Excellent! Great video as always guys. I honestly think the idea of lime green accents on the truck will be rad. "LIIIIIIIIIMMMEEE GREEEEEEENNNNN!" HAHA!
Wish you were closer. I have a shop near me that we are using. Been using them a few years and my son picked the loudest, brightest lime green on their board
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad I don't remember what it cost when I did it 3 years ago, but I just checked and 3/16" ABS is about $30 for a 16"x42" (just a guess on size needed) piece, from TAP Plastics, and you'd need two.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Cool thing with ABS is that you can use a heat gun/hair drier to make bends and form around different shapes. I used cardboard to make a template and it fits like a glove.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad yea. Either one but not both. Would do the mounts regardless black or green. Did all of mine in black and just a way better finished look
Turn those rotors!!!! They look like they have some etching. May I recommend severe duty pads. NAPA or Ford. I think Ford discontinued theirs. I have on F250 - work great. Really great compared to oem
Yeah Ford pads for the Raptor are actually really good. A friend also recommended the high end pads at oreillys too since they have a lifetime warranty so you get free pads for the life of the truck
This may surprise you and others, but I’m staying with stock brakes 🤷♂️. I’ve tried middle of the road solutions like upgraded rotors and pads and go no improvement what so ever. You feel some at first, but that’s because you have new pads. Overtime there is no braking improvement and most of the time they wear out quicker. Big brakes kits are tempting. BUT, they are expensive, and they can easily be damaged on a muddy day. I’ve seen it happen before. And pads get even more expensive and no local shops will turn the rotors. So it’s gets really expensive do you a brake job. Stock brakes are more than enough, and very economical to service.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad doesn't surprise me. I believe we talked about it previously over Instagram. I looked at big brake kits and worried about the same items you listed. I tried looking up stock rotors and pads for the gen1 Raptor and found multiple part numbers. Do you happen to know which are the correct part numbers?
Yeah, buddy told me about it and it’s legit. Lifetime warranty on pads. You can just bring them in and keep exchanging them. No such luck on rotors but still a nice little savings there
🤣 was wondering when someone would ask. I have a large Saltwater aquarium and it’s cheaper to filter and mix your own water than to keep buying it for water changes
Nice video! very detailed and all! I was wondering, for the push-through center caps from the method rims like the ones that you don't have on yours, we have them on ours exactly the same as your style however they keep falling off! we even lost one on the freeway! Which one do you recommend is bets to change them out for?
Method makes a screw on version that normally goes on the beadlocks wheels. You can also get aftermarket caps. RPG makes a nice set that really holds on there tight
No. Nothing really you can trim. You will see some rubbing at full tuck. Even 35s will see rubbing at full tuck. So best option in the back is a bump stop kit like those from SVC, RPG, icon or Camburg.
Such a great service you give with these ‘how to videos’! 🙏🏼 I do have on ‘off topic’ question: do you also have experience taking Raptors on backroad tree lined or tighter rocky/rutty trails, or do you pretty much stick to open desert Baja type tracks (of course the raptor is made for that)? But, the Raptor does have a ‘rock crawl’ mode (presumably for low-gear slow crawling up rocks) but it doesn’t seem folks use the truck in that way? Is that mostly due to its width?? I’m really interested in the Raptor, but am not exclusively looking for high speed open desert tracks (which sounds great) but also moderate backroad tree lined rough trails, but not ‘extreme rock crawling’ (like the Rubicon Trail) . Anyhow, since you’re an expert on the Raptor I thought I would ask?
Yeah, we have taken it in rocky trails, narrow switchbacks, climbed steep rocky inclines and done some forest trails. Check out DirtNation Offroad TH-cam. They regularly get 1 or 2 Raptors on their crazy runs too. But yes, width is the biggest issue. Specially on some trails. The truck is very wide and sometimes won’t fit without some body damage. The truck really shines at the high speed stuff. But it can do the low speed stuff and some of it, it does very well.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Thanks! I trust your experience. A “little body damage” is probably a good thing…truck doing work! :-) I was just watching this th-cam.com/video/nAnSaludH1k/w-d-xo.html and wondering what that would be like in a raptor?
