Search results

  1. John Rathjen

    Quickjack

    Jake the center is totally clear. You just have to come in from the front or rear instead of the sides
  2. John Rathjen

    Pulling a toy hauler with the Raptor

    Pulling the weight is not the issue at all - the motor is stronger than the regular F150’s which can tow around 11,000 lbs if I’m not mistaken. The only issue is the soft rear springs on the Raptors. Just get it dialed with WDH like u mentioned. You’ll probably need the Timbrens and/or another...
  3. John Rathjen

    Quickjack

    Before making judgments on how the QJ doesn’t look beefy enough to handle the weight of a Raptor. Go to their website and watch the videos of them loading 20,000 + pounds on it and not even phasing it. The QJ is from Bendpak, a very reputable company in the auto lift field
  4. John Rathjen

    Rear Suspension Binding With Longer Shackles

    The sources I heard this from didn't elaborate - but tightening the suspension bolts while the truck is at ride height is standard procedure no matter what components. It was an issue with the shackles being longer affecting the action of the springs.
  5. John Rathjen

    Rear Suspension Binding With Longer Shackles

    Hey guys - I have heard from a couple different sources not to run the 2" longer shackles, because it will cause binding. Yet, I would prefer to get higher arched leaf springs to allow for more droop, and therefore more travel (Using longer shocks of course) Ideally I would like to run the...
  6. John Rathjen

    Icon Multi-Rate Rear Leaf Spring Kit

    Matt are you getting the new billet shackles from RPG?
  7. John Rathjen

    DIY stereo upgrade for under $500.00

    Smurf - that’s exactly the bracket I mentioned
  8. John Rathjen

    DIY stereo upgrade for under $500.00

    There are so many posts on here and I admit to being a little confused. I think some of it is due to there being different factory radios and therefore different requirements to upgrade. Let me see if I understand this correctly. My truck is a '19 with the BO stereo Run Morel Ultra component...
  9. John Rathjen

    Best "Non-Tune" Tuner?

    Hadn’t heard of that - I’ll check it out thanks
  10. John Rathjen

    2018 and 2019 Alarm System Recommendations

    If you are concerned about theft, not just someone breaking in, I highly recommend the Ravelco system. With that installed, about the only way to steal your truck is to tow it away. https://www.ravelco.com/
  11. John Rathjen

    GEN 2 Anyone tried Roush Performance Packages???

    I saw a dealer down south advertise $995 installed
  12. John Rathjen

    GEN 2 Will 37" KO's work with Eibach springs with out fender mod's

    trim your pinch welds, install +2 fiberglass fenders. The fenders/liners will run about $1K. You can install yourself, or pay $500 for install. Paint will run you another $500 or so. So about $2K total for the fenders. Trimming the pinchwelds can be as easy as cutting some slits every inch or...
  13. John Rathjen

    GEN 2 +2 fiberglass fender recommendations

    I am in exactly the same decision making process as you. I want the fenders for sure to help clear 37's. If I can get away without bedsides I will - that's some major truck surgery there. I am fairly good with installs - have done spoilers, wings, suspension, motor stuff, etc myself for decades...
  14. John Rathjen

    Who have Wrapped their truck and how much it cost??

    Not really. Protection is extremely minimal. The wrap is very fragile - doesn't hold up well to bug/bird crap, scratches, etc. Ok for a vehicle that's garaged all the time. If ur vehicle is out in the sun you might have a year or so until it goes bad and will be VERY hard to remove, and will...
  15. John Rathjen

    Performance Tune with Warranty

    LOL - yep - kinda like no plan or strategy survives first contact with the enemy
  16. John Rathjen

    New Bolt-On Bumper From SVC

    You after comparing side by side, I have to say I like the ADD better also.
  17. John Rathjen

    Performance Tune with Warranty

    The point is Steve, it gives them a super easy way to just void your warranty. Then u have to take them to court. Massive uphill battle that will be very expensive to fight this is exactly why Whipple and Roush have a Warranty with their tunes. They KNOW the tune will void your warranty. And...
  18. John Rathjen

    Performance Tune with Warranty

    Yes you can remove your tune in 10 minutes, but it will show up on a scan and instantly void your warranty with most dealers
  19. John Rathjen

    New Bolt-On Bumper From SVC

    Hey guys is this new?? I've been looking at bolt on bumpers for the past month and definitely don't remember seeing this. Looks really good. Very similar to the ADD Pro Bolt On, except I actually like the laser cut skid plate with the vents for the intercooler better on this one.
  20. John Rathjen

    Performance Tune with Warranty

    Thanks guys. Good info Badger - that's a very interesting idea. Pricey like you say. I'm also wondering if you did that, drove for a year, had a problem, switched the stock computers back in, - wouldn't the dealer look and see it showing the truck "wasn't driven" for a whole year??? I'm sure...
  21. John Rathjen

    Performance Tune with Warranty

    I wonder how common it would be for them to dig that deep?
  22. John Rathjen

    Performance Tune with Warranty

    I have been doing some research in an attempt to find a way to increase the performance of my truck. Ideally it would be something that wouldn't void my factory and extended warranty. With the cam phazer and other issues, I really want to keep my warranty. The DTE Powerboost Control Module and...
  23. John Rathjen

    GEN 2 Anyone tried Roush Performance Packages???

    If I'm not mistaken, I believe the Whipple kit has CARB certification for 2015-2018. Not sure if they have the 2019-2020 cert yet
Top