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

[Donovan]

@mattl600 You are my new hero.

 

[mattl600]

What screen is that and what is it for?

Alpine straps.

 

[Donovan]

Huh? The TV screen?

 

[teamster]

Well darn, we are a Foutz and KHC reseller and could of gotten you a FRF deal. I haven’t heard of those rock sliders but we have always sold the RPG one because it attaches to the frame and not the cab underside edge where the factory running board attaches. Attaching there doesn’t offer that same strength. Wish I could sell the RPG but they are out of stock. Looking at those other two, I would opt for the white knuckle one as it appears to mount to the frame. It doesn’t look like the Rocky Road one does

This is good to know for next time

As for the sliders, I've been doing a lot of reading and I'm wary of getting weld-on rails. It seems like it makes things much more difficult when they inevitably get banged, bent, and knocked around and need to be repaired or replaced. Bolt-ons, by comparison, can be removed and straightened, reinforced, or replaced without breaking welds. That said, I'm definitely keen on maximizing effectiveness. Like you pointed out, it's not totally clear how the Rocky Road rails achieve the stability and effectiveness they claim by using the factory bolt points on the body; I'm tempted to email them to ask for more pictures and clarification.

The White Knuckle rails are pretty unambiguous in how they install, and clearly mount to the frame of the truck.

 

[grleon65]

Also threw in a couple more extinguishers.

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In the 3rd pic - is that an antenna for the Lowrance (on the back window by the sticker)?

 

[mattl600]

In the 3rd pic - is that an antenna for the Lowrance (on the back window by the sticker)?

It’s for my radio. I have my GJ 3rd brake light with antenna mount ready to install just need to find the time to run the cable cleanly to the center console.

 

[Rick at FMS]

This is good to know for next time

As for the sliders, I've been doing a lot of reading and I'm wary of getting weld-on rails. It seems like it makes things much more difficult when they inevitably get banged, bent, and knocked around and need to be repaired or replaced. Bolt-ons, by comparison, can be removed and straightened, reinforced, or replaced without breaking welds. That said, I'm definitely keen on maximizing effectiveness. Like you pointed out, it's not totally clear how the Rocky Road rails achieve the stability and effectiveness they claim by using the factory bolt points on the body; I'm tempted to email them to ask for more pictures and clarification.

The White Knuckle rails are pretty unambiguous in how they install, and clearly mount to the frame of the truck.

The RPG sliders are also bolt-on, no issues from any customers that we have sold them to. They do use a bushing to help with flex.

 

[teamster]

The RPG sliders are also bolt-on, no issues from any customers that we have sold them to. They do use a bushing to help with flex.

Good to know! I didn't get a clear picture of the mounting from the listings I've seen. Bummer they're sold out everywhere. Do you have any sense on when they're back in stock, or a lead time for backorder? Obviously my rig is still in the shop, so I'm not in a rush right now.

 

[Rick at FMS]

Good to know! I didn't get a clear picture of the mounting from the listings I've seen. Bummer they're sold out everywhere. Do you have any sense on when they're back in stock, or a lead time for backorder? Obviously my rig is still in the shop, so I'm not in a rush right now.

I don't. Let's just say they have been out of bumpers for over a year. I believe its either supply or labor issues or both.

 

[YoshiTheRaptor]

Couldn’t resist a steal of a deal on a set of 18x9 Fuel Zephyrs mounted on BF Goodrich Ko2’s.

Pics mounted to come!