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They did on everything but the Raptor. Couldn't justify another 50 cents on the production line. :LOL:
 

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Is stock a plain bracket under the bumper?
 
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My 2025 has it next to the plate.
 
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I have a non-Raptor. This is for raptor only.
 
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They did on everything but the Raptor. Couldn't justify another 50 cents on the production line. :LOL:
I would guess the reason the plug is in a different location on the Raptor in the US is due to some sort of silly regulation/rule about the proximity of the wiring to the spare tire. With the Raptor having a 33" spare, the tire gets super close to where the wiring comes through the bumper and you don't have that issue on the other models.
 

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I would guess the reason the plug is in a different location on the Raptor in the US is due to some sort of silly regulation/rule about the proximity of the wiring to the spare tire. With the Raptor having a 33" spare, the tire gets super close to where the wiring comes through the bumper and you don't have that issue on the other models.
That was our guess as well. The other consideration is that the Ranger Raptor uses the Watts Link on the rear axle, providing even less space for the spare tire below the bed, pushing it further rearward.
 

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I would guess the reason the plug is in a different location on the Raptor in the US is due to some sort of silly regulation/rule about the proximity of the wiring to the spare tire. With the Raptor having a 33" spare, the tire gets super close to where the wiring comes through the bumper and you don't have that issue on the other models.
Why would that make a difference I had a RAM Rebel with the bigger tires and the plug came out in exact same spot as the other Ranger models.
I just think it was a hiccup on Ford's part for the new 2024 model as people are suggesting the 2025 model has it there.
 

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i agree /\

i bet they didn't really think many people would be using the ranger raptor as a tow vehicle so they initially weren't planning on installing that stuff
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