New England B.S. Thread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsxcZol_FEE&t=2s

 

nononono i don't need this stuck in my head

 

Tow mirrors look like they were added after the fact. Pretty sure if you get a Lariat loaded up like that, the mirror caps would have been color matched also or chrome at the very least. Those look like a post-purchase add-on.

 

Oddly enough, as soon as you get tow mirrors you can't get them color matched, even on a Lariat. I think you can get them with Chrome on non-sport trucks. When I was considering ordering again rather than buying off a lot I found that. If you build a '21 you'll see it too.

 

Too late

 

just got off the phone with a customer, and luckily i just have their awful hold music in my head instead. which is significantly better than the dropkick murphys

 

Interesting... I have all black tow mirrors on my truck, I'm in the process of ordering some white vinyl to see if I can wrap the caps. On Amazon, the vinyl is only $12 so I figure it's worth the risk. Might even spend $16 to get enough to attempt the rear chrome bumper also!

 

It all started here \/ \/ \/

I accidentally bought rear Bilsteins for a Taco instead of my 4Runner. Then I got my FJ. Then I got my 93 Crawler and my Grandpa's 82 Pickup. Then I sold the FJ

That's true too. And T4R.org ousted me almost immediately after I traded in my 4Runner. Such friends they were I LOVE this community! Everyone is friendly and welcoming (except for Noel), and it's just awesome. I made friends with crazy Arizonans. Flew out there 6 years ago almost to the day, and went on an awesome camping adventure with a bunch of randoms from a forum. Everyone couldn't have been nicer!

Meh, I'd rather see a band that won't put me to sleep

One of the more accurate descriptions of myself

OOooooOOooOOO is it the 'clap clap echo echo' one?!?!?! That one makes me want to paint the walls with pink mist!!!!

 

Your truck is white right?

There's this product that is super easy to use to wrap things....
https://www.acehardware.com/departm.../specialty-paints/rubberized-coatings/1525310

 

had the best one out there! He retired yesterday though.

Good luck, most are a hassle.




For whoever was wagon hunting
https://www.thedrive.com/news/38708...ss-edition-spotted-with-a-big-ol-factory-lift

 

That thing looks heinous though. Id go for a 3 series wagon with a manual, for a 3 series diesel wagon with manual. The lesbaru is just terrible looking.

 

Welp, drove the '17 I first linked, it sure is nice, but they want all the money for that one. But I don't think I can get over not having 4wd auto. That's ideal when towing up north. And they told me they'd throw in the brake controller. No led headlights is a bummer but I can get past that I think. But $40k for a '17 that is not ideal... I need to sleep on it. And no auto headlights? That's odd to me in a truck that stickers near 60k. Like that panoramic roof though!

 

Yes that's why I'm looking hahaha

 

@DoubleRGirl commercial GC or residential? Never mind, I see you already responded. I’m out.

I used that crap once, that was enough for me. Never again. I’ll try vinyl this time.

 

No auto headlights, like the auto dimming or the auto on/off? It should have the auto on off, that’s been on all my XLTs, including the ‘13.

 

Someone was back and forth at the dump today with an old power wagon with a big smoke stack that was towing a huge trailer. I've seen it all over the area lately and was excited to get a good look today (dump is my neighbor). A 60's power wagon with a modern diesel it looked like. Its body needs a lot of work, but its an awesome truck and hes been working the thing.

Looking at that, then these modern SD and I can't do it. I'd rather pay 80k for a beautiful resto-mod power wagon with style than 80k for auto head lights (non-led if your going ford) and a bed I can't reach over even tho I'm 6'0".

 

Ford actually ended up lowering the new SD. I don’t know the full reason but i’d guess people were having issues hooking up to 5th wheels and gooseneck trailers, plus you can’t reach over the side. I have to stand on my tire to get anything over the side of the bed. I’m shy of 6’, the struggle is real.

 

Got a SIG 320X5–9-Legion-R2



thanks for all the conversation and info.

 

I think auto on/off is even on the ones with crank windows.

Mine has auto high beams. I am not sure if it's a 502a thing or became more standard on the newer trucks.

 

I'd look for a 502a Lariat. Used there is probably next to no price difference and they get LED headlights, heated steering wheel, B&O sound system, pretty much everything the Platinum and King Ranch gets except the massaging seats.