Spare tire mount reinforcement kit now available from Ford Performance Parts

[Steve B]

Looks like the horse is crashing into the support and is in mid-end over.

Yeah. I need to remove it and the glue and add the replacement horse. The glue is challenging. Go0 Gone works, but it is time consuming.

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[KRAKEN]

I am interested in seeing what the exoskeleton looks like... can someone snap a photo & post.
Also.. is the exterior "cover" plastic?

 

[nolimits]

I am interested in seeing what the exoskeleton looks like... can someone snap a photo & post.
Also.. is the exterior "cover" plastic?

See post #252 and #264. Also a few pics afterwards that show it.

I decided to cancel my order this AM and going with the Turn Offroad brace & hinges instead. I just want something much stronger and more bulletproof.

We will see how it works out. Ironically, after FP auto canceled my first order, they are now giving me grief over cancelling this second order I placed on 2/7 as more than 60 minutes has expired since I placed the order. The second order gave a 2/12 delivery date to the dealer. They failed to meet their own date by 6 days. They have escalated to their operations team to see if there is anything more they can do. Gag!

I don’t really care about the dates, I just want to go a different direction. LOL, I feel like I am in one of those CareerBuilder.com commercials.

 

[KRAKEN]

Thanks... I saw those photos... really looking for a photo from the back side before installation.

 

[zer010gic]

I ordered this kit as well since it was cheaper than the hinges by themselves, but I still plan to use the hammer-built raptor plate.

 

[Steve B]

I ordered this kit as well since it was cheaper than the hinges by themselves, but I still plan to use the hammer-built raptor plate.

I just looked that up. That would be a much better set up than the plastic exoskeleton if it works with the new hinge set up.

 

[zer010gic]

I just looked that up. That would be a much better set up than the plastic exoskeleton if it works with the new hinge set up.

As long as they are the raptor hinges, they should work. Is there any indication that these are not the same hinges as the Raptor uses?

 

[Steve B]

As long as they are the raptor hinges, they should work. Is there any indication that these are not the same hinges as the Raptor uses?

The first few pics I saw showed standard Bronco hinges. Towards the end there are Raptor hinges in the pics. That will definitely stiffen up the tail gate and I can feel better about some heavier tires bouncing on the trails.

 

[nolimits]

I ordered this kit as well since it was cheaper than the hinges by themselves, but I still plan to use the hammer-built raptor plate.

I just looked that up. That would be a much better set up than the plastic exoskeleton if it works with the new hinge set up.

As long as they are the raptor hinges, they should work. Is there any indication that these are not the same hinges as the Raptor uses?

The first few pics I saw showed standard Bronco hinges. Towards the end there are Raptor hinges in the pics. That will definitely stiffen up the tail gate and I can feel better about some heavier tires bouncing on the trails.

Hinges in this kit are the same as Braptor hinges. Approx $220/each. The value of this kit is the hinges IMO, especially if you couple with a HB brace.

Also HB has 2 different tailgate braces. One for regular hinges and one for the upgraded Braptor hinges. Thread below is the journey of how the Braptor HB version was born.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...nges-installed-with-hammerbilt-bracket.56547/

Upper Hinge:
https://www.oemfordpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/ford-hinge-assembly-rear-door-n2dz7826800a

Lower Hinge:
https://www.oemfordpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/ford-hinge-assembly-rear-door-n2dz7842900a

HB Braptor HD Tailgate Brace:
https://hpbuilt.shop/collections/br...built-bronco-hd-tailgate-reinforcement-system

 

[Steve B]

Hinges in this kit are the same as Braptor hinges. Approx $220/each. The value of this kit is the hinges IMO, especially if you couple with a HB brace.

Also HB has 2 different tailgate braces. One for regular hinges and one for the upgraded Braptor hinges. Thread below is the journey of how the Braptor HB version was born.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...nges-installed-with-hammerbilt-bracket.56547/

Upper Hinge:
https://www.oemfordpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/ford-hinge-assembly-rear-door-n2dz7826800a

Lower Hinge:
https://www.oemfordpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/ford-hinge-assembly-rear-door-n2dz7842900a

HB Braptor HD Tailgate Brace:
https://hpbuilt.shop/collections/br...built-bronco-hd-tailgate-reinforcement-system

Thanks for posting this. I like the FP tailgate reinforcement kit that I bought, but this plate will make it better. I plan on much heavier tires and I usually carry a Trasheroo full of fire wood on the way out.

 

[Murg]

Hinges in this kit are the same as Braptor hinges. Approx $220/each. The value of this kit is the hinges IMO, especially if you couple with a HB brace.

Also HB has 2 different tailgate braces. One for regular hinges and one for the upgraded Braptor hinges. Thread below is the journey of how the Braptor HB version was born

I am using it as a step up, once the hinges are in, the exo mounts to the hinge. If I upgrade to HB, Installing should be simple, since I shouldn’t have to touch the hinge mounting again, just swap out the exoskeleton. All I really want (right now ) is to hang the ignik propane tank on the back with the 35”, and not over stress the tailgate. This kit is priced great for that need. (And future upgrade thanks to HB). Now I gotta figure out if/how to mount it to the accessory holes, and if I can still open the tailgate.…

 

[nolimits]

Thanks for posting this. I like the FP tailgate reinforcement kit that I bought, but this plate will make it better. I plan on much heavier tires and I usually carry a Trasheroo full of fire wood on the way out.

Agreed about making it stronger. Also more modular as HB sells additional brackets if you want to add more stuff.

The thin gauge metal/aluminum and plastic of the exoskeleton doesn’t sit well with me and the primary reason I am cancelling my FP order.

I considered doing the HB brace like you but had some credit with TOR on a future product purchase so that actually works out better for my wallet. Plus I think that unit is just stronger. I mean they did lift their Bronco with a forklift using their brace, lol.

 

[bebrown1075]

Ford Performance is sending me replacement parts because of the issues I am having with the threads in the hinges. The bolts for the exoskeleton are Torx Plus 40 for anyone new reading this. They are also going to add that to the instruction set. I have let them know about others in this thread having issues with the hinges. They have been very easy to work with.

 

[KRAKEN]

Anybody got a pic of the backside of the mount before installing?

 

[DaveInSA]

Ford Performance is sending me replacement parts because of the issues I am having with the threads in the hinges. The bolts for the exoskeleton are Torx Plus 40 for anyone new reading this. They are also going to add that to the instruction set. I have let them know about others in this thread having issues with the hinges. They have been very easy to work with.

Everyone keeps saying the bolts are "Torx Plus"... But none of my torx plus bits fit the bolts.
The regular torx fit though. Is there an 'official' torx plus 40 bit somewhere? The Dewalt, Husky, and amazon specials I have don't fit.

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