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  1. New Guy

    Rust on OEM Beadlocks

    Hey All, Just looking for some help. I have been noticing a disturbing amount of rust that is forming on the bolts of the Beauty Ring bolts around the Ring. What can I do about this? (Picture to come later) From what I see the rust is really bad on one or two bolts. How does this even...
  2. New Guy

    The Smallest Irritants, The Biggest Headaches?

    Hey All, Just had to clear the air and finally bitch out a couple of shortcomings I've had about my truck that have gotten me red in the face far too often than naught. NAV-TV Issues Bluetooth Non-Responsiveness Ever since NAVTV got installed my truck no longer automatically tries to...
  3. New Guy

    Keyless Access Pad on Passenger-side Door?

    Hey All, After coming to rely on my truck for a few extra instances of storage on base, I realized that whenever I leave my keys in housing and make the walk all the way down w/ my stuff I'd rather not carry keys to lose thus I just use my keypad. I realized though how much of a pain in the...
  4. New Guy

    Rigid RDS? Anyone? For the Love of God...

    Hey All, So... its been a few months and so far I've only seen like (1) Member who got an RDS mounted to his bumper but that was through his own connections. Anyways, where the HELL are these things??? I want to see pictures w/ accounts of members who managed to get their hands on them...
  5. New Guy

    Don't Know How-to Tow

    Hey Guys, Just hoping someone could give me consolidated advice on Towing w/ the Raptor. So to be specific and to the point, I am making a ~1500 mile (and back) trip from my Base in MD to my home in TX and this is honest to God my first time hooking up and wiring (?) a trailer. I've driven a...
  6. New Guy

    Rigid RDS Bars? Any time soon? Years Later?

    Relax just borrowed this image from a quick google search. Hey all, So as I ponder whether to pull the trigger on spending yet another good chunk of change on a new Les Baer 6" Ultimate Master .45ACP, I find myself wondering what the **** Rigid is doing right now. Yeah yeah yeah...
  7. New Guy

    Luke Bryan & Ford Raptor?!

    Hey all, Been a while since I last posted but finally managed to get some down time to come back and post. Amidst all the usual "Oh I saw that Black/White/Red/Purple/Whatever-the-****-Color Raptor pass by me" even though no-one really knows or cares. I found something actually cool and...
  8. New Guy

    F- This Waiting

    So... basically we're still waiting on the RDS. We know that the Spot variants are all released up to 54" and... that's it. I think many people will agree we want good solid answers now. I personally am very impatient about this and this is definitely a rant thread about the waiting but I...
  9. New Guy

    Lesson Learned... $99 later...

    Hey all, Just wanted to pass along some friendly advice and reminder to all those who also live in the North. Right now being stationed up here in MD I must say its my first time really living in the North since I have been up here for the last 3 years but this is the first time I brought a...
  10. New Guy

    Securing Items in Bed?

    Hey all, Just a short and simple question, what is the best way to secure a good off-roading load/kit without drilling my bed? I have a RetraxPro and all but I do not want to cut into the Retrax rails unless absolutely necessary. Now I also know that what I am asking is neigh-impossible...
  11. New Guy

    Mudding w/ the Boys... in 30°F Weather

    Hey All, Just wanted to post my most recent escapade this past weekend with my friends: Albert, Kirk, Brandon, Jacob, and Bryaan. So we headed off to Al's place and despite some initial difficulties w/ a hose that was frozen solid we were up and running about ~45 minutes later. We used my...
  12. New Guy

    WTF?! Warning + Citation for Headlights? Come On!

    Hey all, First let me begin by saying, I respect LEOs 100%. They get the up-close and personal done with some of the shadiest and meanest people on our streets today. I understand they are under constant stress and have a job to do and I respect them (and all you LEOs here) but there's a very...
  13. New Guy

    Need More Range... and a Bigger Tank

    Hey all, I just notice the trend on the forums: Bumpers, bumpers, lights, Got a New Wrap, Perch, Perch, Perch... and then, the oohhhhh saw "Xxxx" on the Road! great! move on, while other important stuff nearly always gets buried. So with the rant done... Has anyone heard any news about...
  14. New Guy

    Wally's Back! Post-Collision

    Hey all, :devilfinger: Just wanted to post up that I got Wally back last Thursday. After 6 Weeks in the shop he's finally back up and ready to roll. Despite my previous misgivings about the tow-hook incident, I just threw on my D-shackles (Clevis, for those who are picky) and now I'll...
  15. New Guy

    Guess What?! November Issue of Truckin Magazine!!!

