Houston we have a problem! (the bent frame thread)

[Highroller]

Have you guy's seen the damage info on the trucks that attended the 1st Outlaw Raptor run. Multiple trucks with the same frame bending issue? The preliminary data is pointing to the rear bumpstops causing the problem. The story is on the uhhhh "Z" forums. The discussion thread is titled.

Bed Alignment issue, likely bent rear frame

 

[A.I.I.Raciing]

Have you guy's seen the damage info on the trucks that attended the 1st Outlaw Raptor run. Multiple trucks with the same frame bending issue? The preliminary data is pointing to the rear bumpstops causing the problem. The story is on the uhhhh "Z" forums. The discussion thread is titled.

Bed Alignment issue, likely bent rear frame

It's being discussed here also:
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f85/monster-energy-outlaw-raptor-run-1-completed-2992/index3.html

I've read somewhere that people are thinking about sueing Ford, I hope that's not the case.

Here is what SDHQ did, but I just read that its a 5K upgrade

 

[Highroller]

They should wait and stop talking lawsuit. Let Ford have time to address the issue, I do not think Ford will shun thier Built Ford Tough Poster child!

 

[CineSLR]

Of course its $5k for Deavers, Fox 3.0s and bumps, not to mention a fair amount of fab work and some braces. The shocks alone are over $2k, then another $1400 for springs. According to the website you can purchase the bumps/braces separately from the shock setup.

 

[Raptizzle]

$5K seems steep for that!!!

 

[Truck Wolf]

Ouch. This looks bad. If there really is a design flaw here how would Ford fix it? Replace the frame?? Looks more complicated than swapping out the driveshaft...

 

[A.I.I.Raciing]

$5K seems steep for that!!!

You have to remember that's retail.

 

[GRT4DRT]

They should wait and stop talking lawsuit. Let Ford have time to address the issue, I do not think Ford will shun thier Built Ford Tough Poster child!

I don't think anybody that was on that run is talking lawsuit. There's a lot of armchair QBs chiming in and creating negative noise. We that have this situation are providing info and updates for the benefit of our fellow Raptor owners....

 

[gotSVT]

I don't expect or necessarily want Ford to do anything. I doubt they would fix it good enough for my taste. I'd just like them to know about it along with all of us. Is $5k really the SDHQ price for the shocks and bumps? Looking at it, I would still want some boxing done at least 12" on either side of where the factory bump stop is. The frame is only about 4"-5" there compared to nearly twice that under the cab.

Not to start a competing post here, but here is the link to my frame pics with comments.

 

[FX4life]

I saw the thread on the Z, Most of those idiots over there just think they have the problem now that it has been mentioned everywhere... But I doubt many over there have come close to running as hard as those on the outlaw trip did. Suing Ford over this issue is just downright dumb as shit too!

It really ****** me off that some folks on the Z come over here for info (creeping/lurking on FRF) and then post it up on the Z like it was their secret insider info, or they knew all along... I have seen that type of shit with the clunk, the frame bend, lots of info randy posts, and a few other misc. items. It really grinds my gears... I also noticed that the Z has blocked/censored any mention of this site in relation to links, and even typing the name FRF in some cases...