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    GEN 1 A Long Story About a Short Link

    I suppose I could write a long story about that, but we will have to save that for another day. Remember, if they don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
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    GEN 1 A Long Story About a Short Link

    The sway bar just remains in place and stays static when you remove the links. The rubber around my sway bar keeps it in place. But technically you only need to remove one sway bar link and can leave the other connected if the sway bar is loose within the rubber mounts. As you note running one...
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    GEN 1 A Long Story About a Short Link

    Summary I made a quick release sway bar link for a Gen1 Raptor. This project spanned over three months and involved a bit of trial and error. The following story will provide a detailed account of the process I went through and the information I gained along the way. Full Story The...
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    Nevada: Minden to Laughlin - three day trip - two spots available

    This is not a professional event or sanctioned Raptor run. I am just someone looking to escape to the dirt for a few days. I welcome anyone who would like to join, but please know that this will not be as fancy as the guided runs done by the pros in the Raptor community. There are currently...
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    Anyone got a write up for fox 3.0 coil over installation?

    Can you send pictures of the axle and shock? Pics around the shock to lower control arm and the top of the shock at the bucket would be helpful. Also if you have a pic of the wear that is happening that would be helpful too.
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    Ford Raptor Steering Rack - Upgrade Possibility

    Doh! Sorry, you are right! :facepalm:
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    Ford Raptor Steering Rack - Upgrade Possibility

    It looks like Tasca offers a better deal on the new Motorcraft steering rack when compared to RockAuto (both have a $400 core). $1,072.01 - Tasca $1,274.79 - RockAuto
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    GEN 1 Broken front LCA mount

    I am usually all in for cutting/grinding/welding things to fix them, but given that the alignment of the LCA is directly impacted by the section that is folded, I think you may have to get some shop support with alignment equipment to pull this out correctly. That said, KHC makes a slot delete...
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    Gen 1 Raptor rear end clunking

    Could this be what is happening? https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/a-ford-techs-take-on-the-clunk-the-one-and-only-clunk-thread.1482/
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    GEN 1 Rogue Racing - out of business

    @itoito06, this is super helpful. Thank you! To close the loop on my situation, I ended up getting a direct replacement from Kartek. The part numbers were FKBWSSX16T for the uniballs and KTK9044SR for the snap rings. I had planned on installing them next weekend with this tool I picked up at...
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    Molded lead frame

    I would be interested in what the entire valve body cost as well. @Vash is there a part number you could provide? I found this option https://streetsmarttransmission.com/remanufactured-6r80-valve-body/. Has anybody heard of this or had experience with a remanufactured valve body?
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    Barstow - Looking for suggestions on places to go.

    Had to write back about that Del Taco. After reading about it, I have to say I meant no disrespect. I have added it to my trip. Thanks again!
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    Barstow - Looking for suggestions on places to go.

    Thank you TomDirt! The race maps are super helpful. I don't know about the Barstow Del Taco, but I will make the pilgrimage. Should I plan to be around a restroom shortly after? :)
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    Barstow - Looking for suggestions on places to go.

    I am looking to take a trip to Barstow and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on trails or have any trail maps they would like to share. Thanks!
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    GEN 1 Rogue Racing - out of business

    I tried calling Rogue Racing today to buy a uniball rebuild kit for my Rogue UCAs. I was told that Rogue was out of business and that the company answering the phone (something like Ford Truck Accessories) is taking their business over. I was surprised that they went out of business, so I was...
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