Search results

  1. Loufish

    Heading to Foutz Motorsports..any questions?

    The ARR (Arizona Raptor Runs) is partnering with Foutz Motorsports located in Mesa AZ for an event Jan 12th. Foutz motorsports will be doing a kind of open house and some training (LeadNav) and info on the Raptors. F/Motorsports was tapped by Ford for its Raptor Race programs for several Baja...
  2. Loufish

    Raptor Prerunner done right...ok Raptor sheetmetal

    Thought others might enjoy a really nice Trophy Truck disgusted as a Raptor. I'm proud to support Steve with my Raptor purchase from Team Ford...ha..ha.. Man.... a lot of work to make it all work...
  3. Loufish

    Baja Equipment Load Out

    Having just returned form this years Baja 1000, someone asked what equipment I bring down there and where I put it...so here's what I load up: CAB REAR SEAT AREA: 1. My FAK basic first aid kit (see link) 2. Milwaukee bag – 25ft Powertank coiled hose & digital air gauge/chuck 3. Husky (Home...
  4. Loufish

    So who's heading to Baja next week for the 1000?

    Must be somebody besides me and my friends packing into my truck to head down and enjoy contingency, beer, crazy tacos and of course the race it's self.... Last years race....day before race hopped on the course by the coast and pre-ran about 30 miles with all 4 of us....after a couple ice cold...
  5. Loufish

    FM/HAM radio installs, where ant cable went thru..

    Looking to see how others have ran their ant cable thru the cab....not the 3rd brakelight roof installs.. My ant is mounted just behind the cab and need to get the cable....
  6. Loufish

    GEN 2 OEM lugnuts soft and socket gets stuck on....

    Looking for simple replacements, don't need/want spline, Titanium....simple tire change includes plenty of time wasted getting the socket off lugnut... You can see the "dents" in the stock nuts where socket was... Thanks...
  7. Loufish

    Running with the ROC July 27-28 to Tonopah....

    Did another run with ROC group this weekend....Left Howthorne Nevada, to Tonopah, about 228 miles off road, spent the night (motel, not camping...) in Tonopah and Sunday headed back to Howthorne on a different route for about 165 miles...Great run, real nice group of Raptor owners... BUT need to...
  8. Loufish

    GEN 2 Brake issue can become Steering issues...

    A Gen2 Raptor owner has come across a strange situation...this is not one of those "I know a guy who talked to a guy and he said..." He had a ABS wheel speed sensor issue become a steering issue...Here's a nicely done video on his YouTube channel: Sounds crazy right?....How could Ford...
  9. Loufish

    2018 Raptor factory frt bumper & parts - FREE

    Just installed ADD Pro front bumper, my take off factory bumper is complete and in great shape (no dings/scratches) NOTE: Front plastic IC grille has been cut for the Baja Designs 10" light bar kit. In Burbank....I'm NOT shipping or delivering...if this is something you can use and want to pick...
  10. Loufish

    GEN 2 5.2 Supercharged GT 500 - just released 760 hp

    That's an ass load of power....just tell me when its coming to the Raptor....
  11. Loufish

    4WP will not mount tires on Raptor BL wheels....

    So as many know I blew a tire running with the ROC this weekend out in Mojave...4WP had a online tire sale so I bought one replacement tire Sunday for $279 no shipping cost and no sales tax...dropped off my wheel after they called to let me the tire had just arrived... 4WP calls and tells me...
  12. Loufish

    SDHQ Chase Rack Review

    Heading down to Baja for the 1000 this Wednesday...looked at several chase/tire racks and choose the SDHQ setup. First let me say this was my purchase, I don't owe SDHQ anything.....except an honest review... I liked the style and the flat center between the tires, I also liked it's placement...
  13. Loufish

    Does anyone make a limit strap kit frt or rear?

    Looking to see if there is a quality kit for limit straps?....really thinking about the rear with the heavy rear axle hanging off our shocks at full droop...
  14. Loufish

    Deaver and SVC Adj Bump Install & Review

    On Sunday Oct 9th my son and I installed my new set of +3 Deavers and the SVC Adjustable bump kit with the 2” IFP bumps. I also installed a set of SDHQ 2” longer shackles. The Deaver install was straight forward, replacing the dreaded 2” factory blocks. The SDHQ shackles are well made and had...
  15. Loufish

    GEN 2 The Real Raptor S/Crew Weigh

    So at work we had our Commercial Enforcement scales out...Sooo decided to weigh my 2018 SuperCrew... Frt - 1700/per wheel - 3400 lbs Rear - 1500/wheel - 3000 lbs 6400 lbs No driver/Pass 36 gals (just filled up) 303 lbs 1 extra spare (new factory tire/wheel)...
  16. Loufish

    Installed BD XL80 lights

    First let me say I am a Baja Designs fan boy….BUT I still call them as I see them. I’ve run their products for many years including time down in Baja…and found there is nothing darker then a moonless night in the middle of nowhere in Baja. All the LED lighting I’ve run has been from light...
  17. Loufish

    Oil change - Any reason NOT to go Amsoil

    I want to run the best synthetic oil I can find because of the turbos, any reason NOT to run Amsoil? And if your answer is price, that's not much help unless you can explain why Amsoil is inferior... Thanks
  18. Loufish

    Blue simulated beadlock rings

    Maybe too much blue for some, I needed to break up all the dark with the BL wheels...black tires, black wheels, dark gray rings...too much...
  19. Loufish

    Builtrite Ram mount

    Install the Ram mount bracket. Went by the numbers except it took a lot of effort to pull the top panel off...installed two 1" balls and then added two phone holders. For assembly I use Silicone grease on all the tabs, it allows the tabs to go back together with little fuss and helps to...
  20. Loufish

    Didn't order the Kicker Sub - how much regret?

    I ordered my 2018 with the 802, but didn't get the Kicker optional sub and my son is giving me a hard time for blowing it...So much how much am I going to regret not getting it? This will be my first Raptor so have nothing else to compare it to. Thanks
  21. Loufish

    Mount for Lawrance GPS

    I did a search and came up nothing...just got my build date for my 2018 on order and looking for a Lowrance GPS mount...any ideas? Thanks Sorry looks like should be posted elsewhere...
  22. Loufish

    New member with Gen II on order

    Lurked around and have now dived in....layed down deposit and order end of Nov so now my wait starts. Live in Burbank Kalifornia but truck to be bought from Team Ford in Las Vegas. Great guys there AND at MSRP Been riding dirt bikes since 1969 (now I'm the OLD new guy...) and driving off...
Top