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[domedyou]

Hello all. My name is steve. I am in the middle of dealing with sales people on a new 14 black raptor. I've been reading on here for the last few days about some of the problems people have with these trucks. I off road very hard and am nervous about the frame bending. Can you guys give me a quick list on some of the must do mods to keep the truck from having issues?

I'm excited about the truck and I hopes it's the right choice for me.

Thanks everyone.

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[Deleted member 12951]

There was an issue with the rear if you drive beyond the truck limits. Ford did make the rear frame stronger in 2013 I believe, might of been 2012. If you want to protect that more, then a bump stop would be your first mod of many. Several vendors here make them.
SVC
ICON
RPG
OUTLAW
SDHQ

To name a few

 

[Raptor911]

the frame was made stronger in 2013.

 

[tplee]

I just don't plan to jump ramps, myself. But mine is only five days old now. Maybe give it another week?

 

[domedyou]

So the bent frame issue is a none issue on 13+ trucks?

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[SVT_Mayo]

So the bent frame issue is a none issue on 13+ trucks?

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Yes, they doubled the frame in the particular bend area but if you plan to do hard off roading bump stop kits are a must. The bumpstop kits provide 2.5" bump stop cans while adding frame support and rigidness to the rear of the truck. Check out Icon, RPG, SVC, Outlaw, or Sdhq for solutions.

 

[Rookie]

Hello

 

[beachz]

Welcome and congratulations!

I you plan to "off road very hard" I would just plan on doing a bump stop kit. Regardless of what mods you do in the future, the bump stop kit is a solid addtion and good insurance.

 

[jdruzik]

Welcome to the site... Enjoy the ride...

 

[The Macf]

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