What to look for when buying a used G1?

[Jeddi]

I found a really clean 1-owner 2012 with 44k miles. It drove pretty well, under carriage look really clean too, and even though it has some mods, it rides really smooth. First time Raptor buyer; any common issues that I should look out for?

 

[donk_316]

Every single Raptor I test drove needed or would need their shocks / struts rebuilt. FOX mentions something about every 36,000 miles. Otherwise its just like every other F150 out there.

 

[Jeddi]

Never owned a truck before (Jeep guy). What's a good way to test out the shocks?

 

[John813]

You can do a visual check to make sure there's no leaking, but Ford/Fox recommends rebuilds every 50k max with 100% on street use. Some rebuilders recommend them to be rebuit sooner. I mean you could push it further, but risk damaging internals.

There's a chance the previous guy could of rebuilt them, but no easy way of knowing unless there's a different decal than stock.

https://www.ridefox.com/service.php?m=truck

As for the other comments, here's a good link to follow. http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f4/buying-2nd-2010-14-raptor-first-46952/

 

[Jeddi]

Yup I've reviewed all of those last night, so looks like I'm on the right track. Thanks!

 

[ineedaBubble]

You can do a visual check to make sure there's no leaking, but Ford/Fox recommends rebuilds every 50k max with 100% on street use. Some rebuilders recommend them to be rebuit sooner. I mean you could push it further, but risk damaging internals.

There's a chance the previous guy could of rebuilt them, but no easy way of knowing unless there's a different decal than stock.

https://www.ridefox.com/service.php?m=truck

As for the other comments, here's a good link to follow. http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f4/buying-2nd-2010-14-raptor-first-46952/

You can find me reading through this thread for the next 30 minutes or so...thanks for sharing!

 

[Jeddi]

Picked up this guy earlier today:

 

[jdruzik]

Good looking truck.

 

[Jeddi]

Thanks, it's like brand new.

 

[ineedaBubble]

Picked up this guy earlier today:

Is that the one you referenced back on 2/2? Sure looks clean as hell, congrats!