Wiz's Build

[wiz1500]

As some of you may know I'v made a few modifications to my truck and have documented them in another part of the internet.
Well it's time to broaden my horizons and bring a few things that i'v done over here to share with you all.
I will give you guy's the cliff notes of what I'v done so far but if you have a question on something I have done please feel free to ask..I will go in to greater detail for ya..
May 23rd 2010 a brand new 6.2L Raptor arrived.
The first morning she was mine..

Later that day..
Ford Raptor Quik shot. - YouTube
Ford Raptor In a little mud. - YouTube
I had put a K-N Filter in before we went out and this is what I found after...Not good at all..

 

[wiz1500]

Ok if we can get on tack that would be great...
Just to give you guy's a few shots of were the truck is now then i'll back track and show you how I got here...

 

[ISFast]

What is that tank with the cooling fin lines coming out of it? Powersteering? Would like some details on this due to my powersteering needs some help. TRR 13 is the first time I heard the PS pump squealing.

 

[wiz1500]

What is that tank with the cooling fin lines coming out of it? Powersteering? Would like some details on this due to my powersteering needs some help. TRR 13 is the first time I heard the PS pump squealing.

Yes that is a P.S. cooler..
It is a complicated system and pricey..
It involves sending your pump into Howie for mods.
I good solution is to run with the new Icon reservoir that our vendor sponsor Outlaw and SDHQ sell.
Power Steering Pumps

http://store.sdhqoffroad.com/powersteeringsolutionfordraptorpowersteeringreservoir.aspx
If you would like to talk about it give me a call. I'll PM you my number..

 

[MTUH3]

Keith,

That looks like a Light Racing Jounceshock on the rear. How do you like it? I was thinking of putting their jounceshock on the front of my H3.

 

[wiz1500]

I really like them..The fact that there adjustable is a great bonus.. I have acully ajusted them many times and you can feel the difference..

 

[MTUH3]

I really like them..The fact that there adjustable is a great bonus.. I have acully ajusted them many times and you can feel the difference..

Thanks, right now they are out of my budget range right now. I am still considering building my own set from Fox Jounces, but the length does not package without adding onto or redesigning the LCA. I think it will be a great addition to a Torsion bar type suspension. Get rid of the annoying polymer bump stops / dampeners

 

[wiz1500]

One of the first things I did to the truck was to put a set of aftermarket graphics on..
These were sourced from the internet because Design & Signs was not in business yet.
If any of you are thinking about doing this job it's very easy so get ahold of Chris and order them up...Designs N Signs - FORD RAPTOR FORUM - Ford SVT Raptor Forums - Ford Raptor
Just clean the surface really well.

Lay it out work the bubbles to the ends and trim.





We even had the wife working bubbles out..

Factory look...Even side be side with a factory truck it looked great...I thin I had $200 wrapped up in it and a Sat. afternoon...

 

[Boss Hoss]

Yes that is a P.S. cooler..
It is a complicated system and pricey..
It involves sending your pump into Howie for mods.
I good solution is to run with the new Icon reservoir that our vendor sponsor Outlaw and SDHQ sell.
Power Steering Pumps

Power Steering Solution Ford Raptor Power Steering Reservoir
If you would like to talk about it give me a call. I'll PM you my number..

Looks like the frame for that cooler is blocking about 10% of your prime flow area for the rest of the heat exchangers.

 

[wiz1500]

Looks like the frame for that cooler is blocking about 10% of your prime flow area for the rest of the heat exchangers.

The tans cooler is running it's own fan so it helps with flow..I have not had a heat issue yet and it is monitored closely. It will be changed if an issue arises..
No shame in my game.. If something doesn't work to my expectations you will know about it..