No. I did not think of taking any measurements. Guess I should have. Here is a before photo for comparison.
I had my hitch installed at the U-Haul service center in Vacaville. The guy did a great job and it was only about an hour to put it on. It looks like a factory install and no indications he took the back facia off to do it. My local Ford dealer, Elm Ford, service manager refused to take on any after market parts installation. In fact he was rather rude about my even asking if they would do the work. No going back there for even an oil change.
So far so good on my lift kit. I guess time will tell.
Curious, is the rattle like a serious problem or is it more of an annoyance type problem.
From all of threads I've read on here, it 's a design problem that RC has yet to correct and many have been so bothered that they replaced with the HRG Lift. It sounded like enough of a problem to me that I will opt for HRG myself (when I get my BL). People have had parts snap too and have posted pics.
Well that kinda blows lol im getting that lift and i was hoping it was more just a rattle rather than something that could cause alot of damage.
I had U-Haul put the hitch on. Took only a couple hours. They used the 4 bolt direct mount. Great installer, he made it look factory. I only do very light hauling with the OB.
Well don't feel totally discouraged. Lots of people have that lift. Maybe read through the threads to see under what circumstances/conditions people have had issues and hopefully there are some solutions. I know the rattling issue is a design flaw but I don't think that that in and of itself is problematic. If you can back out, that would be optimal. Nothing sucks worse than paying for an upgrade that brings you misery. Good luck and keep us posted with your experience.
Unless they have fixed it, the strut spacer is putting all the load through the bolt at the top of the strut, instead of through the “hat”. That single point of support, instead of a big round ring, is a very bad thing. I think the noise is coming from the whole thing bending on the single point of support.
Driven close to 500 miles already with no noises or problems of any kind. Maybe that will change though once i decide to go on trails or rougher roads.
