Just curious...

[onecrazydog]

I got a SVT package today from Ford!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060027.JPG


The window stickers for the Raptor and GT500,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060024.JPG

SVT book,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060021.JPG

These were bonuses they included!! Cool!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060019.JPG
http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060018.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060022.JPG

[68fastback]

Sweet!! :banana:

[Joe G]

Sweet!! :banana:

+1.

[onecrazydog]

Sweet!! :banana:


+1.


It was a pita to get the Raptor coa... At first I tried online but the order wouldn't go thru... I called ford show parts and we still couldn't get the cc transactions to work, so the guy suggested sending a money order... So I got a m/o, printed out all the info, wrote them a letter talking about how I love my Shelby and Raptor and what mods I have done, and included a 8x11 picture of them both in the garage!!

Anyway, I send it off to the P.O. box he gave me, week and a half later it comes back, refused signing... :sighs: So I call them back, and explained what happened... The guy I spoke to gave me the office address so I could send it directly to him... He must have tossed in the calender and stickers for all the hassle!! Great customer service there!!



http://www.fordshowparts.com

[Tommy Gun]

I've got two of those calendars, they're pretty cool.

[The Bone]

Do you still have my address hint hint

[Tommy Gun]

:reading:

[The Bone]

Oh never mind looks like to much trouble LOL

[onecrazydog]

One thing I don't like about this truck is the wheel hop... I have to let off the gas when it happens, scared the driveshaft is going to snap off...

That will have to be addressed when the warranty runs out... Same with the 100 mph governor... I also dislike the fact that you can't turn traction control completely off, even when disabled it still will cut in... Hard to do burnouts between that and the wheelhop...

[68fastback]

One thing I don't like about this truck is the wheel hop... I have to let off the gas when it happens, scared the driveshaft is going to snap off...

That will have to be addressed when the warranty runs out... Same with the 100 mph governor... I also dislike the fact that you can't turn traction control completely off, even when disabled it still will cut in... Hard to do burnouts between that and the wheelhop...

Stacey, check out what this guy says cured the wheel-hop:



Published on May 11, 2012

Just a quick video to show that with a simple .449" thick add a leaf you can stop wheel hop and axle wrap on a Raptor:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3feISx32r8

This guy (http://www.raptorforumz.com/showthread.php?t=7748)also talks about a similar approach.

I also found two guys who talk about using simple traction bars (they didn't describe what kind), but on a long thow suspension like the Raptor rigid bolt-on traction bars could seriously limit the ability of one rear wheel to travel up/down independently of the other (which sort of defeats having a Raptor?) and/or could actually cause severe damage/failure off road, I think. Fully-articulated traction bars that pivot at both ends (or pivot at axle end but run full length of the leaves) and permit independent wheel motion might work -- dunno.

[onecrazydog]

RPG stage 3 rear suspension!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFg2rx5Bi9U

[68fastback]

Nice!! :chirp: > I noticed there's little O-ring tattle=tale on the pneumatic(?) snubber ...presumeably so you can see how close to bottoming it actually comes (whic it never did) -- pretty cool!

[Iceman]

I've not noticed wheel hop but I have the bigger cab so maybe that helps some? I know a tune will take away the limiter but it's there for the tire rating more than anything I think. I have not had to worry about it as I don't need the truck to go faster than it does yet :) I'm still trying to budget for a cap on back. I want the snugtop XTR but it's a real pain in the arse to get and costs more than I am wanting to spend. I will no doubt cough up the money but I am trying to hold off a bit longer. If I can make it through to next year that would be ideal....I really just need it for the dogs on long family trips. If it's just me and Kyle and the dogs they fit fine in back with the seats up.

[onecrazydog]

I've not noticed wheel hop but I have the bigger cab so maybe that helps some? I know a tune will take away the limiter but it's there for the tire rating more than anything I think. I have not had to worry about it as I don't need the truck to go faster than it does yet :)

Yeah, we probably don't need to go over 100, but it's nice to know one could!! The Raptor also seems to handle better at higher speeds... I don't want to do a tune, no mods...

[King Cobra]

Yeah, we probably don't need to go over 100, but it's nice to know one could!! The Raptor also seems to handle better at higher speeds... I don't want to do a tune, no mods...

Same here....no tune and no mods...happy with the way it runs now.

[Tommy Gun]

Same here....no tune and no mods...happy with the way it runs now.



