What did you do to your Raptor today? (Gen2)

[Sig Fanboy]

Installed a Ridgid Radiance 20in light bar in the lower part of my bumper. It had amber backlighting. I actually wanted an amber light bar. Unbeknown to me the wife ordered the Rigid light bar. I wish the back light was as bright as the DRL on my round lights. But it’s hard to complain when your wife orders parts for your truck. I think it looks ok.

 

[Sig Fanboy]

I think I’m done on front lighting. Can’t really get a photo straight on, starts to feel like you are being abducted by aliens.

 

[nikhsub1]

My experiences with that kit on lighter vehicles was stellar. Should serve you well. And, damn, for the money… can’t beat it.

Yeah but the problem with the OE brakes isnt the rotors or the pads really - its the sloppy ass 2 piston floating calipers...

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

I had gone back and forth on a few options but ultimately the $$ won. I wanted to try a lower dust option as well since I got the new wheels lol. Maybe I’ll go Alcon eventually

Depending on how long you wait, I may have an opinion on the Wilwood kit by then. We will see. But suspect the Z36 kit will serve most really well. I don't remember anything about dust as the vehicle I drove the most spent a lot of time in the rocks, and it was rarely washed short of water crossings.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Gotcha! They were on my short list of tires but not sure i really want a Load range E. Wish they made them in a D. What pressure are you running in them?

I promise you, you do not need an E. No f150 of any sort needs an E.

E is a load rating, meaning how much weight the tire will handle. Even if you tow a shit ton the vehicle tires only carry the tongue weight.

A properly equipped F150 is rated to tow 14000 lbs and haul 2000 lbs. And does not come from the factory with E load tires. (Federal law requires tire rating to equal/exceed vehicle performance abilities)

A raptor is all but 1/2 that (7000lbs 1000lbs) and comes with C load rating which is actually a higher rating than the non raptor rated for 14,000lbs/2000lbs

The gains are 0 and the losses are quite a bit, more cost, worse MPG, possibly worse braking and worse ride.

I hear durability (side wall) and I would need a see a dozen plus tires driven through same environment. one sliced sidewall doesn't prove anything.

(Once I find a picture I will post, E load )

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Yeah but the problem with the OE brakes isnt the rotors or the pads really - its the sloppy ass 2 piston floating calipers...

Not the best design for sure, but you have to remember you like I are outliers. Most are not nearly as demanding on the system. And on my recent trip to the Texas coast, I found that apparently most this state now has 70+mph speed "limits" even on small two lane roads with no emergency lanes. Even more reason to have more brake.

 

[Nex]

its the sloppy ass 2 piston floating calipers...

[Insert rude joke here]

 

[dillard09]

I promise you, you do not need an E. No f150 of any sort needs an E.

E is a load rating, meaning how much weight the tire will handle. Even if you tow a shit ton the vehicle tires only carry the tongue weight.

A properly equipped F150 is rated to tow 14000 lbs and haul 2000 lbs. And does not come from the factory with E load tires. (Federal law requires tire rating to equal/exceed vehicle performance abilities)

A raptor is all but 1/2 that (7000lbs 1000lbs) and comes with C load rating which is actually a higher rating than the non raptor rated for 14,000lbs/2000lbs

The gains are 0 and the losses are quite a bit, more cost, worse MPG, possibly worse braking and worse ride.

I hear durability (side wall) and I would need a see a dozen plus tires driven through same environment. one sliced sidewall doesn't prove anything.

(Once I find a picture I will post, E load )

Yes sir. I know what Load Range E and means. I hear ya on 1 sidewall rip not meaning anything but I dont want to be that one. And thats why I choose to have 2 spares.
I just don't like to many of the options in a C or D in a 37x12.50r17. What tires do you run?

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Yes sir. I know what Load Range E and means. I hear ya on 1 sidewall rip not meaning anything but I dont want to be that one. And thats why I choose to have 2 spares.
I just don't like to many of the options in a C or D in a 37x12.50r17. What tires do you run?

2 spares yes.

I am probably 6ish months from replacing OEM BFG's and I agree the options for C are definitely underwhelming. And FYI I run a tire/Auto repaired shop.

If tire that had tread pattern that works for intended use is only available in E then that would be the choice. But I wouldn't brag about the load rating if that makes sense.

 

[dillard09]

2 spares yes.

I am probably 6ish months from replacing OEM BFG's and I agree the options for C are definitely underwhelming. And FYI I run a tire/Auto repaired shop.

If tire that had tread pattern that works for intended use is only available in E then that would be the choice. But I wouldn't brag about the load rating if that makes sense.

Yes sir. I hear ya. I didnt get 25k out of my stock BFGs before they were trash.
What tires are you going to replace the BFGs with?