First Deliveries and Delays

Discussion in 'Generation 2 Ford Raptor News' started by 144Pilot, Nov 7, 2016.

  1. rvdontheweb

    rvdontheweb Member

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    Before you cancel and try to start over, make sure the options haven't changed. I ordered on Monday (5 December) and Ford returned it to the dealer because of the 64D bead locks - we don't know why yet. Noticed today that the bead locks in the Media Day photos do not match the rendered image photo from the Build-it tool, or the photos of Raptors in lots.... so who knows what else may change..... [​IMG]
     
  2. StrikerHawk

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    I think the difference in bead-lock ring appearance is this. The bead-lock wheels we buy as the option with the truck come with "beauty rings". You still have to order the "real" bead-lock rings as an extra item after you've gotten your truck. I suspect the photos we're seeing of the test trucks have the "real" bead-lock rings installed versus the beauty rings.
     
  3. BSTMODE

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    Actually, I don't think the 17's come with any beauty rings anymore. I believe they just come as black wheels and you can add the actual beadlock rings separately from the dealer at an extra cost.
     
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    Not according to the things I've read/am reading, but I will be happy to confirm for you how it all works if....IF....my truck ever shows up <lol>.
     
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    I just drove through my dealership in the Dallas area just to make sure there were no other raptors on the lot. I didn't see any which made me kind of smile since my October build is still MIA but sad since many Texans and should be driving there's by now
     
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    It's strange that the photos of the beadlock wheel w/o the beadlock ring has 12 bolts on it. The photos of the wheels WITH the beadlock have 24 bolts on them....see below.

    Unless that is actually a black ring on the wheel that unbolts to allow the beadlock ring to be used...and then there are 24 holes under that ring....I guess I'll find out if my truck ever arrives....


    Beadlock 1.PNG Beadlock 2.PNG
     
  7. Diggs

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    you have to buy the silver ring separate from Ford Performance...should just come with the wheels its stupid
     
  8. Kris Dawson

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    Basically guys this is Ford avoiding regulations and DOT, This is why the option is called "Beadlock capable" and what the wheels ship out with is a "beauty ring" and when they sell you the bead rings it shifts the liability to either you or the dealer for installing them being that in most states and all of Canada it is illegal to run a beadlocked wheel on public roads.
     
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    I ordered the stock ones because I am cheap...(said no one who buys a 70k truck) but anyone have any suggestions where I can buy decent price black rims to match the black shadow ninja truck...?
     
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    check out the fuel wheels. Im getting the anza model
     
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    Those bead lock rings are $200.00 ea. @ Ford Performance, your tire will go on the outside of the wheel and held down w/ the ring. I always wondered whey they are illegal, I guess just because there not DOT approved , you think any cops would really harass you about them, it would be a bitch to spend the bucks and only be able to run them of road. You really don't need them in the sand, but the rough stuff is a different story.
     
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  12. FutureOxfordwhiteowner

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    So it does come with a beauty ring??
     
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    What do y'all think ... A white Beauty ring on my white truck :hmmm2:
     
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    I have no reason to believe not, they have to cover all those holes with something. I plan to paint mine with Rust-oleum hammered silver paint for a more bead lock look.
     
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    I just don't understand why we haven't seen any pictures from Ford with a ring attached!
     

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