Top 10 best mods / best first mods ??

[Vegas_Sirk]

The Geiser springs add 2.5" of lift to the front with no known issues for the UCA. This is a very common setup with nobody, to the best of my knowledge, reporting any issues. I am very picky and was worried about having a harsher ride, performance hit with the bigger tires, etc....., but this setup (Geiser springs up front, Deaver +3s in the rear, 37" KO2 tires) has worked really well!!!!!! Add in an MPT tune, and you will have a wickedly cool looking and fun truck to drive.

Correct me if I'm wrong but can't you also run it without the Deavers for a leveled look? And I think you can buy a set of Deavers in +1 as well?

 

[Jeff-Ohio]

Correct me if I'm wrong but can't you also run it without the Deavers for a leveled look? And I think you can buy a set of Deavers in +1 as well?

You are 100% correct. I like the extra 1" of height, but you could definitely not get the +3 version and stay closer to stock height. That said, if money is an issue, you could probably forego Deaver springs all together. Many will disagree, but I do not notice a big difference for my driving style on-road if that is the primary use of your truck.

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

The first round of upgrades on our 2018 was pretty simple. Basic utility items and some for looks and performance.

• Ceramic Window Tint (all windows including windshield and sunroof)
• RPG Adjustable Perch Collars
• Stubby Antenna
• Spray-In Bed Liner
• Bak MX4 Bed Cover
• BedRug Classic Bed Mat
• 17" Wheel Swap
• Baja Designs Unlimited Fog Kit
• Baja Designs 30" S8 Kit
• Baja Designs Reverse Kit (added after these photos)

You can read the full write-up we did here:

https://mailchi.mp/50d7ae3b75b6/phase-1-raptor-build-apollo-optics-inc

 

[Badgertits]

Correct me if I'm wrong but can't you also run it without the Deavers for a leveled look? And I think you can buy a set of Deavers in +1 as well?

I think unless the only thing you ever carry in your bed is air or you weigh 450 lbs the eibach/geyser springs don’t so much “level” the truck....from all the pics I’ve seen & in person you sit slightly nose high & even some trucks running the +1 deavers this seems to be the case - certainly w/ weight in bed or towing.

Personally for this reason I am going w/ +3 deavers when I do decide to pull the trigger, & only reason I haven’t gotten the springs first on their own for the much cheaper cost (mainly want a little added height/clearance - but also in terms of the rear specifically to be able to haul heavier stuff w/o punishing the shocks & riding nose high) - is precisely because I don’t wanna ride around looking like that while I wait for the mod bank to fill back up for the deavers.

For me if warranty’s not a concern would be as follows

Window tint
Some kinda PPF @ least on front- I went w/ Xpel
Shorty antenna-
Toolbox
Tonneau
Tune (havent yet but will)
SP542 spark plugs
Upgraded IC- personally getting CVF
Geyser/Eibach springs
Deaver leafs
Front plate relocator if you’re IC is in stock location - I went w/ swarfworks

That’s 10

 

[Vegas_Sirk]

You are 100% correct. I like the extra 1" of height, but you could definitely not get the +3 version and stay closer to stock height. That said, if money is an issue, you could probably forego Deaver springs all together. Many will disagree, but I do not notice a big difference for my driving style on-road if that is the primary use of your truck.

I think unless the only thing you ever carry in your bed is air or you weigh 450 lbs the eibach/geyser springs don’t so much “level” the truck....from all the pics I’ve seen & in person you sit slightly nose high & even some trucks running the +1 deavers this seems to be the case - certainly w/ weight in bed or towing.

Personally for this reason I am going w/ +3 deavers when I do decide to pull the trigger, & only reason I haven’t gotten the springs first on their own for the much cheaper cost (mainly want a little added height/clearance - but also in terms of the rear specifically to be able to haul heavier stuff w/o punishing the shocks & riding nose high) - is precisely because I don’t wanna ride around looking like that while I wait for the mod bank to fill back up for the deavers.

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm looking for an Overlander set up so will be adding Rolltop bed cover, bed rack, roof top tent on the bed, and a pull out drawer set up with stove, fridge, sink, so I'm going to have some weight back there, just not sure what size spring I would need in the back to get a leveled look.

 

[Peterb]

#1 king shocks
#2 to #10 big round balls and the desert

 

[Vintabu]

No particular order

- Stubby antenna
- tint
- 17” Rotiform Six ORs
- Truxedo sentry rolling hard bed cover
- console vault center console safe
- “Ford Performance” red and white windshield decal
- Icon adjustable leveling kit .5 - 2.5”
Soon
-Lighting
-tune
-FORScan
-Toyo M/Ts


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[codeman]

• Hard tri-fold tonneau cover
• Rear wheel liners / spray
• Underbody coating like POR15 or something else for rust protection if in northern climate
• SPC Caster/Camber Kit
• Fog light kit to fill the front bumper
• Better quality oil like Amsoil Signature Series 5W30
• Ford Performance Iridium plugs gapped at .028
• Ford Performance Rear Differential cover
• Better cabin air filter and intake filter
• Rear cupholder mod
• Some interior lighting upgrades
• Icon rear leaf springs
• Fox Factory 3.0 Live Valve shock upgrade
• An engine performance tune w/transmission

That's my list

 

[smurfslayer]

• Hard tri-fold tonneau cover
• Rear wheel liners / spray
• Underbody coating like POR15 or something else for rust protection if in northern climate
• SPC Caster/Camber Kit
• Fog light kit to fill the front bumper
• Better quality oil like Amsoil Signature Series 5W30
• Ford Performance Iridium plugs gapped at .028
• Ford Performance Rear Differential cover
• Better cabin air filter and intake filter
• Rear cupholder mod
• Some interior lighting upgrades
• Icon rear leaf springs
• Fox Factory 3.0 Live Valve shock upgrade
• An engine performance tune w/transmission

That's my list

Ok... You’ve got Saturday covered, what are you going to do on Sunday?

 

[JohnyPython]

So after 2 years and in no particular order:

1. Cobb AP and CVF IC (Protune coming)
2. 38F/34R psi tire pressure
3. Forscan - double honk, AS/S delete
4. Krytox lube for pano roof
5. BD S8 light bar - great blast of light
6. Shortened stock antenna
7. Deutsch connectors/pigtail upfitter wiring
8. SPV fog pocket bracket
9. BD Squadron Pro combo, SAE amber fog, S1 spot
10. S1 flush in rear bumper (coming soon)