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  1. mmaterni

    Show off your latest pics

    Those muddy ones are my cup of tea. No one ever accuses me of being afraid to get a little muddy! Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
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    GEN 1 Power steering fluid temp

    Did some searching and couldn't find an answer. Does anyone know the approximate operating temp for the power steering fluid? Changed oil, air filter, and power steering fluid flush today. Put my laser temp gauge on the fluid after a test run to make sure all is good. Guage says 114 max while...
  3. mmaterni

    EXO Black Rock to Bodie

    Huge thanks to EXO for an awesome event. Hope to see all of you guys again. This part of the country is pretty amazing. Kind of jealous about the opportunities out there versus what we have here in Ohio. Totally different style of wheeling and lots of cool terrain to explore. You guys rock...
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    GEN 1 Trans temp

    Unfortunately the sensor is inside the trans. Ended up smoking the trans and now it will need replaced. FYI my understanding is that there is no way to do this. If the ECW cannot obtain a reading it will automatically go into limp mode. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth...
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    GEN 1 Trans temp

    Hey FRF is it possible to disconnect the trans temp gauge on a gen 1 to avoid limp mode? Gauge is totally wrong and I need to avoid limp mode. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
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    Expedition: Black Rock to Bodie

    Just flew into Reno and pretty excited to get going. Can't wait to meet everyone. We definitely are not in Ohio any more Toto. By the way, I thought when Gordon said, " come out west to the desert and see how we do it" call me crazy but I thought it would be warmer than home. Lol. Famous last...
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    GEN 1 Best wife ever

    Actually the Raptor is her daily driver. I work in corrections and our vehicles have been vandalized by angry family in our lot. We always catch them because we have roving patrols and cameras but they don't really have anything to take/get. Instead I just don't take the truck as it's not worth...
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    GEN 1 Best wife ever

    Just had my birthday and this was one of my presents. Pretty blessed to have a wife that's even more into Raptors, guns, traveling, and off roading than I am. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  9. mmaterni

    the 100,000 mile club...

    Thanks. I'm a fan as well. The gauges are pretty new too. Got it brand new when I sunk the truck during a storm/accident. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  10. mmaterni

    The 2018 SnoBall 1/12-15/2018

    No airhorns in the casino? Well I guess if nobody ever did it there wouldn't be a rule! Lol. Have fun everyone and be safe. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  11. mmaterni

    GEN 2 Poser stand

    I see your Shwartz is as big as mine. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  12. mmaterni

    New owner near Cleveland, OH

    Welcome. I'm over in Toledo. Let me know if you decide to do the rebuild yourself and I can assist. Looks like a new ride. The rebuild will be a good time to go mid perch if it's not already. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  13. mmaterni

    GEN 2 Poser stand

    Oh hell no!! Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  14. mmaterni

    GEN 2 Oil on passenger door, running boards, and rear fender.

    From the picture it looks like you may want to look at the shock on that side. The other pic looks kind of reddish in color on the side of the truck which is what color the shock fluid is. Good luck with the repair and the storm. My wife and I are trying to see if we can make a dash down there...
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    GEN 2 Dilemma, Gen 2 or slightly used Gen 1

    I agree that the asking price for the gen 1 is high. Regardless of miles and condition it is a used vehicle. Both trucks have benefits and drawbacks in my opinion but if you are questioning if you should get the gen 1 then I assume you are not sold on the gen 2 or you wouldn't be second guessing...
  16. mmaterni

    Looking for Events, Meets or Courses in NorthEast...

    The east coast is a little sparse on events these days. Great Lakes Raptor Excursions used to do events but the majority are invite only now. They still do snoball though. The only place I am currently aware of that has a specific Raptor set up is Phoenix off road. What kind of wheeling are you...
  17. mmaterni

    The Ford That Started it All!

    It's good to laugh a little first thing in the morning! Thanks Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  18. mmaterni

    Houston Flood Raptor

    Saw that this morning too. My favorite part was the guy on the cell phone. I imagine him talking to the dealership salesman that he just bought it from, "WTF you told me this thing could go through anything! This things a POS!" Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  19. mmaterni

    First time truck owner.

    My wife is also a Raptor owner. She isn't on the forum though. She is on Facebook though. We are also from Ohio. Toledo area. Check out http://www.christiematerniphotography.com for her Facebook info. I'm not on there so no idea what her name is on there. Welcome. Famous last words, "if you hit...
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    GEN 2 Driveshaft movement & clank @ startup

    The clunk is a separate issue that involves the movement of the driveshaft from the front of the truck to the rear of the truck and vise versus during suspension movement. It does not involve the rotation of the drive shaft. That is an oversimplified explanation but I'm trying to make it make...
  21. mmaterni

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Damn sweet pic. Whoever took that is one badass photographer. [emoji12] Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  22. mmaterni

    Rattling at Start Up

    Check the exhaust heat shield on the exhaust pipe next to the crossmember. Sometimes the weld breaks. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  23. mmaterni

    Expedition: Black Rock to Bodie

    Can't wait. Of course when I have to ask, " do you carry anti venom?" this Ohio boy starts to realize just how far outside my element I'm about to be! Nevertheless can't wait to meet everyone. It's going to be a blast. Who else has got some vacay time burning to get used? TrailWhale upscrazy8...
  24. mmaterni

    Help.. Truck won't start

    I remember previous posts where this was an issue. I believe when put in neutral and leveled the truck started no problem. Try that and then a search for those threads. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  25. mmaterni

    Group Therapy: Airborne in Ohio // August 3rd - 6th

    Huge thanks to Nate, Jim, and Stephon for being our guinea pigs all weekend. See you guys next time. Also it was great to meet everyone new to raptor events and Gordon from EXO. Super awesome guy and we hope to get out west to play in your backyard some day. Famous last words, "if you hit it...
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