Crashthepunisher's Raptor, loaded up and heading to Oklahoma

[Vash]

I've had an F1 sitting in my house for about 3 weeks now. It was a packaging mistake. The box is the right part number, but the rails it came with were not even close to being the right length for the bed. The cover measured the correct 66", but the rails were 67.5". So much for planning a head, right? Backindustries CS was good though. The seller I purchased from conferenced me in with them and I new rails should be on the way.

The supercab would've fit perfectly fine in my garage parked normally. I'm just not a fan of the rear suicide doors and I really like the insane amount of space in the Supercrew. Not to mention the extra range from the 36 gallon tank. It was a must for me with the thirsty 6.2L.

 

[ISFast]

I hear you about the parking spots! I work downtown Tulsa and glad they have a 7' door. Even with a level and true 35's it makes me nervous. I will tell you during the snow storm my raptor was pretty bad ass and didn't slow down at all! It really pissed people off because we could go anywhere we wanted to and they couldn't even get out the garage.

I don't know what the heck is wrong with people building garages!!! I'm looking at building a house soon and the garage will be 8' doors atleast with tons of room front to back and side to side. With the size of SUVs and trucks a 7' door is plan STUPID to build. Can't believe they even allow it haha.

The size you will get use to very quick. I came from a 3rd gen 4runner and an ISF lexus so they were small compared to this. But driving semis and what not during high school its no big deal. I will say try to park away from everyone. This truck is way to wide to park next to someone due to door dings!. Don't have any yet but when I get my first I'll probably cave the car that did its door in haha

 

[Crashthepunisher]

Well, already have a couple of mods. Put on the Vortex flaps and Oklahoma legal tint. Gave it a good wash and wax today. Need to order my Bakflip F1 and the Craven Stubby antennae. Probably going to get 17 inch Fuel Octanes on the original tires soon. Does anyone know if I need to order to tire pressure sensors with the wheels or do they just use the ones out of the OEM wheels?

 

[Crashthepunisher]

A few more pics!

 

[ISFast]

Looks nice and shinny for sure!

 

[BOJANGLES]

Well, already have a couple of mods. Put on the Vortex flaps and Oklahoma legal tint. Gave it a good wash and wax today. Need to order my Bakflip F1 and the Craven Stubby antennae. Probably going to get 17 inch Fuel Octanes on the original tires soon. Does anyone know if I need to order to tire pressure sensors with the wheels or do they just use the ones out of the OEM wheels?

Hey Crash, FWIW, when I installed my Methods I just swapped the TPMS over from my stock wheels. I would imagine you could do the same on the Fuels.

 

[Vash]

Looking good. I'm washing mine tomorrow. Installed the F1 on Friday. Took a bit longer than the quoted 30 minutes, but I'm a perfectionist. Also had to run and get a 3/4" cutting bit to drill the drain holes since I didn't have one. Didn't take long at all to get used to driving this. Just check my mirrors more often. I also try to park away from people or at least get an end spot so I'm safe on one side.

Btw, that first shot almost makes the truck look two-tone because of the driveway reflection on the lower quarter panel.

Also, I'm still highly amused at all the F-150 drivers and truck drivers in general who stare and/or give me thumbs up or waves. The Raptor is truly a Rockstar.

 

[Crashthepunisher]

Thanks BoJangles, hopefully that will work. Just don't want to get it all here and ready to go and then have to wait to order something else.

Already getting used to the hugeness (that's what she said). Had to mess around with the garage configuration for a few days, but I got it figured out, and I'm getting better all the time about getting in and out (that's what she said).

Took some buddies for a ride last night and they were begging me to hit the speed humps in the neighborhood. I swear I launched it off one going and coming and they were giggling like school girls. Lovin' this truck.

 

[Raptoyd11]

Already getting used to the hugeness (that's what she said). Had to mess around with the garage configuration for a few days, but I got it figured out, and I'm getting better all the time about getting in and out (that's what she said).

Like a hotdog down a hallway.

 

[Crashthepunisher]

Hey, does anyone know if I order the Fuel Octane wheels, do I need to order particular lug nuts or anything? I know the stock wheels are hubcentric, don't know about the Octanes. Do they come with those already? Just want to make sure I'm ready to go when I get ready to do it.