:OldandBusted: :rofl3:









:tiptoe:

[onecrazydog]

:OldandBusted: :rofl3:









:tiptoe:


6.2. Litres, 411 horsepower, 434 foot pounds of torque, 4.10 gears, locking diff, 6 speed automatic transmission, and 4 wheel drive...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bne79lynlK4

[Joe G]

:drool:

[Tommy Gun]

:faint:

[HSURB]

6.2. Litres, 411 horsepower, 434 foot pounds of torque, 4.10 gears, locking diff, 6 speed automatic transmission, and 4 wheel drive...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bne79lynlK4

That deserves Rep Points, but it won't let me give you anymore.

HSURB®

[CH53Driver]

So OCD got a Raptor? A lot happens in 2 years.

[onecrazydog]

Hey Bud!! Long time no see!!

[Tommy Gun]

:ohsnap:

[CH53Driver]

When do I get to drive it? :canada:

[onecrazydog]

Gave the Raptor a good cleaning today!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060342.JPG

Took the mat out to wash it, and the truck box!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060343.JPG


Interior and inside the doors,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060345.JPG


Wheel wells, with the stuff TG sent me!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060352.JPG


Washed the motor and engine compartment... Then sprayed some showcar dressing on, and let the truck idle for awhile with the hood closed,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060358.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060365.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1060374.JPG

[Tommy Gun]

I like the drivethru garage. :grin:


Need some concrete in the back though. :look:


Nice detail job.

[onecrazydog]

I like the drivethru garage. :grin:


Need some concrete in the back though. :look:


Nice detail job.

Concrete would be nice!!

[Gr8snkbite]

just round up some illegals.....cheap cheap...:giggle:

[Joe G]

:faint:


That's cleaner than my car will ever be. :nonono:

[HSURB]

Looks awesome Stacey. I can't believe you can get it that clean with all the snow and road grim you have in the winter. The wheel well looks showroom new.

HSURB®

[68fastback]

Wow! That look really great!! :wtg:

[onecrazydog]

Looks awesome Stacey. I can't believe you can get it that clean with all the snow and road grim you have in the winter. The wheel well looks showroom new.

HSURB®

I clean the wheel wells everytime I wash it!! Every once in awhile I give them a clearcoat protectant...

My winter wash budget is about a hundred bucks a month...

[onecrazydog]

Wow! That look really great!! :wtg:


Thanks Dan!!

[King Cobra]

Wow:wow2:! Looks great Stacey!:wax::wax::wax:

[onecrazydog]

Has almost been a year since I got the Raptor!! I have put 12,000 Km on, and it is still totally stock!! Full warranty intact!!


That's gotta be a record!!

[Joe G]

That's gotta be a record!!
:webers:


:lol:

[Tommy Gun]

What's a Km? :look:

[Tommy Gun]

Does totally stock mean everything but extra lights? :look:

[Tommy Gun]

What about gas and oil is it still the stock fluids they put in?

Just trying to clarify "totally". :look:

[Tommy Gun]

:tiptoe2:

[onecrazydog]

Does totally stock mean everything but extra lights? :look:


Yup...

[onecrazydog]

What about gas and oil is it still the stock fluids they put in?

Just trying to clarify "totally". :look:

Yup, totally...

[JTB]

When do I get to drive it? :canada:


Whattup??

[Tommy Gun]

Whattup??


Whattup??




:look:

[onecrazydog]

Got a 22x12 piece of carpet for the Raptor to park on... I won't have to mop the floor so much!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_1460.JPG

[68fastback]

Cool idea! :wtg:

[onecrazydog]

Cool idea! :wtg:

It's going to get trashed, but it should contain the mess!! The epoxy floor is super slippery when wet, so stepping out onto carpet is safer too!!

[68fastback]

For my '92 p/up (which has a tranny tailshaft seal that occasionally dops one or two drops on shut-off) I us a piece of vinyl flooring upside-down -- the down prevents any staining getting through to the concrete and the upside is actually a highly absorbant composite. I've had one piece in place for about 10 years now ...works well. When we had the old Taurus wagon (with beaucoup miles on it) it dripped a bit more and one piece still lasted many years ...until we sold it. It also works well absorbing water but for those big melting winter 'slush daggers' (you know, the things that build up behind the wheels) we try to knock them off before driving in (someone I know is less diligent at that) but I use some large cardboard or scrap rugging on top of the upside-down vinyl flooring ...your rug certainly looks a lot better tho ;-)

[Carnut]

Got a 22x12 piece of carpet for the Raptor to park on... I won't have to mop the floor so much!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_1460.JPG



You can't be all bad, I see "Old Glory" is properly displayed. :canada:

[onecrazydog]

You can't be all bad, I see "Old Glory" is properly displayed. :canada:

Matt sent me that flag!! It proudly flew on the pole at his base in Iraq... I am honored to pay respect to it...


:patriot:

[Joe G]

Matt sent me that flag!! It proudly flew on the pole at his base in Iraq... I am honored to pay respect to it...


