Recent content by capitanchunk

If your primary concern is rust, check the rocker panels. There are holes in them that have tape covering them from the factory, if that tape is gone (I.e. the holes are open) and it’s not been taken care of, SUPER likely those rockers are rusting from the inside out, even if it’s not visible...

Perfect, thanks for the confirmation. That was my guess as well. Looked like another item to add to the list

so I was looking to change the passenger side ball joints, as I have already done the drivers side a week or two ago. When I got the passenger wheel off I noticed this vacuum line appeared to be either cut out competition worn. I've had her since February and never taken this wheel of before...

I know this is an old post, but did anyone know if you can order something like this from SVT still for a new to you Raptor?

Welcome! Just joined the other day after picking up my G1 this week! Enjoy the hunt, and good luck on your search!

I’ve always been a car guy, never owned any kind of truck but an SVT (in any form) has been a life goal for me for 25 years (since the lightning came around). Of course now I’ve spent the last two days figuring out how to go about getting into off road expeditions and checking out any groups...

West central here, Chippewa valley area!

Thanks for the heads up! Will do!

Thanks guys! Looking forward to sharing what I can and learning a ton. Got her just in time for a heck of a snowstorm but not the 2 feet I was prepared for now that I have 4wd and super suspension travel It was a lot different from my RWD G35 or AWD QX60…

Thanks for adding me! Excited to see what info I can learn while I get my hands dirty with this new to me 2010 Raptor! Just got home with it yesterday, 121k miles but well maintained from what I can tell. Haven’t owned a Ford in about 15 years, but that was the best (most reliable) car I ever...