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  1. MDJAK

    RTFM. Yeah, Yeah, I know, but answer anyway

    This may be the dumbest, simplest question in the history of car forums. In every car I've owned it's been the easiest thing to accomplish but I can't figure it out in the Raptor. How the h*ll do you get the interior lights to come on when opening the doors and obviously go off automatically?
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    It happened

    I was in my white Gen3 waiting at a red light today and a white Gen1 made a left turn from my right. I gazed at the beauty that the Gen1 grill is and have to admit, I felt a tinge of jealousy, a bit inadequate.
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    Buying Used From a Dealer? You Got to Be Out Your Mind

    I went hard today, brutal off roading. @John M BUNMAN would be jealous. Yep, rode straight over a bollard to pull in to a spot at Costco. Once I was done, I drove down the road and pulled into Colonial Ford in Danbury, Ct., also known as ripoff capital of the world. They have 3 Raptors on...
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    2023 Avalanche Gray Raptor available from a GREAT dealer in NC.

    My salesman, Greg Oates of Tindol Ford, just sent me a pic of an Avalanche Gray 2023 Raptor they have available on the lot. Contact him fast if you want it. I have zero connection other than as a very happy customer of a honest dealership.
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    Warn winch thread is a scam

    Account hacked. Steer clear
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    Changing Climate buttons?

    So I know this was mentioned in the LED replacement thread. However, I didn't receive an answer there as the thread is a bit stale. I ordered on ebay the replacement unit from a Platinum, correct part number, to replace the climate unit with no numbers. I gotta have the numbers. I thought I...
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    Step Aside JohnM

    You heard me. What, you think you’re the only one who takes his Raptor off-roading? Huh? Well get a load of this. That’s right. In da sticks, in da woods, far, far from civilization. No cell service, no satellite service, nearest gas station like 20,000 (feet). I proudly present my latest...
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    Best way to Carry two 12' kayaks?

    I always used my 16' enclosed trailer to transport kayaks. Slight overkill. I'm now using the trailer as a storage shed so need something to carry kayaks. They are 12' long and not light. Have the diamondback cover so don't know if I can put it on there. Thinking something on roof. Any...
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    Allow me to “frame” the question

    As I’ve noted ad nauseam, I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to all things mechanical. So here’s my question re trucks: If trucks are built on a solid steel frame, unlike a car’s unibody structure, and especially the Raptor with its strengthened frame, then why is there body...
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    Pinstripes. Is it still a thing?

    There are many topics here on pinstriping after driving trails with brush. I speak of the real kind. Ya see, I’ve succumbed to, and fallen down that rabbit hole called TikTok (my son said the Chinese have stolen all my personal info as a result. Whateva. I’m sure that’s been done over and...
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    Diff cover

    I know diff covers have been discussed over the years but didn’t find it on Gen3. A. Will this fit the Gen3? B. Is it just for “looks”? C. What are the 2 orange rimmed holes I see in it? D. Is it a dirty job? When you remove the old cover does fluid pour out? E. Can an armchair...
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    Run, Don’t Walk

    A member here who shall remain anonymous at his behest turned the anti-glare feature on for me. It is that good that you must do it.
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    Does anyone (Engineers) try what they design?

    I always found it a bit difficult to remove my tow chains from the holes on my Gen2. They are far behind the hitch and under the body. Just a dumb location. Never had a problem putting the hooks in but getting them out was harder. When I saw it was redesigned on the Gen3, I was glad. They...
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    Are there any new topics? Key code pad

    I mean, really, has it all been covered by now? Perhaps, but when I have a question or a thought, bring it up, as my dad always said. So here goes. After four Raptors I just discovered that the number pad on the door is not as sophisticated as I thought. Now don’t get me wrong, I like it...
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    Was There a Time When…

    Was there a time when this fine forum, one of my home away from homes, had only a Gen 1 section, before the Gen 2 was even announced? And now with the reordering, or rejiggering of the sub forums, we find the once and still great Gen 1 at the bottom of the page, with a vaporware Raptor R...
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    FS: ProClip Mount Gen2

    This fits across top of dash and hooks in to edge of vent. I had it for about a year and it fit perfectly. It has double sided tape on inner edge for vent but I never used it. It's still covered with the factory seal over the tape. This also has the mount, as can be seen, for a GoPro...
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    Swaybar Disconnect?

    I ask this out of ignorance, curiosity, and in an effort to learn. I know some Bronco models offer swaybar disconnect. I realize the Raptor is not designed to be a rock crawler but have seen many videos of people doing just that. Is swaybar disconnect not compatible with the way the front...
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    SOLD. Valentine V1 Radar Detector.

    SOLD: Only the detector and windshield mount. No cable. Works perfectly.
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    FS: Rokblokz Gen2 Black, Gen3 Gray

    Will provide pics to anyone interested. The black for Gen2: Only fronts were mounted. Rears brand new. I’m pretty sure I have the hardware. $100 shipped. Gray for Gen3, fronts mounted and removed. Didn’t like color on White truck. No hardware. $100 Shipped.
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    Random Gen3 Musings (questions too)

    Sorry if this has been mentioned somewhere in the millions of awesome, and not so awesome, words on this forum I call my home away from home. Having just gotten my Gen3, I have a few queries and very minor complaints. First: where the heck is the turbo gauge? Second: Does Ford really think...
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    A Brief Gen3 v Gen2 comparo

    Note I did not say review. If you want to read my review, you will have to sub to my *** onlyfans page where I show myself sans socks trimming my hemorrhoids. :p I approach this, as some may know, as a thrice Gen2 owner. But hey, before my love affair with the Raptor, I never owned or...
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    Pro Clip Phone mount anyone?

    I've used pro clip mounts on multiple vehicles. In some instances I suffered damage, including small tears in leather console, but overall I like them. Anyone using either the dash mount or console mount?
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    Finally I have something to contribute. R in da wild

    Been laying low in R threads cause vaporware don’t do much for me Ah ha but today I saw an undisguised Raptor R in the flesh.
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    Is KBB in Any Way Accurate?

    I recall years back, when things were semi-normal, if you put your car into KBB and came up with a trade number, you were guaranteed it was at least 5k more than a dealer would give you. As my Gen3 is built, finally, and barring unforeseen circumstances to be delivered in next couple of weeks...
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