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    GEN 2 Color Accents - Post your Pics here!

    Had a request to post some pics of some of my color accents. Figured there are a lot of you who have done some different accents, either matching or contrasting which could be posted here. I’ll start off by posting everything I can think of which includes painted brake calipers, tow hooks...
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    GEN 2 Engine Bay Bling

    After painting my Raptor emblem on my running boards, I had extra paint so decided to dress things up a bit in the engine bay. Pretty impractical where I live since keeping the engine clean isn’t particularly practical (I’m several miles out beyond pavement), but, why not....
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    GEN 2 Post you favorite Big Mod and your favorite Unique or Bling Mod

    Thought I’d start a thread for posting some of the members favorite mods and maybe “bling” mods or unique mods that members are proud of. Whatever you think others might find interesting or cool. And if you have anything kinda unique or that you “made-up”, by all means, put it here! Show off...
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    GEN 2 I’m stuck...can’t get rid of Towing screen...need help.

    A few weeks ago, the wife bought a little travel trailer. Went to back it up and thought “hey, this thing has the fancy shmanzy back up gizmo... I ought to use it”. Well, I was already hooked up and only had to back it into a pretty easy spot so 1/2 way through set-up, I bailed and just backed...
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    GEN 2 Running Board Semi-Custom Raptor Emblem

    Here's an option to add a little pop to your stock running boards. Didn’t like the stainless steel of the product since all the Raptor accents are matte black/dk gray. Took off the top plastic wrapper and using fine grit sand paper (300), I lightly scuffed up the stainless surface of the...
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    GEN 2 B Pillar appliqués and a couple others.

    Had promised to add pics of finished B pillar appliqués but can’t remember which thread...so here’s a new one. Wasn’t sure I’d like the “claw marks” but decided I was adding some other small red bling to my ruby red ‘19 (brake calipers, tow hooks, inset “raptor” and “F150”appliqués on tailgate...
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    GEN 2 Eibachs on Sale

    Since this is one of the most favored and practical mods, figured it deserved it’s own thread. Pretty decent sale on Eibachs: https://www.neo-garage.com/collections/2017-ford-raptor/products/eibach-pro-lift-front-springs (Link switched/edited to reflect FRF contributor....same sale price)...
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    GEN 2 Borla ATAK best price in a long time

    For those waiting for the Borla ATAK to get to a reasonable price...this is by far the best I’ve seen. Can’t speak for the vendor though I’ve perused the site a time or two. MSRP is over $1200 but you can get em pretty standard price of $1130-1140. I got mine on sale a few months ago for...
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    GEN 2 Painting “Raptor” Running Board Badges

    Bought these “Brushed Stainless Steel” Running board Raptor badges from CJ’s with the idea to paint them color matching to my truck (in my case Ruby Red). Never seen it done before but seemed like a good idea at the time. Already painted brake calipers and tow hooks just for some subtle...
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    GEN 2 High Flow Turbo Exhaust Adapter

    Am considering a High Flow Turbo Exhaust Adapter for my 19. Surprised I don’t see all that much talk on here about it. SPD makes one, claims 24hp/43tq on a stock set up. Mountain Top tuning claims 20hp/25tq on stock. AMS Performance is cheapest and claims increase 55% internal cross...
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    GEN 2 Frame Tube Hole Plug...quick, cheap and satisfying

    For those driving in muddy, snowy, slushy environs, here’s a cheap little item to plug those gunk-collecting frame holes in your rear wheel wells. Also gives a cleaner look if you care. Also, would respectfully suggest this would be a good idea Prior to installation of the wheel well liners...
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    Rigid RDS SR-series 40” - Lowest Price!

