*Big Blue's Guide to Raptor Runs*

I wish I could "like" that 5 times! Nice write up, and it been a pleasure offroading with you several times Mike! Hope to see you in the fall at Rausch Creek!

Helluva write-up Blue. Nice job getting to all these runs. Inspiring.

OnlyKetchup said:

Thanks for the writeup! I just got my Raptor on Saturday, and look forward to my own adventures with mine. You mentioned you were stock other than Mid-Perch, so no frame protection? Trying to decide if it is needed for someone new like myself.

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The only "frame-protection" I have is the $100 SDHQ frame support kit. Easy 15 minute install. Certainly does not compare to the more serious offerings for frame protections, but it did give me piece of mind and for $100, it's cheap insurance.

The mid-perch adjustment is key to all of the runs and is a must do modification.

OUTSTANDING write up! It makes it easier and harder at the same time for me. Living vicariously through your thread while still in the hunt for MY Raptor in preparation for my FIRST Raptor event in Sept. Can't WAIT!

Great write up! Haven't made an event yet but now i know what to expect in September! Seems like we have a great group of guys and gals here at FRF!!!!

Well articulated Mike.


The Raptor fits my personality perfectly. I love to camp and to drive offroad and push my capabilities, and the Raptor fits this to a T. But the unexpected bonus has been the people I've gotten to meet. The guys on my AMG forum were nice, but none of them became true friends. I would go out of my way for any of my FRF buds, especially the ones I've run with. They are friendships I expect will carry to my 2017 model year Raptor!

Great write up Big Blue. You've really captured the emotional appeal of these trucks.... And you have the best color


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Nicely written, thanks for sharing. Reading your accounts of the runs made me feel like I was there. Good pics too!

As previously said, Great Write up Mike. I actually have decided to keep a log in my truck documenting my runs and such.

Stole the Idea from Joe and Nicole, they have a camp log they keep in their camper.

I second todds comment. Many of the VWvortex guys were cool, but thats about it. There wasnt the comrodery there is on the FRF forum. I'd go out of my way (and have) to help any of the FRF guys, especially the ones I've run with / lead.

Wow, great write up Mike!