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[jofus 2266]

Looks like the AT4 doesn’t have a body lift. It has longer shocks than the other models (which is the right way to do it).

If you were going to lift it more than what it’s currently at, you’d need new upper control arms that correct caster and help with ball joint binding.

Ah, thanks! I thought I had read it was a body lift.


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[smuggs 9353]

If you want to spend a bunch of money on the front end you could put Fox 2.5 coil-overs on it. They will fit the AT4/Trail Boss with 0" of lift and no control arm modification. For a full front and rear Fox 2.5 set up you are entering Raptor money territory.

 

The part number is 883-06-157: 

https://pvg-portal.ridefox.com/_context/fox/__uploads/_assets/605-01-259_REV_B-Color.pdf?_ga=2.82329878.1423181937.1610978637-1720937940.1608649567

 

 

 

 

[Chewbacca 7777]

4 hours ago, jofus said:

To improve the ride on and off road.


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Typically a lift is not going to improve the driving dynamics of a truck.

[Brew 3049]

3 hours ago, Chewbacca said:

Typically a lift is not going to improve the driving dynamics of a truck.

A full lift will not, but a replacement of stock components with a leveling kit or small lift with something like a Fox/Icon setup will. Typically in that size range it is the increase in tire size/weight along with a more aggressive tread pattern that is more detrimental than the lift itself. I’ll take the Fox 2.0 setup over the stock setup all day other than knowing you have to deal with rebuilds.

[Chewbacca 7777]

7 minutes ago, Brew said:

A full lift will not, but a replacement of stock components with a leveling kit or small lift with something like a Fox/Icon setup will. Typically in that size range it is the increase in tire size/weight along with a more aggressive tread pattern that is more detrimental than the lift itself. I’ll take the Fox 2.0 setup over the stock setup all day other than knowing you have to deal with rebuilds.

Right, but upgrading shocks is not the same thing as lifting the vehicle.  I agree on the benefits of upgrading shocks, but that's not the same thing as a lift.

[Brew 3049]

10 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

Right, but upgrading shocks is not the same thing as lifting the vehicle.  I agree on the benefits of upgrading shocks, but that's not the same thing as a lift.

The Fox setup is an adjustable 2 inch lift with the 2.0’s and 3 inch with the 2.5. It’s more than a shock upgrade as it is a full coil over lift. If he’s going 4-6 inches then it’s a different discussion.

[BHMCruiser 1813]

On 1/16/2021 at 9:23 PM, Chewbacca said:

Fits better here, but my 2021 Landcruiser should be here in a week or so. Very excited. I plan on keeping it for 20 years.

I'll always have a fun car, but I've wanted one of these for a while now. And 2021 is the last year for LCs in America.

you will love it. I have a 2014 and it's outstanding. Only downside is gas mileage is atrocious. I've been driving Land Cruisers since 1994 though so I'm used to it. 

[Chewbacca 7777]

you will love it. I have a 2014 and it's outstanding. Only downside is gas mileage is atrocious. I've been driving Land Cruisers since 1994 though so I'm used to it. 

Yeah, i have a 2002. It gets 14 mpg no matter how or where i drive it.

[Bert Orange 1120]

I don’t need a supercharged V8 Raptor. But I think I need one. 

[texhorn 351]

You’ll get a 3.5EB and like it! /ford

[utee94 15820]

I love the 3.5EB engine.

But, I'll admit I've never driven a supercharged V8 pickup, so...

 

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

You’ll get a 3.5EB and like it! /ford

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35215412/2021-ford-f-150-raptor-r-v-8-spy-video/

[CooterBrown 18007]

Last night I got my call from Leif Johnson to finalize my Bronco order. Went ahead with it.  4-door Outer Banks, Area 51 gray, Sasquatch, Lux.

Ford will inform buyers in May an estimate arrival date.  Broncos will be built by the original reservation number order date.  The hard top, V6, 2-door, Lux and Sasquatch packages are in short supply so those selections will cause delays. Even though I have an early reservation date, mine will most likely arrive late '21 due to picking 4 of the 5 short supply items.

 

 

[smuggs 9353]

1 hour ago, CooterBrown said:

Last night I got my call from Leif Johnson to finalize my Bronco order. Went ahead with it.  4-door Outer Banks, Area 51 gray, Sasquatch, Lux.

Ford will inform buyers in May an estimate arrival date.  Broncos will be built by the original reservation number order date.  The hard top, V6, 2-door, Lux and Sasquatch packages are in short supply so those selections will cause delays. Even though I have an early reservation date, mine will most likely arrive late '21 due to picking 4 of the 5 short supply items.

Congrats for hanging in there. That is going to be an awesome rig.

[CooterBrown 18007]

Congrats for hanging in there. That is going to be an awesome rig.

When I got my call I told him I’d call him back. I was ready to pass on it. But my wife and kids were both waaaayyy into me getting one. So I called back and ordered it.

[DonkeyCigars 143]

2 hours ago, CooterBrown said:

Last night I got my call from Leif Johnson to finalize my Bronco order. Went ahead with it.  4-door Outer Banks, Area 51 gray, Sasquatch, Lux.

