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[98rangerdave]

The oem trans pan without a drain plug is just dumb, so when I remove it (and enjoy the free shower) I'm going to install the $10 Dorman drain plug. At least that way, the next time it gets drained you just remove the plug, come back in 30 minutes, and 99% of the fluid is in your collector and not on your sleeve.

I did something similar, went with this pan:

Dorman 265-854 Automatic... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F73ZLW3/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

I ended up replacing all bolts with SS hex key bolts so future removal will be much easier.

M6-1.0 x 20mm Flanged Button Head Socket Cap Screws, Stainless Steel 18-8 (304), Bright Finish, Full Thread, Allen Socket Drive, 25 PCS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PN256NG/?tag=fordraptorforum-20


***Also, I’m in Apple Valley so if you even need a hand wrenching, let me know.

 

[TomDirt]

I did something similar, went with this pan:

Dorman 265-854 Automatic... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F73ZLW3/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

I ended up replacing all bolts with SS hex key bolts so future removal will be much easier.

M6-1.0 x 20mm Flanged Button Head Socket Cap Screws, Stainless Steel 18-8 (304), Bright Finish, Full Thread, Allen Socket Drive, 25 PCS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PN256NG/?tag=fordraptorforum-20


***Also, I’m in Apple Valley so if you even need a hand wrenching, let me know.

Amazon is the devil. But thanks for the tip on the diff cover.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Nice Gen 1. Wish I could get 15 MPG on my 2013. Good luck with the truck.

Air pressure at 45, clean air filter and good gas, should get you there, especially on the highway, if not higher.

 

[P4SHOCAT]

I can get 14 coming back from the mtns. 13 going to the mtns. About 11 towing my boat to the lake mostly flat driving. 45lbs will probably feel like driving a rock.

 

[TomDirt]

Can anybody decipher this code on the rear diff? I'm changing the stock cover to one with a drain plug; also pulled a fluid sample to have it tested for metal.

 

[TomDirt]

And that jenga puzzle spare tire mount. I did a simple flat mounted prerunner style spinner/lock in the bed of my 2012 f150 DD, but I want something that doesn't look like *** on the Raptor.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

I can get 14 coming back from the mtns. 13 going to the mtns. About 11 towing my boat to the lake mostly flat driving. 45lbs will probably feel like driving a rock.

Maybe that's why my teeth chatter when I drive, lol. IDK, door tag says 44psi on your truck for a reason bro, ha ha.

 

[TomDirt]

"Test-Fitting" 37's, while waiting for new uca's & fresh Fox 2.5 shocks to arrive

 

[TomDirt]

Branick (non-lethal) spring compressor is hung. Y-strap spare tire mount, new front Foxes & BMS uca's are due to be delivered by Thursday. Still waiting on the oil reports from Blackstone Laboratories.

 

[TomDirt]

Repainting the front skidplate. What's the deal with those torx screws on the access cover? Those are the elusive t27 plus, correct? The maniac at jiffy lube lost one and stripped the other 3. I guess he tried to force a t30 into it.