Tires on FX4 are no way aggressive like the KO3's. Sure I have a few rocks bounce up but no chips like above.
I always wonder about people who try to play devil's advocate without fully comprehending the topic of discussion. Which was "Ford's design oversight". I've come to understand and appreciate the well-thought-out intentions of Ford's Engineers in their design.
What retractable steps did you put on? Any pics? How was the install?I live off a highway, 6 miles of gravel.
In the month and a half since getting my Raptor home, I've driven that 6 miles out and back not more than 5 or 6 times. Those KO2s are real rock hounds. Getting up to speed on the highway it sounds like rifle shots as the rocks spin out from the KO3s and hit the fenderwells. For those of you that plan to take your Raptor off road to imitate the Ford Ad for the Raptor - flat out across the desert/gravel/etc., I STRONGLY SUGGEST you get a clear wrap on your rear fenders, covering the area as shown in the pictures (blow those PIX up for a better perspective of the actual damage).
I didn't notice until washing the truck the amount of damage the rocks kicked up caused. I've got less than 2,000 miles on the truck and most certainly if I do nothing, in a year there will be no paint left in those areas. You'll need to go up from the bottom about a foot for full protection. It's actually worst looking than the pictures indicate. I've got factory mud flaps, but took off the side steps and replaced them with electric retractables, which of course are retracted when on the road.
The traditional rock rails are exactly what i was looking for. Thanks for the information. This brand looks pretty good.I'll be keeping mine on for now but will be upgrading to the Rocky Road Full Cover Kicker Slider at some point.
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Removing your side steps is most of your problem. I also have a gravel driveway and can hear the rocks coming out of the treads, but so far o damage to fenders or doors.I live off a highway, 6 miles of gravel.
In the month and a half since getting my Raptor home, I've driven that 6 miles out and back not more than 5 or 6 times. Those KO2s are real rock hounds. Getting up to speed on the highway it sounds like rifle shots as the rocks spin out from the KO3s and hit the fenderwells. For those of you that plan to take your Raptor off road to imitate the Ford Ad for the Raptor - flat out across the desert/gravel/etc., I STRONGLY SUGGEST you get a clear wrap on your rear fenders, covering the area as shown in the pictures (blow those PIX up for a better perspective of the actual damage).
I didn't notice until washing the truck the amount of damage the rocks kicked up caused. I've got less than 2,000 miles on the truck and most certainly if I do nothing, in a year there will be no paint left in those areas. You'll need to go up from the bottom about a foot for full protection. It's actually worst looking than the pictures indicate. I've got factory mud flaps, but took off the side steps and replaced them with electric retractables, which of course are retracted when on the road.
