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Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :
 
Thinking of picking one up what's your thoughts on it? The one I'm looking at is brand new 4 door has leather nav 6.2l etc.
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
I like them a lot, damn good looking truck but wouldn't pick one up unless they fixed their little frame issue.
 
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
^ Waiting for a Raptor owner to debunk this myth.......
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Slowback67:
^ Waiting for a Raptor owner to debunk this myth.......
Not much of a myth....
http://www.raptorforumz.com/showthread.php?t=14208

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-f-150-svt-raptor-frames-bending-in-off-road-use.html
 
Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on :
 
That's not a myth that is self inflicted damage to the truck. That's like swinging donuts and not expecting your torque boxes to be fucked up after all is said an done
 
Posted by 18x10roushes (Member # 5269) on :
 
Looks like lil bad ass truck to me I'd have that in hollister ....... Buy it [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by LXjames:
That's not a myth that is self inflicted damage to the truck. That's like swinging donuts and not expecting your torque boxes to be fucked up after all is said an done
+1.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/frame-problems-magazine-editorial-15201/

The Raptor is the best factory truck you can buy right now.
 
Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :
 
I'm gonna test drive it for sure
 
Posted by 79stanggt (Member # 11197) on :
 
check this out

http://youtu.be/O5paAXmf_8A


idk if u guys seen this top gear let's see if work lol but its a coo vid

[ July 21, 2012, 03:52 AM: Message edited by: 79stanggt ]
 
Posted by 9cobrasnake9 (Member # 575) on :
 
I have a 2011. Best ford vehicle I have ever owned. As for the frame, dont drive it like an idiot and it will never bend. I have jumped mine and done some pretty damn high speed off roading and never had a problem. It tows great, is awesome on long trips, and is a blast to drive over all. The suspension is second to none, rides smooth on the highway, and rips it up on the dirt. Here is a little vid I made last year with mine. I have hit over 75mph on the road it was taken on a dozen times. I have 20k on mine and so far its been flawless. Good luck with your purchase and dont forget to get us some pics!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vez9ZPzCTc4&feature=plcp

[ July 21, 2012, 03:12 PM: Message edited by: 9cobrasnake9 ]
 
Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :
 
Sick
 
Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 93coupessp:
Sick
Check out http://fordraptorforum.com/ There is a ton of info on there and everyone is willing to answer your questions.
 
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 9cobrasnake9:
I have a 2011. Best ford vehicle I have ever owned. As for the frame, dont drive it like an idiot and it will never bend. I have jumped mine and done some pretty damn high speed off roading and never had a problem. It tows great, is awesome on long trips, and is a blast to drive over all. The suspension is second to none, rides smooth on the highway, and rips it up on the dirt. Here is a little vid I made last year with mine. I have hit over 75mph on the road it was taken on a dozen times. I have 20k on mine and so far its been flawless. Good luck with your purchase and dont forget to get us some pics!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vez9ZPzCTc4&feature=plcp
What he said. I've got nearly 27k on mine and its the best truck I've ever owned.
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
the bent frame problem is due to dumbasses thinking its a trophy truck. Just buy it already!
 
Posted by 88FOX (Member # 9969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 79stanggt:
check this out

http://youtu.be/O5paAXmf_8A


idk if u guys seen this top gear let's see if work lol but its a coo vid
made me want one from watching this haha. but 7k for Hennessy to tune and put on exhaust and an intake?? fuck that.
 
Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Boss 327:
quote:
Originally posted by LXjames:
That's not a myth that is self inflicted damage to the truck. That's like swinging donuts and not expecting your torque boxes to be fucked up after all is said an done
+1.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/frame-problems-magazine-editorial-15201/

The Raptor is the best factory truck you can buy right now.
your truck is sick too! gotta love that 4v power [worship]
 
Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
the bent frame problem is due to dumbasses thinking its a trophy truck. Just buy it already!
Exactly, those guys were beyond abusing their trucks and want Ford to foot the bill to fix them. You can't find one other factory stock truck that could take 1/4 of what these trucks take without folding in half.
 
Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 
good post!

I was thinking it was time to trade the FJ for one, but I quess I'll hold on to my Fj for now. I have been reading about this issue and some people that don't even off-road that hard are saying that they are having the same issue??

WTF is going on FORD?
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
http://sdhqoffroad.com/sdhqfordraptorrearframereinforcementkit.aspx
 
Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SAMACH1:
quote:
Originally posted by Boss 327:
quote:
Originally posted by LXjames:
That's not a myth that is self inflicted damage to the truck. That's like swinging donuts and not expecting your torque boxes to be fucked up after all is said an done
+1.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/frame-problems-magazine-editorial-15201/

The Raptor is the best factory truck you can buy right now.
your truck is sick too! gotta love that 4v power [worship]
[patriot]
 
Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
http://sdhqoffroad.com/sdhqfordraptorrearframereinforcementkit.aspx
This one is the best on the market: http://www.rpgoffroad.com/products/stage-2-rear-suspension-kit/
 




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