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  1. McCarthy

    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...
  2. McCarthy

    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.
  3. McCarthy

    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...
  4. McCarthy

    My Journey

    The one more night thing... I get that all too well!!
  5. McCarthy

    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    Not yet. Haven't decided on the protection vs looks of the ADD one lol
  6. McCarthy

    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...
  8. McCarthy

    g wagon lift kits

    ^ 14 years later haha
  9. McCarthy

    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

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

    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    Does anyone personally have experience with Morimoto Big Bangers? Quite the name... But apparently the best light on the market right now.
  11. McCarthy

    F150 Tremor vs diesel Silverado ZR2?

    I really like the new 3.0 Duramax, however the Tremor wins elsewhere for me.
  12. McCarthy

    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    Top pic is the stock F150 high beams- which actually are an excellent headlight. Bottom pic is high beams + the two 8" lights currently on the truck. Thoughts? Would a pair of LP6's or equiv be much brighter?
  13. McCarthy

    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    Thanks all. I live in the mountain in deer country so good aux lighting is mandatory.
  14. McCarthy

    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    What's everyone's recommendations for the best 5-6" pod light? Diode? Baja? Rigid? etc? Also where that pic is taken should have 10 feet of snow right now.
  15. McCarthy

    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    LOL I would but the cage has intrusion bars that put steel right where a windshield would go haha
  16. McCarthy

    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    Finally some snow.
  17. McCarthy

    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    Thank you!
  18. McCarthy

    2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

    Follow-up review on the lights (with amber covers, which does reduce output some) now that I have used them extensively on a recent 6k roadtrip towing a side by side. They are reasonably bright, and do a good job, but they do not compare to a BD LP6 or equivalent. I've had them in my garage for...
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