"CRider" (crider)
05/20/2014 at 02:01 • Filed to: None
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Dusty Ventures
> CRider
05/20/2014 at 02:11 |
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NP.
Also, went on a Raptor run today. Much fun was had
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CRider
> Dusty Ventures
05/20/2014 at 02:16 |
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Ok, you've baited the line and I'm biting again.
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Dusty Ventures
> CRider
05/20/2014 at 02:22 |
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Not much to it. My friend rebuilds Raptor shocks. He just finished a rebuild so he, the truck's owner, and I went on a test/demonstration session.
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CRider
> Dusty Ventures
05/20/2014 at 02:26 |
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How much to get them rebuilt?
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Dusty Ventures
> CRider
05/20/2014 at 02:28 |
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$125 per shock
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CRider
> Dusty Ventures
05/20/2014 at 02:32 |
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What do you think of the Raptor? I'd like to hear you go into depth about the production desert truck.
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Dusty Ventures
> CRider
05/20/2014 at 02:40 |
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Ain't gonna be no going in depth at 3 AM, but I think they're fantastic trucks. No automaker ever offered anything remotely similar in capability and purpose, and what they can do out of the box is incredible. I love them. That said, and this is one thing people/owners forget, the Raptor is a specialized vehicle and as such requires attention and maintenance that might not occur to most people. The shocks for example really should be rebuilt every 15,000 miles. The shock valving stack needs to be checked during every rebuild and occasionally replaced. Springs and spring mounts need to be checked for damage. Basically, keep your tools in good shape if you want them to perform properly
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CRider
> Dusty Ventures
05/20/2014 at 02:55 |
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I find 3 AM to be the best time for going in depth... I agree with everything you said, those shocks definitely won't last the claimed 150k. Do you have any info/speculation on Gen 2?
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Dusty Ventures
> CRider
05/20/2014 at 03:14 |
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Nope, too busy with the whole EatSleepRaceRepeat thing, haven't had the chance to shake down any contacts for info.