8k mile road trip over the last 3 weeks from Memphis to Olympic NP has me ready to put the truck under the knife, literally and figuratively. Here's what I learned.
First thing I noticed, the sag from the rack, tent, and gear. 300lb springs are going to be ordered soon, as sitting level-ish...
I saw 2 other white RRaptor going southbound on the 101 in Washington and Oregon in the past 3 days, and today spotted a black one in the parking lot of our hotel in Port Angeles, WA. That's awesome sauce.
Are any of you on here?
I thought the satellite antenna was in the pod on the dash (where the ambient light sensor is). After installing the tent, I'm guessing it's in the shark fin since I'm losing signal driving north-bound. Anyone relocate the satellite antenna elsewhere on their truck, or have the wiring diagram...
After looking at the relays in the junction box for the upfitter circuits, 1-6 appear to use the same relay part #. Do y'all think we could simply swap fuses around, say aux 3 with 5, to upgrade one of the rear circuits to 25A? This assumes the wiring is the correct guage, which I'm not 100%...
I've added roughly 250lbs of weight to the bed with the rack and tent, and total weight while traveling will be in the 350-400lb range.
Without going overboard on weight rating or price, what are y'all's recommendations for approx. 300lb rear springs that'll get things back to within factory...
Got myself a Wildtop Beast for my RTT and gear, and after getting it on the bed, it looks like it should be wider to sit fully over the shims. Am I overthinking this?
Side note: Not sure it's readily apparent, but my bed rail caps cupped slightly from just two years of a light weight, soft fold...
I decided it was time to upgrade to a rooftop tent and the Topoak Stellar seems like the right fit for the kiddo and I. I'm having trouble finding a rack setup that will let the tent clear the cab, maybe allow some accessory mounting on the side, and allow me to keep my current soft, tri-fold...
Never bought or needed chains before, but since I've gotten the raptor I have a feeling it'll be a needed piece of kit for winter and shoulder season travels. Thought I'd ask for some suggestions here on what to look (out) for or any brands you recommend. Thanks.
This is something I noticed recently. When I'm making a tight turn in either direction, like in a parking lot, I can hear the rear tires squealing. It's not loud like a burnout, nor the typical crunchy sound like with passenger tires. It sounds like I'm dragging a tire. Anyone else notice that...
Just returned from a 17 day vacation and the truck's steering feels stiff. Also feels like it's dragging the brakes a little (feels sluggish). I don't think anything is wrong; more like I got used to driving the rental car. I've never experienced anything quite as dramatic after a trip though...
I pulled my A-pillars today to CLD my roof. When I pulled the passenger side, the tweeter literally fell onto the dash. Driver side was also loose as all get out. I want to see how yours are installed. Glue, a cap over the back, pressed fit to the grill?? There is no way those plastic fingers...
Hey everyone, I've been thinking long and hard about how to get more room behind the rear seats for a sub box, and thought maybe brackets could be made to move it forward. Seems I wasn't brilliant and this idea had been done for the F150, but it proved I wasn't stupid and that it can be done...
What are you guys using to mount your flag at off road parks and other places that require them? Saw this on Amazon and thought hmmm.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CLMP9GRN/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2XICA50U1BSKL&psc=1
Edit: posted a question if they offer a kit with a normal, safety...
I'm not new to off roading, but I am new to off roading in the middle of nowhere. So I've done a little research on extra kit needed for that and was like, duh, a radio. So I'm seeing you guys installing GMRS radios in the cab, and thought that was a type of CB. Wrong! You need a license for...
You guys got me looking at replacing my perfectly good, soft, tri-fold tonneau with one of those Willmoso retractable ones, and this ad pops up with this picture.
If that green is a real paint option, color me green with envy. That is probably one of the best dark green paints I've seen.