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  1. BigJTex

    1st time Raptor owner - build thread.

    Here are some after pics. I am super pleased with the results. Most noticeable change is the rear axle being still. Major improvement on wheel hop and axle wrap. Very welcome change. My high pressure fuel pump is on back order so for now running a mild Goose Tune.
  2. BigJTex

    1st time Raptor owner - build thread.

    Build is progressing along. Here are some engine mod pics. Hard to capture progress here.
  3. BigJTex

    1st time Raptor owner - build thread.

    Here is a progress report. Fenders on and painted. Suspension pretty close. Still have traction bars to install and front shock reservoirs to mount. While they have the white paint in the spray rig, I had them paint the rear factory fender flare and the rocker panel by the rear bumper. I like...
  4. BigJTex

    1st time Raptor owner - build thread.

    That sounds very interesting, especially for a novice like me. I am working out the final details on a road trip to Cabo. Will be mid November.
  5. BigJTex

    1st time Raptor owner - build thread.

    Ok, so here is the Raptor going to Texas Motorworx to get all fixed up. I made a video of the transportation procedure as well as documenting ground to fender measurements.
  6. BigJTex

    1st time Raptor owner - build thread.

    Thank-you, hoping for a fun outcome. I have no graphics, just plain and clean.
  7. BigJTex

    1st time Raptor owner - build thread.

    Thank you, fingers crossed on how it all shakes out. Yes, TMX is doing the work. Initially i just started buying parts and was going to have a generic off-road shop do the work. After going by the TMX shop for the first time, I quickly changed directions. Those guys seem like the real deal...
  8. BigJTex

    1st time Raptor owner - build thread.

    Since i have no relevant experience in this sport, every answer will have to start with, from my reading (mostly on FRF) rotational mass is huge factor, so 37's were as large as i wanted to go hoping to keep rotational mass as low as possible?!?! Not sure how valid that thought is, but that is...
  9. BigJTex

    1st time Raptor owner - build thread.

    Here are some before pictures.
  10. BigJTex

    1st time Raptor owner - build thread.

    Long time reader, new member and first time poster here on Ford Raptor Forum After several months of consideration and Internet research, I finally bought my first Raptor, a 2017 and then some parts to accessorize it. Purchased the truck from Frisco (Texas) Chrysler, Jeep Dodge. I really...

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