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I was thinking that too, but everything else seems to check out. It only has 13k miles, so it still has its factory warranty as well.That ripped board may be just one sign of how hard this truck was abused or it could be just a hit on a curb. I would closely inspect the rest of the truck for signs of abuse. That is not going to be a cheap fix, my guess is a couple of thousand to do it right. I would get an estimate from a quality shop before settling on a purchase price.
What did the guy selling it have to say about the damage. You can piece a lot together from the story quite often. If the rest of the truck is in real nice shape, nothing else bent or broke etc might be worth considering. Low miles and full warranty goes a long ways. I still suggest you find out how much a quality fix will be though, cause that ain't covered under warranty.I was thinking that too, but everything else seems to check out. It only has 13k miles, so it still has its factory warranty as well.
It’s from a major Ford dealer in my area and they’re acting like they didn’t know (I’m not believing that). Everything else seems good though. CarMax checks out as well, but I’m not sure how confident I am about these reports. Sounding like they’ll have it fixed before I buy it. I just don’t want any issues later down the road.What did the guy selling it have to say about the damage. You can piece a lot together from the story quite often. If the rest of the truck is in real nice shape, nothing else bent or broke etc might be worth considering. Low miles and full warranty goes a long ways. I still suggest you find out how much a quality fix will be though, cause that ain't covered under warranty.
I don’t believe it’s the frame that is damaged. After doing a little research, I’ve noticed a few comments complaining that the running boards on 1500’s are body mounted and not frame mounted. Some are having problems with the pre installed mounting bolts coming through. Looks like third-party companies have even produced support brackets to weld to the area.Based on the mileage and warranty still in effect. Id get it done at an authorized body shop. This is frame that has ripped. I agree it could be repaired, (you can see the welds are very strong ) It would have to be welded and I agree it needs to be scab plated as well. But with a tear this big, Id make sure that the frame is straight. This is structural part of the vehicle. Use it as a bargaining chip. It is not a trivial weld. It is a structural weld.
It is some serious work to fix but it is NOT the frame that has been damaged. Also, this is not going to have bent the frame. This is strictly sheet metal on the rocker panels. Look left in the picture and you can see the frame, and the attaching bolts that hold the body to the frame.Based on the mileage and warranty still in effect. Id get it done at an authorized body shop. This is frame that has ripped. I agree it could be repaired, (you can see the welds are very strong ) It would have to be welded and I agree it needs to be scab plated as well. But with a tear this big, Id make sure that the frame is straight. This is structural part of the vehicle. Use it as a bargaining chip. It is not a trivial weld. It is a structural weld.
They have mounted them there for years on all models. Don’t believe that. True sliders/rock rails mount to the frame. The OEM “rock sliders” mount to the rocker, they are for looks only.I don’t believe it’s the frame that is damaged. After doing a little research, I’ve noticed a few comments complaining that the running boards on 1500’s are body mounted and not frame mounted. Some are having problems with the pre installed mounting bolts coming through. Looks like third-party companies have even produced support brackets to weld to the area.
If it was me, I would prefer to have it fixed myself. If they don't do the job right, it will look fine but be a weak spot going forward and a potential rust area. Not as big a deal in Florida as it is up here but I would be worried that Ford delaer was just going to do a quickie repair, striaghten the braket, bend in the sheet metal back in place and add a little filler. I would take it as is, with the appropriate price reduiction or I would want to be there to see the repair in progress.It’s from a major Ford dealer in my area and they’re acting like they didn’t know (I’m not believing that). Everything else seems good though. CarMax checks out as well, but I’m not sure how confident I am about these reports. Sounding like they’ll have it fixed before I buy it. I just don’t want any issues later down the road.
I figured I would guess on the high side as costs vary wildly across the country.I have done some welding, but if to commercially weld this it probably wouldnt be $500 but probably $375-$425. But then you have paint primer grinding finishing. Unless you are not including that. So all total its like $650 - $700. Then the time to deal/mess with it. S yes, you should be able to get $1000 deduction if they are not going to take care of it.
There’s a very small amount of damage to the actual step itself (cracks in the plastic). I don’t know this for sure, but I’m starting to wonder someone at the dealer took if for a joy ride and something happened. Only speculation though. I just don’t see them taking in a vehicle and not addressing this after an inspection. I’m having someone who owns a body shop come up with me to look at it. After getting good recommendations through this thread, I’ll be more comfortable if someone not affiliated with the dealer looks it over.How could you not see the strap ( zip tie?) Holding the step to the bracket? ( right, in photo) the step itself must have damage? Can be a easy fix. What is the round item mounted on frame at 45° angle? Looks like some type diaphragm?