2024 Ranger Raptor Ownership Update - Braid Beadlock B Wheels & Other Modifications

[@markh9755]

You really love that Ford Ranger Raptor. Bought one for myself after a year of saving. Definitely one of the best decisions I made in my life. I will take care of my car till I die XD

[@sunnyvalentino]

Its a modern Ford, and an Ecoboost one at that. Unless you are really old or ill, I doubt that.

[@Senko1800]

Wait there's ranger raptor? Since when? I'm new to cars.

[@markh9755]

@@Senko1800 Was release back in 2022

[@markh9755]

@@sunnyvalentino I'm still 24 years old. And it's not an ecoboost because, here in my country, they don't have v6 Raptor, just a 2.0 bi turbo 4cyl.

[@markh9755]

​If u mean the ranger RAPTOR they first introduced them in 2019 ​@@Senko1800

[@Sairos-Plays]

you'll love the ford performance tune once you get it installed. I have it on my 2.7l bronco and it woke up right up. Shift points are better too and very smooth. Also, the tune did the same thing as the auto-stop start eliminator kit you bought where you can toggle it on and off. That was something I didn't know until after the dealership installed it. Oh - and if you go up to 34s you can use the tuner to re-calibrate the tire size so your speedo is correct

[@ttimefifty1]

How do you toggle the tune? Thinking about getting it for my RR. I wonder if the extended warranty would still be valid with the tune installed since it sounds like the normal warranty is shortened

[@Sairos-Plays]

@@ttimefifty1 once you have the tube installed it’s on there fully. You don’t have to do anything further. Atleast for my bronco, there was no change in vehicle warranty with the ford performance tune so long as a dealership installs it

[@jessieh.8443]

How can I get the tune? Do I just go to the dealer?

[@Sairos-Plays]

@@jessieh.8443 yes, I ordered mine through my dealership and they charged me 1 hour of labor to install it

[@Sairos-Plays]

@@2011buddylee that’s exactly how my bronco feels. It feels like stock if you are just being gentle on the throttle. It feels much faster and even gives higher boost when you punch the throttle. Even moderate throttle you can feel the turbos spool up faster. It doesn’t affect the daily driving ability, doesn’t shift hard or rough. I’d say it shifts even smoother. Oh, and I got slightly better MPG out of it. 16.5 not tuned and currently sitting around 17.1-17.2 with the tune. For me, it’s a no brainer to get the tune. It elevates the driving experience without any compromises. I’ve had it turned for 9 months now, no issues.

[@stephanematis]

My bronze Apex SM-10RS wheels on the BRZ have the same ridges and they really help, though I setup these 17" specifically for foul weather use with Michelin CrossClimate 2s. This makes roadtrips in late fall a no brainer.

[@gregtoole974]

My tune arrived earlier this week and my local dealer installed it today. I only drove it from the dealer home but I could definitely tell a difference! I as I mentioned earlier haven’t really got to give it a true test but from just the little drive I do believe it’s going to be a definite smile factor!

[@TheTopher]

Awesome! Getting mine done next Wednesday. How long did your dealer take to install?

[@gregtoole974]

@@TheTopherI took around 8 and left it with them. I called around 2 and they said it was ready. This also included oil change and tire rotation even though I only had around 500 miles on it. Just thought I would go on the side of caution with the oil change.

[@EverydayATV]

Love that you’re enjoying this. Best looking color too. When it comes time to replace my F-150, I think this is what I go with. Hoping that Ford adds a drivers side A-pillar grab handle and also makes a sunroof available by the time I’m ready. Thanks for a great review.

[@carownervirus4438]

Here I was thinking I could focus on my M3 project but no Topher drops a video and now I am looking at those wheels for my RR lol

[@MikeCostanzo12]

Can't wait to hear your thoughts/review on that Ford Performance tune.

[@ericd1632]

I love those wheels, and they complement the color of the truck perfectly. Good choice Topher 👍🏻

[@krasnaludek298]

I have a 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor37 & there are days where I think this midsize Ranger would be a better daily. Some folks appear to be getting 16mpg, while I’m averaging just over 12mpg; not the end-all be-all, but compound that with parking, & no longer towing a trailer. I probably should have waited & saved some coin by going midsize. Anyhow, great looking truck! 👍🏻

[@jessieh.8443]

I’m getting 16.4 on my RR.

[@AgentGeo]

I have a '23 F150 Raptor and I am looking at a RR this weekend. I kind of wish i had waited to until the RR came out. Not sure if i will pull the trigger but the price point is almost to much to turn down.

