Alex Raptor

Hi, I have my Raptor now, and have a great deal on getting the ford performance beadlock rings which will bolt on, albeit 24 times with 3 sets of torque wrench settings, I'm running stock forged wheels and KO2 tires. Watching the US YouTube videos, it seems that running in the desert deadlocks are preferred, will it make any difference to my on road driving experience, which unfortunately will still be the majority of the time, is there a big difference for a truck running at 17-20 on the sand and the bare minimums that deadlocks should provide? Thanks in advance, also if anyone knows of any good tire garages that will fit them properly with the correct torque wrench settings as well, that would be appreciated.

Hats off to @Wrangeld and @Tamas Hoffmann, can't fault the professionalism and organisation, knew exactly what was going on and what was expected at all times, throughly enjoyed ourselves this morning. For my next one can I now go on a newbie drive?

8 minutes ago, Wrangeld said:

Dear Absolute Newbie drivers, 

We will meet tomorrow morning at this point which is closer to the main road. There are 5 Carnity drives starting from this area in the morning so we thought that changing the start point will avoid the possible confusion of your coming to the wrong drive. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oGnFd3Tn7QxMn2aJ9

Myself and @Tamas Hoffmann will be looking out for you. If possible, once you leave the main road, please put on your hazard lights so that we can recognize you and make sure you don't join the wrong convoy. As we know everyone's cars at least we can see you as you arrive. 

Here is the convoy numbering for the drive. 

 

Morning Absolute Newbie Solar Park 29 January 2021
Attendees	Level	Car	Radio	Pos #
Wrangeld	Marshal	Mitsubishi Pajero SWB	Y	1	Lead
Cornelius Wessels @Cornelius Wessels	Newbie	Mitsubishi Pajero LWB	Y	2
Pacific @Pacific	Newbie	Jeep Wrangler SWB	Y	3
Sherzing @sherzing	Newbie	Jeep Wrangler LWB	Y	4
Cedric Warde @Cedric Warde	Fewbie	Jeep Wrangler LWB	Y	5
Cesar Younes @Cesar Younes	Newbie	Toyota Fortuner	Y	6
Leon Haywood @Leon Haywood	Newbie	Jeep Cherokee	Y	7
Imran Chaudhry @Imran Chaudhry	Newbie	Toyota FJ Cruiser	Y	8
Ashwin0223 @Ashwin0223	Newbie	Hummer	Y	9
GD27 @GD27	Newbie	Nissan Patrol Y62	Y	10
Watteau @Watteau	Newbie	Ford Raptor F150	Y	11
Tamas Hoffmann @Tamas Hoffmann	Advance	Mitsubishi Pajero LWB	Y	12	SW

 

Please make sure that you do look through the introductory videos and training. We will go over the basic again before we leave in the briefing, but if we have to go through everything from scratch it does limit the amount of time we have to drive. 

Looking forward to meeting you all in the morning. My phone number for emergencies is 050 425 4574.

Perfect, looking forward to it, might need two minutes Wrangeld in the morning to sort out what to switch off on the raptor etc. looks like most raptors put it in mud/sand mode which locks the diff and 4H, you can then press the TC button for a few seconds to turn off even more stuff.I am a bit anal on the social distancing thing, so I'm not being rude if anyone thinks I'm being standoffish and spraying sanitizer everywhere. 

Hi I have driven land rovers in the mud most years, I also have a can am maverick XR rrs and or  Polaris buggy for the last 8 years here in dubai, and go out to fossil rock and around the big red area, I have lead groups on the buggies. However I have not driven a full size 4x4 in the desert with any purpose, only on the beach. 

2 hours ago, Wrangeld said:

Great. Please make sure the tow points are accessible and if there is a sport spoiler, think about removing it. 

Hi, no spoilers and 4 glistening tow hooks fully naked and exposed. Looking forward to it. 

Please count me in new member. Ford raptor