What did you do to your Ranger Raptor Today?

[BrrRaptor]

Hand wash, iron remover, clay bar, and sealant.

What brand sealant did you use?

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[Critical Habitat]

LOL. I sent them two DMs and never heard back. Could be a bot.

Hard to say. I've seen them congratulate people here on getting their new Maverick, when they actually got Rangers. It would make sense that someone might lurk so they can gather info on complaints and/or compliments. Their X social media responds in similar ways.

 

[yoopercharged]

What brand sealant did you use?

Two coats of Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic spray.

https://www.turtlewax.com/products/hybrid-solutions-ceramic-wax-spray-coating-16-fl-oz?

 

[yoopercharged]

Bedrug installed yesterday.

 

[Velociraptor]

Just got the truck and first thing I did was added the grill lights.

 

[cc1999]

Swapped my grill lights out for new ones.
‘They are brighter, but fit is really tight and they do poke out a bit more the first set I tried.
‘Not crazy about the fit, but lights are brighter, and no more dots.
‘Probably not my last set. Really wanting some that look and fit as good off as the first set, but light up as bright as the new set.

Before

After

 

[Velociraptor]

Swapped my grill lights out for new ones.
‘They are brighter, but fit is really tight and they do poke out a bit more the first set I tried.
‘Not crazy about the fit, but lights are brighter, and no more dots.
‘Probably not my last set. Really wanting some that look and fit as good off as the first set, but light up as bright as the new set.

Before

After

Yeah I don’t love the fit of them either. But they are bright and I like how the light is a uniform light instead of those dots I see most people have.

 

[schapstic]

Just got the truck and first thing I did was added the grill lights.

Are these from F150LEDS? They look great...

 

[Phlfwd22]

I saw that Redline Tuning released their Bolt In Hood QuickLIFT system for the Ranger and had to get a set. I've had their products on my Mustang for many years and they are awesome! I got them and installation was less than 10 minutes as they come with a color instruction manual and bolt into factory locations. These things work great, they raise the hood quickly and then slow down nicely before reaching the top. They even raise the hood higher than the factory prop rod. They are even made is the USA and have a 4 year warranty.

https://www.redlinetuning.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=2024+ranger

How is closing the hood with these? I saw on YouTube someone installed but then took them off, he said it was putting to much pressure on the hood when closing it and since it’s an aluminum hood he was afraid of taco shelling it

 

[Velociraptor]

Are these from F150LEDS? They look great...

Yeah they are. So far the best grill leds I’ve been able to find for the Ranger.

 

[RedNose1]

Added some BD lights and Method wheels.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Just got the truck and first thing I did was added the grill lights.

Those grill lights look awesome on your Ranger ?. Enjoy your truck!

 

[cc1999]

Yeah they are. So far the best grill leds I’ve been able to find for the Ranger.

Yep same, mine too.
I agree best lights by far.
However just not best fitment in those small holes in the Ranger grill.
I really hope a top-quality light like these comes out that is custom fit to the Ranger Raptor 3 light pockets.

 

[Trail_Guy]

How is closing the hood with these? I saw on YouTube someone installed but then took them off, he said it was putting to much pressure on the hood when closing it and since it’s an aluminum hood he was afraid of taco shelling it

Yeah, I saw the kit from the other company and much prefer the system from Redline Tuning as it has many advantages:

1) Better geometry for lifting the hood. Simple physics (lever arm) tell you the further you are from the pivot point the easier it is to lift. This means a lower force gas spring which puts much less stress on the hood. I see ZERO flexing in my hood.

2) The other products require you to loosen the hinge bolts on your hood for the brackets, damaging the OEM paint on the nuts and possibly changing the factory alignment.

3) I have had Redline Tuning struts on my 2013 Mustang (with an Aluminum hood) for over 10 years with zero issues.

4) They are made in the USA.

 

[BrrRaptor]

Anybody install these and also have ditch lights installed? They claim the hood raises higher with these and therefore I'm wondering if that would cause the ditch lights to hit the windshield or clearance issues.

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