Canuck714
FRF Addict
I would not sweat the front bumper, they are a dime a dozen on here of FaceBook marketplace from guys that move to aftermarket bumpers. Just have the dealer clip $1500 off the price and take it the way the bumper is. They are super thin and easily bent btw. Just look in behind it to make sure there isnt any more structural damage than just the outer steel.
On that first black truck you were looking at, glad you walked. Thats a classic example of what top perch does to create the wrong CV angles. Over time it will just eat the CV and the boot. Easy fix, but sounded like the dealer was being shady. They all have the "its a Raptor, I know what I got" syndrom.
With any used truck, get as much history as you can, make sure everything works and then go pound on it.. Generally these trucks are pretty robust and reliable.
On that first black truck you were looking at, glad you walked. Thats a classic example of what top perch does to create the wrong CV angles. Over time it will just eat the CV and the boot. Easy fix, but sounded like the dealer was being shady. They all have the "its a Raptor, I know what I got" syndrom.
With any used truck, get as much history as you can, make sure everything works and then go pound on it.. Generally these trucks are pretty robust and reliable.