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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>93coupessp</b> <br /><small>Member # 8418</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,20,21,42,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Thinking of picking one up what's your thoughts on it? The one I'm looking at is brand new 4 door has leather nav 6.2l etc. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Greasy</b> <br /><small>Member # 5258</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,20,21,50,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I like them a lot, damn good looking truck but wouldn't pick one up unless they fixed their little frame issue. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Slowback67</b> <br /><small>Member # 6348</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,20,21,55,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> ^ Waiting for a Raptor owner to debunk this myth....... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Greasy</b> <br /><small>Member # 5258</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,20,21,59,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Slowback67:<br /><strong> ^ Waiting for a Raptor owner to debunk this myth....... </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Not much of a myth....<br /><a href="http://www.raptorforumz.com/showthread.php?t=14208" target="_blank">http://www.raptorforumz.com/showthread.php?t=14208</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-f-150-svt-raptor-frames-bending-in-off-road-use.html" target="_blank">http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-f-150-svt-raptor-frames-bending-in-off-road-use.html</a> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>LXjames</b> <br /><small>Member # 10791</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,20,22,26,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> That's not a myth that is self inflicted damage to the truck. That's like swinging donuts and not expecting your torque boxes to be fucked up after all is said an done <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>18x10roushes</b> <br /><small>Member # 5269</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,20,22,37,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Looks like lil bad ass truck to me I'd have that in hollister ....... Buy it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Boss 327</b> <br /><small>Member # 9143</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,20,22,43,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by LXjames:<br /><strong> That's not a myth that is self inflicted damage to the truck. That's like swinging donuts and not expecting your torque boxes to be fucked up after all is said an done </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">+1.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/frame-problems-magazine-editorial-15201/" target="_blank">http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/frame-problems-magazine-editorial-15201/</a><br /><br />The Raptor is the best factory truck you can buy right now. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>93coupessp</b> <br /><small>Member # 8418</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,20,23,54,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I'm gonna test drive it for sure <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>79stanggt</b> <br /><small>Member # 11197</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,21,3,38,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> check this out<br /><br /> <a href="http://youtu.be/O5paAXmf_8A" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/O5paAXmf_8A</a> <br /><br /><br />idk if u guys seen this top gear let's see if work lol but its a coo vid<br /> <br /> <small>[ July 21, 2012, 03:52 AM: Message edited by: 79stanggt ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>9cobrasnake9</b> <br /><small>Member # 575</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,21,5,30,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I have a 2011. Best ford vehicle I have ever owned. As for the frame, dont drive it like an idiot and it will never bend. I have jumped mine and done some pretty damn high speed off roading and never had a problem. It tows great, is awesome on long trips, and is a blast to drive over all. The suspension is second to none, rides smooth on the highway, and rips it up on the dirt. Here is a little vid I made last year with mine. I have hit over 75mph on the road it was taken on a dozen times. I have 20k on mine and so far its been flawless. Good luck with your purchase and dont forget to get us some pics!<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vez9ZPzCTc4&feature=plcp" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vez9ZPzCTc4&feature=plcp</a><br /> <br /> <small>[ July 21, 2012, 03:12 PM: Message edited by: 9cobrasnake9 ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>93coupessp</b> <br /><small>Member # 8418</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,21,5,45,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Sick <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Boss 327</b> <br /><small>Member # 9143</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,21,14,43,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 93coupessp:<br /><strong> Sick </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Check out <a href="http://fordraptorforum.com/" target="_blank">http://fordraptorforum.com/</a> There is a ton of info on there and everyone is willing to answer your questions. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>iceman302</b> <br /><small>Member # 7180</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,22,20,49,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasnake9:<br /><strong> I have a 2011. Best ford vehicle I have ever owned. As for the frame, dont drive it like an idiot and it will never bend. I have jumped mine and done some pretty damn high speed off roading and never had a problem. It tows great, is awesome on long trips, and is a blast to drive over all. The suspension is second to none, rides smooth on the highway, and rips it up on the dirt. Here is a little vid I made last year with mine. I have hit over 75mph on the road it was taken on a dozen times. I have 20k on mine and so far its been flawless. Good luck with your purchase and dont forget to get us some pics!<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vez9ZPzCTc4&feature=plcp" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vez9ZPzCTc4&feature=plcp</a> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">What he said. I've got nearly 27k on mine and its the best truck I've ever owned. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>v-town coupe</b> <br /><small>Member # 2771</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,22,20,51,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> the bent frame problem is due to dumbasses thinking its a trophy truck. Just buy it already! <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>88FOX</b> <br /><small>Member # 9969</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,23,19,31,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 79stanggt:<br /><strong> check this out<br /><br /> <a href="http://youtu.be/O5paAXmf_8A" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/O5paAXmf_8A</a> <br /><br /><br />idk if u guys seen this top gear let's see if work lol but its a coo vid </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">made me want one from watching this haha. but 7k for Hennessy to tune and put on exhaust and an intake?? fuck that. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>SAMACH1</b> <br /><small>Member # 7042</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,23,19,55,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Boss 327:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by LXjames:<br /><strong> That's not a myth that is self inflicted damage to the truck. That's like swinging donuts and not expecting your torque boxes to be fucked up after all is said an done </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">+1.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/frame-problems-magazine-editorial-15201/" target="_blank">http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/frame-problems-magazine-editorial-15201/</a> <br /><br />The Raptor is the best factory truck you can buy right now. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">your truck is sick too! gotta love that 4v power <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/worship.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>asskickn88</b> <br /><small>Member # 4957</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,24,18,30,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by v-town coupe:<br /><strong> the bent frame problem is due to dumbasses thinking its a trophy truck. Just buy it already! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Exactly, those guys were beyond abusing their trucks and want Ford to foot the bill to fix them. You can't find one other factory stock truck that could take 1/4 of what these trucks take without folding in half. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>NavidR</b> <br /><small>Member # 3164</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,24,20,4,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> good post!<br /><br /> I was thinking it was time to trade the FJ for one, but I quess I'll hold on to my Fj for now. I have been reading about this issue and some people that don't even off-road that hard are saying that they are having the same issue??<br /><br />WTF is going on FORD? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>v-town coupe</b> <br /><small>Member # 2771</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,25,23,48,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <a href="http://sdhqoffroad.com/sdhqfordraptorrearframereinforcementkit.aspx" target="_blank">http://sdhqoffroad.com/sdhqfordraptorrearframereinforcementkit.aspx</a> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Boss 327</b> <br /><small>Member # 9143</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,26,1,33,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by SAMACH1:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Boss 327:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by LXjames:<br /><strong> That's not a myth that is self inflicted damage to the truck. That's like swinging donuts and not expecting your torque boxes to be fucked up after all is said an done </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">+1.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/frame-problems-magazine-editorial-15201/" target="_blank">http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/frame-problems-magazine-editorial-15201/</a> <br /><br />The Raptor is the best factory truck you can buy right now. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">your truck is sick too! gotta love that 4v power <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/worship.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"><img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Boss 327</b> <br /><small>Member # 9143</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,6,26,1,34,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by v-town coupe:<br /><strong> <a href="http://sdhqoffroad.com/sdhqfordraptorrearframereinforcementkit.aspx" target="_blank">http://sdhqoffroad.com/sdhqfordraptorrearframereinforcementkit.aspx</a> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">This one is the best on the market: <a href="http://www.rpgoffroad.com/products/stage-2-rear-suspension-kit/" target="_blank">http://www.rpgoffroad.com/products/stage-2-rear-suspension-kit/</a> <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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