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  1. Killjoy

    Am I crazy for considering a ~$60k Gen1?

    We are going to sell our 2012 soon that we have had since 14 miles on the odometer. Probably going to go for $40k in preparation for the new Raptor R as we have been waiting for the v8 to return. 135k miles currently but literally we upgraded AND replaced all components as the wife and I went...
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    I apologize to all the i70 drivers I offended bombing across Missouri yesterday

    We live in at I-435 We live in at I-435 & State Line and generally speaking you cannot get people to move out of the left lane. So I will just agree with your comments! It's unbearable at times.
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    New-to-me 2019: big bounces on concrete highway

    I would say that ever since we moved it to top perch our Gen 1 definitely rode stiffer but we needed it to clear the 37" tires. Sometimes it's hard to tell but maybe just check that the front isn't set all the way up or just visually compare to another stock Raptor, ask mechanic, etc.
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    Raptor R - Will you be buying this beast.

    Agreed with someone else who said it. I think it's finally a worthy successor to our old 6.2 Velociraptor. Not getting rid of the old but will be adding an "R" to the family.
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    GEN 2 EXTENDED WARRANTIES

    ESP on our 2012 from new to 127k miles and they have covered nearly $30k in work over the years (we take it offroad often so it was well worth it). Now we are finally in the last version of extended warranty with Ford that was offered (I think it was called CSP or something) and it was way too...
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    How did you come to afford your raptor?

    Wife and I started a business 18 years ago (I was 24 yrs old) in Digital Production and was fortunate to be debt free with only one credit card that amounted to $1000 limit in 2012. We lived in Vegas working on projects for WSOP, Tapout, Nissan, Hyundai and a new MMA league that's now on ESPN...
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    Finally got the truck!

    Congrats! I ordered a new 2020 Shelby GT500 in October 2019 and just got word it has finally shipped. The delay has SUCKED. I bet your excited though!
  8. Killjoy

    Hello from New Mexico

    9 mile hill!
  9. Killjoy

    Tried to climb for the first time

    On airing down... we typically go 18-22psi when high speed offroading. However it seems to do fine at low speeds but definitely more stress on your steering. You can see about 20psi here maybe hitting 50+/-. Sorry for the shaky cam:
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    How fast are you driving these days?

    Faster than usual. Arizona roads are just perfect right now for temp and no traffic. Been getting the GT500 up to 120+ for some bursts (on-ramp mostly) but generally in town 80-100 honestly.
  11. Killjoy

    Another Raptor Towing Thread v. Boats

    Just from my experience with a 2012 Screw, we towed our 24ft Yamaha all around New Smyrna Beach and to central Florida areas. No issues at all but here's the setup. Dealer +2's (100k on them, yeah i know), Icon 3.0's recently rebuilt with only 10k on them. I feel like the truck was well...
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    GEN 1 To tune or not to tune

    I switched from a Whipple tune to a JDM tune they did for me and it's been great. I've pushed this 2012 pretty hard for the last 8 years and I'd agree with other posters with the statement that it's a pretty strong truck and I would think just unlocking that torque band and a 91 tune would be...
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    20 Leadfoot—Hood Graphics or No??

    Originally ordered without graphics. When one arrived at another dealer sooner WITH graphics we decided it looked more like a RAPTOR at a glance which is what we like about it. Besides the personal preference to the look we actually have done 1000's of miles off road and the ford graphics...
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    Tesla Cybertruck

    I placed deposit yesterday. Looking forward to some high end technology and wouldnt mind a little less grease/oil to deal with on a vehicle for once.
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    My Wife just puked in my Raptor

    That was some funny sh*t. Thanks for making my Saturday morning!
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    2013 Raptor .. hill descent and advanctrac fault also wrench light

    Had this issue yesterday after a week of no driving, then cold weather coming in and about 5 minutes on the freeway. Once limp mode started, nothing got it out of this mode. After a good 2 hours of searching issues I found that wire bundle on drivers side behind wheel well lining had been loose...
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    GEN 2 Poll for the Ages

    Bought 2012 new and was 35. Still have with 120k miles. Daughter just bought a 2012 and she's 23.
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    Ford SVT & Ford Performance

    My other Mustang is not a GT500 but a custom built 05' Saleen Supercharged Convertible. Figured it wouldnt hurt to show that one too.
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    Ford SVT & Ford Performance

    I still have warranty on the Shelby. Would that even fly if something happened?
  20. Killjoy

    Ford SVT & Ford Performance

    Yep, I got one of those. 14' with Glass Roof and recently added an RTR led grill to it. Just ordered a 2020 last week in same color setup.
  21. Killjoy

    How Long Can/Will Your Gen1 Last?

    My wife has a 2012 Whippled Screw bought brand new at Gaudin Ford Las Vegas. At 100k we purchased a new crate motor from Ford, rebuilt icon shocks, replaced tranny, drivetrain, transfer case, differential, controller arms and rack & pinion. All but the motor/shocks were done under my ESP Ford...
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    The more I read the more I get scared...

    2012 Screw 700hp Whipple Supercharged with suspension, frame, wheel upgrades. After hard offroading in 7 years we FINALLY blew a motor at 98k last year. Replaced Engine for under $10k, rebuilt shocks, replaced tranny/transfer case and currently at 119k and is all like new and still going strong...
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    Back up camera issue

    I just wanted to throw in here that we had intermittent issues after a tailgate replacement with it going offline and such. We removed the back panel (plastic) only while leaving the stripper pole. I was able to reach to the connector, apply connector grease and then reconnect. No issues ever...
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    Headlight issue

    I have Spyder Halo's and they have both (at different times) rusted out the pins in the plugs and broken. I have rigged them a bypass to work. At very least check the plugs and make sure they arent rusted, broken and making full contact.
  25. Killjoy

    GEN 2 What else is in your garage?

    2012 Supercharged Raptor SCREW, 2014 Mustang GT500, 2005 Mustang Saleen Supercharged Convertible, 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 widebody, 2009 Jeep Rubicon, 2007 Damon Tuscany 41' Diesel Pusher, 2007 Yamaha SX230 Jet Boat, 2004 Club Car Precedent Off Road Golf Cart. Looking to add a new Shelby...
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