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<blockquote data-quote="dgilm" data-source="post: 1281542" data-attributes="member: 26385"><p><strong>Update 07/31/18</strong></p><p></p><p>With just over 2,000 miles on the truck, I have added a few things and am loving it. </p><p></p><p><strong>Wrapped</strong></p><p>The biggest change is my Raptor is now fully wrapped. This was done by Summit Auto Lab in Park City. They did an awesome job and I would highly recommend them for any protective wrapping or color change.</p><p>[ATTACH]101460[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>Radar</strong></p><p>Because my car is now bright blue and sticks out, I thought it would be a good idea to get a radar. I spent some time researching and finally ended up purchasing the <a href="https://amzn.to/2LAl2lu" target="_blank">Uniden R3</a>. It has good controls and free updates, unlike other brands. Additionally, it outperformed several other more expensive radars. Lastly, I hardwired this into an upfitter switch so I have full control of when it is on and off. I used the path through wires and the wire bundle near the interior fuse box.</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/2LAl2lu" target="_blank">Uniden R3</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/2O7utub" target="_blank">Hard Wire R3</a></p><p></p><p><strong>A Pillar Lights</strong></p><p>Next, I needed some more light output. I live in deer, moose, and elk territory so I want to be able to see them at night. I went with a pair of Rigid Industries D-SS Pro Spot on my A-Pillars. These lights are not only bright in the center but have almost 180-degree coverage with side LED lights. The side LED lights just nice on the trails, but when I am driving on country roads it helps spot animals before they jump in from of the car. </p><p></p><p>Here is what I used: </p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/2LxjecP" target="_blank">Waterproof Connectors</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/2zUnxhe" target="_blank">Rigid Industries D-SS Pro Spot</a></p><p><a href="https://www.apollo-optics.com/collections/ford-raptor-2017-lighting-kits/products/2017-ford-raptor-a-pillar-mount-kit-41626" target="_blank">Rigid Industries A-Pillar Brackets</a></p><p></p><p>Lastly, the install went somewhat smooth, but Ford never makes it as easy as it should be with documentation. 1) My hot AUX wires and passthrough wires were in the opposite locations. 2) The fuse and wire colors didn't match. 3) A little extra length on the wires would have been nice. Other than that, the install A-Pillar Pillar Brackets was simple and the wiring was easy with the included harness.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]101460[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dgilm, post: 1281542, member: 26385"] [B]Update 07/31/18[/B] With just over 2,000 miles on the truck, I have added a few things and am loving it. [B]Wrapped[/B] The biggest change is my Raptor is now fully wrapped. This was done by Summit Auto Lab in Park City. They did an awesome job and I would highly recommend them for any protective wrapping or color change. [ATTACH]101460.vB[/ATTACH] [B]Radar[/B] Because my car is now bright blue and sticks out, I thought it would be a good idea to get a radar. I spent some time researching and finally ended up purchasing the [URL="https://amzn.to/2LAl2lu"]Uniden R3[/URL]. It has good controls and free updates, unlike other brands. Additionally, it outperformed several other more expensive radars. Lastly, I hardwired this into an upfitter switch so I have full control of when it is on and off. I used the path through wires and the wire bundle near the interior fuse box. [URL="https://amzn.to/2LAl2lu"]Uniden R3[/URL] [URL="https://amzn.to/2O7utub"]Hard Wire R3[/URL] [B]A Pillar Lights[/B] Next, I needed some more light output. I live in deer, moose, and elk territory so I want to be able to see them at night. I went with a pair of Rigid Industries D-SS Pro Spot on my A-Pillars. These lights are not only bright in the center but have almost 180-degree coverage with side LED lights. The side LED lights just nice on the trails, but when I am driving on country roads it helps spot animals before they jump in from of the car. Here is what I used: [URL="https://amzn.to/2LxjecP"]Waterproof Connectors[/URL] [URL="https://amzn.to/2zUnxhe"]Rigid Industries D-SS Pro Spot[/URL] [URL="https://www.apollo-optics.com/collections/ford-raptor-2017-lighting-kits/products/2017-ford-raptor-a-pillar-mount-kit-41626"]Rigid Industries A-Pillar Brackets[/URL] Lastly, the install went somewhat smooth, but Ford never makes it as easy as it should be with documentation. 1) My hot AUX wires and passthrough wires were in the opposite locations. 2) The fuse and wire colors didn't match. 3) A little extra length on the wires would have been nice. Other than that, the install A-Pillar Pillar Brackets was simple and the wiring was easy with the included harness. [ATTACH=full]101460[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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