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  1. Troutrad

    Ford put 400 miles on my Raptor during warranty work

    Feel for you. Really. The legal profession (and I use that term loosely) is in the business of leaching. We are at least in the top 3 or 4 countries in terms of number of lawyers per capita. As a doc, I’ve seen literally dozens of frivolous lawsuits thrown at me and colleagues. Fortunate to...
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    What did you do to your Raptor today? (Gen2)

    Better kit which is Raptor Specific...not for non-Raptor F150. This fills the 4 frame holes in the Raptor and fit very well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9Q8681/?tag=fordraptorforum-20 Reasons for the frame hole plugs: 1)looks. I just like the cleaner appearance 2)function. I live 7 miles...
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    GEN 2 Frame Tube Hole Plug...quick, cheap and satisfying

    Don’t get that one...it is NOT Raptor specific. It’s for F150, but not the Raptor. The link I gave has the 4 hole frame plugs that fit the Gen2 Raptor.
  4. Troutrad

    Rigid 360 6” ? Or something else

    I think the LP series is the best looking single lights out there! They just look gnarly and put out a ton of light for their size. Seen the LP4’s on A pillar mounts and think that’s as big as you can go. Is there a way to relocate your front camera? Pretty blocked by center light. Suppose...
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    Newbie Raptor Owner - Performance Mod/Tuner Questions

    I haven’t pulled the trigger on the tune. There’s a lot of em out there and I’ve looked into them quite a bit. You’ve heard Roush fans here. There’s a thread where there’s a pretty big following of Cobb fans too...surprised some of them haven’t shown up here yet since most tune threads have a...
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    Newbie Raptor Owner - Performance Mod/Tuner Questions

    This one is NOT for you...well, it might be perfect for you but not your wife. The vid pretty much tells the story (again, listen with good headphones). The S-type is quieter but still has a good exhaust note. The ATAK is actually very civilized when cruising at a steady speed whether...
  7. Troutrad

    Rigid RDS SR-series 40” - Lowest Price!

    They found their error. Now listed at MSRP or so.
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    Rigid 360 6” ? Or something else

    Can’t give you a recommendation on the hood hinge mount, but I’d considered doing the same thing but was leaning toward the Baja Designs LP4 (or the LP6 but I think too big for the location). A bit spendy but a badass and great looking light that I think goes better with Matte black on the...
  9. Troutrad

    New brakes!

    I cheaped out and just painted the stock calipers. My tires need some love but I like the way it turned out. G2 (from Stage 3 motorsports is the cheapest at $37) paint, their regular red color. You can get a custom color to match your Raptor if you want but quite a bit more ($110)
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    Newbie Raptor Owner - Performance Mod/Tuner Questions

    I’m a huge fan of the sound I got from the Borla ATAK. I sing it’s praises a lot. I’ve done a lot of mods and it is by far my favorite. I’ll include a YouTube video. Best to listen with good headphones or you won’t get full effect. Still sounds better in person. Love Love Love my Borla...
  11. Troutrad

    Painting Brake Calipers

    Geez...I had to read what I wrote again then could not stop laughing...still laughing.....
  12. Troutrad

    GEN 2 Frame Tube Hole Plug...quick, cheap and satisfying

    Isopropyl Alcohol. For car paint is usually a last step prior to ceramic coating (after clay bar). It’s diluted down. I’m lazy so I bought Eraser by CarPro. For this though, I’d just get some rubbing alcohol to wipe down the clean surface then let it dry for a couple minutes. Just to make...
  13. Troutrad

    What did you do to your Raptor today? (Gen2)

    And the finished product though my tires could sure use a little TLC. And the Eibachs in the background. Had extra paint so did the tow hooks as well. This is their standard red. Cheapest is from Stage 3 Motorsports for $37...don’t know how they sell it so much cheaper than anyone else ($55...
  14. Troutrad

    Painting Brake Calipers

    I’m glad I bought 2 sets of the product. You could do all 4 at the same time if you 1) had 4 jack stands, 2) masked extremely well so you could work quicker, and 3) had 4 good quality detail brushes. Smell is pretty strong so keep garage venitilated. Took quite a while to do it right; broke...
  15. Troutrad

    GEN 2 Frame Tube Hole Plug...quick, cheap and satisfying

    3 of the 4 plugs in place. The 4th on the drivers side sits behind the fox shocks.
  16. Troutrad

    San Diego based recommendations

    This is a great site for trails. Didn’t specifically look up what’s available in your area. No matter what, is useful and a ton of fun when traveling around. https://www.trailsoffroad.com/ Just looked at quick overview...looks like tons of trails not too far out:
  17. Troutrad

    GEN 2 Frame Tube Hole Plug...quick, cheap and satisfying

    For those driving in muddy, snowy, slushy environs, here’s a cheap little item to plug those gunk-collecting frame holes in your rear wheel wells. Also gives a cleaner look if you care. Also, would respectfully suggest this would be a good idea Prior to installation of the wheel well liners...
  18. Troutrad

    GEN 2 Borla Atak

    So, did you get the Borla ATAK? Gets my absolutely favorite mod award!
  19. Troutrad

    Foot in mouth, need help, bring crowbar!

    Yeah, she knew I’d had my eye on it for a few years and my 2000 Tundra was feelin it’s age. She’s one in a milliion! (My wife is pretty cool too...haha)
  20. Troutrad

    What did you do to your Raptor today? (Gen2)

    Did a little caliper painting. Only did the front this time (will do rear in a few days) since I only have 2 Jack Stands and didn’t have that much time. Bought 2 sets of G2 Caliper paint since I found it pretty cheap $37 at Stage 3 Motorsports (don’t know why they’re so much cheaper than...
  21. Troutrad

    Painting Brake Calipers

    Decided to break it up into front one day, then rear another day. Only have 2 Jack Stands and the product only good for 4-5 hrs after mixing. Luckily found the G2 paint for $36 so I just got 2 of em (cheaper than another set of Jack Stands). Took a while to do but luckily I’ve only got 2500...
  22. Troutrad

    Rigid RDS SR-series 40” - Lowest Price!

    Must be the straight bar. Pretty good price for even that cuz I think it runs 1250 usually. The arced 40” though is quite a bit more... I think over 1500. Both Rigid and Baja price control their stuff pretty well but occasionally you can get a couple hundred off. But 1099 for the Rigid RDS...
  23. Troutrad

    Ford put 400 miles on my Raptor during warranty work

    Doubt that the video being “thrown out” will be an issue. It was inside OP’s personal property. Would be like a home security tape being thrown out since the robber (2nd party) didn’t know it was there.
  24. Troutrad

    Killer kill switch.

    Sometimes I wonder why I ever watch TV or go to the movies for entertainment....when I have all of you!
  25. Troutrad

    Rigid RDS SR-series 40” - Lowest Price!

    Wish I were in the market to buy right now. It’s possible this is a mistaken price but the 40” RDS SR series light usually goes for $1360 or so... and rare to find good “deals” cuz price controlled (which makes this more likely a mistake but perhaps a mistake on the dealers part is someone’s...

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