What did you do to your Ranger Raptor Today?

[iamweasel]

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Do they just pop-in or do you need to glue them or something?

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[Stumpm2]

Do they just pop-in or do you need to glue them or something?

They are two pieces screwed together. One on top and one on bottom sandwiching the running board with four screws.

 

[Ag3ntC00p3r]

Been a busy week and a half. Getting ready for my trip out to the Raptor Assault course.

• Retrax Pro XR sliding cover with T-Slot rails
• upTop Overland Mid Height Truss Bed Rack (T-Slot compatible)
• RotopaX 1.75 gallon Gas and Water tanks
• Maxtrax MKII Recovery Boards
• Matte Bronze Metallic graphics package

Naturnest Sirius 2 rooftop tent should be delivered on Friday and will work on that this weekend. Will also be installing a slide out for my cooler and power station.

 

[Bt_okst]

Do they just pop-in or do you need to glue them or something?

There is a back plate the top plate screws into. The top fits into the existing hole in the running board perfectly, the back plate is larger than the hole underneath. Screwing them together keeps them in place.

 

[MQZ]

I added a few things this week.

• Revolver x4s tonneau
• Ranger bed mat
• Stubby antenna
• Mud guards
• Aftermarket wheels/tires

For anybody interested, I did extensive research on a set of wheels/tires that were to be lighter and fit without any rubbing or trimming and were meant for street and light trails I frequent on the weekends. I ended up with 305/60R18 Toyo AT3 116S load at 47.92 lbs. ea. These are similar rated to stock KO3. I have used these before and although they were not top choice for rain... they did do great in the snow. Then I added Work Meister S1 SUV 18x9 +18 wheels at around 24 lbs. ea. These poke a bit more than expected, but weight-wise this combo gets me from 93lbs. to 72lbs. each corner. Threw some pics down for looks. Trying to decide on what's next. Not my main vehicle and eventually this will go to my son here soon.

Looking to ditch stock W/T BL w/ factory TPMS. Post incoming soon. If interested in meantime let me know.

 

[Bt_okst]

 

[quickstang1]

Ordered my Goat Fabrication Rock Sliders! I have them on my Bronco and they are awesome. Can't wait for these to get built and delivered so I can put them on. I have the Angled version on the Bronco and ordered the same for the RR. Every time the wife gets in the RR she has a comment about the running boards scraping the back of her leg and asks why they aren't like the Bronco. So I am fixing it.

Here is the link to save the google typing and thinking.
https://goatfabrication.com/collections/ranger/products/goat-ford-ranger-sliders-steps

Thanks for this! I just ordered a set after your post.

 

[c72k]

Took it out for the first time on trail

 

[Davo_fn]

I finally (!!!) got my RR and immediately (i.e., before it left the dealership) swapped out the stock 285/70R17 KO3s with 285/75R17 KO3s. Same width, 1" taller, and picked up the white raised lettering (I prefer the old school look) and a load E rating. In my opinion, this is the tire size they should have shipped with.

Next up is painting the skid plate and lower bumper black with sprain-on bed liner, adding frame mounted rock sliders / side steps and some RPG adjustable perch collars to take out most of the rake as she has settled more since these pics were taken. Adjustable since eventually I plan to get an A.R.E. CX topper and will likely need to adjust collars to maintain near level look.

Lastly, just for comparison, a few pics of my RR with my dad's 2020 Ranger.

Looks awesome!

Can you put that size wheel without raising the pickup? do the wheels rub on the wheel arches?

thanks.

 

[RRaptor 405]

Installed my procal tune

 

[nappy]

Powder coated the skid plate much better than the silver IMO. I need to now paint the silver piece where the two parking sensors are as well.

Is it silver for a reason? I'd be worried what that black paint's gonna do once you scrub something.

 

[nappy]

Xpel XR plus tint and PPF done. Now I have to polish the rest of the truck and ceramic coat.

You definitely have a garage queen there!

 

[AMGRAPTOR]

Is it silver for a reason? I'd be worried what that black paint's gonna do once you scrub something.

I don’t plan on rock crawling and if it gets messed up I can always re powder coat. It was only $100.

 

[Ranger43931]

Installed the Ford J-Braces today. Free with points, my labor. Fairly straightforward but took 2.5 hours. Worth it for piece of mind.

 

[oldskoolarcher]

Installed the Ford J-Braces today. Free with points, my labor. Fairly straightforward but took 2.5 hours. Worth it for piece of mind.

Any tips? Any special tools you used?
I plan to tackle mine in the near future.
Thanks.

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