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  1. bwep

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    I tow a 23' with my Gen 1. They must be referring to Gen 2's ;)
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    Ford Motorcraft battery for Raptor?

    Follow up.... Well unfortunately my second Motorcraft battery did not last the 9 years my original one did. This one only lasted 2 1/2 years. Good news was Ford has a 3 year replacement warranty, Dealership supplied new one 0 charge.
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    What did u do to your raptor today?

    This is my 18x7.5 with 5ft V nose, all aluminum. Trailer itself weighs about 2000 pounds. Generally, when I trailer with it, cargo weight is about 2,500 pounds. Tows great hardly know its back there.
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    How terrible is this for a 1st Gen? 250k mi $23k

    Well I guess the salesman didn't get the bite he was hopping for :naughty:
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    Coolant Change: Gold or Yellow?

    Drained about 3/4 of the old orange out and added the new Yellow. Thousands of miles no issues.
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    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Yes I do have sunroof, never did anything with the drain tubes. Sprayed it with fluid film the day I purchased. So far can’t find any rust
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    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Washed waxed fluid filmed ready for another northeast winter.
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    Needing Input Please - Transmission Woes

    My caliper slide pins dried up, no grease. this was at 60,000 miles. Would make some strange creaking, popping noises. Replaced pins, greased. Pads and rotors were still in good shape. No more strange noises from the back.
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    Another IWE thread - plz help

    I had similar problem. Checking with vacuum pump/ gauge discover the line connecting to the IWE was not sealing well. Cut 1/2 inch off, reconnected, problem solved.
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    Ford Motorcraft battery for Raptor?

    My original lasted 9 years. Part # BXT65850 (65) Motorcraft 850 CCA was stock. I got the best price from Ford parts .com. Put order in threw website and picked up at local dealership. https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/electrical/battery-and-related-components/battery-6531615-1
  11. bwep

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Same set up only on bottom perch, I'm at 41" from ground to fender.
  12. bwep

    JDM Tune vs. 5 Star Tunes: A Comparative Review.

    That's great!! Could you call back and tell Dave to call ME back, I'm the one that left 3 messages.
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    JDM Tune vs. 5 Star Tunes: A Comparative Review.

    Hard to ask for anyone when it keeps going to voice mail ;) On a positive note, after flashing back to factory tune I was able to pass emission test today.
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    JDM Tune vs. 5 Star Tunes: A Comparative Review.

    Yeah not sure if its the tune causing the problem. It would be nice if they called me back to discuss this possible issue with there tune ?
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    JDM Tune vs. 5 Star Tunes: A Comparative Review.

    I ended up going with the 5 Star over JDM. I couldn't justify paying double the price for JDM. As for 5 star customer service, I'm a little on the fence. I installed the 87 performance tune, noticed better shift points and throttle response. Problem is this year when I went for vehicle...
  16. bwep

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Wow I'm still on all original stuff @ 10 years and 78,000.:rolleyes:
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    Front differential cold weather shudder

    It would not be your front diff unless you have it in 4 wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions nothing spins in there. Axel and transfer case are disconnected.
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    IWE tips/tricks/diagnosis??

    Vacuum pump is your friend. I found the hose connecting to the IWE on the drivers side leaking (visually it looked fine). Cut half inch off the hose and stuck it back on, problem solved.
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    Low mileage

    Original owner 2012 76,000 miles, runs drives and looks like the day a bought it.
  20. bwep

    Engine Knock Need Help

    A buddy of mine made the exact sound. It's a broken plug. The noise is the arch snapping inside the porcelain. One of your 16 plugs is bad. Find it replace it and report back
  21. bwep

    Rust proofing/winterizing?

    I have applied Fluid Film since new to my 2012. I live in the Northeast and there is no visible rust anywhere. That stuff works wonders.
  22. bwep

    GEN 1 Used SVT Pricing

    LOL I think he was a salesman :)
  23. bwep

    Which battery is good?

    Well I still have the original battery from the factory . It will be 9 years old if it makes it to March 2021. When it fails I'm going with another Motorcraft.
  24. bwep

    GEN 1 Towing Questions

    This is my tow set-up. This trailer with 3 snowmobiles weighs in around 4500lbs. Tow this on stock suspension (have Gen 2 shocks all around). Tows great, have over 6,000 miles on this set up. Like others said it does like its fuel 8-10 mpg. Stay within tow rating and truck will be fine.
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    GEN 1 Cold Weather Tips? (Canada)

    Like others have said, spray with a rust preventive. I have fluid filmed my truck every fall since new. This has absolutely made a huge difference. The undercarriage still looks new. Second thing i noticed was in the really cold days my power steering pump would wine after startup. Started...
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