:patriot:

I need a :canada: for the new barn. :wtg:

[onecrazydog]

I need a :canada: for the new barn. :wtg:

Maybe you will get one for Christmas, since you apparently don't like the maple stuff... I will get another one made, I refuse to even buy a Canadian flag that was made in China...

[Joe G]

Maybe you will get one for Christmas, since you apparently don't like the maple stuff... I will get another one made, I refuse to even buy a Canadian flag that was made in China...

:rofl3:

Just saying that I was the only one that ate the maple candies. They were great, but I felt like I was gonna turn into a tree. :lol:

[onecrazydog]

:rofl3:

Just saying that I was the only one that ate the maple candies. They were great, but I felt like I was gonna turn into a tree. :lol:

:canada:

[Joe G]

:webers:

[Tommy Gun]

?.....since you apparently don't like the maple stuff....


:wow2:

.

[Tommy Gun]

:rofl3:

Just saying that I was the only one that ate the maple candies. They were great, but I felt like I was gonna turn into a tree. :lol:


Big tree :look:

[onecrazydog]

Wastime for an oil change today...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070126.JPG

The drip tray is awesome,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070133.JPG

But I don't want to get oil all over it so I still use tin foil, and poke a hole in the filter to let it drain...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070137.JPG

Still get a bit of a drip when the filter is removed,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070138.JPG

All clean and good to go!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070139.JPG



That's why I do my own oil changes!!

[onecrazydog]

It's above zero out, so that means slushy gross dirty roads... Grrrr...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_1513.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_1516.JPG

[Tommy Gun]

At least you have a truck that can handle it. :wtg:


It was 62 here today, took the car out a bit.

Supposed to be 70s this weekend here, awesome for December.

[onecrazydog]

At least you have a truck that can handle it. :wtg:





The Raptor is a blast in the winter... I was doing donuts and drifting the other day... Low speed though, the light rear end gets to whipping around pretty easily...

[Tommy Gun]

:grin:

[Joe G]

:wax:

[onecrazydog]

:wax:

Yup. soon as it drops below freezing!!

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070361.JPG

[Tommy Gun]

:grin:

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_1909.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_1910.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_1921.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_1922.JPG

[Tommy Gun]

Looks like a lot of work!

[Joe G]

Looks like a lot of work!
No doubt! :faint:

[onecrazydog]

Looks like a lot of work!


No doubt! :faint:


:flex:


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070594.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070598.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070613.JPG

[Darkside]

The Raptor looks awesome

[Tommy Gun]

:waiting2:

[Joe G]

The Raptor looks awesome
:iagree:

[HSURB]

:flex:


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070594.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070598.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070613.JPG


That's the same metallic black that is on my Platinum.

HSURB®

[Tommy Gun]

I think OCD slipped and knocked himself out? :waiting2:

.

[Tommy Gun]

:waiting2:

[68fastback]

:iagree:

...me three!

[onecrazydog]

:waiting2:

:sneaking2:

[Tommy Gun]

You never responded to text about pads :rant:


Lol

[Joe G]

You never responded to text about pads :rant:


Lol

He doesn't read back, silly. :rolleyes:

[The Bone]

How has the quality of your truck been Stacy?
Nice job by the way

[Tommy Gun]

Guess I need a new Canadian friend, where's JT? :popcorn:

[onecrazydog]

How has the quality of your truck been Stacy?
Nice job by the way

I am impressed so far!! I haven't had any issues with the truck at all... Everything in it works great... The 6.2 has performed awesome... It chugs a bit for a few seconds on cold start up, but has done that since day 1...

Only complaint is the rear wheel hop...

[onecrazydog]

Guess I need a new Canadian friend, where's JT? :popcorn:



:violin:

[Tommy Gun]

I have OCD on ignore now, just wondering if anyone has even seen him? :popcorn:




lol

[Joe G]

:violin:
:goodpost:

[Tommy Gun]

This post is not viewable as you have user Joe G on ignore.



:popcorn:

.

[Joe G]

:uwelcome:







Guess I'll just return to my former state. :depression:

[Tommy Gun]

:ohsnap:

[onecrazydog]

Upgraded the factory sub, it sucked...

Went with a JL Audio stealth box with a 10" sub,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070754.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070755.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070761.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1070763.JPG

[68fastback]

Nice!! ...really rucks in there well ...what about a better color-match for that bluish side-panel?

[onecrazydog]

Nice!! ...really rucks in there well ...what about a better color-match for that bluish side-panel?

Must be the camera flash, those are factory!!

