What did u do to your raptor today?

[Big Papa Gecko]

@MurderedOutSVT @CoronaRaptor and anyone im not aware of, when borders to our canadian neighbors open, we should do a #BlackRaptorsMatter run.

 

[Big Papa Gecko]

POP!

Now the question is, 6 speed, or R&D and try and force in a 10 Speed? haha

 

[CoronaRaptor]

After some time I was able to get a bit of shine on the valve covers, but I’ve given up, the only way to do it is to remove the covers and I’m not going that deep this time. But it is possible to get a semi-gloss shine out of them.
Partially buffed:
Non-buffed

 

[mprice1234]

Detailed the fender liners and rubber separators, and starting on the engine detailing. Need to get this done, too many parts laying around.
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I love these post from CoronaRaptor for my What-not-to-do-to-my-Raptor-today! I'm way to old and retired to do that much work when I could be

 

[CoronaRaptor]

I love these post from CoronaRaptor for my What-not-to-do-to-my-Raptor-today! I'm way to old and retired to do that much work when I could be

We all have our ZEN passions. Enjoy the fishing!

 

[mcbagpiper]

Finally found a "sweet spot" for my suspension and wheels/tires. The previous owner installed King 3.0's, but had everything wound out (compression, rebound) as far as they would go. Although in theory that's the "softest" setting, it felt loose from a handling perspective and the rear suspension was loud (lots of squeaks and rattles).

I researched on the forum and elsewhere and landed on the following:
Front compression - 15 clicks out from full stiff setting (i.e. 15 out of 29 clicks)
Rear compression (both long and short) - 3 turns out from fully closed
Rear rebound - 4 turns out from fully closed

Although these settings are actually stiffening up the suspension, it's actually much smoother now. I suspect running everything at max soft setting is actually getting the suspension out of its proper ratios.

Next step was lowering the tire pressures. The previous owner installed 20" Fuel wheels with 35" ridge grapplers and I think they're a big part of the stiff ride. I'm planning on swapping out to 17" wheels next year to gain some additional sidewall, but there's enough meat on the existing tires that it doesn't make sense to switch them out just yet. I lowered the pressures from 45 to 35 and that's made another noticeable increase in the ride comfort.

The truck feels more composed and it has taken the harshness out of the small bumps and cracks in the road.

 

[MTF]

Finally found a "sweet spot" for my suspension and wheels/tires. The previous owner installed King 3.0's, but had everything wound out (compression, rebound) as far as they would go. Although in theory that's the "softest" setting, it felt loose from a handling perspective and the rear suspension was loud (lots of squeaks and rattles).

I researched on the forum and elsewhere and landed on the following:
Front compression - 15 clicks out from full stiff setting (i.e. 15 out of 29 clicks)
Rear compression (both long and short) - 3 turns out from fully closed
Rear rebound - 4 turns out from fully closed

Although these settings are actually stiffening up the suspension, it's actually much smoother now. I suspect running everything at max soft setting is actually getting the suspension out of its proper ratios.

Next step was lowering the tire pressures. The previous owner installed 20" Fuel wheels with 35" ridge grapplers and I think they're a big part of the stiff ride. I'm planning on swapping out to 17" wheels next year to gain some additional sidewall, but there's enough meat on the existing tires that it doesn't make sense to switch them out just yet. I lowered the pressures from 45 to 35 and that's made another noticeable increase in the ride comfort.

The truck feels more composed and it has taken the harshness out of the small bumps and cracks in the road.

36 in the front tires and 32 in the rear is my sweet spot for tires. (Stock Rims and Tires)
Steering gets too stiff with anything lower for parking and the back is so light.

 

[Gary E]

36 in the front tires and 32 in the rear is my sweet spot for tires. (Stock Rims and Tires)
Steering gets too stiff with anything lower for parking and the back is so light.

Does the low tire pressure warning light stay on?

 

[Rick at FMS]

Had someone in Arkansas message me that they purchased my old raptor and plans on rebuilding it. I cannot imagine rebuilding that, its a parts truck if anything. Wow.

 

[MTF]

Does the low tire pressure warning light stay on?

No, I have a Tune and a SCT X4 handheld device, you can adjust the low tire pressure limit.
I think you can adjust it with the Forscan software but I never used it, someone should chime in and confirm.