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mike_traps
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Thanks, I'm loving it so far! I already had to replace the transfer case motor switch, but I at least was able to do it myself.
Looking to buy a Gen 1 Raptor
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Well nevermind. I see you got the other, congrats man!
sukuni
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I am starting your same journey, any pointer is appreciated
Blue is such a great color on the Gen 1 (Well, any raptor really). Glad you found one you like. The extended cab and high lift are begging for a bed bar with some yellow-cover KC daylighters for an old school look.
RaptorActual
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Skip the 5.4 you will be let down especially if you go ripping in a 6.2!!! Take your time and find a 6.2 that doesn’t need that much work cargurus you can find them all day everyday!!!
The OP picked up a 5.4. I agree I'd look for a 6.2, but let's be real the 5.4 is not really a slouch. It's adequate power if that's all that one can afford.
Yeah not a terrible route. Really depends on the needs. If he is daily driving the truck, no worries on the 5.4L. They really optimized those motors by 2010.
I have had a bunch of 5.4s in Expeditions.
1998, 2004, 2006, and now 2011
They did what needed to be done.
The earlier ones always had me saying that I wouldn't want them in any bigger heavier truck than the Expedition they were in.
Latest ('11) does seem to have more than the others.
Wife doesn't complain, her daily driver.
But, we all do get a bigger kick out of my 6.2 (also '11) Raptor.
1998, 2004, 2006, and now 2011
They did what needed to be done.
The earlier ones always had me saying that I wouldn't want them in any bigger heavier truck than the Expedition they were in.
Latest ('11) does seem to have more than the others.
Wife doesn't complain, her daily driver.
But, we all do get a bigger kick out of my 6.2 (also '11) Raptor.
Have a 2013 available, garage kept all its life. Black, all options. Bed soft cover and carpeted bed. It's never seen snow, salt and very little rain. 67K miles. Have had a sale sign on it at local car shows with some interest but willing to part with provided the right buyer comes along. Only mods are upgrade brakes, Stainless works dual exhaust, CAI and fog lights. Looking for a cash buyer, A title. LMK if interested.
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