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  1. Taxman

    Any of you guys tow a trailer?

    We just bought a Winnebago Minnie 2455 travel trailer. It's about 28' long, 8' wide, has a dry weight of 5320 lbs and a dry hitch weight of 660 lbs. The hitch height is 25". I'm running stock suspension and tires with front on mid-perch. I have a few questions for those of you running a...
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    3M Color Stable CS50 Window Tint

    No bad news. I don't care what degree tint was added as long as the final result is legal. I've had them about a week now and ma very happy with them. Visibility isn't impaired at night and they keep the truck cooler during the day. No regrets here. In NC they did away with the emissions...
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    2015 Fiberwerx Raptor

    I agree with most comments. I'm not a fan of the sharp edges that the Ford designers put into the fenders, lights and other design elements. At least they kept the wheel wells round and not square like Chevy's and Toyota's. However, I am a fan of the interior. I really like what they did...
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    2015 Fiberwerx Raptor

    This could be a repost, but I haven't seen it. Looks like Fiberwerx is making 2017 Raptor fenders for 2015+ F-150s. Not a bad fit. 15+ Ford F150 To Raptor OEM Style Conversion - FiberwerX Off Road Fiberglass
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    3M Color Stable CS50 Window Tint

    It's become a bigger deal here in the past 5 years or so. Most inspection facilities will check, but there are some that won't. Either way, I find it difficult to see at night with really dark tints, so I'm totally fine with the tints I had installed. It has a high reflectivity rating, so...
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    3M Color Stable CS50 Window Tint

    Thanks guys. I'm thinking of putting a matte black hood and roof wrap later this year. I'm thinking of covering the entire hood up to the fenders and the entire roof, up to the rain gutter.
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    3M Color Stable CS50 Window Tint

    It's not only state-specific, but municipality-specific also. In Wake County, the front windows cannot be darker than 35%. These test at about 37%, so they're just over the legal limit. The rear windows are about 18%. They actually test for that at our annual vehicle inspections. I've had to...
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    3M Color Stable CS50 Window Tint

    Just got the front windows done today. 20 minutes while I waited. Color match to the rear is perfect and it's legal. Can't believe I waited this long.
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    Radar detector

    Here's a wide one so you can see the side better. Here's one from the driver's vantage point.
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    Radar detector

    I bought the Escort Passport here and used discount code RADARROY to get a 10% discount. Shipped out same day I ordered (within 2 hours) and shipping costs were reasonable. Very fast response overall.
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    Radar detector

    I just received the package this morning, but I was asked to return the old one - they even included a return label. I was going to just return the new one with a note explaining that I soldered the old one. I guess you can just pay Mark for it and I could mail it to you, but they sent it to...
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    Is there a way to increase the 14s hids

    I know the LED talk was sarcastic, but how about the HID discussion. You're saying the stock HID housings that were designed for 35W ballasts and bulbs will work with 50W ballasts and bulbs, despite the increased operating temperatures? That interests me. Especially if the cost is...
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    Radar detector

    The pin on the original mirror tap I received was already bent. When I tried to straighten it, that's when it broke off. I figured if they were that fragile, I would have the same problem with the second one, so I figured I would solder it and make a permanent connection. Really easy...
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    Radar detector

    They are sending me a new mirror tap, but I ended up removing both pins from the original Mirror Tap and splicing the leads to the ground and 12V+ (Green/purple) wires using some solder and self healing electrical tape to insulate it. I cut a slit into the plastic sheath that covers the wire...
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    Is there a way to increase the 14s hids

    I was told I had to change the housings. Here you go. http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f81/50w-hid-ballast-bulb-oem-hid-housing-39912/
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    Is there a way to increase the 14s hids

    I asked this question a while back and came to the conclusion that it would cost much more than I was willing to spend to get more light output. You will need new housings which will run you upwards of $1200. You can probably sell your existing housings/lamps to offset part of that cost, but...
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    Radar detector

    OK. I found my multi-meter and tested the leads. On my 2014 rear-view mirror molex plug, pin # 1 is 12V+ (ignition) and is a green wire with a purple stripe. Pine # 4 is ground and is a black wire. When I opened my mirror tap, the ground pin was bent from the package. I carefully bent it...
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    Radar detector

    I can't find my multi-meter and want to install my radar detector this evening using the mirror tap. Anyone know what color wires on the mirror plug are the 12V+ and ground wires on a 2014? Are they consistent year-to-year, or does Ford like to change it up to keep things interesting? Edit: I...
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    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Is there a non-Facebook link? I don't do Facebook and can't see the link. I was asking about installation more than hardware. I like the location and would like to see what else fits in there...
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    Additional LED Grille Markers

    Very slick. Added to wish list. Did you wire them to the existing LEDs? Spliced?
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    BFG KM3 New Mud Terrain

    One of the mods over at the IH8Mud forum says he confirmed with BFG that the KM3s won't be available until 2017. It's on an off-road forum, so it must be true. Those guys never stretch the truth. New BFG KM3. Thoughts? | IH8MUD Forum
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    IOS 8.4 & Sync = No Bueno

    No issues here. I have a 2014, but I didn't upgrade to the latest Sync. I have the previous version. I didn't need Australia maps and didn't care for the time to destination change, so I never upgraded to the new Sync.
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    Winch

    Depends on your use. I used mine frequently on my Jeep and preferred synthetic. I ran a wire cable for two years on my Jeep until I finally switched to synthetic. The cable kept binding and crimping. I just never cared for it properly I guess. When you're on a trail and folks are behind you...
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    Recommend me a good first aid kit

    If carrying Epi-Pens or other medications, make sure you look at the expiration date periodically. Epi-Pens typically have an 18-month shelf life. Other medicines such as Tylenol and Advil can last several years before they lose their medicinal qualities. Also, if you keep an Epi-Pen in your...
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