rear frame fix

what has been the fix to beef up weak spot in frame so it doesnt bend?

Richie... there's no "weak spot". In fact, if the frame hadn't given way (like its designed to do, according to SVT's top dog) who knows what other damage may have occurred... or what injuries may have resulted.

Having said that, SDHQ is making a kit to plug the inspection port in that area. See it here: http://www.svtoffroad.com/f87/sdhq-ford-raptor-rear-frame-reinforcement-kit-4132/

There are also replacement bump stop options, like seen here: http://www.svtoffroad.com/f63/bump-stop-options-ford-raptor-svt-4140/

Be careful though... if you're going to run in the desert, at 80+ mph, totally blind to the obstacles (since you didn't prerun the route and mark them on your map)... you may in fact want that frame to bend. An $800 fix is cheap compared to what else can (and will) go wrong when you hit that same obstacle with a stiffer frame.

richie said:

rear frame fix

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There is, IMO, nothing wrong with the rear frame!


BigJ is right on. Said another way: If the Raptor is being driven in a way that would cause damage to the vehicle's stock frame then beefing it up will only transfer impact which could cause damage to other areas of the truck.

Feel free to beef up your frame if you think it will help more than hurt. Note that beefing up your frame may or may not cause your dealer "concern" and cause them to take action that could (could) include voiding the frame warranty.

I am reminded of one of Newton's Laws of Motion, "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction"

richie said:

what has been the fix to beef up weak spot in frame so it doesnt bend?

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Duct Tape, Red Loctite and some carb cleaner.

xjrguy said:

Duct Tape, Red Loctite and some carb cleaner.

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That's a good start but I'd add Popsicle sticks and Elmer's glue to be extra strong.

The real secret is JB Weld.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the most important product...










wait for it...

An Indian guy on a ladder?

Hey, if you can't duct it, ... f___ it.

Yeah, best upgrade for the frame is a tube chassis. I mean, it's only $600 to get a frame pulled...

Gheez-O-Pete... what kind of shadetree engineers are you guys??? I can't believe no one has mentioned Double-faced carpet tape! <G>