GEN 1 Well, this doesn't look right...

[LT_Liberator]

Ahem... this doesn't look right...
But how worried should I be...?
(Apologies for my mechanical ignorance..)

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[Pyro3601]

Looks like a cracked shock shaft guard. Not the end of the world. Easy fix. Relitvly innexpensive.

https://forged-offroad.com/product/...svt-rear-shock-plastic-shield/?v=f24485ae434a

 

[Marspool]

How’s the shock look? If it’s just the guard, no worries.

 

[LT_Liberator]

How’s the shock look? If it’s just the guard, no worries.

I'm glad you asked, actually. I've been discerning the options of rebuilding shocks, replacing/upgrading shocks, or riding them for a while longer until I "need" to do something about them. I've got 74,450 miles on my 2013 right now. No signs of leaks and she rides good so far as I can tell... I've never had a Gen 1 Raptor with less than 65k miles, so I don't know how they rode when they were new.

Check pics. Would appreciate any input!!!
(Driver's side, rear)
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[B E N]

Look like dirty raptor shocks to me.

The shaft you need to inspect is located under that plastic shield. you will have to remove it to inspect. The shaft should have a polished look, no dings, dents or bends.