[@rake9]

Dont want to complain, but mine has been in the shop since the end of July with a failed instrument cluster. I miss my Raptor! These videos help me cope

[@TheTopher]

Dang, that's a bummer - hope it gets sorted soon

[@bryy2053]

Mine has a build date of the week of Sept 30th. I can't friggn wait! I chose shelter green with the standard wheels because I can save the $1500 that the beadlock capable wheels cost and get a set of method racing rims or something nice. Plus, I'm never going to put beadlocks on anyway, and they don't look as nice as the standards in my opinion.

[@bryy2053]

@2011buddylee well yes, it's a matter of personal choice, that goes without saying :) I went with no graphics package as well. The last 4 cars I've had was white and this being my first "enthusiast" vehicle the last thing I wanted to don't a special truck was make it the most common color on the road. My A5 was glacier white metallic and I loved it but I'm over white. Have fun with your truck! I'm counting the days, I'll tell you that for sure :)

[@sunnyd26]

I think you convinced me, thank you for the videos!

[@levonyoung3749]

I love your raptor it looks awesome! Thanks for continuing to make fun content for us car people!

[@RJLETZPLAY]

Hey man love the drive! I was wondering if you could POV drive a 2024 Acura RDX Advance! That’s my favorite car and I would be so happy, im also thinking of buying one. Keep up the great work

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Great video! Interesting deep dive on those wheels. Thank you!

[@gregtoole974]

Thanks for your videos on the Ranger Raptor. I recently purchased one and enjoy your content. Was about to ask you your opinion on the tune and you answered it in this video. 👍

[@Dusty204]

I'm so excited for winter fun videos in this truck!!

[@TheTopher]

oh man, me too :D

[@AgentGeo]

Glad to hear you are enjoying the RR. I am going this weekend to look at one being sold at a local dealership wit no markup. The caveat is that i would be potential trading in my '23 F150 Raptor. I know, I know...why the heck would I even contemplate that. Long story short...what was affordable almost 2 years ago is getting even more difficult today because of just life changes. If I can save $200-300 on monthly payment and still have the capability and fun the Raptor line provides, why not look into it. I am curious if anyone here has made a transition from a F150 Raptor t5o the RR and how that transition has been. This will certainly be a difficult decision to make for sure. Thanks all!

[@BullittHilts]

YESS - those wheels! 😍

[@PaulsPlace]

Can't wait for the tune!!

[@ATG_42]

This update came in a perfect time, nice video thanks!

[@BeyondOurEyes]

Those wheels look proper! Looking forward to your thoughts on that performance tune

[@IJones]

I need that stop start switch on my Honda!

[@TRDTalk]

Love that colour!

[@cj2steezy]

The R button on my 23 F-150 Raptor also randomly decides that it doesn't want to work anymore 😂

[@krasnaludek298]

Mine does that when temps go North of 90; parked in direct sun. I can reset my defaults quickly, so not a big deal, but annoying.

[@brandonroth3972]

nice new wheels m8

[@samoc28]

Photo of your bike loaded in with that bike rack please?

[@pedrilogo8098]

Can you made a video how to install the ford tune performance, i have a 2021 st explorer and im interested on buying one, thanks brother i love you videos

[@JFlogerzi]

God I wish I could Justify the Ranger Raptor! Maybe if I give up racing my track car some day. Love my regular ranger

[@davidnuxoll7074]

Watch the latest video from the motor oil geek as he focused on a study how higher premium gas helps reduce engine friction.

[@TheTopher]

Saw that, great stuff!

[@v8purrr92]

There was no point in installing the S/S eliminator if you were going to install the FP tune. The tune does the same job - it remembers the last state of the S/S switch.

[@TheTopher]

Just learned that, good to know - I'll sell the stop/start eliminator once I get it tuned.

[@Spartanic89]

Did you get the 34s yet?

[@fossil9440]

Have you tried to change the code on the securicode? Got the code from the dealer, but can't seem to change it like I could on the F-150. Screen won't take it or doing the button reset code won't work. R button did not work for a couple days, but has been just fine after that. No other problems so far. Great video. Thanks.

[@TheTopher]

I haven't, need to get that setup.

[@A1_Tech01]

Hello Brother 🖐 Love From India❤🇮🇳 Can you please make a video in bentley bentgaya Please it's a huge request🥺

[@bwright1991]

Where did you find 91? Isn't it 93 pretty much everywhere besides the rare sunoco that sells 100.

[@Defianthuman]

Going to the dealer for an oil change wish I had that kind of money. I also don't have a car that's new enough for dealership maintenance, my 2008 Prius would could about $90 every 5k miles but I plan to do them myself so then can cost less than $30. I put 9k on last year, but this year I'm commuting to college so I expect a lot more.

