Simpleman74
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wonder how long before you can get an "ARB" snorkel for it lol:target:Test drove one of these yesterday, first vehicle that's made me actively consider selling my 4Runner:
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wadle5
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While Raptors from factory look flashy and have a lot of tech the mechanicals will keep you off the trails on a consistent basis. Sure the Tundra is dated but it's reliable and judging by what you did with your current vehicle wouldn't you completely redo the interior and exterior anyways? I get the appeal of a Raptor but to daily drive one they aren't comfortable unless you are doing whoops at 45+ MPh. And again wouldn't you change out the suspension as well? Just my .02.
Sincerely former Ford employee.
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fogcitysurfer
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If you haven't seen it already...this is a good watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKtFJxGzJX8
Thats the edited youtube version. And its not a stock Raptor.
I too am skeptical about the V6 for a truck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKtFJxGzJX8
Thats the edited youtube version. And its not a stock Raptor.
I too am skeptical about the V6 for a truck
Simpleman74
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ya guys! don't you know he drilled his rig for a snorkel? he killed resale LMFAO
Raptor is a bad ass truck! I don't think the Tundra is gutless at all.... almost bought one last week
LawnDart
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It doesn't feel as good as a raptor. It just doesn't. And internally from a cab standpoint the Raptor just feels way better, especially with the features Ford added.
The fact that it's stock suspension is that good...mindblowing. It really was awesome.
Simpleman74
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I like them... had a 2010 and drove the 2017... they are badass..... cant compare them to a Tundra I was just saying I like the Tundra as well
fogcitysurfer
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Lol...Well you did say you were running out of mods! :jk:
Time to get your thread back on track :focus:
op2:[Standing Ovation]
I would like the record to state that, I, in no way that Im proud of; just read this entire build from cover to cover. 94 pages.
First of all, this may be the longest build thread I have ever read, and 100% the most compelling, exciting, captivating, and well Im out of adjectives.
Ive seen and known the truck for a while, never really wanted to poke in the build thread because in complete honesty didn't want any bad ideas. Also because they're never much fun.
This has all the drama, excitement, plot twists, and story of a novel. Well done, the truck and thread!
Did we just become best friends??
Now about the truck: I just grabbed a 17 cement because I couldn't say no to the color. This is why I started browsing again. I walked on a 16 RR Sport S/C. Apples and Oranges, and I don't belong in another RR. Too pretentious. Capable sure, but just wasn't my thing. If I could close my eyes, it would look almost exactly as yours.
Your attention to the questions here has been a basic bible of what and how to do with your TRDP. Im not sure Ill keep it forever, as I tend to not do that. I bought it because its resale was a no-brainer. I of course arrive as you have your eyes on a new lady. I too drove the Raptor. Its a nice truck, but I never got the bug. I think because its a ford. I dont know.
Either way, again, thank you for this thread and consuming my last 3 days. I think Ive learned more here than I will in a year of ownership.
Tony
I would like the record to state that, I, in no way that Im proud of; just read this entire build from cover to cover. 94 pages.
First of all, this may be the longest build thread I have ever read, and 100% the most compelling, exciting, captivating, and well Im out of adjectives.
Ive seen and known the truck for a while, never really wanted to poke in the build thread because in complete honesty didn't want any bad ideas. Also because they're never much fun.
This has all the drama, excitement, plot twists, and story of a novel. Well done, the truck and thread!
Did we just become best friends??
Now about the truck: I just grabbed a 17 cement because I couldn't say no to the color. This is why I started browsing again. I walked on a 16 RR Sport S/C. Apples and Oranges, and I don't belong in another RR. Too pretentious. Capable sure, but just wasn't my thing. If I could close my eyes, it would look almost exactly as yours.
Your attention to the questions here has been a basic bible of what and how to do with your TRDP. Im not sure Ill keep it forever, as I tend to not do that. I bought it because its resale was a no-brainer. I of course arrive as you have your eyes on a new lady. I too drove the Raptor. Its a nice truck, but I never got the bug. I think because its a ford. I dont know.
Either way, again, thank you for this thread and consuming my last 3 days. I think Ive learned more here than I will in a year of ownership.
Tony
sandcrawler
Senior Member
you did also learn that every 4Runner owner—Pro or no—enjoys that same resale, right?
LawnDart
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I seriously doubt I'll ever sell it, at worst it'll just become a weekend driver.
sandcrawler
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that comment was directed at [MENTION=132372]Paradigm[/MENTION], noting how all 4Runners retain their value.
on a vehicle like yours, the notion of resale goes entirely out the window. major modifications make it untouchable for the vast majority of buyers and your marketability is just gutted. its appeal is constrained to a smaller set of enthusiasts like members here—among whom there may be an outsized sense of appeal—but the true prospects are really just an even smaller subset of that: those who're willing to take on the specialty risks, maintenance, and costs involved. and even if you do happen to find that super special snowflake buyer, the return on your sunk costs is still going to be pennies on the dollar.
i wouldn't sell it either.
This is my 5th 4Runner, trust me I'm aware. It wasn't just the trdp, but it does perform a fraction better than the others. That's not my opinion. It's just the market.
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I wasn't implying you would. At least I hope you don't. I've built many cars. Not many trucks. I still have a few lol.
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LawnDart
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48 I believe.
Liquidmantis
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I'm not Lawndart (but I played with them as a kid), but here is the technique I used. I wish I had prepped for General at the same time as I took a swing at it after my Tech exam and was two questions away from passing General. I got 100% correct on Tech with this approach though.
Go to HamStudy and taking one subsection at a time, read the questions, as well as the explanations, then when comfortable review the flash cards for that subsection. Do that in one sitting. After finishing all subsections do the flash cards for the full section. Once through with all sections, do flash cards for the full set of questions. Don't bother with the practice exams until going through the material.
Using this approach it's very easy to pass the Tech exam. I used idle time over the course of a week, probably about 15 to 30 minutes a day.
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