i know this is an older fourm post but if anyone was wondering what that first picture was this is a link to a jeep pumpkin and u - joint protector ... idk maybe they could be called and see if one would fit the raptor and then we would have a way to protect ours lol
https://secure.aev-conversions.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=NTH242
https://secure.aev-conversions.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=NTH242