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Will second (third) this. Once you drive a storm on roads the plows can’t keep up and then go checkout your spare tire, you’d have to absolutely hate your gear to leave it back there. I straddle two states, one with sand/gravel and the other salt/saline only. Rooftop only and as much as I...

@Mtea with one season behind you, what’s your thoughts on your Kuat? Considering a move from the non-slide out Thule6 to Grip6 for its width advantage but am a bit leary about how that slide-out holds up over time and winter abuse. Thoughts?

Couple things come to mind: 1- consider a hard tonneau rear enclosure for the back. It’s a place to store and lock any large items of value when needed, but also a good shelter when you do hit that unexpected rain storm and everything behind the windshield is about to get soaked on your 30+min...

Interesting. And me having no experience in anything other than my trim, would you describe the BL sport mode to be more meant for on-road responsiveness then? Or just a toned down version of Raptor’s sport mode. I’d suspect the former, but will admit @CR_IN_UT revelation ‘s the WT goes into...

First off, obviously the topic is something you happen to feel strongly about and for respect of OP, maybe consider starting a dedicated thread for this. Second, I think we’re talking about different things. In my world, wheel spacers (also adapters) come with their own lugs/studs attached...

Best response I’ve seen so far (including my own). Fully agree with cause and effect of spacers and would add we experienced premature replacement of both upper and lower ball joints and some steering/alignment components from trucks with spacers/adapters.

My take on spacers is if you go, go steel, hub centric and from a reputable shop made domestically. My trust issue with aluminum is in its inability to reliably hold/retain wheel studs up to or beyond factory torque specs over repeated change/rotate cycles and particularly with use of impact...

Fully agree, this thread got way sidetracked. Your right, it’s the Raptor axles (and wheels) that make the Raptor trim wider than the other trims. Yes, beefier UCAs on front but no spacers and everything else is just attached to accommodate and/or enhance its performance but the body is exactly...

FWIW, mine doesn’t sound like that but I’m also at 7500’ elevation and zero humidity. Can’t think why that’d make a difference tho.

I think folks forget the Raptor trim is intended as a specialty off-road vehicle and most of its features above other trims are there to enhance those capabilities while off-road. I’m curious what Ford might say, but I agree with Spooled where they designed Sport Mode for off-road use rather...

I wouldn’t like anything I see there. If your coolant has oil at all is cause for concern, but if additionally your oil has milkshake appearance I’d get it to your dealer asap before it takes your motor out. I don’t live in humidity dunno how much condensation may accrue in a crankcase but...

Agree with you there. 👍 And sucks if simply bad luck with the oem cv. Curious if you had Ford look at warranty-ing it, leaning on your 5/60 drivetrain. @Ducati1098 , wouldn’t that qualify? Downside is you wouldn’t have ended up with your sweet replacement, but would be a good exercise in...

@map450 That replacement’s hardcore. Didn’t zoom in on the ujoints but assume you went sealed on them? Biggest question I have though is cause of the failure. Can you remember hanging it up on something? Or are you thinking just random part failure or simply mileage? If the latter, how many...

Think you may be quoting the wrong JTops response which confused me for a sec and maybe others also. The quote you reference responded to my design request for a rear air dam along with water resistant top, which it sounds like Mike’s working towards a solution. I believe your issue was about...

Will be interesting to watch but my guess is Ford has the upper hand here based on recent case law. Mahindra bought the expired Willys patent and was legally making them in India. New dealers wanted them exported to US and Jeep fought it tooth and nail based on body likeness and won. Only way...

For me, once they make a more reasonably priced Raptor DR with a V8 and interior my wife enjoys riding in w/o helmet, I might agree. Till then, I’ve enjoyed the 4dr BRaptor more than I thought I might and have found the extra space and wheelbase to be way versatile. @mdBr0nc0, really cool...

Yeah the logic is partially correct, but it’s not like they’re student driver setups with passenger brake pedals. There were opportunities throughout my day where damage could have happened if either going too aggressive or not driving an obstacle properly. I did the Raptor experience so may be...

Perfect take (at least for those of us who are married). On a personal note, it comes down to your level of risk tolerance and whether it gives you peace of mind enough to let loose and go have fun. If so, I’d say that’s worth $75. I got coverage on the Raptor I drove and while I ended up not...

Not sure if applicable to TN course but this was sent me when asked the same question about Vegas.