[68fastback]

Well, if it looks matched in normal light, that's what counts.
Yeah, may have to do with the paint surface/texture somehow interacting with the flash's color temp ...weird!
Nice-looking install!

[Tommy Gun]

Well, if it looks matched in normal light, that's what counts.
Yeah, may have to do with the paint surface/texture somehow interacting with the flash's color temp ...weird!
Nice-looking install!

Maybe your eyes are going, they say that is the second thing. :shades:



LOL

.

[68fastback]

Maybe your eyes are going, they say that is the second thing. :shades:




.

...I woiuldn't know :shades:

[Tommy Gun]

:wow2:

[68fastback]

...my eyes are shot -lol

[onecrazydog]

Got the autoconnect installed... Basically a modem hooked up to the factory ignition and starter... I can still use the factory keyfob for starting and lock/unlock too...

The autoconnect app can start, shut off, lock/unlock, monitor run time, check voltage, and more stuff I haven't figured out yet... If someone steals it I can track and shut it down remotely too!!

http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/e3/95/1b/e3951b80-4034-3b99-21fc-cacf2e4ec904/screen568x568.jpeg

[68fastback]

Seems really nice! :wtg:

[Highwayman]

How does this communicate? What type of signal is it?

I have wondered the same thing about the navigation systems too.

[onecrazydog]

How does this communicate? What type of signal is it?

I have wondered the same thing about the navigation systems too.

3G wireless modem over a cellular network... That's all I know...

[onecrazydog]

Picked one of these up for my winch,

http://princessauto.com/hlr-system/WebPhotos/84/848/8489/8489908.jpg?_v=5a94e708-b43a-47fc-b9d2-56110847a5a6

Getting this for the front of the Raptor,

http://www.catalograck.com/ImgVD/DRA/65061.jpg

I also bought one of these to mount on my trailer,

http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/img/group/main/47/4753_1_md.jpg

Came up with a design for a base that bolts to the aluminum tri frame on the front of the trailer, just have to get it fabbed up...

I will be able to use the winch on the front and bacck of my truck, plus on the trailer too... I figured this way would be way better than permanently mounting it on the trailer...

[68fastback]

Picked one of these up for my winch,

http://princessauto.com/hlr-system/WebPhotos/84/848/8489/8489908.jpg?_v=5a94e708-b43a-47fc-b9d2-56110847a5a6

Getting this for the front of the Raptor,

http://www.catalograck.com/ImgVD/DRA/65061.jpg

I also bought one of these to mount on my trailer,

http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/img/group/main/47/4753_1_md.jpg

Came up with a design for a base that bolts to the aluminum tri frame on the front of the trailer, just have to get it fabbed up...

I will be able to use the winch on the front and bacck of my truck, plus on the trailer too... I figured this way would be way better than permanently mounting it on the trailer...


Excellent!! Off-roaders have been using similar strategies for a long time (front/rear) ...and really nice to be able to pop it onto the trailer to when needed too :wtg:

[JTB]

Picked one of these up for my winch,

http://princessauto.com/hlr-system/WebPhotos/84/848/8489/8489908.jpg?_v=5a94e708-b43a-47fc-b9d2-56110847a5a6

Getting this for the front of the Raptor,

http://www.catalograck.com/ImgVD/DRA/65061.jpg

I also bought one of these to mount on my trailer,

http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/img/group/main/47/4753_1_md.jpg

Came up with a design for a base that bolts to the aluminum tri frame on the front of the trailer, just have to get it fabbed up...

I will be able to use the winch on the front and bacck of my truck, plus on the trailer too... I figured this way would be way better than permanently mounting it on the trailer...


Stace,

Do you tow your GT500 with the RAP?

[onecrazydog]

Stace,

Do you tow your GT500 with the RAP?

Sure do!! Works great!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/photo4.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/photo6.JPG

[Tommy Gun]

Nice winch set up :wtg:

I built my own cradle for front and rear use when I had my Jeep. Also added a front receiver to our F150.

It's nice having all the options. :wtg:

[Joe G]

No Raptor mods, all mod monies go to the Shelby!!

:look:

[onecrazydog]

:look:

Hitches don't count as mods...

[Joe G]

:spitcopy:

[JTB]

Sweet!

Did you have to go with the Aluminum Trailer to get under the tow capacity of the RAP?

Love the two door too...

[onecrazydog]

Sweet!

Did you have to go with the Aluminum Trailer to get under the tow capacity of the RAP?

Love the two door too...

Yes, the main reason I went with an open aluminum trailer was for weight!! It only weighs 1200 lbs!! The towing capacity of my truck is only 6000 lbs, so I am under with the Shelby on the trailer... The 4 door Raptors can tow 8000 lbs...