[@Paco_Gaepedores]

Lovely Raptor woohoo 💪❤

[@tallesttreeintheforest]

nice chunky tires

[@elscoto]

Can you drop a link for the S/S kit?

[@samoc28]

More info on that bike rack please? Link?

[@patricktrier4503]

Does that Tonneau cover decrease the available bed height dimension inside the bed. I want to put a fridge inside my truck bed and the height is very close to the max already.

[@balaysked]

This is one truck i really wish I could afford. I just can't get rid of my WRX for it tho.

[@Localtraveler2376]

Will the tune affect your warranty at all?

[@TheTopher]

Ford Performance provides a 3yr/36k mile warranty with the tune, otherwise everything not affected by the tune is still covered by a 5yr/60k mile powertrain warranty. There's definitely some gray area on being able to prove whether the tune did or did not break something (if something breaks) after that 3/36k warranty is up.

[@aaronmeadows1667]

Do you have any interior rattles? Mine has a slight rattle around the passenger side sun visor, but it sounds more like it's in the headliner. The plastic around the rear view mirror is loose, but that's not where the sound is coming from. Also the plastic trim on the passenger side along the rear window doesn't seem to fit as tight as the driver side. I may be heading to Silver Lake in the middle of next week if you want to join, not sure which day yet.

[@TheTopher]

I have a rare rattle on the front driver's side dash somewhere but otherwise everything feels pretty tight. We'll see how it is this winter when we get colder temperatures. Have fun at Silver Lake!

[@willie9397]

Thats the color I am getting when the time comes not a raptor though I hate leather seats

[@malevxlent3934]

will you be getting the hybrid civic

[@wmunsayac]

You still got the OEM beadlocks? I’ll buy em from you. I’m in IL.

[@TheTopher]

I do! facebook.com/share/1DDYQ2HYMz/?mibextid=79PoIi

[@Noobs-r-us]

Hey topher do you think they will fix some of the issues you mentioned in the 2025 model? Do car manufacturers typically try to fix issues like these with the next model year?

[@TheTopher]

It’s Ford, maybe…but probably not lol

[@Yslviews]

Nice Car

[@SivarLeBeast]

Do you have PPF o ceramic coating on the paint looks great !

[@TheTopher]

@m-t3ch did paint correct and ceramic coat it 👍

[@PeeKay4Life]

Can you please drop a link for your threaded hooks in your truck bed ?

[@TheTopher]

Yes! amzn.to/4eg9lNF

[@PeeKay4Life]

@@TheTopher Thanks so much

[@SirAquas]

If I may ask, where did you get the ppf work done at?

[@TheTopher]

Clear Auto Bra Michigan - Larry is a master

[@rosalindwalkman5742]

Schiller Vista

[@bt4b4]

Gas mileage difference when the tire switch ?

[@TheTopher]

Probably a bit, I'll adjust the tire diameter in forescan if I do go larger.

[@Runningwithmike]

I bought one forme and my best friend

[@CADClicker]

Tbr there's way too much going on in the cabin

[@WhenStreetsGoSturdy.]

do you own this truck??

[@AndrewPruteanu]

So glad they did that with the ranger, the 2020 Rangers suck

[@animalmother4]

Stock wheels look a lot better

[@justinsalazar9070]

It’s so cute and small 😽

[@Spartan168]

Can someone explain to me what the point of these mid-size trucks is? Towing capacity is less than a BMW X5, so why even bother? You can’t even tow and car and trailer with this

[@dr.wakenstein8290]

I mean it maneuvers better than a full size truck which is not that big of a reason, and not everyone needs to tow cars and trailers they probably carry like some midsized furniture , house appliances and things of that nature.

[@EyeDoctorJoe]

just like any other reason why people buy trucks... social status

[@CoffeeTable-jc2cn]

@@EyeDoctorJoehave you seen the videos of him in the sand dunes or off roading. definitely don’t think that’s the case lol

[@azurite2926]

@@EyeDoctorJoeright, pretty sure the majority of trucks, even larger ones in America are rarely used for hauling or towing things if I recall from a survey.

[@TheTopher]

I’d argue full size trucks have more space and capability than what most people need. Midsize segment gets it about right. In the case of the Ranger Raptor, I use it as a fun vehicle to enjoy on/off road but it’s also hugely practical. I can put the kids in the back, mountain bikes and stuff in the bed, occasionally tow small trailers/sxs, and jump it off railroad tracks.

[@andre899]

Ugly wheel… OEM look muck better

[@torch5817]

First

[@jaydenfajardo833]

firsttt

[@ak2112]

I do not see the appeal of this truck