Recent content by philofab

I have no idea what my Raptor has, I haven't even gotten it on the lift yet. I did a exhaust real quick on it and changed wheels but that's all. I figured I'd inspect everything when I do Deavers, front bumper, shocks, and what not.

Dibs on the ladder.

It's easy on a GMT800. Install hydroboost, install hoses, replace PS pump with one that has extra return, plug back of intake where vacuum came from. Takes like an hour to do because of PS pump.

I will say I notice a huge difference going from a load range E tire to a load range D or C. No so much age but sidewall stiffness and weight. Go ride in a stock Ford Raptor with load range C D and E. You'll be able to tell the difference offroad and street.

I'd say tire pressure, load range, shock valving, and springs play a huge part in that. Giant Geoff had a Bronco on 33s with his link killer that felt nicer to ride in than most trucks with 37s.

The jump from 33s to 35s on Broncos really only helps if you run race course that's rutted all the time and are dragging your rear diff. If I ever had a Bronco again it would be stock width on 33s, coilover, deavers, stock fenders.

Radius bumpers look great on Raptors. I want one but I think I'll make a taller valance to try and save some of the aero. Decent 40" bar with a combo pattern behind the grill should be plenty for the speeds a Raptor will see. A couple of floods in the fog light holes angled outword and you...

Nice! Seems like all of the OBS/Bronco peeps are going to Gen 1s now. I pick up this 2012 next week finally.

You could just change the rear gear to something taller like 4.56

Oxford white.

Does the rear already have a longer shackle? I'd think it would settle a little but after a month of driving and getting loaded down. Which Deavers are those?

What fuel tank is that? Does a 37" tire fit under the bed in the stock location?

I bought a 2012 SCREW. I think I'm going to try and fit a 2.5 Fox airshock in addition to the factory rear shock for towing.

I've never once needed sealant on a trans pan.

I just let it sit in a 55 gallon drum for a while, then pump it into a fuel jug with a spin on fuel filter and pump. The truck has filters and a water separator on it and that's all I ever needed.