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Ape Factory reacted to MongoTheBronco's post in the thread Looking for wheel suggestions for my Bronco Raptor with
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I ended up going with the KM 446s in blue and Nitto Ridge Grapplers 37s. It's the perfect amount of pop and unique-ness without being... -
Ape Factory replied to the thread AI tuned my Mobridge!.If you still have the dialogue, it might be helpful to some of the AI newbies if you copied/pasted your prompts so they know how to...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Looking for wheel suggestions for my Bronco Raptor.How much do you want to spend? I'm a dealer for BC Forged wheels and can answer any questions. They're made to order to your exact...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Wilwood Brakes for Bronco Raptor.Semi-floating is just easier, less expensive and it accounts for thermal expansion in at least one direction. For the intended use...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Wilwood Brakes for Bronco Raptor.Possibly. I have an outfit that could likely do two-piece rotors for us that would be relatively affordable in terms of what's...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Wilwood Brakes for Bronco Raptor.Six per caliper vs two for the OEM caliper which is a sliding block-style instead of horizontally-opposed pistons. What matters is...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Wilwood Brakes for Bronco Raptor.I lived in SW Florida for about 15 years and used to track at Homestead, PBIR and Sebring in cars and on bikes. I swore off the track...
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That is SAD about ST. I was there at Sebring when they came over and starting putting these on some cars and guys like my friend bought...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Wilwood Brakes for Bronco Raptor.They are indeed ST's.
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Wilwood Brakes for Bronco Raptor.I'm with you on that! The rotor in the photo I posted is actually a carbon ceramic disc designed to handle elevated track temps and...
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No brake expert here, but on my Excursion going from the stock calipers to 6 piston calipers with more clamping force and longer swept...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Does a bull bar add additional wind noise.Don't notice a thing. But I'm deaf so...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Wilwood Brakes for Bronco Raptor.I looked up the standard Bronco kit and it's not using any spacers to offset the caliper radially. That means it's relying on the...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Wilwood Brakes for Bronco Raptor.The OEM Braptor calipers and rotors are "street" brakes as well. There's no difference between them and any other two-piece sliding...
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@mObridge - Awesome Job! I recently updated the firmware and see the new features for our amps Specifically, the "rear fill" and the...
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Ape Factory reacted to Dan-O's post in the thread Hard Top Cracking - Warranty / Recall of all MY’s with Like.
If so, it’s definitely the right thing Ford should do.
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Hard Top Cracking - Warranty / Recall of all MY’s.You posted in the Raptor forum section that probably has 1/100th of the traffic of the non-Raptor sections. I'd try posting there but...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Mohave Custom Designs rollbar StarLink Mount.I think there are a few threads on this already. Installed one about a month ago. Good product.
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Ape Factory replied to the thread 750hp Whipple Supercharged Coyote 5.0 Bronco at drag strip & dyno -- by Badass Broncos + Livernois Motorsports.Needs the Raptor's stiffer chassis.
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Ape Factory replied to the thread 5 tire rotation is no joke!.My local dealer charges me $25 to rotate the tires and they actually use a torque wrench which, admittedly, blew my mind. I still check...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Who's still on their original Bronco windshield? 👀.I'm at about 28K, commute daily on the highway, sometimes long distances between two cities. I did put a deflector on the leading edge...
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Did recently post this on Reddit but I will share here as well - maybe it’ll inspire a weekend project for someone Wanted a way to be...
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Ape Factory reacted to psdtime's post in the thread Suggestions for lighting on Raptor bumper? with Like.
Thanks for the reply.
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Suggestions for lighting on Raptor bumper?.It's the JCR bull bar and it does not affect the camera. #2 reason I bought it! I went to post up a link to it and it's no longer on...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread High mileage 2021 Bronco Wildtrak 131K miles! Reliability & Condition Review.Unicorn! :LOL:
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Ape Factory reacted to Rydfree's post in the thread Oil change, oil drain is like a cow pissing on a flat rock with Like.