[JTB]

Yes, the main reason I went with an open aluminum trailer was for weight!! It only weighs 1200 lbs!! The towing capacity of my truck is only 6000 lbs, so I am under with the Shelby on the trailer... The 4 door Raptors can tow 8000 lbs...


Nice set up Stace...I'm looking for a Truck now myself. Please PM me the link for the trailer?

Canadian Made?

[onecrazydog]

Nice set up Stace...I'm looking for a Truck now myself. Please PM me the link for the trailer?

Canadian Made?

I bought it local, but it is made in the USA... Very happy with the quality and craftmanship, I have checked over every inch of it!!

http://www.charmactrailers.com/index.php

[onecrazydog]

Nice set up Stace...I'm looking for a Truck now myself.


There is supposed to be a new Raptor coming out...


There are 2014 Special Edition Raptors that are Ruby Red... Beautiful truck!! My buddy has a F150 Platinum, they are pretty sweet too...

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150105_181914.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150105_221141.jpg

Still need to fab a L bracket to mount the control box to the base...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150105_221417.jpg


Have to get a bracket welded to bolt the receiver to the trailer, I have an idea though!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150106_221654.jpg


Waiting for TG to come help me install the front receiver, the guy takes forever to answer texts...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150106_221930.jpg

[The Bone]

Who does your cable. :lol:

[onecrazydog]

Wasn't me!! Lol...

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150107_202231.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150107_202840.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150107_202921.jpg

[Tommy Gun]

.......I have checked over every inch of it!!





No, really?



:rofl3:

.

[Tommy Gun]

Waiting for TG to come help me install the front receiver, the guy takes forever to answer texts...





:hey2:




I'd love to help!







Just afraid as I'm passing Joes he will see me and wonder why I didn't stop. :look:

[Tommy Gun]

Who does your cable. :lol:



I tried not to say anything. :rofl3:

[Joe G]

:hey2:



I'd love to help!




Just afraid as I'm passing Joes he will see me and wonder why I didn't stop. :look:


:hey2:

[onecrazydog]

Front hitch install went great, all the holes lined up like they were factory... Front skid shield will need some factory manipulation to go back on...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1080289.JPG


It could be an inch or so higher, but not gonna worry about it for now...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1080293.JPG


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1080297.JPG

Already found a great use for it!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1080296.JPG


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1080301.JPG


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1080298.JPG


Temporary skid plate,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1080309.JPG

[Joe G]

Already found a great use for it!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1080296.JPG




They don't sell shoe laces in :canada:?


:nonono:

[Joe G]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1080309.JPG



Feel sorry for the guy you accidentally bump from behind. :yikes: :spend:

[onecrazydog]

They don't sell shoe laces in :canada:?


:nonono:

Those are my jail shoes...

[Joe G]

Those are my jail shoes...

13203



:giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

Those are my jail shoes...



:rofl3:

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[JTB]

Those are my jail shoes...


Lmao!

[Iceman]

Did you figure out how to get the skid back on? Just get a new one and cut it up or something else? I am considering something similar to this too.


Oh and hope everyone is well. Been gone a while Busy times w/kids etc.

[onecrazydog]

Did you figure out how to get the skid back on? Just get a new one and cut it up or something else? I am considering something similar to this too.


Oh and hope everyone is well. Been gone a while Busy times w/kids etc.


The skid plate will require major mods to fit back on... Might be easier to make a custom one!!

[Tommy Gun]

Did you figure out how to get the skid back on? Just get a new one and cut it up or something else? I am considering something similar to this too.


Oh and hope everyone is well. Been gone a while Busy times w/kids etc.


:wow2: :faint:

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[Iceman]

The skid plate will require major mods to fit back on... Might be easier to make a custom one!!

That's what I have found too. I liked that one that went through the lower grill space but the company went bye bye and I had to fight to get my $ back. I suppose in the past 2 yrs. maybe there are some new options :)


:wow2: :faint:

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What? I looked when i could. Gotta have priorities right. It's not like you can e-mail or call anytime.

[Boston Mike]

Did you figure out how to get the skid back on? Just get a new one and cut it up or something else? I am considering something similar to this too.


Oh and hope everyone is well. Been gone a while Busy times w/kids etc.

:faint:

[onecrazydog]

Still loving the Raptor!! Still no performance mods!!

[onecrazydog]

Got the parts for wiring the winch!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Garage/20150313_134824.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Garage/20150313_161150.jpg

[Tommy Gun]

You get a cradle already?


Able to swap winch front to back?


That was an absolute necessity on my Jeep.


Not that you may hard core your Raptor, but having the ability to move the winch from front to back can actually be life saving....


