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  1. TomDirt

    Avoiding theft

    My first Ravelco install was 2004-ish. I believe it was about $300 then. 20 years (and 2 Broncos, 1 Tacoma, 1Tundra, 1 Chevy 3500, 1 ecoboost f150 & 1 Gen 1 Raptor) later, I still think it's worth it, even with the price increase.
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    Catalytic Converter protection - 2024 802a

    ^^ In 2024, this is the unfortunate truth; it's technically  easier to take the entire truck, while at the same time the (lack of) punishment for stealing $2500 cats or a $90K truck is similar.
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    High mileage owners please check in

    Teenage boys+Raptor V8=insurance claim.
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    Gen 1 Raptor Options - Pls help

    At one time I had a Porsche 944 and since my contact lens Dr had one as well, we used to swap stories whenever I had my annual eye exam. Then, one time he didn't mention his Porsche, until I asked....... and he said that late one night the streetsweeper fell asleep and pushed his 944 into a...
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    Gen 1 Raptor Options - Pls help

    So by routine maintenance you mean all 16 spark plugs, plus coils, plug wires, hoses & belts, engine oil & filter, trans fluid & filter, recharging the refrigerant, cleaning or at least pressure testing the injectors, rebuilding or replacing the Fox 2.5's, plus brake pads & rotors, brake fluid...
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    Transmission issues

    "Turns out the transmission had been out of my truck before. Whoever reinstalled it decided to leave the top two bell housing bolts out, and broke another bolt and elected to simply thread it lightly (only 2-3 threads left on the bolt) rather than replacing it." Those fu ckers are definitely...
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    Transmission issues

    A Gen 1 Raptor is well over 3 tons with everything and everyone in it. I'd prefer to not buy a lot of top-end mods knowing I'll never get that money back, but any mods I'm doing are focused on how those 3 tons handle offroad and improving stopping distance, not how fast it can go.
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    Evil Manufacturing/Off road

    A) Working, reliable, 4WD front axle B) Proper geometry, Big travel suspension Choose one
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    2010 raptor engine swap

    At 3+ tons, turning big tires, the torque is the priority.
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    Buying a used 2017-2020 “Jen Too” Raptor ; Some things to look for

    If this truck has the Deberti body and professional paint, at least there's an option to sell those ridiculous tires, wheels, & shocks. I'd keep the new brakes if they fit under 17's, check the service history (oem rebuilt trans?), go down to 37's, and obviously remove all the "Look At Me"...
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    Something ain't right...

    I'm guessing the Gen 1 Raptor uses the same gauge & sending unit as all the other 2014 ford vehicles. Since this isn't a well known issue, across a million vehicles..... start looking at wire connections for a loose, rusty, or damaged ground wire. It's cheap & easy to do, and you might find...
  12. TomDirt

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    I've put on zero feet since 2022. I think you win.
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    I FINALLY DID IT!

    Before you start bolting on stuff or posting instagram videos... MAKE IT HARDER TO STEAL.
  14. TomDirt

    20% OFF TIRES @ eBay

    Its says 35psi max, and also says "up to 10psi additional inflation pressure permitted"
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    20% OFF TIRES @ eBay

    Delivered within 50hrs, to my driveway out here in the sticks. They definitely are lighter and easier to squish than the MT tires I'm used to on all my other trucks.
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    20% OFF TIRES @ eBay

    I placed my order Friday noon. FedEx shows them on the delivery truck, due here in the Hi Dez this afternoon.
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    What did u do to your raptor today?

    The Big Bar! Perfect for stopping oncoming traffic from using their highbeams.
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    20% OFF TIRES @ eBay

    0260. No dry rot, but some slow leaking for sure ;(
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    20% OFF TIRES @ eBay

    BFG vs Goodyear weight differences are impressive.
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    20% OFF TIRES @ eBay

    " Goodyear Goodyears" ;)
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    20% OFF TIRES @ eBay

    Well, MY date code is 1960. Just sayin'.
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    20% OFF TIRES @ eBay

    At those prices, I'm buying them for my ecoboost daily driver.
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