What did u do to your raptor today?

[Rodbender]

Forged Offroad

Spent the day at Forged Offroad in Loomis with Paul and Matt. I have been getting all their electrical needs done for them over the last month so they could pump out rebuilt shocks. in trade, they would work on my Raptor.

Here is the list of tasks were had for the day

Install +3 National springs - done
Install new SVC Gen II bump stop kit - done
Rebuild both front Fox 2.5 shocks, flutter stack stage one - done
Go from top perch to mid perch - done
Install new shock boots on my rear Fox 3.0 - done
Install new Howe PS pump - ran out of time

Along with getting all of this done for me, Matt rebuilt 3 sets of shocks that needed to go out that day. While Paul had 3 interviews for a new guy in the shop, along with answering the phone about 50 times.

I helped where I could, I am now mechanic, but I am learning a ton working on my truck with Paul and Matt.

We finished about 4:30pm and this was the most exciting part for me, test drive my Rpator with the new front shock rebuild ( by the way both shocks were blown ) now on mid perch and the +3 National springs.

I was really curious if the new springs would eliminate my nasty axle wrap, I have the Rousch SC. Matt hoped in with me for the test drive. Pulled out of the shop and stomped on the gas and my truck just smoked the tires and no wheel hop, I was very happy. It got better as I pulled out on the road and began to drive with the new suspension. Wow is all I could keep saying. Felt like a brand new truck, it was so smooth I was having a hard time believing it was even the same Raptor.

On the way back to the shop I let Matt take over the wheel. He was grinning from ear to ear as it was his first time driving a SC Raptor with the Pedal Comandor. He vowed to get a SC on his Raptor in the near future.

Thanks to Forged Offroad, these guys are fantastic and customer service is top notch. I am prouc and honored to be part of getting them up and running. Be sure to stop in and visit them or take your truck to them for all your Offroad needs and modifications.

---------- Post added at 07:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:25 AM ----------

Spent the day at Forged Offroad in Loomis with Paul and Matt. I have been getting all their electrical needs done for them over the last month so they could pump out rebuilt shocks. in trade, they would work on my Raptor.



Here is the list of tasks were had for the day



Install +3 National springs - done

Install new SVC Gen II bump stop kit - done

Rebuild both front Fox 2.5 shocks, flutter stack stage one - done

Go from top perch to mid perch - done

Install new shock boots on my rear Fox 3.0 - done

Install new Howe PS pump - ran out of time



Along with getting all of this done for me, Matt rebuilt 3 sets of shocks that needed to go out that day. While Paul had 3 interviews for a new guy in the shop, along with answering the phone about 50 times.



I helped where I could, I am now mechanic, but I am learning a ton working on my truck with Paul and Matt.



We finished about 4:30pm and this was the most exciting part for me, test drive my Rpator with the new front shock rebuild ( by the way both shocks were blown ) now on mid perch and the +3 National springs.



I was really curious if the new springs would eliminate my nasty axle wrap, I have the Rousch SC. Matt hoped in with me for the test drive. Pulled out of the shop and stomped on the gas and my truck just smoked the tires and no wheel hop, I was very happy. It got better as I pulled out on the road and began to drive with the new suspension. Wow is all I could keep saying. Felt like a brand new truck, it was so smooth I was having a hard time believing it was even the same Raptor.



On the way back to the shop I let Matt take over the wheel. He was grinning from ear to ear as it was his first time driving a SC Raptor with the Pedal Comandor. He vowed to get a SC on his Raptor in the near future.



Thanks to Forged Offroad, these guys are fantastic and customer service is top notch. I am prouc and honored to be part of getting them up and running. Be sure to stop in and visit them or take your truck to them for all your Offroad needs and modifications.

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[slosvt]

Needed a change so I spent the morning Plasti Dipping my wheels. I was thoroughly impressed with the end result!!!

 

[jvanover04]

Installed the Boatecs, made my own fender liners, trimmed bumper, relocated antenna.

What did you use to trim the bumper? You did a great job.

 

[Toadster]

Spent the day at Forged Offroad in Loomis with Paul and Matt. I have been getting all their electrical needs done for them over the last month so they could pump out rebuilt shocks. in trade, they would work on my Raptor.

I need to visit them, I'm in Folsom

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oh and I ordered the front grille set

 

[The258]

Finally home so I get to install some parts tomorrow. First replace the old eBay led 30" behind the grill with a gglighting 30" scene led bar. Thing is amazingly bright! Website said 20k lumens. Already dropped in the weather techs from @johnnyw008 thanks bud! And last I need to get these rotors and brakes.
Edit: frembos installed.

 

[thearizonacowboy]

Busy past week installing the Howe PS system, +3 Deavers, King 3.0s, RPG Raceline bumper, Falken 37's, dovetailing the bedsides, and of course testing it all out! Hopefully my SVC front bumper will come in soon!

 

[40oz]

Installed the Boatecs, made my own fender liners, trimmed bumper, relocated antenna.

What suspension / wheel tire combo are you running? That stance is prime!

 

[oxfordraptor]

I need to visit them, I'm in Folsom

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oh and I ordered the front grille set

What you need to do is get your ass out on a run with us lol. We got a Gen 2 coming out to Area 51 run this weekend. Pop that truck's cherry BRUH haha.

 

[40oz]

Did a bunch o stuff but havnt reported in.

1) tinted front windows (finally)
2) new to me rear bumper
3) dovetail bed
4) sunrise tactical rear seat covers. 3 kids, 3 car seats.
5) Recon (don't throw stones, got them for free) tailights.

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Is there any trimming involved to install that rear bumper?

 

[McGrath4u]

Pulled the new camper trailer home. Decided against a new camper/popup, a bed cap, and everything else the old lady and I thought about.

This little guy basically doubles storage space and leaves a great platform for a cool expedition/hauling pig.

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Is there any trimming involved to install that rear bumper?

Yes. Pretty easy to do. Look at your rear frame horns. The bumper/hitch is installed with 4 bolts per side. You basically cut off half of the bolts per side and trim a little more of the frame.

Now the truck needs a similar front bumper.


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