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40k Mile Suspension Checkup: binding, a blown shock, and a bent frame
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<blockquote data-quote="CineSLR" data-source="post: 146336" data-attributes="member: 1195"><p>I honestly think the urban environment is just as likely to bend the frame as off road. Remember, jumping the truck doesn't hurt the frame (though with a blown shock, that changes a bit) its the unexpected bump that does. Like a speed bump you don't notice, or pot hole that can get you. Living in New Orleans, we have worse roads than Mexico (not exaggerating) and find I cringe in town more than off road b/c off road you expect it, and are constantly looking out for it. Sorry to hear you bent your frame, and honestly I <strong>DO</strong> consider it a major design flaw. Honestly I have no idea what they were thinking when they decided to mount the BS bump stop directly under the frame. Even if it were a Hydro bump mounted there, it STILL would be a bad idea. However, will I blame Ford if I bend my frame? No. Vehicles like any tool, have limits, and its my job as a end-user to know the limitations and plan accordingly.</p><p></p><p>This is a great thread, hopefully it will encourage others who regularly off road their trucks to take a look under the hood.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CineSLR, post: 146336, member: 1195"] I honestly think the urban environment is just as likely to bend the frame as off road. Remember, jumping the truck doesn't hurt the frame (though with a blown shock, that changes a bit) its the unexpected bump that does. Like a speed bump you don't notice, or pot hole that can get you. Living in New Orleans, we have worse roads than Mexico (not exaggerating) and find I cringe in town more than off road b/c off road you expect it, and are constantly looking out for it. Sorry to hear you bent your frame, and honestly I [B]DO[/B] consider it a major design flaw. Honestly I have no idea what they were thinking when they decided to mount the BS bump stop directly under the frame. Even if it were a Hydro bump mounted there, it STILL would be a bad idea. However, will I blame Ford if I bend my frame? No. Vehicles like any tool, have limits, and its my job as a end-user to know the limitations and plan accordingly. This is a great thread, hopefully it will encourage others who regularly off road their trucks to take a look under the hood. [/QUOTE]
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40k Mile Suspension Checkup: binding, a blown shock, and a bent frame
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