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These Quadratec bump stops were more work than expected... Needed these due to non factory offset wheels rendering large gaps with factory stops. Ford used silly plastic fasteners with plastic drywall anchor-ish housings to secure the bumps stops to the gate. After twisting off the original stops, I was able to remove one fastener by getting the threads to bite via compressing the anchor housing with small pliers. The other one was completely stuck (endlessly spinning screw). So I had to remove both the spare tire mount and the gate cover just to get access to the fastener.
With an extra set of hands I used some sharp pointed wood spade bits to pry the fastener out of its housing. Although not the best solution, my custom fastener solution is definitely better than stock. I used an actual drywall anchor along with a stainless steel sheet metal screw and a fender washer inside the new stop. Although this might present some removal difficulties, it couldn't be worse than the OEM crap.
I got the lengths of the stops just right - longer than factory by the offset difference between the two wheels (34 mm in my case (Raptor)). Quadratec said to cut the stops with a hacksaw which worked, but not well. After some practice cuts, I used a box knife instead. It's tough, but it cut better than the hacksaw.
These stops are quite a bit softer than factory and almost seem too soft for their purpose. I guess I'm not too concerned, as the spare mount itself is quite beefy.
With an extra set of hands I used some sharp pointed wood spade bits to pry the fastener out of its housing. Although not the best solution, my custom fastener solution is definitely better than stock. I used an actual drywall anchor along with a stainless steel sheet metal screw and a fender washer inside the new stop. Although this might present some removal difficulties, it couldn't be worse than the OEM crap.
I got the lengths of the stops just right - longer than factory by the offset difference between the two wheels (34 mm in my case (Raptor)). Quadratec said to cut the stops with a hacksaw which worked, but not well. After some practice cuts, I used a box knife instead. It's tough, but it cut better than the hacksaw.
These stops are quite a bit softer than factory and almost seem too soft for their purpose. I guess I'm not too concerned, as the spare mount itself is quite beefy.
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