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  1. vegascarnut

    Does tire rotation require re-balance and front end alignment?

    I always get an alignment with new tires. Best way to insure that $1500 purchase lasts a good 40-50k miles!
  2. vegascarnut

    Does tire rotation require re-balance and front end alignment?

    Wow there is so much wrong with these statements!! STUPID is right.
  3. vegascarnut

    Does tire rotation require re-balance and front end alignment?

    Our tires are not directional radials. You can run them either way.
  4. vegascarnut

    Does tire rotation require re-balance and front end alignment?

    Absolutely!! If you didn't ask for it, then definitely do not pay for it.
  5. vegascarnut

    Does tire rotation require re-balance and front end alignment?

    I always rotate the tires in all my vehicles at 5,000 mile intervals. Keeps the tread wearing evenly and my tires las a long time. Rebalance only when pulling or vibrating. Align only if the rebalance doesn't solve the pulling.
  6. vegascarnut

    Does tire rotation require re-balance and front end alignment?

    Rotation? Definitely! Balance? Maybe, if it is vibrating or pulling. Alignment? If it's still pulling after a rebalance, then yes, alignment should be checked.
  7. vegascarnut

    Wide body build

    Wow, good eye! Or, maybe I have "bad eye." LOL This is a logo I did earlier this year for a friend. Their cycling team rides a relay every year that finishes in D.C. to support fallen officers.
  8. vegascarnut

    Wide body build

    I must be missing something. What flags?
  9. vegascarnut

    Wide body build

    Ok ladies...that’s about enough. Not my style but my hat is off to anyone willing to go all out!
  10. vegascarnut

    Yosemite and Lake Tahoe Offroad "Raptor" Friendly Trails

    Heading up this weekend. If I have time, I want to check this one out. Thanks!
  11. vegascarnut

    2012 Raptor - Recommended Performance Upgrades

    Never heard of this until now. Seems really cool. I have a tune from JDM. Will it work with custom tunes? Going to check it out! EDIT: after looking at the website, it looks like it plugs right into the pedal harness, so it would be independent of the tune, regardless.
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    2012 Raptor - Recommended Performance Upgrades

    Agreed 100%. Intake and throttle bodies are a total waste. They don't put MORE of anything in the engine—air/fuel is what I mean. Wasted dollars. The only way to get more power is to add more air AND more fuel, along with better spark and timing curves. The tune is a great performance addition...
  13. vegascarnut

    EV Raptor: Well, Would Ya?

    Can't wait to RUIN my MPGs with a Whipple!!! More noise, more fun! Still think EV truck is a cool idea, but... :D blower whine rocks
  14. vegascarnut

    Anyone do 35's

    You said Nitto Ridge Grapplers in 35x12.5x17 rubbed. Those are the same size as stock.
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    Anyone do 35's

    Wait. Your Nittos rubbed on the stock rims? Those 35s are about the same size as stock tires (like about 1/4 inch in diameter or 1/8 inch working clearance!). That's really weird—first I have ever heard of a stock tire rubbing. Sure there isn't some other issue? I can understand getting some...
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    EV Raptor: Well, Would Ya?

    :happy160:
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    EV Raptor: Well, Would Ya?

    Like a Godzilla-sized Makita drill! Pretty damn scary!! That's what the performance Tesla I drove sounded like. I've driven a lot of fast cars—that one was among the quickest. So much torque. Trucks need torque, and EVs are where it's at. I do off-road a lot, and I'm a diehard blown V8 fan...
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    Anyone do 35's

    Like the rest are saying. Stock tires are a metric version of a 35 inch tire, and all BFG tires are undersized a little. I just bought 35x12.5R17 KM3's and some Method rims. Can't want to get them installed! You won't get rub as much from tire size as from rim width and offset. I know some guys...
  19. vegascarnut

    Help on new tire choice..Goodyear Ultraterrain or...

    Have you checked out the new BFG KM3's? I just bought 4 after riding on some. The street manners are really responsive and quiet, and off-road, when you air down they are incredible. Besides that, they look killer! Everyone I know who has them loves them. I bought 35x12.5-R17 on some Method...
  20. vegascarnut

    Hey, saw an old post where you went to mid-perch with Geiser springs. Were the rear springs...

    Hey, saw an old post where you went to mid-perch with Geiser springs. Were the rear springs stock, or did you add something to lift the rear? Thanks!
  21. vegascarnut

    Decided to go mid travel

    Interesting thought. When you're going that far, I guess it would be worth comparing both options for sure. The only difference would be, well, it's either a Raptor or it's not!
  22. vegascarnut

    Decided to go mid travel

    That's a mean machine! Very nice.
  23. vegascarnut

    How To Wire Raptor AUX upfitter switches

    Every time I get in there to wire an accessory, I say "this time I'm going to connect all the pass-through wires so I don't have to do it again..." Then I remember why I never do that. WHAT A PAIN! Can't see, my hands are too big, and Ford was "generous" enough to leave like an inch of wire to...
  24. vegascarnut

    Off road GPS options

    I think it's enough for me, for now. I'm getting comfortable downloading the maps, and they work well. Also, some local jeep guys upload nice trail maps, which I have been able to download from Google maps, and import into GAIA. Overall, I am very impressed with GAIA for my purposes. I'm out on...
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