Fixing Fords Screwup 2024 Ranger J-Brace Install

[@Rogue_Nine]

Since information on this seems to be scarce at best, how are people determining if their Ranger requires the extra braces? From what I've seen Ford Canada hasn't been issuing notices because the notice was sent out by Ford US, and apparently some people aren't being told unless they purchased a Ford branded cap or camper. Personally I'm pretty sure my 230lb ass is applying more than 88lbs of pressure if I sit in the wrong place.

[@mikeburton8426]

I will say that the way Ford handled the issue with this part and the need for it was about as bad as I can imagine it could be. My dealership knew nothing about the shortcoming and the need for the j brace and they knew nothing about when it was fixed by the factory. I ordered J braces and through my own research and Ranger 6g forum I figured out I didn’t need them because of build date.

[@chrisford5960]

I'm glad my XLT was built early October.

[@MESTER47]

which means?

[@chrisford5960]

@@MESTER47 No need for the braces that the earlier builds require.

[@chrisford5960]

@@MESTER47 trucks built after 9/12/24 (I think this is the date) don't need the bed brackets.

[@NARoutdoors]

Still figuring out the music thing on youtube! (there was supposed to be background music the entire time but youtube removed it...). I'll figure it out someday.

[@YourFavoriteLibertarian]

Yeah, youtube has YT music that you can use, so you don't have to worry about copyright strikes. Otherwise, you'd have to pay for a licensing service subscription thing.

[@patricktrier4503]

Still waiting for my j braces to process. Been in “processing” for 2 months now. How long did it take for you?

[@NARoutdoors]

Ordered October 3. Received last week

[@2011buddylee]

Bought my Ranger Raptor in June, 2 weeks after buying it had it installed at the Ford dealership.

[@Fernando-t8g]

Yea im probably going to have the dealership do all this 😂

[@2011buddylee]

Smart I had the Ford dealership do it on my RR, I didn't want the truck warranty to be affected down the road. It was little bit pricey though, cost of kit + dealership install + tax just under $700 dollars.

[@NARoutdoors]

Honestly, not the worst idea. It wasn’t that bad tho!