I miss those days. Gotta find those pics. lol

Makes me kinda laugh at guys building Jeeps these days that will never see a mountain or be in a situation like I was in for 36 hours and possibly .....never mind. lol

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1080308.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150105_221417.jpg


Also getting a receiver bracket made up so the winch will work on my trailer too!!

[Tommy Gun]

Okay



You are The Dog :bow:



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[Tommy Gun]

What size winch did you go with?

Just for loading the car?

Or oversized for other duties?



My 1978 Jeep was originally 2500 lbs.

W full roll cage and all accessories I was at 4800 lbs and 350 HP, 380 tq.

On a side of a hill that weight can double...so I had a 12,000 lb winch on it.


Sorry, I know more about trucks and off roading than I ever knew about cars...LOL


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[onecrazydog]

I kept the winch off the last trailer, its a warn M8000...

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150314_133746_resized.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150314_140637_resized.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150314_145023_resized.jpg

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150314_192518_resized.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150314_192543_resized.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150314_192604_resized.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150314_192701_resized.jpg

[Tommy Gun]

Nice job.

What did it take, like 45 mins? :giggle:

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[onecrazydog]

Nice job.

What did it take, like 45 mins? :giggle:

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Half hour...

[Tommy Gun]

You're good :wtg:

[Joe G]

You're good :wtg:

:uwelcome:

[onecrazydog]

Found a great spot for the power interrupt switch,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150315_194049_resized.jpg

[onecrazydog]

Wasn't totally happy with the way I routed the cable, plus I got a longer one... Redoing it... TG told me too...

[onecrazydog]

Got a shop to fab up the trailer mount for the winch,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150318_162859.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Trailer/20150318_162919.jpg

Winch all wired up,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150317_235304_resized.jpg

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150318_002129_resized.jpg

[Tommy Gun]

Wasn't totally happy with the way I routed the cable, plus I got a longer one... Redoing it... TG told me too...


If you're going to spend the time, might as well do it right. :bigboss:

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150317_235237_resized.jpg

[Tommy Gun]

Now that is nice. Nice abrasion resistant cover, shrink wrap, professional.

Too bad these so called custom shops don't pay attention to detail like that.

Most people don't even know what to look for so they get away w it.

Can't imagine how many corners were cut on Darksides Jeep w them taking it all apart...things he'll never find til a problem arises "if" he uses it more than on asphalt.

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[onecrazydog]

Not worried about shorts, or any of my connections coming loose!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150319_211504_resized.jpg

Filled the ends with solder,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150319_215219_resized.jpg

and crimped,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150319_220057_resized.jpg

Heat shrink,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150319_221056_resized.jpg


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150319_221251_resized.jpg

[onecrazydog]

Wires cleaned up,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150321_152754_resized.jpg

New front cable runs behind the bumper now, I have it tie wrapped in place until needed,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150321_152826_resized.jpg

New run down the passenger side,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150319_022815_resized.jpg

Going up to the box,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150319_022911_resized.jpg

New rear cable length!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/20150319_023201_resized_1.jpg


Now it's finished, properly!!

[Tommy Gun]

Very nice.


Don't say the "solder" word around custom shops. :ssshhh:


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[onecrazydog]

Met a buddy for coffee today and he gave me a present!!

14406

14407

14408


Do I need a tune for it?

[Tommy Gun]

I'd ask the Manuf to be safe.

[Iceman]

Not to make TG fall over again but I figured it was time for a post.....I recently replaced the tires on the Raptor (no small investment either). I stayed with the same size but got the newer BFG K/O 2 tires all the way around. I probably would not have done it if winter wasn't so close but i would need them next spring so figured i would do it now. I can't really recall what the original tires rode like when new but the KO2 is quieter i believe and it looks good. I have not had the chance to get off road with this new tire but for anything I would do I expect it will be fine as I am not jumping and rock climbing as much as just going through trails and fooling around. We did find some trails that actually required 4wd a few weeks ago. Kyle thought we were getting ready to roll over with some of the valley's in them from all the jeeps. It was never close to that but I did think we had a shot at getting stuck at one point but no such luck. It was a lot of fun but the clean up was less fun and mud remains on my driveway....that was all with the old tires so I probably need to go back and test it with the new ones soon. I am glad I went with the KO2's but wish I did not have to spend the $ on tires at all :)

[Joe G]

Not to make TG fall over again but I figured it was time for a post.....

Iceman?!?


