Bump Stop Options for the Ford Raptor SVT?

Obviously the frame bending is due to the suspension bottoming out on the factory bump stops.

Besides the frame strengthening options which may help to prevent frame damage depending on the impact, there are other options.

One such option are bump stops - these are from Fox (of all companies )...

Link: http://www.offroad-engineering.com/fox-shocks-fox-bump-stops.html

Here are some massive units from King


King bump stops are made from the same quality materials and precision machined components that are used in our performance racing shocks. The precision fit of the components, our unique piston design, the proven valving configuration and our advanced seal technology combine to create a durable, superior performing bump stop that generates maximum damping forces.Link: King Shocks 2.0″ Bump Stops « King Off-Road Bump Stops : kingshocks.com

Here's SDHQ's factory bump stop alternative:

As you can see they replaced the factory bump stop and their bump stop is attached to a custom cross member that's installed after the box is removed.

I like SDHQ's rear set up but not sure I want to tackle pulling the bed off in order to install the cross member for the bump stops. So I'm thinking about alternatives but not sure if they will work with the SDHQ frame supports?

Will any of these void any type of warranty from the manufacturer? Just curious, obviously nobody wants their frame to bend but for those whose frames have not bent...this is why I ask. I'm all for beefing up a vehicle's capabilities but don't want to void the warranty that I have remaining.

There's no clear answer so, "it depends". Depends on what you've done to the truck, what went wrong with the truck and how warranty-friendly your dealer is.

To install an alternative bump stop you're certainly going to remove the factory unit so that's where the mods start.

Light Racing system. Same or similar to SDHQ.

Installation Instructions

You can check their website for more info and pricing.

montoya78 said:

Light Racing system. Same or similar to SDHQ.

Installation Instructions

You can check their website for more info and pricing.

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Great find! Looks like their system is what SDHQ is offering:

JounceShock™ is Light Racing’s term coined originally for the production application of a device known as a “Bumpshock” in the off-road racing arena. Also known as an “Air Bump Stop”, these devices have been used in off-road racing since the late 80’s, in fact helping to revolutionize the sport as the development of high travel suspensions and position sensitive shocks were initially evolving. While quite effective for off-road racing applications, not much research or characterization had been done until Light Racing began investigating the functional characteristics of the device in the late 90’s.

From their PDF:

The JounceShock system is a secondary suspension system that dramatically increases the capacity of your vehicle’s suspension. Most systems are designed such that the JounceShocks do not engage the suspension of your vehicle at ride height. Therefore the system does not usually alter theride height or on-road ride quality of your vehicle. When you take your vehicle off-road, and the bumps become larger, your suspension travels moreand contacts the JounceShocks. When the suspension engages the JounceShocks you may hear a dull clunking sound at initial contact. This isnormal and is an indication that the JounceShocks are being engaged. As the vehicle is driven off-road you will notice a couple of performancegains. First, as you drive the vehicle over rough terrain you will notice that it never feels as though the vehicle is bottoming. Second, over mediumto large inputs, you will realize that the vehicle moves up and down less… “Gross Vehicle Motion Control” as it is called. These are changes causedby the characteristic exponential air spring curve and the critical damping of the JounceShock units. These changes significantly enhance the abilityof the vehicle, the durability of the vehicle, and the comfort level of the occupants. This added capacity can be misleading and care should be takento learn the new limits of your vehicle without damage to the vehicle itself.

NoCaDiver said:

Will any of these void any type of warranty from the manufacturer? Just curious, obviously nobody wants their frame to bend but for those whose frames have not bent...this is why I ask. I'm all for beefing up a vehicle's capabilities but don't want to void the warranty that I have remaining.

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Voiding a factory warranty on grounds of aftermarket parts is a popular tactic used by dealers to get out of paying for warranty work. So there is always that chance.Also, the bent frame area that is being reported could be a "Frame Rail Crush Point" which is designed to absorb energy during a crash. Bracing this area could lead to more sevier damage during a crash or jumping.

montoya78 said:

Light Racing system. Same or similar to SDHQ.Installation InstructionsYou can check their website for more info and pricing.

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That is what we need right there! The factory bump stop location is weak, most likely due to being either an access port or frame rail crush point. This system seems to relocate the mounting of the bump stop to a much strong area and use beefed up mounts.