From headlamp to tailgate. From suspension to drivetrain. See how the unique features of the Gen2 Raptor work in perfect unison… to take off-road performance to an intimidating new level. The Raptor is even more of a beast off-road. To manage the power distribution between the front and rear wheels, an all-new, four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand transfer case. The Raptor also sports 3.0-inch FOX Racing Shox which provides great off-road performance and a smooth ride on-road.
If you're in the Sacramento area, you've probably heard of Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) It's 836 acres of off road access, a big chunk is for motorcycles, ATVs, etc. But there is a great 4x4 section as well! There are sections from mild to wild...
You probably won't do this in your daily driver...
Prairie City is situated at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, 20 miles east of downtown Sacramento and three miles south of U.S. 50. The area offers off-highway vehicle enthusiasts a variety of interesting terrain and trails for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and 4-wheel drive vehicles. There are flat, open grasslands, rolling hills with native blue oak trees, and acres of cobbled mine tailings left after gold dredges combed ancient river beds in search of gold during the late 1800s. Beginners, as well as experts, find a variety of terrain both challenging and enjoyable.
My buddy and I went out, honestly it was my first time there, but he's been a couple times. I need to sync up with the 4x4 groups more! Like NorCal 4x4 that does a lot of stuff!
I didn't get to Prairie City until about 1:15 so a lot of the mud was gone, but I did get a good coating - my buddy with his new Ram Rebel was the first guy in the mud - can you tell? LOL He didn't have any mudflaps, but I did - man does it save your paint!!!
Had a great time, here are a few videos...
the last video, you probably heard that nice "CLUNK" well - that was my passenger side running board LOL. It's a little squished now...
Definitely recommend the trip to the OHV, it's $5/day or $50/season - worth the mud!
It's been about a year since my last update, and Ford is always tweaking, optimizing their ECU/TCU tuning - so I figured I should contact Whipple Superchargers for an annual update - and it was due for an update!
I'll report back with any noticeable differences, but most likely it will have transmission refinements to improve shifting logic and smoothness. Yahoo!
Update: the tune does have quite a few updates, primarily transmission and more boost down low. Overall VERY happy with this update!!
The all new Lund Catch-It line is custom-molded for a perfect one-piece fit in your specific vehicle, providing the widest coverage for your floors. The mats are molded from tough Vyram material, which resists all the mud, snow, and chemicals you can dish out while still looking great. The Lund Catch-It Floor Liner is designed for premium convenience and function as well.
Avery's Touring Floor Mats bring modern style to your aging interior. Built of tough nylon, these custom mats come in a variety of colors to revitalize your car’s look and cover up pre-existing stains.
Intro-Tech molds your Hexomat Floor Mats from an advanced composite rubber material that will never crack, fade, or fall apart. The mats are durable enough to handle a lifetime of kicking, yet flexible enough to handle and sit nicely on your floor. They're custom-molded to your exact vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit and great looks. Plus, the honeycombs hold so much liquid there's no need for clumsy high-walled outer trim.
Your Aries StyleGuard XD Floor Liners are built with three durable layers to offer unmatched protection and performance. A flexible, TPR top-layer is completely waterproof and designed to withstand both time and UV-rays – no cracking or fading here. This thermoplastic top-level also features raised edges and channels to completely contain any muck, mud, or spilled drinks. A polyethylene foam center brings cushion and comfort to these mats, as well as climate insulation and reduced road noise. Finally, a tough-grasping underside features thousands of OmniGrip™ fibers which keep your mats fiercely in place.
Maxpider Kagu Floor Liners boast a 3-layered design that offers protection, convenience, and comfort. The top layer is crafted from a textured thermoplastic that resists cracking and deforming, while the middle cross-linked polyethylene (XPE) layer offers shock absorbency and insulation from outside noise and temperatures. The bottom layer boasts unique MAXpider fibers, which grip onto your factory carpets without damaging them and hold the liners tightly in place. These mats are easy to clean, even easier to install, and complement any interior beautifully.
Forged from a form-fitting thermos-plastic, the raised edges and ribbed top texture of Northern Frontier ToughLiner Floor Liners are enough to handle the filthiest of work boots. These durable mats are designed specifically truck and SUV drivers in mind. The results are a tremendously tough liner that’s made in the USA and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Using computer technology to measure the exact specifications of your make and model, Maxliner MaxFloormats will cover every inch of your “danger-zone” with durable polyethylene. This low-density material is both flexible and durable – give you a mat that’s both functional and fashionable. With reinforced edges and textured for traction, these mats are definitely tough enough for the job.
First off, one of the biggest names in the industry, WeatherTech. Their DigitalFit floor liners get their name from the precise, laser-measured process through which WeatherTech attains such a perfect fit. Designed for vehicles with factory carpet, this high-density tri-extruded semi-flexible material is simply as good as it gets for many. After all, the reputation didn’t come from nowhere.
Also available in a cargo liner, the WeatherBeater line from Husky Liners is always a top seller. With a thermoplastic construction and extra-tall exterior walls, these mats will stand up to any weather and any climate for years and years to come. Each set comes custom-made to cover every inch of your interior carpet, and Husky backs these with a Lifetime Warranty. Plus, cleanup is as easy as can be - just remove the mats and hose them off in your front yard.
Well, the time finally came to dip the truck into some muck...
If you're in the Sacramento area, sure there's the Prairie City SVRA
But there's a road - just little further southwest - near Blodgett Reservoir where Keifer Rd washes out every winter... yes, those big murky brown puddles in the pic below...
Those finer points that you add to make a vehicle unique are always something spinning in my mind... The guys making these up-fitter switch labels are doing just that! You can customize all 6 of your switches, so there's no more guess-work. Thanks Jay-Graphics!
Here's the before and after on the Raptor - I haven't wired anything (yet) on #4 and #5...
There are some others that people have submitted too...
When you buy a new vehicle nowadays, there are so many bells and whistles that are just amazing - but also VERY expensive to fix. With our new car purchases, we usually get an extended warranty beyond the standard 3-yrs/36k miles - why? Because we usually own our vehicles beyond those time-frames and/or miles...
Sure you can use your dealer that you purchase from, or shop around - I found this site is a full coverage Ford/Mercury/Lincoln dealer that offers excellent pricing!
Just put in your Make, Model, Year and the numbers are updated for you. They offer $0, $50, $100 and $200 deductible plans up to 8 years and 150k miles!!
Finally! All 4 of the Vorsteiner Venom Rex VR-602 Tungsten Graphite wheels arrived!
I ordered them from my buddy Sterling
Love the look of these wheels! They're a little more aggressive than stock, and perform wonderfully!
Here is a spec comparison to the OEM wheels:
VR-602
OEM
Benefits
Color:
Tungsten Graphite
Machined
n/a
Build Process:
Flow Forged
Aluminum Cast
Lighter and stronger
Bolt Pattern:
6x135
6.135
same
Size:
17x9
17x8.5
.5” wider
Offset:
+12
+34
22mm more clearance
Backspacing:
5.5”
6.04”
1/2" more clearance
Load Rating:
2646 lbs.
2100 lbs.
Over 500 lbs. stronger
Weight:
24.4 lbs.
32 lbs.
7.6 lbs.
lighter
The guys at America's tire were nice enough to put the chrome lugs on, and ordered black ones and will swap them out for me when they come in. Here are pics mounted!
The black lugs will look awesome once they come in!
