GEN 2 “Must do Mods”?

[Kashoggio]

I did a lot of research on this (at least more than an antenna purchase warrants). I was originally leaning towards the Builtright but there weren’t enough reviews on it. Looked at the other usual suspects as well. After reading all the reviews and specs I went with this one. I put it on Monday. It’s been perfect. All channels come in at HD and reception fine. For reference, I live in the foothills outside of Denver and drive around Denver metro. I’m driving to Steamboat tomorrow and can update with the quality out in the random mountain towns I pass.

AntennaMastsRus - The Original 6 3/4 INCH is Compatible with Ford F-150 (2009-2019) - Short Rubber Antenna - Reception Guaranteed - German Engineered - Internal Copper Coil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRER777/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Yup have it and it works just fine plus it haves the little give if anyone decides to be a d**k

 

[FordraptorHero]

Agreed on the window tint, it is so useful for such. Cheap mod, help keeps the heat out, looks good, reduces glare, and reduces what people can see inside of your truck for security purposes.

 

[LordExplorer]

I think a tonneau cover is a must have. I just ordered the WeatherTech Alloy cover for mine. Bak has a lot of QC issues from what I’ve read and WeatherTech has awesome CS. Also like how easy it is to remove.

If you have kids, like I do, then these make sense. In the two weeks I’ve had my Raptor the kids have already put muddy foot prints all over the back of the seat and the nice blue alcantera
https://www.weathertech.com/seat-back-protector/

I’m now looking into bed storage options. I like the Builtright bed side rack systems. Might get these.
https://www.builtrightind.com/products/builtright-industries-mbrs-fseries-kit

And Velcro tech panel
https://www.builtrightind.com/products/builtright-industries-velcro-tech-panel-large-kit

Then tint and Cobb tune!

I know I want ceramic tint but I have no idea about tint (or place in Denver area to do the work) so that one will require some more research.

Cobb will happen once they come out with the ‘19 tune and after I hit 10k miles. That’s the mod I’m looking forward to the most

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

I think a tonneau cover is a must have. I just ordered the WeatherTech Alloy cover for mine. Bak has a lot of QC issues from what I’ve read and WeatherTech has awesome CS. Also like how easy it is to remove.

If you have kids, like I do, then these make sense. In the two weeks I’ve had my Raptor the kids have already put muddy foot prints all over the back of the seat and the nice blue alcantera
https://www.weathertech.com/seat-back-protector/

I’m now looking into bed storage options. I like the Builtright bed side rack systems. Might get these.
https://www.builtrightind.com/products/builtright-industries-mbrs-fseries-kit

And Velcro tech panel
https://www.builtrightind.com/products/builtright-industries-velcro-tech-panel-large-kit

Then tint and Cobb tune!

I know I want ceramic tint but I have no idea about tint (or place in Denver area to do the work) so that one will require some more research.

Cobb will happen once they come out with the ‘19 tune and after I hit 10k miles. That’s the mod I’m looking forward to the most

Let us know if we can answer any questions for you or help with the BuiltRight, WeatherTech, and COBB products. We're a dealer for all 3 of them

 

[Blusmbl]

Nothing I did was a must do. If I had to list my mods in order of priority:

Ford "premium" soft tonneau cover
Front tint
aluminum brackets + hi lift jack for box link system
random recovery gear (strap, soft shackle, gloves, tools, fire extinguisher, shovel)
Stauns quick deflators for airing down quickly by myself at the sand dunes
Builtright Industries rear seat release (awesome product but not as useful for trucks with the sub)
Tailgate release to aux switch kit

I have the beadlock conversion rings I bought from another member and think they will be a must do but haven't been installed on the truck yet.

Edit: I'll also say I'm surprised at all of the people saying fogs are required. Maybe my point of reference is poor but the stock headlights are ridiculously good compared to what I've used in the past, with the high beams on I don't ever want more light. I haven't gone on any night high speed runs though. The dunes here close at dusk.

 

[No Clue]

How do you disable that crap?

I use https://www.autostopeliminator.com/productsforford.html
I got one for my wife's Edge too. Simple install.

 

[Rapster]

The tunes negate the warranty don’t they? Would love to tune my 2018, but have an extended warranty I don’t want to lose. Any advice is appreciated.

I didn’t go the Baja route on the fog lights, seems everyone is doing it and I want something different than everyone else. I went the PlashLights route. Look them up, they have the fog light bumper brackets and a variety of pods that you can mix and match. Different power options and amber lights as well. Also have surface mounted reverse lights for bumper and light bars of all shapes and sizes.
PlashLights.com.

I’ll post pics once installed.

 

[Rapster]

here is what the plashlight kit looks like. I chose 2 30w driving beams, 2 30w floods and 2 40w spots. They have lifetime warranties and are built here in Texas. Look them up, plashlights.com and choose your combination of lights. They have the mounting bracket as well.

Seeming to having trouble uploading photos, do I need to shrink size or something?

 

[Rapster]

The tunes negate the warranty don’t they? Would love to tune my 2018, but have an extended warranty I don’t want to lose. Any advice is appreciated.

I didn’t go the Baja route on the fog lights, seems everyone is doing it and I want something different than everyone else. I went the PlashLights route. Look them up, they have the fog light bumper brackets and a variety of pods that you can mix and match. Different power options and amber lights as well. Also have surface mounted reverse lights for bumper and light bars of all shapes and sizes.
PlashLights.com.

I’ll post pics once installed.

 

[Loufish]

Just call SVC if you using it offroad

...and if not, just call Starbucks!!....ha....ha...