ExplorerTom
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When a non-Raptor installs a Raptor grill, they called them FRaptors (Fake Raptors).
10th Generation F-150 Overland build (The Craptor)
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When a non-Raptor installs a Raptor grill, they called them FRaptors (Fake Raptors).
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I use them on my truck. They last about a year and a half to two years. Definitely good value for the money.
I try to keep my raptor parts stealing down to the real good bits, $5000 worth of shocks (new retail price through Ford) on a 22 year old truck with stock wheels makes for a funny conversation starter.
A friend has a 3D printer, so we may try to create the 'Craptor' badge and apply it to the tailgate. Something subtle, and funny.
tennesseewj
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Lol, Craptor. Love it! That looks like a really neat head unit.
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Thanks! So far I'm very happy with its performance and integration with various apps. I have my Garmin Inreach mini syncd with ofine maps now as well for higher accuracy navigation. I also installed a sprint Hotspot in the truck so it has internet connectivity as soon as I start the truck.
The unit is about $225 on sale, so its a great bargain for the performance you get.
When you drive a 22 year old truck, you have to be prepared to fix issues as they crop up. I have been carrying a generic tool set, but was lacking many larger tools needed to do more indepth repairs.
Lowes had these 26" 5 drawer tool boxes on sale for $79. They have ball bearing drawer slides, it locks, and has a large bottom drawer/top tray for storing thicker tools.
Knowing how tools would be a scattered mess before even reaching the end of my driveway, I also opted to line each drawer with 7/8" thick foam and I carved out spaces for each tool.
Next ill be modifying my floor plan a bit to accommodate a slide out tray to bolt the box to, similar to a fridge slide. This will allow easy access to tools, as well as securing the box to the truck.
Lowes had these 26" 5 drawer tool boxes on sale for $79. They have ball bearing drawer slides, it locks, and has a large bottom drawer/top tray for storing thicker tools.
Knowing how tools would be a scattered mess before even reaching the end of my driveway, I also opted to line each drawer with 7/8" thick foam and I carved out spaces for each tool.
Next ill be modifying my floor plan a bit to accommodate a slide out tray to bolt the box to, similar to a fridge slide. This will allow easy access to tools, as well as securing the box to the truck.
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badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
The foam cuts for each tool is scratching something deep in my aircraft mechanic brain.
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I use to carry a lot of tools...then I realized that everywhere that that would sell the parts that I would need for a road side repair, also sell tools. Now I just carry the basics.
Slick work on the tool box, love the foam cut outs. We use that at work and it's pretty handy.
Slick work on the tool box, love the foam cut outs. We use that at work and it's pretty handy.
badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
At least a truck cant be called back mid flight because you're missing a wrench.
This is true, but it seems I'm always working on something outside of overlanding as well. Or I have a friend/family member that needs help with something.
ExplorerTom
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Why mount it on the driver side? With the driver and fuel tank on that side, that side of the vehicle is not light.
I do like the idea of the tool box, but I carry everything I need in a tool roll.
And then the tool roll goes in my favorite piece of gear: my drawers.
I do like the idea of the tool box, but I carry everything I need in a tool roll.
And then the tool roll goes in my favorite piece of gear: my drawers.
Why mount it on the driver side? With the driver and fuel tank on that side, that side of the vehicle is not light.
I do like the idea of the tool box, but I carry everything I need in a tool roll.
And then the tool roll goes in my favorite piece of gear: my drawers.
It's currently residing on the Driver's side as I'm in winter prep mode, the right side has my max trax, scraper, shovels, etc. Once I reconfigure my bed drawer layout, I'll look into weight distribution and try to get it all evened up. The house battery is on the right, and I'm planning on putting a larger battery bank in. That'll help offset the weight of the tools.
For Christmas this year, I asked Santa for a new Dewalt 60V 16" cordless chainsaw. And he delivered it early!
Even with proper storage, it always seemed my 2-smoke saw was temperamental at the worst possible times, Plus altitude changes exacerbate startup issues. I use a saw maybe 10 times a year, so the advantages gas powered saws hold don't warrant me owning one.
Enter the cordless saws. Almost no storage maintenance needed, instant start up, quiet, and no smelly fuel spills in the truck. Plus my solar has enough juice to run two chargers at once without dipping into my battery reserve.
Even with proper storage, it always seemed my 2-smoke saw was temperamental at the worst possible times, Plus altitude changes exacerbate startup issues. I use a saw maybe 10 times a year, so the advantages gas powered saws hold don't warrant me owning one.
Enter the cordless saws. Almost no storage maintenance needed, instant start up, quiet, and no smelly fuel spills in the truck. Plus my solar has enough juice to run two chargers at once without dipping into my battery reserve.
