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I didn't see in the Ford document describing the installation of bead lock rings where it mentions any state law regarding the legality of bead locks. I think Ford's comments about offroad use is to cover their butt. may want to read this again...

beadlocks are NOT illegal in most states: https://www.liftlaws.com/are_beadlocks_street_legal.htm

I picked up a tank of nitrogen from my local welding supply shop for $17 with tank exchange. About the size of a scuba tank. You'll need a control valve and hose to go along.

couldn't find any laws against using bead lock rims on the highway. they're just not DOT approved. Not all accessories you put on your vehicle are DOT approved. Curious, when chip foose CNC's a custom rim, is it DOT approved? interesting short read...

ok, it is a gen 1 but I got the Oxford White part correct.

The Gen 1 locker does NOT disengage at 20 MPH as long as the Offroad mode is engaged. If offroad mode is not engaged, it turns off at 35 MPH. Is the Gen 2 and/or Gen 3 different?

2014 - only 24 more Raptors built after this one.

if you park on a slope, park so you're pointed in the direction you're eventually going to go. On dunes you can't see the downward side, drive the dune in a big arc and have the passenger look out the window at the down hill side. If it's safe, drop your front over the peak and enjoy the...

for mineral water spots, look for a glass polish instead of glass cleaner. I've had good luck with a Griot's product: https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/fine+glass+polish+16+ounces.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search

I used to get police supply catalogs. Always remember one of the products was a "tint-o-meter" used to measure the darkness of window tint. In the description of the product they mention "Perfect for that probable cause stop".

The scab is better off road. I've owned both. About 1/10th the number of scabs compared to screws are produced so it's not as common to see a scab. I did like the full size rear doors and fuel capacity of the screw but those factors weren't as important as off road performance...for me anyway.

a winch is pretty handy. Not sure if Gen 2s have the mount location behind the bumper. Have used it several times but always to recover someone else. Here we are pulling a Mercedes G-wagon off the slope before we use the winch to roll it back on its wheels.

I've been happy with a Yaesu FT-8800R/E Dual band radio. Radio is mounted on the floor under the back seat. Removable radio head is mounted on a flexible stalk attached to the passenger seat floor mount. Antenna is mounted to the bed cage. Power and antenna wires pass through a vent...

try a 3M adhesive removal wheel. 3M 03612 4" x 5/8" Adhesive Eraser Wheel

another option for mounting a speaker that doesn't involve any mods. Is also nice as it pivots 180 degrees so I can point it out the back window when I'm outside the truck. Used some .5" chrome tubing and utilized the center headrest mount. Speaker just happened to be exactly the right width...

Lift springs aren't on the step. They're inside the tailgate to assist when you're lifting the tailgate to close it. Maybe they aren't in the gen 2 tailgates because of the lighter aluminum shell.

Had it on my 2012. Purposefully did not order it on my 2014. For me, it was a lot of unnecessary weight. In fact, it's so heavy they have to add "assist" springs to lift it which just makes it that much heavier. That being said, if you want one, scan craigslist or junkyards for a tailgate...

this is the optional Ford Racing skid plate on a Gen 1 Raptor. It did prevent anything from getting broken but did not fare well...

nice.

I've been running them for 5 years on a 2014, no problems. An issue for some people will be getting a tire shop to work on them. My local Discount Tire said "we won't touch a multi-part rim", that even included balancing after I mounted them. Not the end of the world since I can...

I'm still trying to wear out a 1961 F250 4x4, 5 digit odo has gone around 3 times, a 1999 7.3 350 4x4 at 370K miles, and a 2014 Gen 1 with 27k miles. Just can't bring myself to ever get rid of a Ford...

The bike mount requires removal of the front wheel and the brake rotor stays with the wheel, so no interference. May have the bike mounted in the back in the next day or two - will try to remember to take a picture.....later that same day, added a picture. Removing the front wheel only takes...

traded a 2012 screw for a 2014 scab. shorter works better offroad. slightly less space for people in the back seat but I don't like people in the back seat so not a problem. I do miss the larger gas tank.

pretty arcane but I stuffed the cubby full of modelling clay to capture the shape, crafted a wood block to mimic it, then mounted an ICO Rally Max remote control...

has survived well. Contents of the aluminum box