What did u do to your raptor today?

[gusser]

Not sure who posted about this stuff but the Cerakote Trim Coat works great!
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My cowl plastic was faded bad, along with door handles, hood vents, mirror plastic, etc.
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After drying thoroughly and applying in the shade:
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Looks a whole lot better now, definitely recommend it, will see how long it lasts (supposedly 200 washes, don't think I've even washed my truck that many times since I've had it haha!)...
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Looking good!
I was just looking at trim restorers/protectants' reviews and Cerakote always came out on top.
My trim has been completely neglected by the previous owners (or the products they used didn't last). Definitely on my to-do list.
I look forward to hearing how it's holding up a few months down the road.

 

[Bozz]

@BenBB wish I would have known about that stuff a few months ago. I replaced the wiper cowling with new ones and have been using this stuff on the rest. Looks great when it goes on, but sitting out in the sun makes me have to reapply every 4 months or so. Funny....it has the word FOREVER in the name, but.....it isn't. Looks good though when it goes on. I usually put 3-4 coats. I will definitely check out the cerakote stuff for next time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FAYLPZK/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

 

[BenBB]

@BenBB wish I would have known about that stuff a few months ago. I replaced the wiper cowling with new ones and have been using this stuff on the rest. Looks great when it goes on, but sitting out in the sun makes me have to reapply every 4 months or so. Funny....it has the word FOREVER in the name, but.....it isn't. Looks good though when it goes on. I usually put 3-4 coats. I will definitely check out the cerakote stuff for next time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FAYLPZK/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Haha I would have expected better from that too!! The first couple years my truck spent in southern NM/west TX sun without even a carport definitely took it's toll, I don't know how good the Cerakote is but I'll report back in a few months. Fortunately it's in a garage now (barely!) so not just sitting out there baking like it was...

 

[jdm_sixtwo]

More like what did I not do…
Bought the fuse 27 kit, and when I opened up the fuse box, I realized I’m a moron, and it’s already done. Don’t know how I missed that. If anyone wants a free fuse 27 kit I’ve got one.

 

[CleverGirl_]

More like what did I not do…View attachment 427900
Bought the fuse 27 kit, and when I opened up the fuse box, I realized I’m a moron, and it’s already done. Don’t know how I missed that. If anyone wants a free fuse 27 kit I’ve got one.

I did this as well lmao.

 

[Bozz]

So.....your out $8.......better than thinking it was dome and it wasn't!

 

[jdm_sixtwo]

I did this as well lmao.

Yeah. No clue how I missed it. I swear I checked before I ordered but apparently I’m even more demented than I previously thought.

 

[TomDirt]

Not sure who posted about this stuff but the Cerakote Trim Coat works great!
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My cowl plastic was faded bad, along with door handles, hood vents, mirror plastic, etc.
View attachment 427876
After drying thoroughly and applying in the shade:
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Looks a whole lot better now, definitely recommend it, will see how long it lasts (supposedly 200 washes, don't think I've even washed my truck that many times since I've had it haha!)...
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One day, a long time from now, my little bucket will be back together, on it's tires, and running. Thanks for the motivation!

 

[PoolManRaptor87]

So about 2000 miles ago I added some low budget limit straps to my front end.
Since my drivers side gen1 spring on my Gen2 shocks snapped, I threw on the Gen2 springs. Really liked the added height, ride was pretty damn good, except over bigger or multiple bumps, especially more so at higher speeds. I feel like its because I'm likely closer to where top perch would be height wise, and when hitting these bumps I was really bouncing to the extent of my bottom articulation/full droop. Front end just did not feel very sturdy or predictable enough for my liking, type of on road driving.
So long story short, after lots of measuring, and considering possible mounting locations, I landed on this setup. 12 inch straps, top of strap mounted to a hole at the top of the upper control arm mount(which I made a little bigger), and bottom of strap mounted between sway bar and sway bar link.
Install took a little thinking, since neither end is adjustable. Strap was just big enough to get between link and sway with bolt as loose as possible and able to mount up top. Then just tightening sway link the rest of the way each side.
I obviously had concerns how this might affect front suspension. Not just the feel, but obviously the sway bar itself, and the links.
I can say so far, best decision I've made, since putting the Gen2 shocks on in the first place. Since I've added these straps, my front end is so damn stable and secure. I can literally jump over stuff Im used to usually slowing down for. High speed bumps, or any bumps at all, are no longer a problem. How long my sway bar lasts, or even more so the links, only time will tell. But this added front end stability is well worth trashing a couple sway bar links. I can honestly say my front end now feels better than it ever has my entire ownership so far.

 

[BenBB]

One day, a long time from now, my little bucket will be back together, on it's tires, and running. Thanks for the motivation!

Haha it will be, and way better than before!!