Shock boot hole

[MillerTime]

Posted this a few days ago on Facebook. Anyone else have this issue where the coil sprint are rubbing holes in the shock shaft boot? Only 1200 miles. Dealer ordered new boots and is going to try and reposition spring.

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[superj]

wow, thats odd. i have never seen that on anything

 

[Blue_Raptor]

Did it happen on both sides (meaning both shocks)?

Ill have to take a close look when Im under there for next oil change

 

[John E Davies]

More likely the spring itself is defective - incorrectly wound. I doubt that “repositioning” it will do anything. The boot should be nowhere near the metal. It should be very simple to measure the distance between the coils and the shock body in several locations, with the boot removed.

Or else the lower spring perch is off center…. Regardless, it should be very easy for any competent tech to diagnose the problem.

John Davies.
Spokane WA USA

 

[MillerTime]

Did it happen on both sides (meaning both shocks)?

Ill have to take a close look when Im under there for next oil change

Yes it was both sides

 

[MillerTime]

More likely the spring itself is defective - incorrectly wound. I doubt that “repositioning” it will do anything. The boot should be nowhere near the metal. It should be very simple to measure the distance between the coils and the shock body in several locations, with the boot removed.

Or else the lower spring perch is off center…. Regardless, it should be very easy for any competent tech to diagnose the problem.

John Davies.
Spokane WA USA

I hope that’s the case. I do have to say that I have looked at unrelated posts that have suspension issues and have seen similar tolerances between the coil and boot with some looking like they were fully touching. Hopefully this isn’t an issue with ranger raptors moving forward.

 

[Grabber]

To me it almost looks like rodent damage. Keep an eye out on your truck.

 

[MillerTime]

To me it almost looks like rodent damage. Keep an eye out on your truck.

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/bent-tie-rod-iso-stock-right-tie-rod-inner-outer-rr.26683/
Unrelated post from another member but has clear suspension pictures. Look at the spring touching on his… don’t think it’s rodents

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