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Long Travel BS Thread

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by amaes, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. Apr 18, 2012 at 7:31 PM
    theduck911

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    Repost :p

    But still a sweet video!
     
  2. Apr 18, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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    Ill keep my eyes open for ya since you found me some 12s
     
  3. Apr 18, 2012 at 8:13 PM
    Redfox1

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    Dammit! :eek: I don't frequent this thread that often. Hopefully it wasn't within the last 5 pages at least
     
  4. Apr 18, 2012 at 8:43 PM
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    nope, 12 days ago, you're good :p
     
  5. Apr 18, 2012 at 10:02 PM
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  6. Apr 19, 2012 at 8:25 AM
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  7. Apr 19, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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  8. Apr 19, 2012 at 9:58 AM
    nelson18matt

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    what pole?

    oh that one...

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  9. Apr 19, 2012 at 9:59 AM
    lembowski

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    I feel like I see so many Raptors that crash. Why is that exactly?
     
  10. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:03 AM
    blackhawke88

    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    frame looks kinda bent too
     
  11. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:08 AM
    nelson18matt

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    rich, inexperienced driver's taking the truck past it's capability point. it can handle a lot... but there's a point like every other vehicle
     
  12. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:11 AM
    nelson18matt

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    could be... we all know that's not too uncommon
     
  13. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:15 AM
    blackhawke88

    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    All that money into the appearance of the truck, what was he trying to accomplish? strengthen the frame by adding custom stickers and vinyl? :anonymous:
     
  14. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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    I agree with the" rich, inexperienced driver's" part.

    But I'm pretty sure that running into a solid metal pole that's anchored 2 feet below ground in a cement foundation, is a fairly universal "capability point" for most vehicles.

    It think it's mostly due to taking the Raptor beyond the driver's capability point. And with 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque...
     
  15. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM
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    ^This

    I pulled into Fremont Ford yesterday in the Taco. Parked, made eye contact with several sales guys and circled the Raptors for almost 20 minutes...and not a single fuck was given. I guess they don't really want to sell them to old people? :notsure:
     
  16. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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    I pulled up to a stop sign yesterday and there was a raptor coming toward me in the other direction. He gave me a dirty look and peeled out. I just shook my head as he drove by me.
     
  17. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:48 AM
    MartyMcfly

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    Your lack of flat billed had, white socks, and sagging Ben Davis shorts probably had them frozen like a raccoon in the headlights.
     
  18. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:51 AM
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    I was wearing a Fox shirt and white socks. :pout:
     
  19. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:53 AM
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    It wasn't enough to fool them. They hold meetings with PowerPoint presentations and bulleted lists with animated slides every morning at 7am on how to spot a Bro. You were clearly missing several of the components.
     
  20. Apr 19, 2012 at 10:59 AM
    mjp2

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    Not bro enough!
     

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