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  1. Mattyboy86

    Blown IWE (multiple times) and Bruised Ego

    Thanks for the replies, Trick, I generally run at 25ish psi (Toyo MT) I don't have bead lockers like you do there. That damn front wheel breaking traction surely pisses me off, and yes it does engage when the wheel spins, I always wondered why turning off traction control doesn't also disengage...
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    Blown IWE (multiple times) and Bruised Ego

    I figured if I was to do such a thing I would warranty the current ones then put em on, wonder how the mod effects warranty as well, I also wonder whats happens to the vacuum lines when doing this (how it engages and disengages 2wd vs 4wd) and what kind of additional strain is put on the t-case...
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    Blown IWE (multiple times) and Bruised Ego

    Hey Rick, Thanks for the post, I took a look, seems fairly straightforward and simple, do you use these? Even in deep sand? I appreciate the insights....
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    Blown IWE (multiple times) and Bruised Ego

    Hello FRF friends! About six months back I purchased my second Raptor (I wanted the Roush) \and the IWEs have been giving me hell! At 7K miles I noticed when climbing the sand dunes that my IWE (left side) was popping and inhibiting me from maintaing speed while climbing a dune. Took it to...
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    2014 Roush Raptor Serpentine break @ 3Kmi

    Yea I figured I would have seen an overheat light. I honestly think its a poor design, it would have been more prudent for them to have designed the system with two belts rather than one. I'm gonna call Roush about the kick plate (its really a stabilizer that helps the belt stay in place should...
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    2014 Roush Raptor Serpentine break @ 3Kmi

    Hello everyone, Just looking for some advice here. I went to the grocery store to pick up a pregnancy test for my wife :baby: (not prego whew..) and while merging on the highway I snapped my serpentine belt. I had the tunes going and the wind in my hair so I paid little attention as I was...
  7. Mattyboy86

    Noob question: Remove tailgate step and handle?

    You can purchase the tailgate cap moulding from Ford, or an aftermarket one on ebay. The after market are generally chrome. Like everyone else said, the step is very useful. I would only take it off if for some reason you were trying to drop weight. The pole can be handy if you have kids that...
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    Out with the old, in with the Roush!

    The whine is very subtle, I actually like the sound; you can hear it a lot more when pushing through deep sand thats when the spooling becomes noticeable. The exhaust is very throaty and sounds mean. As for power lag there isn't much, pretty much power on demand however, when in 6th and...
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    Out with the old, in with the Roush!

    So I did it! After having a hell of a time with my 2012 blue flame CrewCab and many issues I said screw it, I deserve better than this shit! So I bought a new blue flame Roush Raptor. This thing kicks so much ass, I mean I was already addicted stock but with a leveling kit, 200 more HP and a...
  10. Mattyboy86

    Catastrophic engine failure at 22K

    You're right, any vehicle can be abused. Aside from these issues I really love the truck. Im just being sulky, ill get over it. Things are getting diagnosed now and seem they will need a field tech as there are no codes. So yes I will get back to romping in the raptor as soon as some competence...
  11. Mattyboy86

    Catastrophic engine failure at 22K

    Yea I got super paranoid after the debacle, I thought the same thing so I had a frame shop take a look at the frame. They said the frame wasn't bent and didn't look like it had been on a frame puller either; they also said it can be hard to tell if a good job was done. I did notice some...
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    Catastrophic engine failure at 22K

    Wow! Sure was a lot to read but I feel enthralled that so many have responded to this thread. Thanks everyone! Anyway, for those that asked my truck is a 2012 Blue Flame 6.2 Raptor, I purchased it used with a clean car fax and auto check. I was told by the dealers that looked at my truck that...
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    Catastrophic engine failure at 22K

    I would like to start off by saying, "I love this tuck!" Even so, it hasn't come without its share of problems. I first bought my blue flame Raptor with 11K miles on it from a dealer in Chicago. The vehicle upon inspection looked flawless and was even quoted by a mechanic as being so. I...
  14. Mattyboy86

    Finally joined from Utah

    Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
  15. Mattyboy86

    Finally joined from Utah

    Hello everyone, my name is Matt and I have a 2012 blue flame raptor. I have used this site frequently but rather than lurking around I figured it was time to join and advise everyone on my experience with my raptor. Im happy to be here as I love this truck, but have some insights that others...
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