Icemilkteaa’s Shelter Green 2024 Ranger Raptor Build

[Icemilkteaa]

Hi all! I took delivery middle of May, since then, I have completed a few modifications for my use case.

1. Xpel PPF applied to entire truck

2. Installed GM 4x4 trailing arm and module skid plate + J Braces

3. Installed ARB Compressor mount under the bed (ford has to fix some wiring under warranty for the aux swith

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4. Installed Pirate Camp Co skid plates, slight (two screw holes are missing bolts but it doesn’t seem to be an issue. Also needed to drill one more hole for the transmission skid plate, I guess US models are quite different)

5. Installed Retrax One XR Tonneau

6. Installed Max Modular Bed Rack, paired with ikamper mini DLX

will be testing out the setup so far this weekend along 395. I did order rock sliders from Rocky Road on May 31, but I am still waiting for them.

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[Fattirz in NC]

Looks great! I’ll be following your build for sure.

 

[JustNick]

Do you find that the Xpel helps with general dirt rejection on its own? I've had a few cars with ceramic coats and they were a breeze to clean and I've heard that some PPFs have a similar effect. I've already got a bottle of ceramic coat on the shelf for my current vehicle that I never used, so I may be doing both once my SG RRaptor get delivered.

 

[NPTR]

Love the bed rack - had a setup like that on my Taco and didn't know there were already options for the RR...nice! Good luck, looking incredible thus far.

 

[SoutheastRangerRaptor]

Love the rack and camping setup. Did you install the bed reinforcement J Rails? It's my understanding we'll need to in order to support weight on the bed rails.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Hi all! I took delivery middle of May, since then, I have completed a few modifications for my use case.

1. Xpel PPF applied to entire truck

2. Installed GM 4x4 trailing arm and module skid plate + J Braces

3. Installed ARB Compressor mount under the bed (ford has to fix some wiring under warranty for the aux swith

(

4. Installed Pirate Camp Co skid plates, slight (two screw holes are missing bolts but it doesn’t seem to be an issue. Also needed to drill one more hole for the transmission skid plate, I guess US models are quite different)

5. Installed Retrax One XR Tonneau

6. Installed Max Modular Bed Rack, paired with ikamper mini DLX

will be testing out the setup so far this weekend along 395. I did order rock sliders from Rocky Road on May 31, but I am still waiting for them.

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Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Icemilkteaa]

Do you find that the Xpel helps with general dirt rejection on its own? I've had a few cars with ceramic coats and they were a breeze to clean and I've heard that some PPFs have a similar effect. I've already got a bottle of ceramic coat on the shelf for my current vehicle that I never used, so I may be doing both once my SG RRaptor get delivered.

yes, the PPF is just as good as the ceramic coating on my other cars! The added benefit is protection from pinstriping while on trails!

 

[Icemilkteaa]

Love the rack and camping setup. Did you install the bed reinforcement J Rails? It's my understanding we'll need to in order to support weight on the bed rails.

Yep! Bed rails were installed! Hardest part was drilling out the rivet holding in the bed liner, overall it went pretty easily

 

[ba15996X50]

Mind me asking how much $$ on the PPF? I want to get on my new RR when it comes in but have no idea on how much something like this "normally" costs. You did every panel... roof? Awesome looking truck! Can not wait to get mine!

 

[Icemilkteaa]

Mind me asking how much $$ on the PPF? I want to get on my new RR when it comes in but have no idea on how much something like this "normally" costs. You did every panel... roof? Awesome looking truck! Can not wait to get mine!

I did do every panel, but I got a hookup from a friend of a friend and paid 5k. Usually anywhere from 8-10 is what I would expect. It’s also cheaper to do when new since everything is clean and there’s no imperfections yet.

 

[GhostofAyabe]

I was quoted $8.5k for full PPF and ceramic on mine.

 

[Icemilkteaa]

I was quoted $8.5k for full PPF and ceramic on mine.

With good ppf, you don’t need ceramic. My xpel works as well as most ceramic

 

[GhostofAyabe]

With good ppf, you don’t need ceramic. My xpel works as well as most ceramic

This will be my fourth Xpel adventure, I just prefer the additional ease of cleaning, especially during love bug season which is right around the corner.

 

[PONTOY]

Hi all! I took delivery middle of May, since then, I have completed a few modifications for my use case.

1. Xpel PPF applied to entire truck

2. Installed GM 4x4 trailing arm and module skid plate + J Braces

3. Installed ARB Compressor mount under the bed (ford has to fix some wiring under warranty for the aux swith

(

4. Installed Pirate Camp Co skid plates, slight (two screw holes are missing bolts but it doesn’t seem to be an issue. Also needed to drill one more hole for the transmission skid plate, I guess US models are quite different)

5. Installed Retrax One XR Tonneau

6. Installed Max Modular Bed Rack, paired with ikamper mini DLX

will be testing out the setup so far this weekend along 395. I did order rock sliders from Rocky Road on May 31, but I am still waiting for them.

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Those skid plates are really nice!

can you share the link where you got em ?

also, can you share an image of the front bumper.
I noticed it replaces the factory skid plates.


thank you


thank you

 

[J.Dub]

Nice build so far. Can't wait to see more. I went with the tonneau cover and low profile rack before with my tacoma but what I didn't like about it for camping was I was limited on height of what I can pack in the bed.

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