel (amongst other things). My Bronco Raptor weighs 7,000 lbs with the gear I carry, the 40" tires, 40" spare, full drawer system in rear, and the Godzilla V8. So I'm wanting both increased travel and a capable suspension setup as it's very far from a stock setup at this point. I do baja runs, rock crawling, overlanding, and street driving so it needs to be well-rounded.
Q: Fox Live Valves can be tuned and there are mid-travel setups available, why not go with those options?
A: I very seriously considered this route but 40" tires are heavy and the vehicle all around is heavier than stock. The mid-travel setups I've seen are built and tuned for 37" tires. I really want as much wheel travel as possible and the APG setup is the best I could find on the market at this time that is compatible with the tire size, fenders, and V8 Godzilla installation I have.