I've been using a good quality vacuum extractor from Harbor Freight for years . I also only get a drop from the pan when I do check...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Oil change, oil drain is like a cow pissing on a flat rock.On the Raptor, the sump is flat and the oil can be drained from the top via a siphon. I did my first oil change with a Schwaben vacuum...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread What Did You Do To Your Bronco Raptor Today? 🔧 🧰 🪛.What'd that run and where are they located in Texas? Edit: I used my google-fu and found their website. Actually quite affordable and...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Suggestions for lighting on Raptor bumper?.I don't worry about it one bit.
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Clear Sunroof for 2026 Ford Bronco Raptor.On the storage bag question, NOT Mabett. The front bag is ok but the passenger panel bag is way too small and difficult to get the...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread New Guy here, Just saying hello! =).Welcome to the dark side!
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Loose Rigid fog lights?.Those fasteners to remove the rear cover over the fogs is a major PITA. There's probably a specific tool to remove them easily. I...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Some insights - Got new wheels, dont like the color, what do you prefer?.Def the bottom. Needs contrast to the white body and chrome/silver doesn't accomplish that and screams Florida man. And IMO, it looks...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Starlink Mini Mount for 4-Door and Bronco Raptor.Finally found some time to install mine. Super easy.
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Info Screen recall on 21-24 Bronco Updates?.Got a letter in the mail saying July availability. I've never had mine shut off so not too worried about it.
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Ford Patents for ultra-surveillance/data collection in vehicles.Law enforcement gets around this by purchasing the data from a neighboring force where such restrictions aren't in place.
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Ape Factory reacted to the quietman's post in the thread Ford Patents for ultra-surveillance/data collection in vehicles with Haha.
You are 100% correct. I have the place i will never move from. I'm not ever in need of a loan. I have my own water, power and food...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Aftermarket Intercooler and daily driving.I second the CP-E, same size core as the Cobb but as Ninjak mentioned, the end tank has a divided runner system to keep flow high at...
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Ape Factory reacted to DuneRunner's post in the thread Back in a Bronco...a special one this time! with Like.
Thanks for the write up, your raptor looks great
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Back in a Bronco...a special one this time!.I did a lot of little things I thought were missing. I call it my "practical" build as I didn't want to do a tune given I have an...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Aftermarket Intercooler and daily driving.I daily drive mine, sometimes long, 2 hour commutes in traffic and it's never been an issue. With that said, I did retrofit the rear...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread On my 3rd MIC Top, Any Suggestions?.Given how frequently I take the Braptor's top off, here are times I wish I did have a soft top to be honest. I've got removal and...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread On my 3rd MIC Top, Any Suggestions?.I take my hard top off every chance I get. I've done six hour trips with the top off and regularly drive daily, weather permitting, to...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread On my 3rd MIC Top, Any Suggestions?.I don't buy that theory. There are plenty of BRaptors with failed tops. Ironically there was another BRaptor at the dealership same...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Starlink Mini Mount for 4-Door and Bronco Raptor.Received mine, looks fantastic. Will take photos once I get it mounted. Thanks for making the mount.
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Ape Factory replied to the thread New Raptor Mic top inconsistencies.They were not. All of my cracks were around the side windows in the rear. Here's a few photos of the ripples, texture and the cracks.
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Ape Factory reacted to stevenstommyboy1's post in the thread New Raptor Mic top inconsistencies with Haha.
Sounds like my ass cheeks. Anyway my MIC top looks the same and now have hairline cracks in the rear section. 23 Braptor. Headed in...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread New Raptor Mic top inconsistencies.I will say my ripples are secured to the underlying layer. I cannot press them in and they are bonded. I have lots of snakeskin...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread New Raptor Mic top inconsistencies.I have the same on my Raptor. When my rear section developed cracks, I thought they'd warranty the entire top. They did not, just the...
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Ape Factory replied to the thread Starlink Mini Mount for 4-Door and Bronco Raptor.Very nice! Finally...a mount that comes with a reasonable cost. Ordered!
