New 2024 Ranger Raptor Owner... Mods So Far + Wish List

[Johnny 5]

This is a good example for "why" I changed them. (just my opinion and everyone is different)

When I drive my truck, I turn all the nanny crap off, including traction and stability control. There is no reason (again, just my opinion) I should have to drive in 4 wheel drive in rain to keep the tires from spinning or sliding on a turn. If the tires require you to drive in "slippery" mode the tires are not doing their job. With the MTs I can drive in 2 wheel drive, traction and stability control off and I have no slipping or sliding issue. That being said, if I want to spin the tires or slide the ass end out, it's real easy. But this is how I learn the limits of the truck.

Agrred on everyone is different. Knowing the limits of your truck (in all drive modes) with the tires you prefer, is practicing good safety !

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[MulchBags2]

2nd post
Update. Drove this beast in a heavy downpour but this time I remebered to put it in slippery mode (4A).

This for the post and good tip. My truck arrives Friday. Just so I’m clear is there a sub setting within the 4A dial knob for slippery mode or are you saying that 4A provides slippery resistance?

 

[Johnny 5]

This for the post and good tip. My truck arrives Friday. Just so I’m clear is there a sub setting within the 4A dial knob for slippery mode or are you saying that 4A provides slippery resistance?

Yes. You just turn the dial as far as you can (which is a quarter turn) and let go, then it springs back into it's home position and increments the mode to the next mode. Repeat that to cycle throught the modes. It displays the mode on your gages screen. I'm not sure what it's actually called, but there is a slippery/wet mode or something similar, put it in that and then 4A. I'm not sure what 4A actually does. I want to research it more. I'm guessing it's like all-wheel drive. If it's just plain 4 wheel drive then we dont want to keep it in that setting all the time as it would not be good for the drivetrain. If it is like all we'll drive, then you can keep it set there all the time. I may end up keeping mi e in 4A (just matching the modes to the road conditions) if that's the case, for peace of mind in case I find myself unexpectedly driving in inclement weather. Maybe we need to start a new thread on what 4A actually is ?

 

[F150LEDsMatt]

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I purchased this beautiful truck in July and just getting time to post. I was trying to decide between the Raptor and the Colorado Bison. I was coming from a 2016 Colorado Z71. I got to drive a Bison in early April and was waiting to drive the Raptor before I made the decision. Well my brother in law is a salesman and he called me one day out of the blue and said they were getting another Raptor in that day that wasn't spoken for yet. I said I'll be there in an hour and when I drove it, there was no decision anymore and I bought it right there. I only had one reservation when he called me and it was the side graphic. I usually hate them, but to be honest, it makes the bed look more proportional to me, so I am keeping it.

Mods so far:
Ceramic coated
Tinted front 2 windows
Screen protector, amazing for fingerprints
Vinyl graphics, outline on front and R on rear, from Rocky Mountain Graphics
Bak Revolver X4S bed cover
Trailing arm sensor guard from Buckle Up Off Road
Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZs (stock size 285/70/17)
Weather Tech mats ordered

Wish List:
Sealing the bed from dust and water
In-channel rain guards when someone releases a set that fits
Rock sliders when I find a set I like that are frame mounted
Light bar, still undecided
Ditch lights, still undecided
Chase lights, still undecided

Congrats and welcome Raptor3TT! Truck looks great!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Hello everyone,

We just got ours on 10/3 only thing done so far is ceramic coat(Redline shine) 2YR 7H coating. I did it myself I use Torque detail products on my vehicles always goes on easy and the products are good quality. I have ordered a drop in K&N air filter and looking for window visors in channel.

Congratulations, Tobias your Ranger looks great!

 

[Tobias]

Congratulations, Tobias your Ranger looks great!

Thank you

Newest additions are a drop in K&N (mpg went up to 19.1) and also truxedo sentry tonneau cover.

 

[Johnny 5]

This for the post and good tip. My truck arrives Friday. Just so I’m clear is there a sub setting within the 4A dial knob for slippery mode or are you saying that 4A provides slippery resistance?

Forgot to mention to "press" the 4A to put it 4 wheel auto, then the desired modes by cycling the dial. Hope you're smiling behing the wheel by now !

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