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  1. AndyR

    Stock front license plate mount

    Does anyone have a pic of the stock front license plate mount? Mine didn't come with one (only the 2 holes), and the part the dealer catalog shows, isn't the right one...... Ta!
  2. AndyR

    Picked up loaded AG Friday 1/20

    My dealer called Thursday evening saying that my loaded AG SCREW was ready at Benicia (CA), and I could go up with a driver and bring it back personally or wait for a hauler to bring it down sometime this week - so off to Benicia I would go. It was pouring here in the Bay Area on Friday, so...
  3. AndyR

    Need help with 2017 Options

    Recap: I'm on my 3rd Raptor, potentially the 2017 will be my 4th. I'm going to order one, but if the HP/Torque stock numbers suck, then the dealer will have no problems selling it to someone else. So....... Here's my question(s): Any pics of the graphics packages, carbon fiber overlays and...
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    Raptor #3 ordered, 2014 Tuxedo SE

    Went in yesterday 11/20/13 and ordered a loaded black SE. Now the wait starts.....
  5. AndyR

    Raptor Shop in San Jose Area

    Does anyone know/recommend a good shop capable of diagnosing shock issues with a 2011 screw in the SJ area? The local Ford guys are <cough> and incapable of diagnosing anything other than a shock leaking oil. Symptoms: 2011 Screw, 35K miles (symptoms started 5K miles ago). Truck is fine...
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    Been gone a while but......

    I kinda dropped of the face of the 4x4 world Oct-Jan, somehow a mix of work, family life and a wonky disc conspired to cut my rock crawlin' and high speed Raptor'n to zero. However.....I'm pleased to annouce that I'm back and with a vengance. The Black Beast is being retired, and a new Molten...
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    Death Valley, Panamint Valley Oct 1-3 2010

    Friday - before sunset. Dan, Tim & myself headed out about 4:30 to run the trail up to Aguerenerry Point to catch the sunset. Here's Tim chasing Dan up the mountain: Dan inches out a lead: Raptor over Death Valley:
  8. AndyR

    Package from Rigid on its way........

    I just got the receipt/invoice from Taylor. 1 x 40" RGDL40PE Combo flood/spot light bar is on it's way. Personally I blame Phil LOL Andy
  9. AndyR

    What's cooking?

    Sunday's baking project Ingredients: 1 x stock Raptor exhaust tips 1 x can High Temp black paint 1 x sand paper 1 x abrasive wheel/paint stripper 1 x degreaser (Brake Cleaner) Recipie: Clean tips using sandpaper, abrasive wheel (for inside the tips). Degrease using brake...
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    Semi-religious Raptor moment

    Sunday morning...... 4 lane blacktop, full sun, windows down, roof open, local FM rock station playing nothing special........ Then Born To Run comes on the radio................ Raptor Moment!
  11. AndyR

    Vegas to Reno

    The BITD Vegas to Reno race is on today. Some buddies are at MM51. But here's the vid from last year, and guess what comes up at 5:10 :rockon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtZ_a8Bmq7E Andy
  12. AndyR

    Combined key and door/alarm

    Well I was all set to writeup a how to on the combined key/remote I bought some time ago, but I darn lost the part number. Anyway.....I can tell you that the 2011 key on the left works great in the Raptor. Just follow the instructions in the Owners Manual for paring the key to the...
  13. AndyR

    Panamint Valley & Death Valley - Late Sept/Early Oct

    SVTOffroad is heading to Panamint & Death Valley to run some of the 'quicker' trails out there. It's now set for the weekend of Oct 1/2/3 We're going to be based out of Panamint Springs, Motel/RV/Camping & lots of beer. http://www.deathvalley.com/psr/ Update 9/23/10: One week to go...
  14. AndyR

    Ford Racing Skid - Install - Comparison to stock w/pics

    You need a 15mm socket to remove the old skid and a T40 bit to put the new oil filter door on your new skid (it does not come pre-assembled). Removal of old skid - undo 6 15mm bolts, remove (catch) skid. Install of new skid - clip on 4 new fastners for oil filter door and attach new door to...
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    Ford Racing Skid - Install - Comparison to stock w/pics

    You need a 15mm socket to remove the old skid and a T40 bit to put the new oil filter door on your new skid (it does not come pre-assembled). Removal of old skid - undo 6 15mm bolts, remove (catch) skid. Install of new skid - clip on 4 new fastners for oil filter door and attach new door...
  16. AndyR

    Waiting on the price

    I went by the dealer today and asked: 1) How much to paint the grey body trim (fenders, grill, bumpers) to match the black paint 2) How much to move the front spring perch Still waiting on the call back.
  17. AndyR

    Installed Ford Racing Tips - someone stole my Raptors thunder

    I installed a set of the nice bling Ford Racing exhaust tips last night. Hopped in the beast to run some errands and thought - woah! who stole my exhaust system! Instead of that initial throaty burble/barrap, the Raptor now sounds like some smoooth Lexus :wow: Looking at the tips more...
  18. AndyR

    VORE Video teaser of the Raptor Roundup

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u816ybOATqI Some of the aerial pics feature - you know who...
  19. AndyR

    Prep for Baja?

    In prep for Baja I decided to get a lexan windshield installed: Ok, well no. I got a crack in the lower passenger side of the thing and it was creeping up the window fast, so I just got a new one glass OEM windshield installed. Andy
  20. AndyR

    Leather Console Lid Upgrade

    1) Go to your favorite parts place and order Part# 9L3Z-1506024-CC (YMMV on $$). Wait 6 weeks as the part is on National Back Order, then run down to Parts Desk and pick up part. Return first part 'cos the one in the box is a smooth leather & light tan color . Re-order 2nd part - same part#...
  21. AndyR

    AndyR's Raptor Roundup Pics & Video

    Here's a link to the pics I've uploaded so far: http://andyr.smugmug.com/Trucks/Off-Road/Raptor-Roundup/ Andy
  22. AndyR

    1500 miles and it's in the dealers service bay

    I just got back from a 1000 mile road trip to Death Valley. Before I left the Raptor had about 500 miles on the clock. Then today, as I noticed an oil patch on my driveway.......so I climbed underneath and found....Grrrrrr The dip stick is at about the half way mark, and it was...
  23. AndyR

    Memorial Weekend 2010

    As I actually now have a Raptor, I'm going to take her on a quick trip to Panamint & Death Valley over Memorial weekend. I have some friends who actually live there! My plans are to head from the Bay Area to Panamint Valley on Friday, staying Friday night in Panamint Springs. Then Saturday...
  24. AndyR

    Window Sticker Posted Today

    My window sticker posted to the Ford site today :banana: Now the wait really begins. Once it arrives, I'm going to drive it to work for two weeks, then do a gonzo trip to Panamint/Death Valley. Based on projected delivery date this is looking like May 21/22/23. Andy
  25. AndyR

    Chicken Inn

    Just checking in......While waiting for my March 30 build date, I just had a Dynatrac ProROCK44 and Advanced Adapters Rubi-Crawler put in my other desert vehicle :banana: Andy

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