    Hey all, Just wanted to say I remembered that Birdman (?) or possibly some Vendor posted a picture and hinted that the Raptor would take its 2nd Cover of Truckin Magazine for the November Issue. That said, I went out and bought TWO copies for me and my truck haha! So get them while their...
  16. New Guy

    2013 Beadlock Help

    Hey guys, Managed to get a sick deal on (4) 13 OEM Beadlocks w/ Stock BFGs for $1600 minus TPMS sensors or spare. Just looking for some help and clarification on some points. I tried searching: "Non-stock BFG on [2013] Ford Beadlock Wheels" and "Aftermarket tires on Ford Beadlock Wheels"...
  17. New Guy

    Who To Blame?

    Hey guys, Just wanting to keep ya'll updated on my situation, especially the collision. Still fighting insurance who is actively trying to deter me from full compensation for repairs... Update on my Fab Fours bumper, came in today but... Just like my luck (since I always get the "Bad...
  18. New Guy

    Radiator Replacement - Advice Needed

    Hey guys, I've got the new CFE direct replacement Aluminum Radiator on order and I'm trying to make sure I do everything right. Could someone shed a little light for me on the little things I may need to look out for/do ? If it helps, I'm definitely going to make a video of me Replacing...
  19. New Guy

    WTB '13 OEM Beadlock Wheels (5)

    Hey Ya'll, Hoping someone could help me out and set me up with a set of '13 OEM Beadlock Wheels, don't need to have the functioning ring set unless of course you are nice and want to throw that in anyways. Also just curious, do these wheels HAVE to run with Stock BFGs? Or could BFG Wranglers...
  20. New Guy

    So... I Thought Otherwise...

    Hey all, Just got word from the Ford Body shop today where my truck is and they told me that the Ford Racing Valve Covers that I wanted thrown on as a side project would cost $550 for install... Covers cost me $200.91 from http://fordracingparts123.com/ where I must say they have nearly...
  21. New Guy

    Tuffy Concealed Carry (Need Help)

    Hey guys, Just curious, can someone please give me a thumbs-up/down on what the spacing is like under our Front Driver's seat and Passenger's seat? I was wanting to purchase (2) units of the Tuffy Concealed Carry Tote to put under my seats but I'm not sure if we have any obscure blockages...
  22. New Guy

    Radius 50" LED Bar ?! -Rigid-

    Hey everyone, Just saw this link thrown up: RDS-Series Radius LED Light Bar | Rigid Industries LED Lighting | Excellence in Innovation I am thinking of orchestrating a Group Buy here for this baby ^. Personally I am still going to order (2) of them, 1 Forward Facing (front of the cab)...
  23. New Guy

    Collision Repairs... The Elephant in the Room...

    Hey all, Just wanted to say that I got sideswiped the other day and Wally took a big hit. I was hoping that I could get some advice and closure on this... In the process of insurance claim settlement I cannot unfortunately post too much information (or pics, b/c I provided to insurance...
  24. New Guy

    2-50's ?!

    Hey All, So it dawns on me that while there are plenty of people running the Rigid 50" E-Series Light Bar, has anyone else chosen to run two of these? Specifically, my plans are to mount both on the roof, one obviously at the front of the cab and the other facing the rear at the back of...
  25. New Guy

    Dedicated Model Classification

    Hey Guys, Has anyone else ever though we deserve a Specific Model classification? Now I know that falls into Trim but I mean come on... how many times have you (yes YOU! :wave:) gone to order some part Online and had to go through the mundane drop down for F-150 >> Select Trim >> SVT...
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