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  1. R1jamn

    Photobucket Images are Back Up

    I was browsing thru the forum today and noticed that Photobucket has re-enabled the free version of third party hosting. The re-enabled images do have a Photobucket watermark on them now. I can live with that.
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    R1 Concepts Premier?

    I visited the R1 Concepts website to research the "Premier Series" brake rotors that you offer, but I cannot find any such series. Click HERE They offer the "eLINE Series" brake rotors that are made from G3000 grey cast iron. These are offered with a zinc plating in black, silver or gold for...
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    Modifying transmission dip stick

    Installed the RPG trans cooler today. It's a nice unit. Just like stock only larger. I decided to change out some of the trans fluid while I was at it (4 qts). I new going into this that checking trans fluid level afterwards would be a challenge, as others have found out first hand. So after...
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    Pelican Case 1660

    Upgraded to a Pelican case (Model 1660) to store the 2 ton jack/Viair/booster cables/flat tire repair kit. Plenty of room to add additional items to this case as needed. Pelican produces some very nice cases and this fits perfectly under my Bakflip F1. This remains in the bed of my Raptor full...
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    How To Dielectric Grease on the Transfer Case Shift Motor Wire Loom

    In this "How To" I will show where the wire loom for the transfer case shift motor is located so that you may inspect it and apply dielectric grease to its connector. This is a good preventative measure that may save you a lot of frustration down the road when you shift into 4x4 mode, as...
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    How To Fabricate New Radiator Air Deflector Panels

    NOTE: Photo Bucket website has gone to a fee paid service and the pics have been omitted from 3rd party hosting. Here is a link to Google Drive that will allow you to view the pics. These will not be in order as the "How To" I posted. You will have to arrange them in order yourself. Click...
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    FS: White Raptor Bumpers

    Both bumpers have been SOLD I need to get these out of my garage. These are stock Ford Raptor bumpers that were painted white by the dealership Theodore Robins Ford in Costa Mesa (So-Cal). I picked these up from a forum member because I needed the towing hitch. Rear bumper does not include...
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    How To Install A Mag-Hytec Rear Differential Cover

    NOTE: Photo Bucket website has gone to a fee paid service and the pics have been omitted from 3rd party hosting. Here is a link to Google Drive that will allow you to view the pics. These will not be in order as the "How To" I posted. You will have to arrange them in order...
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    Trailer Hitch Bumper Brackets Welded On At An Angle

    Hello Crystal. I have a 2014 Raptor that I purchased from The Ford Store of Morgan Hill, California. The rear bumper and bumper pad were bent when I picked it up from them. I drove my new Raptor home (400 miles) and took it into my local Ford dealership for warranty replacement. My local...
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    WTB 2014 OEM wheel with tire and TPMS

    I just need 1 OEM Wheel and Tire complete with the TPMS. I need one that is new. No Dings or Scratchs.
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    Helm Inc. Service Manual for 2014 F150 Available

    The Service Manual for the Ford F150 is now available on CD. This will include Raptor information. I ordered it online today from Helm. Click HERE
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    Funnels for Maintenance

    Funnels are an overlooked item when performing maintenance. I have quite a collection. They are indispensible when it comes to performing the do-it-yourself projects on your vehicles or home. Here is my collection. I keep them all in a trash bag hanging on the wall.
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    FS: Ford OEM Raptor Scab Floor Mats

    These Floor Mats are 2 months old. They came out of my 2014 Raptor Scab. I am asking $60 shipped for all 3 pcs.
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    How To Eliminate the Sloppy Fit Between Receiver and Ball Mount

    Many OEM trailer hitches have quite a bit of clearance between the receiver and the ball mount. The Ford Raptor is no exception. Mine has an excessive amount of freeplay. There are some aftermarket accessories that you can purchase to mitigate this freeplay. I have not used any of these...
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    First Oil Change on my '14

    My '14 scab reached 2000 miles on the clock and it was time to change the oil and filter. I prefer doing my own maintenance. I went with Mobil 1 full synthetic and a Motorcraft oil filter. I did not remove the skid plate. I removed the access door though. I had read on this forum that using...
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    Moroso Air/Oil Separator

    I installed the Moroso catch can on my '14 scab while it was still on the dealer lot. I changed some of the components of the kit using different hoses, connectors, O-rings, retaining screen and installed more of the mesh screen material and some other details were changed too. My Raptor has...
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    Bakflip F1 and Bedrug installed

    The quality is very good on both products. I purchased an extra velcro kit for the Bedrug for more attachment points. The tie downs I kept on the outside of the bedrug. I didn't want to cut slits in it. You can do it either way, I just opted for bolting them over the Bedrug. It turned out...
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    Wet Okole Seat Covers Installed

    I live 40 miles from their shop so I had them perform the install on my '14 Scab. It took a two man team at Wet Okole approx 45 min to install all seat covers. They had to remove the entire back rest from the back seat to install the cover and the seat belt retainer that is connected on the...
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    Novus Plastic Polish and Cleaner

    Upon delivery of my '14 Raptor, I witnessed some scratches on the plexiglass the covers the gauge cluster. Another forum member suggested a product called "Novus". So I ordered Novus #1 (cleaner) and Novus #2 (polish for fine scratches). The results were good. The product will definitely...
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    Navigation Screen Protector

    I installed the NuSheild Nav Screen Protector today. The company offers an "Anti-Glare" film and a "DayVue" film. I ordered the "DayVue" film for my Raptor (F150 with 8" screen) (Part #NU380A) It was very good quality. It came with great instructions too. It turned out perfect. Click HERE I...
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    Listen Up New Owners!!

    I took delivery of my 2014 Scab on 12-6-13. I thought I performed a descent inspection of my Raptor before "Officially" taking delivery of it. But I didn't inspect it good enough. The PDI was not completed. There was still plastic covering the blue anodized Fox shocks on the front. The dash...
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    My 2014 Scab is home.

    I picked up my Scab yesterday (12/06/13). It took 3 months from order date to delivery date. The whole process went great. The flight out to San Jose was smooth and trouble free. But there was a couple of glitches with the Raptor itself. I was shown my Raptor when I first arrived. It was in...
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    2014 Scab invoice price?

    I've got a quote for a build on 2014 Scab that is $450 over invoice. But this quote appears to be more than $450 over invoice. Am I missing something? 2014 Ford Raptor Supercab, Oxford White Luxury Pkg (801A) Raptor Blue Accent pkg Tailgate Step The price he quoted (plus the $450...
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    New Member from So Cal

    I've Been on the forum quite a bit. Finally thought it was time to say hello. I live in Southern California. The Los Angeles area. I have been a machinist here for the past 28 years. My hobbies and interests are motorcycles and recently, guns. Both are expensive hobbies, but, you only live...
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