ICON Texas Raptor Run 2013 OFFICAL Thread

[flamehead16]

Yup like Alan said I have a 5.4 and a lot of others do to you can't go wrong with either engine in the raptor I mean I have plenty of power and like trey said when you need more just pull that little fuse out and go (off road only). These 5.4L engines are solid as a rock they've been around for a long time and I have never had a problem with mine and I've ha it for 2.5 years and beat the hell outa the truck all the time haha

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That's actually not a bad deal but when buying a used raptor it is absolutely important that YOU take a very very good
Look under the truck and if there are any signs of it being taken in the dirt then tell them you want all the fluids changed like trans engine rear diff all the fluids even the radiator and if they're cool with you being there when they change it tell them you want to check out the trans fluid an see if it smells burnt that'll let you know how hard it's been driven an if its been taken care of.. Now me I would never ever in a million years but a new raptor but I do understand that money doesn't grow on trees so you just gotta check it out extremely well that's all.

yea my current 2004 F150 has the 5.4L in it and i bought it with 28k on it and it now has 73k. i have in the past year done a about $5000 worth of maitnence and accessories to it. between replaceing seals in the diff, all new fluid in the drive train, wheels, tires, shocks, and i did the dreaded 5.4L tune up myself.

im gonna be looking into a 2013 XLT with a 6.2L here this summer/fall. im gonna try to get into a raptor if i get this job with the local ford dealer, if not i can save about 10-15k and just get the XLT witht he 6.2L and then use the money to modify it. i could make my own raptor by just putting on a raptor bed, and front clip and suspension.

 

[treypal]

Just that FRF has stepped up and is providing the event with a 40'x80' tent to use as our main meeting area. Y'alll wanted a place to gather, and you got it!

We are using it now to pay against my wife's car. In less than 12 months we will be debt free except for our house. That is if I can keep myself under control and from getting mod happy on the Raptor. I look at it this way, yes it sucks at the moment because you are trying to throw all of your money at debt but in a short time when it's all over you are sitting mighty pretty.



Hey is it almost April yet or what?

Trey, you got any awesome announcements for us yet?

 

[keatonskidmore]

yea my current 2004 F150 has the 5.4L in it and i bought it with 28k on it and it now has 73k. i have in the past year done a about $5000 worth of maitnence and accessories to it. between replaceing seals in the diff, all new fluid in the drive train, wheels, tires, shocks, and i did the dreaded 5.4L tune up myself.

im gonna be looking into a 2013 XLT with a 6.2L here this summer/fall. im gonna try to get into a raptor if i get this job with the local ford dealer, if not i can save about 10-15k and just get the XLT witht he 6.2L and then use the money to modify it. i could make my own raptor by just putting on a raptor bed, and front clip and suspension.

That's not a bad idea..but..The difference between the Raptor and a normal F150 is not just a fenders, suspension, and motor..

 

[pat'sRAPTOR]

Haha nice trey!! Build it and try shall come! Ill be tere most of the time

 

[whtrapta]

who is coming to TRR solo?

 

[rasco]

Me.
I gots no-one.


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[whtrapta]

Me.
I gots no-one.


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I have 3 friends coming. 2 will maybe need drivers.

Also I'm bringing a beer pong table.

 

[rasco]

I'll bring the beers.
I'll bring the beers.

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I'm bringing an extra helmet and fire suit, so if anyone wants a ride they are more than welcome.



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[Blind1]

RAS, you need to give anybody that drives in front of you the firesuit to protect them from all the lumens your 50" LED bars are going to put out......

 

[flamehead16]

That's not a bad idea..but..The difference between the Raptor and a normal F150 is not just a fenders, suspension, and motor..

while i know its not a true raptor, but if its what i can afford i can afford lol