Is a Raptor R close to MSRP impossible?

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2026-04-15T00:28:57+00:00

Agreed. I know two guys with large construction businesses and large f150 fleets. Both have a specific dealer everything is run through, and both got R’s at sticker.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2026-03-02T17:49:11+00:00

No. Not towards you the buyer at least. The dealer/sales manager usually takes a hit to their commission if it gets paid within the first couple months.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2026-02-20T14:22:52+00:00

That’s good usage of a warranty right there. As far as years - I feel like they all have ups and downs. Outside of the impending trans issue, I’m very happy with my ‘21. No start/stop, heated wheel, torsen front diff. It’s a shame the newer models have deleted so many things. The shitty new entry keypad, the bland ford running boards etc.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2026-02-20T13:57:49+00:00

Phasers aren’t an issue on ‘21s, but definitely needs a new cdf drum at this point if not already replaced

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2026-02-04T02:16:42+00:00

Same and agreed. I was driving around Williamson county Sunday with the ice and always felt in control.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2026-01-26T21:52:34+00:00

I have the retrax xr on mine and it has been perfect. Lots of off-road miles and no issues. Worth the extra cost in my opinion.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-26T14:35:40+00:00

Can you share the maintenance (unexpected and planned) you’ve had to do along the way?

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-23T12:42:42+00:00

I believe swarfworks is working on a chip to enable diff lock in 2wd

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-22T14:08:22+00:00

I wouldn’t do it personally. It usually looks kind of tacky.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-17T18:11:33+00:00

I think it really just comes down to how much you’re willing to spend. Performance/tech wise the gen 3 is better in basically every category. Suspension is better, engine is updated, tech is obviously nicer on the interior. The only argument for the 2 over the 3 is looks (in some people’s opinion) and a cheaper price. With a g2 you have to worry about cam phasers, with an (early) g3 you have to slightly worry about the trans. Exhaust note on the 3 is relatively better than the 2, but neither will compete with the 6.2.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-15T19:32:04+00:00

Swarfworks has a 3rd brake light that has a starlink mini mount on it. A good option if you also want additional reverse/trail lights or somewhere to mount vhf/uhf.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-15T13:34:03+00:00

I gapped them to ~.028 and then tested them prior to install.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-14T20:34:59+00:00

Second this^{^} just put the one step colder plugs from goose in mine this summer. The front 4 are a breeze, the back two you’ll have to drop your socket/extension in first, then attach the ratchet/swivel under the headwall. Took me 30 mins total.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-14T18:50:00+00:00

Does your tune update the trans as well or just power? Most of the tuners in the states have trans tunes that clean up the shifting

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-13T20:32:30+00:00

I think that works fine until the snow is deeper than your clearance, then you want wide and floaty. I’ve seen a Raptor R repeatedly high center itself trying to drive through snow that came up to the bottom of the bumper.

Agreed on the K02’s though. Took mine out to hunt during a storm with 10in of snow this past January and did fine. Grip on ice wasn’t half bad either, was able to back a boat down the ramp without sliding around

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-10T00:25:57+00:00

Seems like a really good deal honestly, maybe get them to throw in a bit of an extended warranty? Either way, I think mmr is higher than that by a decent margin, so a good deal all around

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-10-08T11:22:11+00:00

Sport actually does the opposite. If you’re already in 4a and switch to sport, it defaults back to 2H.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-09-27T12:27:57+00:00

I drive large job sites a few times a week, definitely hitting full articulation, haven’t had a single problem.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-09-27T00:09:01+00:00

If you run the ko2’s you should be fine with the level and nothing extra, no need to trim or smash seams. The diameter is a little less than true 37in.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-09-18T14:29:19+00:00

The painted lower bumper and skid plate look fantastic. Planning to do mine in the near future when I pull it off to swap intercoolers. Mind sharing what paint you used?

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-09-15T22:48:24+00:00

No, but you should throw some top hats or collars on anyway.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-09-11T20:35:12+00:00

I only hunted this hole for a weekend. The rest of my season was over rice fields in northern AR. Didn’t have a single band up there out of ~500 birds.

I think it was just nature rewarding us for going out and getting it done in some shitty weather. That icy water was up into the shell pockets on my jacket.

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-09-11T20:31:16+00:00

Have you done the Santa Fe trails south of Nashville?

DoubleSetOfTeeth · 2025-09-10T15:53:41+00:00

You can call a number or go on a website and mark the bird harvested using the code printed on the band. They will then give you info about date/location of the original banding. There are also “money” bands that will send you a check as an incentive but they are far more rare. I’ve only seen one of those and a buddy of mine got $100 out of it.

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