    Wish I were in the market to buy right now. It’s possible this is a mistaken price but the 40” RDS SR series light usually goes for $1360 or so... and rare to find good “deals” cuz price controlled (which makes this more likely a mistake but perhaps a mistake on the dealers part is someone’s...
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    Jack Stands - safe way to jack the beast up

    I’m pretty new to all these fun mods and have jumped all in. Already did the ATAK mid pipes but woulda been much easier had I elevated the beast but wasn’t comfortable doing it safely. Enough snickers...yeah, I’m a newbie at all this. So what is the best way to put rear 1/2, front 1/2 and...
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    Exhaust Tips size

    Wanting to add some RBP exhaust tips to my stock back pipes. Already changed midpipes to the Borla ATAK which has been my favorite mod to date! When ordering, there is an inlet and outlet dimension. I like their black powder coat with the Red Inset RBP since I have a Ruby Red Raptor. Is the...
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    Front License plate off to the side.

    Saw a way to place the front license plate off to the side, out of the way of lower intake vent (where I want to put a behind the grill light). State requires a front lp. Can’t seem to find the bracket to do this.
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    FRF must be Evil...

    So I bought my Raptor a few months ago, then decided to do a few little mods to make it more use-able: Nice Bakflip MX4 Tonneau cover and tailgate sealer, some Rally Armor mud flaps and a rear seat protector for my dogs and a couple other minor items. Then, I made one of the more expensive...
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    Painting Brake Calipers

    I’ve got a ‘19 Ruby Red SCREW with Beadlocks. Love the look of contrasting caliper covers and while it’d be cool to replace the brakes with better/beefy brakes, spending $5-6K for that just isn’t going to happen. Realize it’s just for the look but I’d love to have the Red contrasting color...
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    Catch Can - single v dual

    Hi all. I’ve asked this questions multiple times in other discussions but haven’t had an answer yet. I expect it to be all over the board but love a good discussion and debate so here’s my question: Is there a significant improvement of a dual catch can (mashimoto or radium) over a single...
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    Tune Question - Variable Octane

    I’m looking into a tune for my ‘19 SCREW. I’m just learning about tunes, realize potential warranty issue but am still interested. I found a tune with variable octane setting which I like as I can’t get 93 where I live. The following is from the tune info on Gearhead Tunes: “Perhaps the most...
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    Tunes 101

    I’m a newbie and probably on the one wrench side of mechanically gifted. This Forum has helped me Immensely. I’ve got a ‘19 Screw which I’ve added an Airaid CAI, and Borla ATAK exhaust and various other mods unrelated to this discussion. Reading up on Tunes and I just don’t understand the...
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    Bumper Mounted Rigid vs F150LED

    Hey all...would like some opinions on whether to go with the spendy Rigid RDS-SR 40” curved bar or the thrifty F150LED Paladin 44” curved bar to mount on my front bumper. I want to limit any blockage from the front camera without having to relocate. Have seen them both mounted and they both...
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    GEN 2 Cordless charging with Apple CarPlay?

    Got a question: Have ‘19; using Apple CarPlay via a plug in cord when I drive. The cord is a bit finicky and has to be in the phone “just right” for Apple CarPlay to be engaged but not too big a deal. Wondering if it’s possible to have a recharging mount like the Magnet King or others out...
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    GEN 2 Airaid Cold Air Intake

    I’ve got a ‘19, looked into CAI’s and finally decided on the Airaid. Decent mix of quality and price for full replacement. I’m not the strongest mechanically but all the descriptions of the mod looked pretty straightforward. There are no good videos for this specific mod out there. The one’s...
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    Upgrade Stock LED Low/High Driving lights Also A pillar Lights?

    Hey, Wondering if anyone out there has experience with direct replacement upgrades to the stock LED headlights. I live in NW MT and 10 miles out on dirt road so I there’s never too much lighting I could use. I’m planning on putting in Radiance Scene, Driving and Spots (from outside to inside)...
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    Aux Switch Amperage issue

    Hey all: I’m planning on doing some lighting upgrades on my 2019. Many of the light bars I’m looking at draw 20+ amps yet the aux switches have fuses of 15, 10 and 5 amps for switches 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6 respectively. How are people hooking up light bars exceeding these values? Sorry if a dumb...
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