Traded my 12 xtr for 11 raptor.. Front end feels like its going to fall apart
#21
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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review
As you can see, no cams - they look like large washers and are easy to spot. I had them installed on mine when I went to mid perch.
My opinion, the dealer is installing cams because they can't get it to align properly without them.
#22
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Cams:
#23
I'm really not sure what the major issue is here. Is this Raptor a lemon? You traded your truck in for a 1 yr older, far superior truck that is now almost 3 years old. I suspect there will be a few issues.
Let's break it down....Who would ever own a Raptor for 2 years.....,,, I will tell you. It's someone who doesn't give a ****. They probably beat on it a little, but I'm sure the damage is limited to replaceable parts.
The good part is, it still has plenty of warranty left on it, especially because you basically just drove out of the dealership. So stay on them until all is fixed and corrected. It's a PITA, but if you wanted new, you should have bought new.
Let's break it down....Who would ever own a Raptor for 2 years.....,,, I will tell you. It's someone who doesn't give a ****. They probably beat on it a little, but I'm sure the damage is limited to replaceable parts.
The good part is, it still has plenty of warranty left on it, especially because you basically just drove out of the dealership. So stay on them until all is fixed and corrected. It's a PITA, but if you wanted new, you should have bought new.
#25
Back on track here the alignment cams don't have anything to do with the issues I'm having thanks for your input though . They replaced them under warranty along with a bunch of parts the truck has not a single rock chip in the under carriage or control arms or body I'm a ticketed body man /painter so I obviously looked over this many times the trucks appears to of never even seen a gravel road which is why bought the dealer and ford believe it to be the fox shocks and are currently trying to get a new set because they agree even though their is a tsb on them for noise that this beyond normal
#26
Senior Member
#27
I'm really not sure what the major issue is here. Is this Raptor a lemon? You traded your truck in for a 1 yr older, far superior truck that is now almost 3 years old. I suspect there will be a few issues.
Let's break it down....Who would ever own a Raptor for 2 years.....,,, I will tell you. It's someone who doesn't give a ****. They probably beat on it a little, but I'm sure the damage is limited to replaceable parts.
The good part is, it still has plenty of warranty left on it, especially because you basically just drove out of the dealership. So stay on them until all is fixed and corrected. It's a PITA, but if you wanted new, you should have bought new.
Let's break it down....Who would ever own a Raptor for 2 years.....,,, I will tell you. It's someone who doesn't give a ****. They probably beat on it a little, but I'm sure the damage is limited to replaceable parts.
The good part is, it still has plenty of warranty left on it, especially because you basically just drove out of the dealership. So stay on them until all is fixed and corrected. It's a PITA, but if you wanted new, you should have bought new.
#29
Senior Member
Back on track here the alignment cams don't have anything to do with the issues I'm having thanks for your input though . They replaced them under warranty along with a bunch of parts the truck has not a single rock chip in the under carriage or control arms or body I'm a ticketed body man /painter so I obviously looked over this many times the trucks appears to of never even seen a gravel road which is why bought the dealer and ford believe it to be the fox shocks and are currently trying to get a new set because they agree even though their is a tsb on them for noise that this beyond normal
I only pointed out the cams because you said the tie rods felt worn out. The lower arms shifting in their mounts give a similar feel. Cams prevent this but only if torqued at the proper spec - it's interesting they are covering them under warranty - given that they aren't a factory part. I'd be keeping an eye on that dealer...
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marshallpulham (02-05-2014)
#30
thank you for information yea i was surprised too however they sold me the vehicle with those on them which is good news for me because at this point whether it was under warranty or not they want to make it right! I stop by daily as their are next to my bodyshop! thanks ill give them a call!
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WarSurfer (02-05-2014)