:faint:

[68fastback]

OMG! :faint:

The iceman cometh! :rofl3:

How's Kyle-da-swimmer doing! ;-)

[Tommy Gun]

:faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint:





We just put KO2's on our F350 and it's amazing how quiet they are for all terrains. :wtg:

And yes, stupid expensive :nonono:

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[Joe G]

:faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint:





We just put KO2's on our F350 and it's amazing how quiet they are for all terrains. :wtg:

And yes, stupid expensive. Good thing I'm rich. :spend:

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:goodpost:

[68fastback]

Looks like same tread pattern as original BFG T/A All Terrains but with a more aggressive sidewall tread treatment -- usually that helps a little in mud. I like those!!

Went through many sets of BFG All Terrain T/As on the Quadravan :spend: Ah, the days when I had money to spend on such goodies :grin:

[Tommy Gun]

:boink:

[Joe G]

:boink:

:sneaking:

[onecrazydog]

Took my truck in for an alignment and front brakes!! They lasted 50,000km so that isn't bad... I will change the oil, new air filter and spark plugs myself...

[onecrazydog]

Alignment is done, they said the front brakes are still at 60% so I will leave them for now... The rotors are a bit warped but I can live with that... They still have to balance the wheels...

[Tommy Gun]

:waiting2:

[onecrazydog]

The fronts tires were way off balance by a few ounces!! All good now!!

[Tommy Gun]

Club cab??

http://www.fordf150.net/2012/2012-f150-raptor-race-red.jpg


Crew cab??

http://assets.clickmotive.com/inventory/inventory/dealers/WebIOL2/2000026/2059114/640x480/28580/1FTFW1R69CFB82594/71a150c391fa4a16928365b4061f95fb!20120518003637000 .jpg?w=590




I think the club cab is aesthetically a bit nicer, but the club cab doors on trucks always seem to rattle after time because of no solid post... There is a new 2012 loaded race red crew cab at the dealership, if I wanted a club cab I would have to order a 2013 and wait for it... That is if I even get one at all... Have to see where the numbers are...

So what did you decide on? :popcorn:


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[68fastback]

...a bag of popcorn :hiding:

[Tommy Gun]

:wow2:

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15267&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15268&stc=1



:ford:

[68fastback]

Ouch!

[Joe G]

What did you hit, an iceberg??

[onecrazydog]

What did you hit, an iceberg??



Didn't hit anything, the coating is peeling off...

[CH53Driver]

Didn't hit anything, the coating is peeling off...

Need to move somewhere warm and no road salt. Just sayin'.

[onecrazydog]

:iagree:

[Carnut]

Didn't hit anything, the coating is peeling off...

Is that something you can apply a new coating to, assuming you can the rest of the stuff off.

[onecrazydog]

Is that something you can apply a new coating to, assuming you can the rest of the stuff off.



Yeah, it can be blasted and recoated... I will hit the bare spots with black paint until all the coating peels itself off!!

[68fastback]

What truck is that on -- the Raptor? :yikes:

Looks defective to me :shades:

[Joe G]

Isn't that the factory steps?

If so, not under warranty?

[Shelby-Don]

Just remove the coating and use your buffer to polish it out:wax:

[onecrazydog]

Isn't that the factory steps?

If so, not under warranty?



Dunno, guess I should check...

[Joe G]

Dunno, guess I should check...

:waiting2:

[CH53Driver]

Just go aftermarket unless Ford will replace under warranty. Seems like to much hassle otherwise and doubt you'd save much on running boards if you stripped and recoated.

[Carnut]

What cost? A can of rubber spray and a little elbow grease with a green handled scrapper.

[onecrazydog]

What nut said!!

[Tommy Gun]

I see that on lots of trucks w a little age on them.

[CH53Driver]

What cost? A can of rubber spray and a little elbow grease with a green handled scrapper.

I'm lazy and TG is rich?

[onecrazydog]

I ordered green handle scrapers months ago and they still are on back order...

[Carnut]

I ordered green handle scrapers months ago and they still are on back order...:biggrin:

[CH53Driver]

I ordered green handle scrapers months ago and they still are on back order...

Well, green is a slow color. Along with red.

[Tommy Gun]

Well, green is a slow color. Along with blue.



I agree :wtg:

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15555&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15556&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15557&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15558&stc=1

[Tommy Gun]

Aluminum foil is our friend. :wtg:

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[Tommy Gun]

And why are you smiling? I never smile during an oil change? :haha:

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[onecrazydog]

And why are you smiling? I never smile during an oil change? :haha:

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It's fun doing it!!

Plus I got to use a brand new wrench to remove the oil plug!!

[onecrazydog]

Aluminum foil is our friend. :wtg:

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:webers:

[Tommy Gun]

Nice you see secrets on Facebook and text my brother. :wtg:






Carry on....

[onecrazydog]

Huh??

[68fastback]

And why are you smiling? I never smile during an oil change? :haha:

.

What you can't see is...


