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    Front diff cover mod.

    I saw it used on a regular 4x4 F150 and it was a tight fit but it did fit.
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    RCI METALWORKS, beware of it being less coverage

    No the issue is that they don’t cover as much as the OEM skid plates. They are at least 4 inches narrower on either side directly under the transmission and it completely exposes the cats to a sharp rock or a sharp limb. when I compared them side by side I knew that they weren’t for me...
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    RCI METALWORKS, beware of it being less coverage

    I agree that they are made beautifully. There isn’t anything wrong with them. They’re just designed with less undercarriage coverage. That won’t work for what I need and whoever buys them should be aware of the issue.
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    RCI METALWORKS, beware of it being less coverage

    Stuff rusts easily here. I’m looking to get all aluminum.
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    RCI METALWORKS, beware of it being less coverage

    I didn’t grab any. the RCI skids are great quality but they’re straight width from front to back. The oem stuff is like a trapezoid. So the rci doesn’t protect the downpipes and in that area the frame rails are exposed as well. it’s just not the coverage I had hoped. But the quality is...
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    RCI METALWORKS, beware of it being less coverage

    Nice quality. The skids are smaller than stock. I’ll keep the gas tank skid but the rest is going back. This would be better suited for an F150 platinum or something. Im going to go with Ford Performance since it covers as much as the factory OEM.
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    Front diff cover mod.

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    Front diff cover mod.

    This, I think, will also work. https://www.americantrucks.com/bm-cast-differential-cover-88in-9716-all.html I think the front diff is the same 8.8” cover as the old generation rear diff.
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    GEN 2 Paddle Shifter Noise

    Doesn’t seem right. Nice Rolex.
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    GEN 2 Upgrade Exhaust Manifold Set with Turbo Adapters

    It makes sense improve the efficiency of the pump. Less restrictive intercooler, AMS Intake tubes, manifolds, larger higher flowing turbos, large open turbo flanges, higher flowing downpipes. That’s the setup... if you’re going as far as the turbos.... it’s not much more to add the other...
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    Side vents — how do you remove them?

    That’s about what I expected. That video was perfect. Confirms that there isn’t a hidden nut or anything.
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    Side vents — how do you remove them?

    I don’t just want to pry them off, even though I suspect they are just clips. I also don’t want to take down the front fender liners to verify if someone else has already done this maneuver. how do you get off the side vents to change them? Anyone?
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    Skid plate Q&A — I have questions if you have answers.

    I elected to do bare aluminum skids from RCI. They will serve my purpose. When I’m done my overhaul, which includes new turbos, manifolds, downpipes, intake tubes, etc... I’ll throw them on. Then I’ll refocus my attention on carbon fiber fender flares that are +1, hood scoop and vents and...
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    Earned my stripes on first Raptor Run, recommendations

    Get the inch wider carbon fiber fender flares. You’re running an offset wheel and that is where the chips came from mostly.
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    Skid plate Q&A — I have questions if you have answers.

    Good suggestion and I bought one. I’m tired of the stock drain plug leaking anyway. It’s constantly an issue.
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    Skid plate Q&A — I have questions if you have answers.

    With a few votes of endorsement for RCI.... I placed an order for a complete set and bought their gas tank skid as well. I don’t need the strength of steel or the rust it will eventually collect, powder coated or not, it’ll get chipped, and it’ll eventually rust. Line-X would probably do it...
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    Skid plate Q&A — I have questions if you have answers.

    Yeah that’s the simplicity I want. I don’t have any issue taking down a skid plate. I’ll be installing these myself. But what I don’t have a lot of is extra time. I work in long blocks where my schedule demands 24/7. Even an extra 15 minutes is precious. so if I can drop two small bolts...
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    Skid plate Q&A — I have questions if you have answers.

    With RCI, you have to buy the entire set and then not use the front piece correct? Because it’s a transmission skid, transfer skid and engine skid which includes the front piece... the stock Raptor plate is legit.... I’m not removing it unless I replace the bumper.
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    Skid plate Q&A — I have questions if you have answers.

    The title says it all. I’m doing a bit of an overhaul of my truck. One of the things I noticed, living in the NE is that I have some surface rust on the under belly skids. I want to go aluminum. RCI metalworks and Foutz are my top contenders. Anyone have either and can comment? Foutz...
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    GEN 2 BBK 73mm Throttle Body

    I wouldn’t run it at all. The stock throttle body supports up to 600 RWHP. They are notorious for having problems and hiccups.
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    Pictures of Lucille’s rack

    Couple of observations. 1. Looks like you live in a nice neighborhood. How many acres is that little gem of yours situated on? Is that a road or a driveway? 2. I see a Subaru in the background. Are you sure this is Texas and not Vermont? 3. I notice the truck and the motorcycles parked...
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    7.3 Godzilla 790hp NA

    FordTechOne see Below...
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    7.3 Godzilla 790hp NA

    There is a lot of debate. What do you think is the safe RWHP ceiling on stock internals? Consensus seems to be 600/600
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    CR Performance Turbos & Manifolds

    35X12.50R17LT Is the size you need. It’s E rated. If you want a narrower tire they do have a 35x11.5 C rated version but I’d stick with the wider beefier sidewall.
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    CR Performance Turbos & Manifolds

    Stock rims, stock offset. No problem. they are a “hair” taller. The stock tires are “35s”. These are true 35s. They are new for 2020, come with a mountain snowflake and best of all are an All Terrain Tire... not. Mud terrain or a hybrid tire. They have nice on road manners, plenty of siping...

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