J-braces required for 2024 only?

[turtlespeed7]

Is it true 2025 Ranger Raptor no longer needs J-braces, but 2024s still do if you want to carry weight above the bed? Did Ford fix that issue for 2025 builds?

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[CACTUSGREYFX4]

Yes anything built after Sept 2024. Not sure of the day think it was 17th.

 

[kvranger]

My post in another thread:

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/new-to-the-ranger-forum.13988/#post-213137

 

[RichR]

Yes anything built after Sept 2024. Not sure of the day think it was 17th.

Some were built in August 2024 with the braces.

 

[jburl2]

Some were built in August 2024 with the braces.

How can I tell if my 24 RR needs them? Window sticker created Aug 24, Build date 1/31/25

 

[superj]

you have to lay under the truck bed, in front of hte rear tires and look up into the darkness. check that thread linked in an earlier post and there should be pictures of what to look for when you are down there.

 

[ecoope]

My new truck was built on Oct 10, 2024. So does that mean it already has the J-braces installed?

 

[CACTUSGREYFX4]

My new truck was built on Oct 10, 2024. So does that mean it already has the J-braces installed?

No it has the modified bed so the braces aren't needed.

 

[ecoope]

No it has the modified bed so the braces aren't needed.

Excellent. Thanks!

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