King Shocks 3.0 Bypass Kit lands for the Raptor, 2010 through 2026

The King Shocks 3.0 Bypass Shock Kit is now listed for the Ford Raptor, model years 2010 through 2026. If you own a Raptor built in that window, this is a direct-fit application per the fitment data we were given. If your truck falls outside those years, treat it as not covered until King says otherwise — a listing that stops at 2026 is a listing that stops at 2026, and a bracket that fits one generation does not automatically bolt to the next.

What a bypass shock does is change how the damping behaves depending on where the shock is in its travel, not just how fast it is moving. Bypass tubes on the shock body route oil around the piston through part of the stroke, so the shock stays comfortable in the middle of its travel and firms up as it approaches full compression or full extension. On a truck that spends real time at speed over whooped-out desert two-track, that is the difference between a suspension that soaks up the small stuff and one that still has something left when you land off a rise. The 3.0 designation refers to the body diameter — a larger body holds more oil and sheds heat better on long, hard runs, which is why this class of shock shows up on trucks that get pushed.

This is a serious suspension change, and it is worth being honest about what that means. A 3.0 bypass kit is aimed at high-speed off-road use, not at making a daily-driven truck ride softer around town. Ride height, alignment, and how the truck behaves on pavement can all shift once you change the shocks, and the payoff only shows up if the kit is set up correctly for your truck and your terrain.

On setup: any valving, ride-height, or preload figures belong to King's own instructions and your Raptor's service manual, and that is where you should get them. We do not publish spring rates, torque values, or ride-height numbers here, because a guessed number on a suspension component is how a fastener backs out or a shock tops out under load — get those from the documents written for your exact truck.

Bottom line: if you have a 2010–2026 Raptor and you run it hard in open desert, the King 3.0 bypass kit is now a listed option for your platform. Confirm your model year against the fitment before you order, budget for a proper install and setup, and read the manufacturer's spec sheet rather than trusting any number you find in a forum thread — including ours.