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    clickety clack goes the rear differential

    Can someone identify what the clickety noise is coming from the differential on my 2010 Raptor. It started a couple weeks ago. I finally got to diagnosing it today. It has me stumped. When I spin the axle the spider gears spin with the axles. You can hear the clicking noise in the video...
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    2010 Built Raptor

    2010 Tuxedo Black Ford Raptor Super Cab. 72K miles. 5.4 engine. Custom Magnaflow exhaust built to withstand rough roads. AFE Cold Air Intake. 5 star tuner. RPG steering fluid reservoir and steering fluid cooler. Black leather with molten orange leather highlight interior. Navigation. LED...
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    Ball Joint replacements

    Has anybody had to replace lower ball joints on their LCA's. What is a good replacement. Moog? stock Ford? or are there any heavy duty ones available?
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    K&N drop in filter

    I have a K&N oem box air filter. It has been sitting since I bought the truck in 2012. It's virtually new. I only had it in the truck for couple thousand miles and then went to AFM CAI. $30 shipped. best to PM me. Mil T
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    New Garage tool for my Raptor

    Hi. I wanted to share my new garage tool that I bought for my Raptor. I decided I was just tired of crawling and rolling around on the floor to work on my truck. I have been wanting one of these for a very long time and just decided to splurge a little. cost was the same as one pair of tuned...
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    3.0 rear shock protection

    I've noticed a few people here on FRF that have been concerned about the bypass tubes on their rear 3.0 shocks getting sand blasted or rocks hitting them and damaging them. I have also been concerned and was thinking of making something with aluminum to help protect them. I decided to use a...
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    New OBD II reader. $30

    So here's something I found that looks very useful. I have a scan tool but it doesn't do what this does. Check it out. For $30 (which I've paid so far with Bluetooth and App), you can't go wrong. Gear Scout: Torque, Scan Tool App - Accessories - ExPo: Adventure and Overland Travel Enthusiasts...
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    Driveshaft replacement FYI

    I had to replace the rear drive shaft on my SCAB. I put a big dent in the OEM drive shaft. Thin Aluminum. I was looking at all the HD replacements that some of the Vendors sell and just could not bring myself to pay the inflated prices they were asking so I went on a search. When I lived in So...
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    Driveshaft question

    Does anyone know if a f150 scab driveshaft is the same as the Raptor scab driveshaft? I need to replace mine as I discovered a very big dent and scrapes in mine from last time I went out offroad. Mil T
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    Fox 3.0's broken top mounts

    Saturday and Sunday of this past weekend, I decided to help some of my old motorcycle riding buddy’s and made a quick 2 day trip from Wickenburg, Az. To Lake Havasu through the Alamo Lake and mountain region. It’s a common ride for locals. It’s approx. 250 miles round trip with lots of high...
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    DIY reinforced Steering knuckles

    I know that they are called spindles by Fords part description but they are and have been steering knuckles as long as I've been around. I have seen some bend by abuse and have read various posts regarding bending by users here on FRF. I decided to build a set of reinforced knuckles with using...
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    tow hitch, bumper and dovetail mod

    This modification came in 3 parts. 1. Raise the stock tow hitch up approx 2-3 inches. 2. Build new prerunner bumper. 3 Dove tail bed. All to establish better clearance in the rear. I started out removing the rear stock bumper. I saw that the tow receiver hitch used 3 bolts on each side for...
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    Dodge did it first

    Well this video is a little humbling when you think about where we take our Raptors and the technology that they did NOT have then. Something to be said about skinny tires. This is very funny but sure set the tone for vehicles and this was 20 years before the jeep. Enjoy. "Oilfield Dodge"...
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    How To Installing steering fluid cooler

    After a couple of very taxing runs on my truck's steering this past month, I decided I wanted to enhance the system by adding a little more volume and cooling to the steering fluid. I decided to use an ALLSTAR PERFORMANCE cooler #52100 that holds about a pint and was perfect for installing in...
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    Using Stock spare with modified suspension

    I always thought if I had a flat on the front of my truck with the RPG UCA's with 1.5" spherical joints and the method wheels with 4.5" backspacing that I would have to take a rear method wheel and tire off and put it up front so I could still use my stock spare wheel and tire but on the back of...
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    South East Utah, Grand Staircase tour

    I know this is short notice but I'm planning on driving some of the roads West of Lake Powell in the Grand Staircase Escalante Nat. Monument. Camping along the way. I will be coming from Flagstaff. Day 1. On Monday June 17 up to Page and up Cottonwood Road to Kodachrome Basin Campground...
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    How To Weak Vacuum Line and grinding noise FIX

    I have had several problems with my front hubs and the vacuum system that works the 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive system. I have also noticed several posts from others on the forum talking about a noise like rattling or grinding or like a piece of tin that is loose or rattling catalytic...
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    Stock Fox Shocks with Schrader Valve Caps installed

    set of stock 2010 Fox Shocks. Rebuilt approx. 2000 miles back. No leaks. No cracks etc. on rear rock guards. Rears have Schrader Valve caps installed in rear shocks and fresh Nitrogen Charge to 200lbs. Stock rear caps also come with them. Fronts are on mid perch. $900 plus shipping.
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    front ABS sensor to hub

    Has anyone replaced a front DS ABS sensor? Is it integral with the hub or is it removable at the hub? Thanks. Mil T
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    Squeaking in front steering

    I have the RPG Raceline UCA's up front with RPG Tie Road and Fox 3.0's. All of a sudden over the weekend I started getting a terrible squeaking up front when I turn the steering wheel. It sounds like a Urethane bushing when they are new and dry on leaf springs or a dry bolt in a urethane...
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    need help with

    I need a picture of a raptor with out it's headliner in. I need it above the passenger side seat. I want to see if there are any pre installed thread certs to install or help install a grab bar for passenger. The one on the front A pillar is just to far for most passengers to grab when that OH...
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    Ompa Lompa River the Meteor and Indians

    Today the wife and I decided to take a ride north of our home in Payson, Az. in the Raptor to see some of our states interesting places. We headed North up the Hwy 87 towards Winslow. We turned off and took a fun forest dirt road into Long Lake. Then out through Chavez Pass. The Chavez Pass...
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    Lowrance Elite 5m Baja

    SOLD pending payment. I bought this GPS in Nov. I really have not used it. I also bought the card reader with the Mapcreate 7 software and a cover for the GPS. I installed a cigerette lighter adaptor to the power cord. I know this is a popular GPS for the Raptors and most off-road trucks and...
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    Why did you buy a Raptor

    Just wondering why everyone bought their Raptor? What motivation caused you to spend the kind of money it takes to buy one and what were your driving intentions once you owned it? Street queen, serious off roading, Show truck, adventure, Work truck etc. etc. I'll start off. I was moving away...
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    Check out the fun Run today

    Go here for a fun run report in Sedona, Az. http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f59/black-white-baby-20218/#post343109 Mil T
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