badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
GEN1 definitely do, I'd assume GEN2 do as well. GEN3 has the fancy 5 link. I ditched the blocks for sure, far too much axle hop with them.
badm0t0rfinger's 2014 Raptor build
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badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
Jet ski assisted beach camping has been a success. Theres no islands where im at for the time being, but found a little beach cove inaccessible by anything but watercraft.
Behind me is my hammock and a small fire pit. Brought a few brewskis for tonight and some snacks.
Safety wise I left a float plan with my family, have a flare gun, water dye and most importantly a small vhf radio.
Edit: Uploaded a slightly higher quality picture.
Behind me is my hammock and a small fire pit. Brought a few brewskis for tonight and some snacks.
Safety wise I left a float plan with my family, have a flare gun, water dye and most importantly a small vhf radio.
Edit: Uploaded a slightly higher quality picture.
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badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
More camping. This one is in a public camp ground so not exactly overlanding but hey I got a proper toilet and a place to fish 5 minutes away.
... pizza delivery too!
... pizza delivery too!
Todd780
OverCamper
Looks like a good spot to me. Glad you enjoyed it!
badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
Visited Rock Glen Conservatory in Arkona, Ontario, about 40 minutes from London. It was lovely. They have two sets of waterfalls, the upper falls is about 30 feet tall and the lower falls are about 8 feet tall, but have a really cool ledge to them. Ended up taking back roads on my way home and ended up with a nice little coating.
In preparation for some deep cleaning I ended up unpacking the bed as it was a mess from bouncing around going through those back country roads.
Found some corrosion on my A-pillar light mounts that really started to bug me so I pulled those and sanded and painted them.
Lastly I ended up doing a fluid change on my power steering since it hadn't been done in well over a year. Thankfully its pretty easy swap, with filter and reservoir drained and new filter in a quart fills her up real good. I was a little bummed because I swapped in the K&N HP1002 filter (same as I had before) without even thinking about putting a larger filter on. I now know the HP2009 filter has all the same stats for PSI and such but is about 2.5 inches longer... and we all know every inch counts!
I have been a little bummed that some of my grand trip plans have been derailed by different things (a/c compressor failure, VA appointments, family commitments) but hey I don't start my next job until August 1st and I'm taking full advantage, even if its driving 40 minutes away to a KOA to camp and drink with my high school buddies! Gotta take full advantage after not being home for over a decade! Tomorrow unpack, wash and reattach the lights day! I'm very excited.
badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
Finished up with the A-pillar light refresh. They're still awesome after all these years. Toyed with the idea of just throwing new ones on, but shoot why replace what works!?
I also think I have a TINY pinhole leak from a tire, so this weekend I'm going soap them down and see if I cant find the culprit. I'm thinking of replacing them but also toying with the idea of 37s. We will see.
I also think I have a TINY pinhole leak from a tire, so this weekend I'm going soap them down and see if I cant find the culprit. I'm thinking of replacing them but also toying with the idea of 37s. We will see.
Todd780
OverCamper
Grassland
Well-known member
I shall sit on the other shoulder and be a voice of reason.
What would 37s accomplish for you that the 35s have not?
Extra weight, extra cost. Heavier to lift etc.
Your rebuttal, @Todd n Natalie
What would 37s accomplish for you that the 35s have not?
Extra weight, extra cost. Heavier to lift etc.
Your rebuttal, @Todd n Natalie
Todd780
OverCamper
My rebuttal? I need no rebuttal. Did you not see the pics I posted above of the Raptors on 37's?
badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
The Raptor R comes with 37s if I'm not mistaken... then I dont have to do any pinch weld stuff.
ITTOG
Well-known member
That escalated quickly.
Todd780
OverCamper
Would the 37's offer more contact patch vs 35's as well? Plus when aired down?
Here, I'll distract @Grassland while you go get 37's....
Grassland look!
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badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
Todd780
OverCamper
