{"product_id":"2021-2025-raptor-heavy-duty-billet-top-hat-stock-height","title":"2021-2025 Raptor Heavy Duty Billet Top Hat - Stock Height","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded your stock front shock top hats that are prone to failure with the latest advancement from the team at Foutz Motorsports.  Our new Heavy Duty Billet Top Hat kit provides the ultimate in strength and durability for your Raptor by using bigger and stronger WSSX14T - wide series 7\/8 FK uniballs made with 17-4 stainless steel races and 400 series stainless steel ball.  These are the strongest Uniball available and provide more surface area on the ball than any other option.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur new Heavy Duty Billet Top Hat not only uses the new stronger Uniball configuration but also employs a new threaded top retainer to help keep the Uniball in place and support the ring clip from coming loose under abuse.  The top cap threads into the main body and is retained with 4 stainless steel Allan screws to ensure it cant back out.  The new top cap design also adds extra support the the side of the Uniball where the center ball puts pressure on the race area to help keep the Uniball last longer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/1650\/files\/2017-18-19-20-ford-raptor-billet-replacement-top-hat-heavy-duty_15.png?v=1753922615\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"402\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum for a precise fit, this top hat is built for performance. We use only high-quality WSSX14T - 7\/8\" FK uniballs, paired with custom Uniball spacers made from 17-4 stainless steel, ensuring long-lasting strength and reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit includes 12mm studs designed to match  2021-2025 Raptor shock towers and maintains the factory ride height—no lift added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Need This Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe OEM top hat relies on a rubber bushing, which is prone to failure—especially when aftermarket springs are installed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFailure of the factory bushing can allow the shock to drop out of the spring bucket, potentially damaging other suspension components.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevents costly suspension damage by replacing the weak link in your stock setup with a robust billet solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's different from a standard Billet Top Hat Kits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original billet top hat uses a 3\/4 standard FK Uniball and the new Heavy Duty Billet Top hat uses a WSSX14T 7\/8\" Uniball that provides nearly double the overall strength of the standard 3\/4\" standard Uniball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe addition of the threaded top retainer ensures the Uniball ring clip can't come out and let the bearing shift or fail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new threaded top retainer was also designed so that it holds pressure on the side of the bearing race at the thinnest area where it has the most pressure from the center ball to support the side of the race and making the bearing last much longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Precision Machined:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum for a perfect fit and maximum durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Upgraded Bearing Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures a larger FK uniball with a new thread-in top retainer for better bearing support and retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Premium Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFK WSSX14T uniballs for industry-leading strength and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-4 stainless steel Uniball spacers for exceptional wear resistance and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cstrong\u003e Gen 3 Raptor \/ R Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uses 12mm studs to fit 2021-2025 Raptor shock towers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Stock Height Retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDesigned to maintain factory ride height—no lift added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eIf you plan on doing some serious off-roading with progressive after-market coils or want to add more preload to your factory shocks -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewe highly recommend pairing these Billet Top Hats with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Limit Strap Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat features a mounting bracket with a built-in bump pad\u003cspan\u003e so a front bump stop can be easily added at any time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(details)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Kit Includes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(6) M12 - 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