Mayan's whiskers tickling OCD's testicles.





















:haha:

[Tommy Gun]

:wow2:

[Tommy Gun]

Huh??



Oops, carry on....

[Joe G]

Aluminum foil is our friend. :wtg:

.
Especially on your head. http://www.mturkgrind.com/images/smilies/tinfoil.gif

[Tommy Gun]

:doh:

[CH53Driver]

71 pages for a just curious thread. Did we ever get an answer or did curiosity kill the cat?

[Carnut]

The cat died.

[onecrazydog]

Mayan is alive and fine!!

[Carnut]

The other cat.

[Tommy Gun]

Scruffy lol

[onecrazydog]

Scruffy is still around too!!

[Tommy Gun]

:grin:

[onecrazydog]

I want to install the cai my friend gave me for the Raptor, so I ordered an SCT tuner with 5 tunes... 91 economy, 91 street, 91 tow, 91 and 93 performance...

It's been an awesome truck, I think it deserves a treat!!

[Tommy Gun]

:wtg:

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15807&stc=1

[Joe G]

Hmmmm... Where's that quote where you said you wouldn't mod the Raptor... :reading:

[onecrazydog]

Hmmmm... Where's that quote where you said you wouldn't mod the Raptor... :reading:

Warranty is over!!

[68fastback]

:rofl3:

...aw, it was time! :grin:

[Joe G]

Warranty is over!!

Oh.


:rolleyes:






:giggle: :webers:

[onecrazydog]

:rofl3:

[Carnut]

:waiting2:

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15856&stc=1



Waiting for them to email the tunes...

[Tommy Gun]

:waiting2:

[68fastback]

Strange -- do :canada: cars get a slightly different factory cal or something that could affect an aftermarket tune? ...would not think so.

[onecrazydog]

Tunes are loaded on the X4!! I emailed the info Sat afternoon and the tunes were in my email Sunday morning...

Awesome customer service!!

[68fastback]

:yay: :frolic: :woohoo:

...can't wait for what you think when you drive it!

[onecrazydog]

Have to go wash the motor off then I am going to install it!!

[Carnut]

You could install the tune, go get it muddy, then wash it. Priorities, you know.

[68fastback]

:logical:

:frolic: => :wash: => :tune: ==v
======^===================||
_______="====<======<========

[onecrazydog]

You could install the tune, go get it muddy, then wash it. Priorities, you know.


The engine bay has to be somewhat clean for install pics...

[onecrazydog]

Strange -- do :canada: cars get a slightly different factory cal or something that could affect an aftermarket tune? ...would not think so.



Sometimes they can't get all the info with the number on the pcm sticker, and need the strategy code...

[Carnut]

Sometimes they can't get all the info with the number on the pcm sticker, and need the strategy code...

Be sure to wipe it with a cloth first.

[68fastback]

Sometimes they can't get all the info with the number on the pcm sticker, and need the strategy code...

Interesting ...hmmm, wonder what could possibly be different

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15871&stc=1

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15872&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15873&stc=1

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15874&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15875&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15876&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15877&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15878&stc=1

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15879&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15880&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15881&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15882&stc=1

I also figured out how to turn the speed limiter off...

[Carnut]

I don't know if I would want to go play hard in the wet and mud with the exposed air cleaner filter.

[onecrazydog]

Mud??

[onecrazydog]

Sure woke it up!! Sounds louder too!!

[68fastback]

:wtg:

[onecrazydog]

Shifts nicer too, more precise!! I am running a 91 performance tune, but I have a 93 performance one to try too... I filled up with 94 today so I can try it soon!! Also have a 91 tow, and 91 economy tune... One other one too that I can't remember...

[Joe G]

Mud??

IKR!!

:surprised:

[Tommy Gun]

I don't know if I would want to go play hard in the wet and mud with the exposed air cleaner filter.


***** :popcorn:

[68fastback]

Shifts nicer too, more precise!! I am running a 91 performance tune, but I have a 93 performance one to try too... I filled up with 94 today so I can try it soon!! Also have a 91 tow, and 91 economy tune... One other one too that I can't remember...

Nice selection of tunes!

May be good to avoid the economy tune ...lean cruise and tip-in is probably not worth the additional thermal stress to valves, etc., imo. There's no magic with tunes ...less fuel = more risk.

[Carnut]

***** :popcorn:

**** ***

[onecrazydog]

I need to figure out how to cure the wheel hop in this thing, it's bad... Always have to let off the gas, worried the driveshaft might snap, or the rear end...

[Highwayman]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15874&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15875&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15876&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15877&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15878&stc=1

It looks like some non-normal toolbox specialty tools were need to do this job :rolleyes: