GEN 2 Frame Tube Hole Plug...quick, cheap and satisfying

[Troutrad]

For those driving in muddy, snowy, slushy environs, here’s a cheap little item to plug those gunk-collecting frame holes in your rear wheel wells. Also gives a cleaner look if you care.

Also, would respectfully suggest this would be a good idea Prior to installation of the wheel well liners. You’ll never be able to spray this gunk out of the frame once the liner is placed.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9Q8681/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

A little hint at installation:
1) Thoroughly clean then IPA (isopropyl alcohol) the surface where the plug will touch
2) Put some glue (I used Pliobond for the flexibility) on the plug portion which will be touching the frame prior to install.

 

[Troutrad]

3 of the 4 plugs in place. The 4th on the drivers side sits behind the fox shocks.

 

[smurfslayer]

Nice!

 

[Oldfart]

Nice, had them in my cart already. What does "IPA" mean in your instructions? "Thoroughly clean then IPA the surface where the plug will touch".

 

[Troutrad]

Isopropyl Alcohol. For car paint is usually a last step prior to ceramic coating (after clay bar). It’s diluted down. I’m lazy so I bought Eraser by CarPro. For this though, I’d just get some rubbing alcohol to wipe down the clean surface then let it dry for a couple minutes. Just to make sure you get good adherence if you use the glue method I described.

 

[Oldfart]

Thanks. I even Googled IPA and I knew you weren't talking about India Pale Ale!

 

[ljn21]

there is a kit with 7 plugs total as well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/371622052272

 

[Frank N]

But you need IPA for all repairs...or a good lager.

 

[SuperX1964]

I prefer clear silicone to any type of glue. It is removable and re-installable should you ever need to.

 

[Troutrad]

there is a kit with 7 plugs total as well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/371622052272

Don’t get that one...it is NOT Raptor specific. It’s for F150, but not the Raptor. The link I gave has the 4 hole frame plugs that fit the Gen2 Raptor.