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  1. TomDirt

    Insurance: What the Fr*ck!

    I believe he has a Gen 1?
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    Insurance: What the Fr*ck!

    I'm going Scorched Earth on my finances to payoff my mortgage in 2024. Registered my Gen 1 on inop status and dropped insurance on it so I've got my 2012 3.5 ecoboost as a DD right now. $567/6mo with full coverage and reasonable deductible. 64yo, clean record, retired status, in a rural CA Hi...
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    What did u do to your raptor today?

    I'd definitely like to see a review on these, especially after some time spent driving in  ALL conditions. What's the noise level, the steering feel, the difficulty to install, the fitment, etc. The only reason Dorman hasn't sold MILLIONS of these is either the price, perceived value, or...
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    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Either way, since 2022 auto insurance premiums are increasing everywhere, so that camera system could pay for itself (or even prevent a policy cancelation) the first time it records an incident.
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    Looking for a gen 1 factory bumper and skid plate

    Not (currently) using mine, either.
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    2014 Terrain Gen2 Upgrade w/SVC **New-ish Member**With Pics!

    Did Camburg just recently start making their buckets for the Gen 1? I ended up buying the KHC version last summer instead. If Camburg had them available they were only a 90min drive from the Hi Dez.
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    Fiberglass Fenders - Comprehensive list and discussion

    I know one thing about fiberglass: it's very expensive to ship; (the quote below is from ADV for front fenders alone). By the time you include that to the costs to install, fit up, prep & paint new 'glass, that's what keeps most people from doing it.
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    Insurance: What the Fr*ck!

    I haven't purchased a new vehicle since September 2000. Between the ridiculous cost of kalifornistan sales taxes & registration, and insurance, I refuse to be ripped off. I'm driving a 2011 6.2 Raptor and a 2012 3.5 ecoboost instead.
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    Insurance: What the Fr*ck!

    California: " hold my beer".
  10. TomDirt

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    What year and model? There supposedly is an issue with Gen 1 6.2 Raptors burning due to engine fires, but not much info available.
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    What did u do to your raptor today?

    For those pesky metal pieces^^^ I'd recommend using fire. (Follow me for more Raptor mod tips)
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    Sold the GEN 1, I have left over new parts I never used, and a few used parts

    I bet you're glad you didn't have to do the blend door repair!
  13. TomDirt

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    You just lift the truck to allow them to droop out, that way they are extended the same as when they were first charged.
  14. TomDirt

    GEN 1 Exhaust Manifold Leak

    Like my 2012 3.5 ecoboost. The P-side turbocharger coolant line is leaking. I confirmed it with the uv dye test. It's the fitting between the turbo & the motor, so a lot of stuff has to come off. This is gonna be fun.
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    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Looks like all the Cool Kids are doing it!
  16. TomDirt

    2012 raptor

    The 2012 included the front Torsen diff standard, so you saved at least $1000 by not adding it yourself..... like I did with my 2011.
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    Looking at used 14 w/83k

    Doug Demuro stated (during a Gen 1 Raptor review), that as of that time; these trucks had the lowest depreciation of any trucks, period.
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    GEN 1 High Angle Cv Axles

    I was just so surprised that the "Raptor Tax" didn't apply.
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    Vanity Plate Ideas

    These were on older trucks. 8BEAST was an '86 F150, standard 2WD, shortbed stepside. My first caged truck. Old school multiple shocks per corner. LIV HRD was an '01 TRD Tacoma prerunner. Fully caged, LT suspension, King bypasses, fiberglass, harnesses, wilwoods, Ford 9in, HID lightbars...
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    GEN 1 High Angle Cv Axles

    For an extra $50 per side, why not go with the bigger, better, higher-angle version? Plus if you ever go to a Gen 2 coil bucket conversion you'll want them. It's a classic "buy once, cry once" scenario.
  21. TomDirt

    IWE Vacuum will not cut off in 4WD mode

    Whatever you do, get it figured out before you have to replace both IWE's. At that point, either you:  A, spend a hundred bucks and commit to a greasy, time-consuming repair yourself,  B, hand over $400 to an independent shop who might or might not do it right, or  C, hand over $800 to...
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    IWE Vacuum will not cut off in 4WD mode

    Do you have access to a mityvac to test vacuum on the system? That's a quick & easy way to start checking out the vacuum lines, the IWE themselves, & the check valve. The vacuum reservoir should hold vacuum for awhile after shutting off the motor too. There's lots of youtube videos to walk you...
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    New Gen 1 Member

    These look pretty sick.
  24. TomDirt

    GEN 1 High Angle Cv Axles

    Well, it showed up today. Not gonna ask how or where it came from, but it's mine now!
  25. TomDirt

    Abs module

    I'm betting that in a pinch, it would still work and get you back on the road until the "correct" part can be found.

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