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    Chilliwak?

    Yup. Far less time to do the trips and such these days. Hopefully that changes.
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    badm0t0rfinger's 2014 Raptor build

    Did you sell the Raptor?
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    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    I haven't updated this in a while- Had this for the last 10 months, beautiful truck, however I missed my tremor. Replaced it with this 2025 Tremor. With the price of trucks continuing to climb, I will keep this one for once. I had a set of 285/75/18 (34.8x11.5) and a ready lift level kit put...
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    Northern Lite 610 for 1/2 Ton PU

    Looks good depending on all the other factors. At no point did I say GVWR = safety.
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    Northern Lite 610 for 1/2 Ton PU

    I have spent 5 years looking at a half ton/ truck camper combo, it just doesn't work. A pop up FWC type deal, on the correct half ton sure. The 610 is as close as it possibly comes to working, however the payload on the door sticker (not the payload in the brochure...) of a 6.5' bed, basic half...
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    Possible new class 5 rig. Am I nut's to choose gas motor ?

    No you're most certainly not affecting just first gear. Wow. If a 3.73 truck turns 1900rpm at 75mph, a 4.30 truck would turn approx 2200 rpm. Massive difference. Same goes for every gear. That's why it's called a final drive. It affects the final drive of each gear, as well as acting as a...
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    Possible new class 5 rig. Am I nut's to choose gas motor ?

    Gearing is a huge part of building a truck with a 7.3. The difference between 3.73's and 4.30's is massive when running big tires, with big wind sails (campers or trailers) behind them. If you have a 3.73 truck with 37's or larger look at 4.56's- biggest difference one can make without power adders.
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    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    So one issue with the ADD bumper is it requires removal of the crash bars- Is the bumper strong enough? I know plenty of people remove them (even though it fits a 315/70/17 with a level) however they are there for a reason. This is also a nice middle ground...
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    My Journey

    The one more night thing... I get that all too well!!
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    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    Not yet. Haven't decided on the protection vs looks of the ADD one lol
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    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    I HATE the fat lip look too lol. It works with the stock intercooler which was important for me. I don't want to relocate at this time. They have instructions on the page for trimming a couple MM of plastic which is all that's needed. It works with the stock intercooler which was important...
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    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    Primary reason is I live in deer country- I liked that bumper for the coverage it provided. I hit a deer a couple years ago with a brand new expedition and it rendered the truck undriveable. It was cold, well below freezing, at night, no cell service etc. LOL. Trying to make sure the truck...
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    g wagon lift kits

    ^ 14 years later haha
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    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    Anyone own one of these? https://ironman4x4america.com/exterior/premium-triple-hoop-front-bumper-suited-for-2021-ford-f-150/
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