2024 Raptor shock corrosion.

[BigTaco]

I’ve been watching these discussions regarding the corrosion on the 2024 live valve shocks from the cheap seats. I wonder if all of the trucks sitting around waiting on quality hold were exposed to a lot of road salt…

 

[taquitos]

I’ve been watching these discussions regarding the corrosion on the 2024 live valve shocks from the cheap seats. I wonder if all of the trucks sitting around waiting on quality hold were exposed to a lot of road salt…

This looks beyond just road salt to me. My aluminum sled trailer that gets blasted with salt and grit doesn’t even look that bad.

 

[Antho]

Not that it matters but my dual live valves are spotless. Considering the spots appear on the plastic and sticker, could this be something other than corrosion?

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

When I worked in aerospace manufacturing I didn't see much oxidation as we worked with pristine new alloys. However, in the gun industry I've used this product to "correct" mishaps on my own gear. I didn't see additional oxidation on 7075 or 6061 but oil was constantly on them afterward. For anyone NOT willing to go back to the dealer, here may be a solution. However use at your own risk. I DO NOT know what alloy is used in the Raptor components.

Aluminum™Black Metal Finish, 3 fl. oz. Bottle

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[MZRaptor72]

I believe they are bare aluminum, so corrosion is unfortunately expected. Not sure if there's a way to address this with Ford or if it's anything other than cosmetic over time honestly. I'm sure @FordTechOne can advise.

My dual valves are completely void of anodizing… and of course look white/crusty like you might expect bare aluminum to look. Interesting that OP’s single valves appear anodized or at least partially. @BigTaco inquired about the salt from early 24’s sitting. Mine was built late March and shipped right away… never was any anodizing. Mine is a dual valve BTW. Definitely not a salt issue in terms of root cause although I’m sure it exacerbated the corrosion for those that sat.

 

[Antho]

@MZRaptor72 Mine are just dirty. But there is for sure a finish on mine. They are not bare.

 

[MZRaptor72]

@MZRaptor72 Mine are just dirty. But there is for sure a finish on mine. They are not bare.

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Interesting

 

[BBLV]

It’s obvious that they ****** up and somehow these parts got through QC without ano. Here’s my 37 with 27 miles on it when picked up last week. I live by the ocean and these solenoids are going to crumble apart if uncoated for several years…

 

[Antho]

It’s obvious that they ****** up and somehow these parts got through QC without ano. Here’s my 37 with 27 miles on it when picked up last week. I live by the ocean and these solenoids are going to crumble apart if uncoated for several years…

@BBLV Did you try to clean them? I mean there is white buildup on top of the orange anodized part. ‍Maybe hard water buildup?

 

[marcosBinOC]

My 24 has it too.

Mine as well

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no doubt, mine was also spun outta the factory without proper qc, recklessly driven through salt-treated roads to freeze out on an off-site lot for the duration of a harsh Michigan winter...say it w me now, "built Ford tough"