What did u do to your raptor today?

Sozzy12 · Nov 14, 2017

Ok, I did this Saturday, but I'm only getting around to posting now...
Installed new ceramic brake pads front and rear. The old ones were really thin up front and had some cracks. The rear had more friction material but the shim on each outside pad was loose. Amazing I didn't have any noise.
While the tires were off I put some rust converter on all rusty areas like the caliper and spindle. After it dried, I sprayed it with some black paint. I'll get around to undercoat everything later.

Fyrman702 · Nov 15, 2017

What did you do to your raptor today?

Over the last week I have gone to mid perch which went pretty smooth in the driveway with hand tools. Used the RPG method from the video. One set screw needed to be drilled out, a little scary drilling into the side of the shock. I just went slow and tapped on the perch until it moved, not too big of a deal.

Purchased Deaver +3's for an awesome price off Craigslist. Also bought RPG bump stop striker plates to install with the springs from Walter @aftermarketheadquarters. Picked up the front spring to frame bolt from Ford so I could cut the bolt next to the fuel tank. Passenger could be cut also but, dropping the exhaust on the passenger side works.

Today I installed the springs with the help of my son, a friend and the lift at my friends shop. Made it easy and only took a little over 2 hours. Also installed RPG bump stop striker plates with the springs for that future upgrade.

I've only driven about 15 miles. Everything feels great. No vibrations. Will check torque after a few hundred miles. Also need to have alignment cams installed and alignment checked soon.

Heeblet · Nov 15, 2017

Fyrman702 said:
Over the last week I have gone to mid perch which went pretty smooth in the driveway with hand tools. Used the RPG method from the video. One set screw needed to be drilled out, a little scary drilling into the side of the shock. I just went slow and tapped on the perch until it moved, not too big of a deal.

Purchased Deaver +3's for an awesome price off Craigslist. Also bought RPG bump stop striker plates to install with the springs from Walter @aftermarketheadquarters. Picked up the front spring to frame bolt from Ford so I could cut the bolt next to the fuel tank. Passenger could be cut also but, dropping the exhaust on the passenger side works.

Today I installed the springs with the help of my son, a friend and the lift at my friends shop. Made it easy and only took a little over 2 hours. Also installed RPG bump stop striker plates with the springs for that future upgrade.

I've only driven about 15 miles. Everything feels great. No vibrations. Will check torque after a few hundred miles. Also need to have alignment cams installed and alignment checked soon.

+3 side pic of truck?

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Fyrman702 · Nov 16, 2017

Here you go. Just after installation, rear measures slightly under 2" of lift.

Sozzy12 · Nov 16, 2017

Installed a new tailgate emblem... The dealer had a foil backed sticker on the tailgate that was a PITA to remove... The clear looked a little cloudy so I decided to simply cover it.

dixonk · Nov 16, 2017

Installed a 20” Baja Designs ONX6 Hi Power. Literally turns night into day. I am in awe at how much light it puts out. Now off to bandage up my cuts and ice my bruises because that thing was a bitch putting in lol.

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Wilson · Nov 17, 2017

put the charger on the battery it was so dead couldn't even get the door to unlock without the key

Deleted member 12951 · Nov 17, 2017

These came in today. Going to change the front up a tad. Leaving the rear alone.

SZDZMTR · Nov 17, 2017

Wilson said:
put the charger on the battery it was so dead couldn't even get the door to unlock without the key

Drive it once in a while. lol

Msb.19d · Nov 17, 2017

Tune, cai, larger IC, turbo adapters, down pipes, exhaust, catch can and ran the shit out of it

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