GEN 1 Broken front LCA mount

[Mortega_69]

Glad you didn't roll it and everyone is ok, that looks like a rough fix, maybe it can be handled a lot easier than it seems

I’ll see I’ve got some good experience with cars but I’ve never done frame work I’m a good welder but I’d be little iffy to cut and weld the frame I’ve found a new frame for the truck for $1,500 but I don’t have a lift which I would almost for sure need if I’m going to put it on a new frame

Yeah as mentioned, I would opt to have a frame restoration shop bend back the damaged area to ask close within spec as possible. THEN, weld in the KHC support kit. This will A: allow you to get your alignment back as close as possible. B: prevent/make this area almost bullet proof for future off-roading

ill probably go with this idea seems the most plausible If this doesn’t work I’ll figure out someway to put a whole new frame in

 

[kocher93]

Could always get tricky with a Porta Power and bend it back.

 

[Gen1TillDeath]

I don’t think that amount/type of damage warrants a whole new frame. …

 

[Nex]

As mentioned, I'd have a frame shop square everything up. Then have that support welded in by a really good welder.

Or......

Cut the front off and go full luxury pre runner build...

 

[Jhollowell]

Keep in mind if you do the slot delete you will need adjustable upper control arms to do an alignment. Also, i believe only SVC and Icon let you adjust them while on the truck. The others require you to remove the bolts to turn the heims. Also, make sure you have a shop that understands how to do an alignment using the UCAs. I’d suggest the SPC cam kit and then weld some plates on the bottom side of the frame to “box out” where the LCA attaches. Adding gauge (doubler) to the vertical flange will help but the better option is creating a stronger cross section. Keep it dirty did the same thing and i copied it and did the same to mine

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Not sure how this turned out, as I am late to the party. But Foutz makes replacement LCA pockets.

2017 - 2023 Raptor Lower Arm Pocket Replacement Kit By Foutz Motorsports

The Foutz Motorsports Gen 2 and Gen 3 Raptor Lower Arm Pocket Replacement Kit helps strengthen the lower pockets where the lower control arm attaches. This spot takes the brunt of hard hits when doing aggressive off-roading especially after bumper upgrades. This kit comes with right and left...

www.foutzmotorsports.com

 

[Mortega_69]

Thanks that actually would have been perfect. i already got a shop to pull the frame and get it back to normal though but maybe next time who knows.