Raptor could do it, but it would be sketchy. The Jeep is tiny by comparison. You would need some rock sliders and just take it slow and use all the 360 cameras to keep you on the trails. Some tight sections may need some outside spotting to keep you on the trail. A bronco would be better here than a Raptor.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad even if the road is wide enough for the raptor, mentally it would be a lot to overcome; 37” tires aired down for grip would be extra nice along with the true sliders for sure, and the 360 would be indispensable with such little room to the edge….and yes, the bronco or even a regular size F150 would ‘feel’ safer. I just watched the ‘Big Boys’ doing Cleghorn on DirtNation-those fella’s are true bangers, I did notice the Raptor didn’t do the second half…reached it’s limits I suppose; the Power Wagons looked to be better suited for that kind of thing! Thanks for the tip to check it out 🙏🏼
Yeah. The Raptor stock clearance is not as great for that. The Raptor is not as tall to be more stable offroad at High speeds. It also comes down a lot to the drivers. The power wagon guys that run with Dirt Nation have no fear.
Looks like she coming along.....Its good to see a Dad and his boys doing stuff.
Thanks man.
Good ol father Son(s) action. Spent all day on the motorcycles with my boy today and love seeing it on your channel.
Thanks man. Want to make sure the boys are self sufficient. Blown away how kids these days can’t even change a tire
Truck looks great. I can't wait to see how it compares to the gen 2.
Southerner's: It's got Rust Everywhere
Northerners: Nah Bud she's Mint
For a Cali truck she’s rusty. But yeah, for you rust belt guys, she’s mint
I really wish my kids come out as funny as your son lmao. You got a free comedy lmao
They can be very entertaining. But they are also smart asses.
Love you guys… the only channel I watch as soon as I get the notification.
Thanks man. Much appreciated
Hahahaha she’s the best “Get the fuxk out!”
Excellent! Great video as always guys. I honestly think the idea of lime green accents on the truck will be rad. "LIIIIIIIIIMMMEEE GREEEEEEENNNNN!" HAHA!
Thanks man. My son is loving all the lime green on the truck.
Helio, you ever need anything powdercoated neon green or any color i got you. I own a shop in LA. Lets get those Methods to match the jack 😎
Wish you were closer.
I have a shop near me that we are using. Been using them a few years and my son picked the loudest, brightest lime green on their board
I made my own inner fenders with ABS and they look almost identical to yours. Truck is coming along really nice.
I almost went that route but did not know what to order. It all looked too soft. What did you get and How much was just the material alone?
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad I don't remember what it cost when I did it 3 years ago, but I just checked and 3/16" ABS is about $30 for a 16"x42" (just a guess on size needed) piece, from TAP Plastics, and you'd need two.
Thanks man.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Cool thing with ABS is that you can use a heat gun/hair drier to make bends and form around different shapes. I used cardboard to make a template and it fits like a glove.
You running 37s?
Powder coat the Baja Design face plates in green. Don’t get any in the O Ring channel or powder coat the mounts that hold them.
Was thinking the mounts for a more subtle touch.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad yea. Either one but not both. Would do the mounts regardless black or green. Did all of mine in black and just a way better finished look
Can't wait to see it in action lol 😁👍
Awesome!
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Great video - love following along
Thanks 🙏
another awesome episode bud.
Thanks man.
Looks like you been doing a little wheeling
Yep, really behind on YT videos.
Awesome video 😂🤙
Thanks man
Cool.
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Turn those rotors!!!! They look like they have some etching. May I recommend severe duty pads. NAPA or Ford. I think Ford discontinued theirs. I have on F250 - work great. Really great compared to oem
Yeah Ford pads for the Raptor are actually really good. A friend also recommended the high end pads at oreillys too since they have a lifetime warranty so you get free pads for the life of the truck
Curious what brake setup you end up going with for the truck. Looking forward to that video.
This may surprise you and others, but I’m staying with stock brakes 🤷♂️.
I’ve tried middle of the road solutions like upgraded rotors and pads and go no improvement what so ever. You feel some at first, but that’s because you have new pads. Overtime there is no braking improvement and most of the time they wear out quicker.
Big brakes kits are tempting. BUT, they are expensive, and they can easily be damaged on a muddy day. I’ve seen it happen before.
And pads get even more expensive and no local shops will turn the rotors. So it’s gets really expensive do you a brake job.
Stock brakes are more than enough, and very economical to service.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad doesn't surprise me. I believe we talked about it previously over Instagram. I looked at big brake kits and worried about the same items you listed. I tried looking up stock rotors and pads for the gen1 Raptor and found multiple part numbers. Do you happen to know which are the correct part numbers?
