Recent content by Smokyray

Saw quite a few RR’s in Switzerland on a recent visit, they’re all that’s avail there. I would love to take mine there playing chicken with Beamers opposing me on skinny twisty mountain roads….or not:) No substitute… V/R Smokey

Smurfslayer nailed it, SAE is the way to go. I have a pair of fogs from Diode Dynamics covertly lurking behind a pair of bumper hole fake grill covers from Amazon. I use them more as DRLs than aux lights which is what I wanted, to add more ambient light in front and sides than the stock low...

Welcome! I still have my 2013 Taco I bought new as my DD errand vehicle, my fourth. The previous three all were sold with 250K+ minor maintenance miles and tires. Indestructible, amazing little trucks but…. Not a Raptor:) V/R Smokey

Supply and demand. Special edition vehicles like the R, Shelby Stangs, SVO etc have always allowed Ford to show off a bit in the marketplace. Announcing or spreading rumors of a specific vehicles demise always boosts sales. Then they just reintroduce it later… :) V/R Smokey

Good to hear the banter of a seemingly answer-less question on the site however comma… Having been driving on and off road since the Earth was cooling I’ve learned everything is a compromise, especially tires. The BFG KO2 stock size has served me very well (originals now have 61K) in many...

Awesome. Replace Z with Raptor….same ending…. :) HNY! V/R Smokey

You from Joisee? What exit??? :) PS: if he left it outside in TX it would revert back to its former self, one way or another!! Smokey

My granddaughter commented on the CT (while riding in my Gen 2) “those things look like stupid giants shoes” :) V/R Smokey

A plug for DD lighting, I have a pair of SSC2 sports, center mounted in the bumper hole on my 18’ and they’re awesome. I use them more as DRLs than off road only. I also have amber lens covers that provide a nice option for fog and rain. The real plus of DD is their customer service, simply...

Yup, supply and demand. I recently KBB self appraised my 18 802A (value not seriously ever selling) with 60K it came in at $49.9 although Carvana and umpteen dealerships emailed me wanting to “chat”. As mentioned before, figure what you’re willing to pay, then figure what you’ll accept for your...

Hey Bubba, watch this….hold ma beer…. :) Smokey “Stupid is as Stupid does”

Personally my 18’ 802A is darn near the perfect vehicle. At 60K (so far) it outclasses everything out there and I’ve driven quite a few trucks, but no Rivians. Like the Terminator, you’ll be baaaack… :) Smokey

Raptors are unique, arguably as much as 60’s Mustang Shelby owners justifying the extra cost vs a GT or lesser upgrades. For me there’s no substitute, we only have one vehicle, our 18’ 802A and it’s the best in every category, even grocery getter. All the muscle cars rev their engines next to...

Recently I saw my first Bronco Raptor at a nursery. Sits lower a tad but I liked it. I know you discounted it but maybe a test drive or two…?:) V/R Smokey PS: My DD is a 13’ Taco I’ve put 180K on, bulletproof. Also my disabled friends get in and out pretty easily

Amen. Gas prices are a warning light to the real problem, self serving politicians. Until we elect people who at least recognize the problem, have the cajones to fix it and believe the constitution, we’re headed for the same fate as the Roman Empire…but I digress. At least a vote for Trump puts...