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    Cobb stock location FMIC

    Full on truck dweeb honesty. I initially thought the “F” in FMIC meant “factory” :emotions133: in the case of the Gen 2
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    this installers take on connections

    Great post. Thanks so much. I’ve always use connectors for their convenience. If you are motivated, would love to see more on your soldering technique and soldering equipment / recommendations
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    Chirp on Startup

    Cam phasers? Belt? Pulley? Hopefully you can get audio or video. Had it sat for an extended time? Here’s to hoping it just goes away
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    GEN 1 Any 1/18th scale Gen 1 Raptor models?

    I stumbled across this link (probably somewhere on frf) that shows a complete working model built from wood. I don’t recall the scale of the model.
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    Cracked start button

    Noticed today mine was cracked and found this thread. Wondering if it really is just a cosmetic issue or if it can affect function. Not convinced putting a sticker over a cracked button would be helpful.
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    Raptor Mud Flaps

    Having had a wrangler with no flaps - rain and mud always in the cab with windows down and more so when the doors were off. The front flaps keep crap off the door and I can put the window down safely in most conditions
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    Raptor Mud Flaps

    Thought about this a while before buying the husky flaps. The raptor flaps were too much for me, badging and far below the well. Bought the front and rear but only installed the front. They had the best balance of profile and clearance. Have a rear set happy to sell.
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    GEN 2 New lug nuts for non bead lock capable wheels?

    Yes. I used the link from Troutrad above. This is the package.
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    GEN 2 New lug nuts for non bead lock capable wheels?

    These are the McGards from Summit. Before and after pics
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    Ford put 400 miles on my Raptor during warranty work

    Great to know. Especially mounting the rear upside down.
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    Ford put 400 miles on my Raptor during warranty work

    Great news to hear. You must be relieved. Thanks for sharing. So impressed with the members on this forum that offered advice. There’s a lesson to be learned for anyone that has work done on personal property. Whether at a dealership or otherwise. I’m now looking at dash cams for the raptor...
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    New brakes!

    what kind of differences have you noticed? expect a firmer pedal with the ss lines. anything else?
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    Advice needed

    sorry to hear, crappy situation. 17k+ miles on a truck and you don't get out of the parking lot after a service? something there went wrong. as smurfslayer indicated, get a clear picture of the service manager's explanation and what exactly was done and why. how can you have confidence in an...
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