I don’t. I went with best ceramic pads from Oreilleys and taking advantage of their lifetime warranty.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad lifetime warranty? I didn't realize this was a thing. I will look into these.
Yeah, buddy told me about it and it’s legit. Lifetime warranty on pads. You can just bring them in and keep exchanging them.
No such luck on rotors but still a nice little savings there
What’s the big blue drums for in the garage for?
🤣 was wondering when someone would ask. I have a large Saltwater aquarium and it’s cheaper to filter and mix your own water than to keep buying it for water changes
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Thought you were recycling laundry water 😂😂
Or collecting rain water
How are you guys liking the supercharged 6.2 vs the 3.5 power wise for daily driving?
So far we like the 6.2. But miss the pep and fuel economy of the V6.
Why is your garage migrating in to my kitchen lol
🤣🤣 🤷♂️🤷♂️ counter was so much easier to work on than the tailgate
Nice video! very detailed and all! I was wondering, for the push-through center caps from the method rims like the ones that you don't have on yours, we have them on ours exactly the same as your style however they keep falling off! we even lost one on the freeway! Which one do you recommend is bets to change them out for?
Method makes a screw on version that normally goes on the beadlocks wheels.
You can also get aftermarket caps. RPG makes a nice set that really holds on there tight
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Alrighty! Thanks!
No trimming required on the rear to fit 37"?
No. Nothing really you can trim. You will see some rubbing at full tuck. Even 35s will see rubbing at full tuck. So best option in the back is a bump stop kit like those from SVC, RPG, icon or Camburg.
What fender liners are these?
Not sure what liners it has before. They were weird. But we put Advanced fiberglass fenders liners on her
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Hmmmmmmmmm.....green Pro Eagle, hmmmmmm.......
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So I just bought fiberglass liners for $550 and I could have just did this 🤦🏻♂️
Those are the ADV fiberglass liners we just modified them for a better higher fit
Such a great service you give with these ‘how to videos’! 🙏🏼
I do have on ‘off topic’ question: do you also have experience taking Raptors on backroad tree lined or tighter rocky/rutty trails, or do you pretty much stick to open desert Baja type tracks (of course the raptor is made for that)?
But, the Raptor does have a ‘rock crawl’ mode (presumably for low-gear slow crawling up rocks) but it doesn’t seem folks use the truck in that way? Is that mostly due to its width??
I’m really interested in the Raptor, but am not exclusively looking for high speed open desert tracks (which sounds great) but also moderate backroad tree lined rough trails, but not ‘extreme rock crawling’ (like the Rubicon Trail) . Anyhow, since you’re an expert on the Raptor I thought I would ask?
Yeah, we have taken it in rocky trails, narrow switchbacks, climbed steep rocky inclines and done some forest trails. Check out DirtNation Offroad TH-cam. They regularly get 1 or 2 Raptors on their crazy runs too.
But yes, width is the biggest issue. Specially on some trails. The truck is very wide and sometimes won’t fit without some body damage.
The truck really shines at the high speed stuff. But it can do the low speed stuff and some of it, it does very well.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Thanks! I trust your experience. A “little body damage” is probably a good thing…truck doing work! :-)
I was just watching this th-cam.com/video/nAnSaludH1k/w-d-xo.html and wondering what that would be like in a raptor?
Raptor could do it, but it would be sketchy. The Jeep is tiny by comparison. You would need some rock sliders and just take it slow and use all the 360 cameras to keep you on the trails. Some tight sections may need some outside spotting to keep you on the trail. A bronco would be better here than a Raptor.
@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad even if the road is wide enough for the raptor, mentally it would be a lot to overcome; 37” tires aired down for grip would be extra nice along with the true sliders for sure, and the 360 would be indispensable with such little room to the edge….and yes, the bronco or even a regular size F150 would ‘feel’ safer. I just watched the ‘Big Boys’ doing Cleghorn on DirtNation-those fella’s are true bangers, I did notice the Raptor didn’t do the second half…reached it’s limits I suppose; the Power Wagons looked to be better suited for that kind of thing! Thanks for the tip to check it out 🙏🏼
Yeah. The Raptor stock clearance is not as great for that. The Raptor is not as tall to be more stable offroad at High speeds.
It also comes down a lot to the drivers. The power wagon guys that run with Dirt Nation have no fear.
The KIDO “Roosh” is looking better and better! 😎🛻 #Ford, #Raptor, #Gen1, #Roush, #Roosh
🤣🤣 thanks.