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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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finally installed the reverse HIDs that had been sitting around since I got the truck.





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That must be fun Nice looking truck for sure , and glad to see it gets put to use .
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Thanks. And I actually sprayed plastidip on the exhaust tips also. Still hasnt came off
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Finally got the taillights, 3rd brake and mirror reflectors smoked (kinda usless since Im installing towing mirrors on it soon)



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gotta fix the teeth yo but nice car!
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Lol, everyone keeps talking about that chicks teeth....
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Lol, everyone keeps talking about that chicks teeth....
U gotta keep in mind that everyone on the internet has a foot long dick and dates a super model. Bet 99% of faggots complaining cant pick up a chick like her in their entire lifetime.
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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Lol, everyone keeps talking about that chicks teeth....
Only the virgins are

Great pics nspec! Loving the truck!

How are you liking it? I mean, it's a Ford Truck, so I would have to imagine it's running great. Any issues with the driveline thump or anything?
Old Nov 6, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Only the virgins are

Great pics nspec! Loving the truck!

How are you liking it? I mean, it's a Ford Truck, so I would have to imagine it's running great. Any issues with the driveline thump or anything?

Im loving it so far. There are a few rattles and squeaks in the front left that i need to get looked at. One ford dealership said that it was normal, pissed the fuck out of me. gotta take it to another one and get it checked out, but I absolutely hate having any of the mechanics drive my cars, let alone touch them.
Old Nov 7, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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^ I keep toying with getting rid of my FJ for something like the Raptor. Love the truck, but the FJ is bulletproof (and not bad to look at either). So I keep flip-flopping...
Old Nov 7, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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^ BTW, what Raptor forum do you suggest? I joined fordraptorforum.com but even though it's one of the more active forums, it seems that the same few people are the active ones. Any other good ones?
Old Nov 7, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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I got to drive an FJ for a month back in 09 I think. Definitely was a fun suv to drive.
Personally id pick Raptor but I could understand if some people would go the other way. It feels different. U have to testdrive both to understand.

I joined raptorforumZ.com. or something similar. Ends with a z. I think it stays pretty busy
Old Nov 8, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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FUCK UPS. Always play soccer with your package before they deliver the shit. Fucking ASSHOLES. im so pissed.

Been wanting to get these mirrors for a while and now that i finally got them, UPS delivered the package all molested and broke one of the mirrors.









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I wonder how they're even still in business sometimes....
Old Nov 8, 2012 | 11:44 PM
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Horrible. After my encounters with my own postman I wonder how any of these shipping companies stay afloat..

Oh wait, USPS is broke
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Damn, that sucks. At least you have pics. File a claim ASAP!!
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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Sorry to see the damage, sucks to get all excited getting a package and have it crap on.

Your Raptor is amazing, I love living vicariously through you.
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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Awesome truck. My buddy has one just like yours but all black. His started to loosen up around 15k miles and he gets around 17mpg on the hwy now. He had less than 15 miles on it when he pulled it in my garage and we leveled the front end. Those fogs look
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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i got very lucky on this since the i found a heavenly seller.

When I bought the mirrors I asked him to send it through USPS and he still used UPS. I sent him an email last night after finding the mirror broken. He called me back right away and said that he will refund the full amount and take the mirrors back.

I went ahead and ordered another set. Now gotta play the wait game again.
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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That sucks. Knock on wood I've had good luck with UPS but I've heard/seen the horror stories. Yikes.
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Lowered the front by an inch. Much better feel and the front doesnt look higher than back any more


Also weighed the wheel/tire

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Holy balls that's heavy LOL
Old Nov 9, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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jesus...mine are less than a quarter of that each.
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The 20" wheels on the EVS 150 are 130lb each
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UPS does that? Always thought USPS did that shit. Still can't wait to see how it'll look with the tow mirrors. Sir can we please trade for a month?
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jeez those are some heavy rims/tires

ever think of upgrading the brakes to cope with the extra weight?
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UPS does that? Always thought USPS did that shit. Still can't wait to see how it'll look with the tow mirrors. Sir can we please trade for a month?
Sure, as long as u have an H1.

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jeez those are some heavy rims/tires

ever think of upgrading the brakes to cope with the extra weight?
Man this truck has impressive braking already. I believe the OEM Raptor wheels are more heavier. While unloading, I accidentally dropped it on the step ladder of the tailgate and broke the cover, that was the when i first got the truck, almost broke my finger in the process also (stayed swollen up for a week). We have like 10 sets of Raptor wheels at EVS. I'll try to weigh one of them.
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Damn heavy ass wheels wouldn't want to lift those.. & I'll give you a accord for that and a month supply of kebabs and garlic naan haha
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Originally Posted by nspec_ya4
Lowered the front by an inch. Much better feel and the front doesnt look higher than back any more


Also weighed the wheel/tire

Really? We had to raise his 1 inch to be level.

As for the weight, I believe it. I helped put my buddies new wheels on and those bastards were heavy.
Old Nov 10, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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I already had it up at 2" brought it down to the middle setting.
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Great looking build so far

A buddy of mine at work also has a raptor but its black, plus its getting sent off to hennasy here really soon.
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Had some fun at the beach!

Yeah. Almost crapped my pants.

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Here is a better picture. All 4 up in the air.

These are all screen shots from my cellphone video...




Bottoming out.

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Nice! All 4 up in the air!
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Oh man, that looks hella fun lol



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