Finally the day is here!

"Deven" (d-collier) 03/03/2014 at 09:10 • Filed to: None

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It's finally my 21st birthday, and I'm pretty stoked about that! But on a more vehicular related note, if my credit application goes through, I get my new truck today. I'm more excited by that though, simply because I was going to get it Friday however someone came in and bought the one I was looking at. So they had to bring in another one from Louisiana over the weekend.

Today is just looking up to be the best!

Disclaimer: The picture is not mine it's one of Addictive Desert Designs trucks, but it's what my new one will look like when I'm done modifying it.

Edit: just realized I put up the picture of one of their raptors. Sadly I won't be getting a raptor but I will be slowly turning mine into a desert runner. Hopefully within a few years

Brian Silvestro > Deven 03/03/2014 at 09:12

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So you're getting a Raptor?

Congratulations!

Takuro Spirit > Deven 03/03/2014 at 09:17

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Happy B-day/congrats on the Raptor!

Deven > Brian Silvestro 03/03/2014 at 09:24

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Well not a raptor but it will end up looking a little better than one it just may take a year or 2

Sn210 > Deven 03/03/2014 at 09:24

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Happy birthday!
Have another fast truck

Brian Silvestro > Deven 03/03/2014 at 09:25

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Equally as cool

EL_ULY > Deven 03/03/2014 at 09:51

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LOL :]

Stupidru > Deven 03/03/2014 at 10:41

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Happy Birthday! Keep us posted on the progress with the truck!

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Deven 03/03/2014 at 13:10

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Happy birthday!

Screw the raptor man. You'll definitely be able build a better truck.

inb4 "The Raptor's suspension was made for its geometry"

That headache bar is a little wack though, the design is sweet but that tire mount is ridiculous.

EDIT: Put up pictures! haha

Deven > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 03/03/2014 at 17:06

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Yeah I'm getting mine without the tire mount. And I was looking at the brenthel kits, I just can't wrap my head around labor costs.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Deven 03/03/2014 at 18:12

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Cool! Does the top have a cutout for a light bar?

Labor costs kill me. I try to do everything myself, but I had to get my mid-travel installed at a shop, luckily I knew the tech that did all the work so they gave me a discount.

Deven > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 03/03/2014 at 21:56

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Yeah the rack has a cut out for a light the problem is that just the rack without the tire carrier is like $1800 with the carrier it's like $2300

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Deven 03/03/2014 at 22:17

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Big money, that's like a high-end camper shell for a truck. The price difference between with and without the carrier is nuts too.

If you do pony up the cash for it, throw a Rigid up there, for sure.

Deven > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 03/04/2014 at 19:26

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Here is the new, well new to me any way, truck, got it this morning at 11 it has 60k miles but feels brand new. It also has a custom katskinz Rawlings leather interior.

Deven > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 03/04/2014 at 19:29

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Also here is a bad shot of the interior

Deven > Stupidru 03/04/2014 at 19:33

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Just got it today it is used and has about 60k miles on it. Sadly it's not a raptor but I like it more than a raptor. It has a custom Katskinz Rawlings leather interior that is as soft as a baseball glove.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Deven 03/05/2014 at 01:39

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Boy, that sure is nice! Interesting sounding interior, must be really comfy! Can't wait to see your build when it starts.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Deven 03/05/2014 at 01:40

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Just got to this pic, disregard my comment, haha. Very nice truck, not abused at all.

Deven > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 03/05/2014 at 08:41

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Maybe one day it will look like the brenthel truck lol

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Deven 03/05/2014 at 10:40

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It'll take time, but I'm sure you'll get er done. What's the first mod?

Deven > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 03/05/2014 at 16:10

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Probably a leveling kit for right now

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Deven 03/05/2014 at 22:24

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I don't know much about F-150s, but is there a cheap lift kit to avoid the puck and block?

I know that Billies for Tacos are on the cheaper side ~$300.

Deven > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 03/06/2014 at 01:42

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The rancho quick lift spring and strut combo are like 210 for each side. But that replaces the whole strut tower

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Deven 03/06/2014 at 10:40

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That ain't cheap. I guess it depends what lift you want after it's all said and done. I wheeled with my stock suspension until this year and went all out. If you go with the spacer, be weary of the strain it puts on your components.

Deven > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 03/06/2014 at 13:27

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Plus spacers ride rough. These rancho kits are the complete strut with the coilover spring attached

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Deven 03/06/2014 at 17:40

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As self-centered as it sounds, I'm glad I went the way I did with my truck, waited until I knew what I wanted. In the long run you won't use as much money if you wait for the nice setup you want.

Do you think you'll do a full long travel setup/glass?

Deven > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 03/06/2014 at 17:50

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Not until it becomes a secondary vehicle.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Deven 03/06/2014 at 17:55

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Good plan!

I like talking to the off-road guys and gals on Oppo cause I know none of them is silly enough to install a drop-bracket lift. haha