{"product_id":"2021-2026-ford-f-150-raptor-rear-link-frame-mount-gusset-kit","title":"2021-2026 Ford F-150 Raptor Rear Link Frame Mount Gusset Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-collection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeld-on reinforcement for the factory rear link frame mounts on the 2021–2026 Ford F-150 Raptor and Raptor R.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four rear trailing arms bolt to stamped mounts welded to the frame. Those mounts were designed for a truck that lands on its tires, not one that lands on its bump stops. \u003cstrong\u003ePut stiffer links on the truck, or drive it the way a Raptor invites, and the load that used to be absorbed by rubber bushings goes straight into the frame mounts instead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plates box in the existing mount from both sides and cap the middle, so the bolt holes stop being the weak point. Laser cut from 3\/16\" mild steel. Welding required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-accordion\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eWho Needs This Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eRunning aftermarket rear links\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is close to mandatory.\u003c\/strong\u003e Billet arms on uniballs or Ultra-Flex joints locate the axle far better than the factory rubber did — and that precision comes from removing compliance. The load that compliance used to absorb now arrives at the frame mount. Strengthening the arms without strengthening what they bolt to just moves the weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eDriving harder than casual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truck that gets landed, or runs whoops at speed, is loading these mounts repeatedly in a way street driving never does. Cracking starts as a hairline at the weld and is easy to miss until the mount lets go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eStock truck, mild use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can leave it. The factory mounts hold up fine on a truck doing dirt roads and pavement. This is insurance against a specific kind of abuse, not a universal upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eHow It Reinforces The Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory mount is a folded plate welded to the frame with the pivot bolt passing through it. Under load the force concentrates around that bolt hole, and that is where a mount tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eInside and outside plates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese overlap the bolt holes on both faces, so the pivot bolt bears against three layers of steel rather than one. That spreads the load off the hole and into the whole side of the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eInside cap plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA third plate sits in the centre of the stock mount and ties the two faces together, so the mount resists being spread apart rather than relying on its fold to hold shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a boxed structure instead of an open one — same geometry, same bolt locations, far more material where the load actually goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eWhat Is In The Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside and outside weld-on plates that overlap the bolt holes, reinforcing the pivot bolts and strengthening the full side of each mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside cap plates that sit in the centre of the stock mounts for added rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll plates laser cut from \u003cstrong\u003e3\/16\" mild steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the Gen 3 and Gen 3.5 Ford F-150 Raptor, model years \u003cstrong\u003e2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong\u003eRaptor R\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned around the factory five link rear suspension and the stock frame mount locations. It works whether you are running factory rear arms or ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelding required — this must be installed by a qualified fabricator.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plates weld to the existing frame mounts with the suspension supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpect to trim slightly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford's own weld placement on the stock lower arm mounts varies from truck to truck, so a little fitting is normal and not a sign anything is wrong with the kit. Plan for it rather than being surprised by it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do this work in-house in Mesa, Arizona if you would rather hand it over. Install guides are at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/install-instructions\"\u003eInstall Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eDoes this fit a 2025 or 2026 Raptor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It fits 2021 through 2026 Gen 3 and Gen 3.5 trucks, Raptor R included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eDo I have to weld it on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. There is no bolt-on version of this — a bolt-on reinforcement would load the same holes that are already the weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eDo I need this if I am fitting billet rear links?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would fit both at the same time. Stiffer links move more load into the frame mounts, so reinforcing the mounts is the natural companion job — and it is far easier to do while the arms are already off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eHow is this different from the rear axle gusset kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpposite end of the same links. This kit reinforces where the arms bolt to the \u003cstrong\u003eframe\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gen-3-raptor-rear-axle-gusset-kit\"\u003erear axle gusset kit\u003c\/a\u003e reinforces where they bolt to the \u003cstrong\u003eaxle\u003c\/strong\u003e. A truck that gets landed hard wants both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eWhy might the plates need trimming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory weld placement on the stock mounts varies between trucks. The plates are cut to suit the design, not to suit every individual weld bead, so a small amount of fitting is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fmi-q\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaser cut and finished in-house at our facility in Mesa, Arizona, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"fmi-disclosure\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"fmi-summary\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fmi-summary-title\"\u003eFinish The Rear End\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fmi-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fmi-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gen-3-raptor-rear-axle-gusset-kit\"\u003eRear axle gusset kit\u003c\/a\u003e — the other end of the same links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gen-3-raptor-rear-links-panhard-bar\"\u003eBillet rear trailing arms and panhard bar\u003c\/a\u003e — 15\" of rear wheel travel with the factory shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-ford-raptor-bump-stop-kit-by-foutz-motorsports-gen-3-raptor\"\u003eRear bump stop kit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-2025-gen-3-raptor-rear-limit-strap-kit\"\u003erear limit strap kit\u003c\/a\u003e — control both ends of the stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full catalog is on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gen-3-raptor-rear-suspension\"\u003eGen 3 Raptor Rear Suspension\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foutz Motorsports LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61443806920844,"sku":"FMI0500339629NA00","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/0909\/8314\/files\/rear-link-support-support-gusset-2021-2025-raptor_1.png?v=1790285666","url":"https:\/\/aftermarkethqlv.com\/products\/2021-2026-ford-f-150-raptor-rear-link-frame-mount-gusset-kit","provider":"Aftermarket HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}