Ford will inform buyers in May an estimate arrival date.  Broncos will be built by the original reservation number order date.  The hard top, V6, 2-door, Lux and Sasquatch packages are in short supply so those selections will cause delays. Even though I have an early reservation date, mine will most likely arrive late '21 due to picking 4 of the 5 short supply items.

 

 

How much?

[CooterBrown 18007]

13 minutes ago, DonkeyCigars said:

How much?

My build ended up at $57K.

Outer Banks
Area 51
V6
Sasquatch™ Package 
Lux Package 
Towing Capability
Molded In Color Hard Top Roof
Hard Top Sound Deadening Headliner 
Keyless Entry Keypad 
Navy Pier Cloth Seats
Floor Mats

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[Sandman 3403]

Sad truck story: My brother-in-law passed away last week, very sudden and unexpected. My sister is selling his 2017 Raptor. She had just bought a new SUV and has no use for it and the extra payment. He loved that truck. His commute was only 3-5 miles, so even though it's a 2017, it only has 21K miles on it. Selling the truck is the right thing to do but it's still just a kick in the balls to me. I miss my bro and I guess i'm just pissed.

[topochico 1049]

Sorry to hear that Sandman. My sincere condolences to you and your family. 

[utee94 15820]

24 minutes ago, Sandman said:

Sad truck story: My brother-in-law passed away last week, very sudden and unexpected. My sister is selling his 2017 Raptor. She had just bought a new SUV and has no use for it and the extra payment. He loved that truck. His commute was only 3-5 miles, so even though it's a 2017, it only has 21K miles on it. Selling the truck is the right thing to do but it's still just a kick in the balls to me. I miss my bro and I guess i'm just pissed.

Very sorry to hear that, condolences.

 

 

Edited January 26, 2021 by utee94

[BHMCruiser 1813]

buy it

sorry for your loss

[Sandman 3403]

54 minutes ago, BHMCruiser said:

buy it

sorry for your loss

Ha, I thought about it for a second but I have a '16 Lariat and if I'm being honest, I like mine better. 

[fattyflattie 4639]

Sorry to hear that @Sandman

[williemackgarza 1826]

Damn sman. That sux

[Bert Orange 1120]

14 hours ago, Sandman said:

Sad truck story: My brother-in-law passed away last week, very sudden and unexpected. My sister is selling his 2017 Raptor. She had just bought a new SUV and has no use for it and the extra payment. He loved that truck. His commute was only 3-5 miles, so even though it's a 2017, it only has 21K miles on it. Selling the truck is the right thing to do but it's still just a kick in the balls to me. I miss my bro and I guess i'm just pissed.

A) this sucks man _ sorry. B) I just hit 21k on my 2017 and I’m sufficiently freaked out. 

[VonZipper 50]

Saw this at the Quiktrip in Georgetown, yesterday.

[Chico_SA 521]

There has been one in the parking lot at school the last few weeks.  

[HOOKEM4 5036]

3 hours ago, VonZipper said:

Saw this at the Quiktrip in Georgetown, yesterday.

Pump parking asshole. This is in the wrong thread. Also, do not want baby bronco. blah looking

[utee94 15820]

Looks pretty much like any other similar-sized SUV in its class.

Which is fine, for what it is, but it certainly doesn't get the blood pumping like this one...

 

[G650 14254]

22 hours ago, Sandman said:

Sad truck story: My brother-in-law passed away last week, very sudden and unexpected. My sister is selling his 2017 Raptor. She had just bought a new SUV and has no use for it and the extra payment. He loved that truck. His commute was only 3-5 miles, so even though it's a 2017, it only has 21K miles on it. Selling the truck is the right thing to do but it's still just a kick in the balls to me. I miss my bro and I guess i'm just pissed.

Fuck, sorry to hear my friend.

[smuggs 9353]

Got the call from my dealer about my Bronco reservation just now. He said there were around 100 reservations in my area (Lake Charles). 

[Chico_SA 521]

1 hour ago, HOOKEM4 said:

Pump parking asshole. This is in the wrong thread. Also, do not want baby bronco. blah looking

Yeah.  I kept looking at the one I saw, wanting to like it, but it just didn't happen. Look forward to seeing the other one

 

[T-shirt Sip 2101]

I pulled the trigger on the 2021 GMC AT4. I chose the Duramax Diesel option after I drove it. It has plenty of power and speed which was a concern. 4 days in and I'm very happy and excited about this purchase. 

[mininghorn88 2289]

Nice looking truck. What do you think about the tailgate with all of the options?

Where are all of the dealer logos and emblems?

[T-shirt Sip 2101]

10 hours ago, mininghorn88 said:

Nice looking truck. What do you think about the tailgate with all of the options?

Where are all of the dealer logos and emblems?

I really haven’t needed to use the tailgate yet but I’m thinking it will come in handy down the road. It’s pretty easy to use. 
 

No decals or emblems at Covert. They didn’t even put on the dealer plate holders. It’s pretty nice. 

[mininghorn88 2289]

9 hours ago, T-shirt Sip said:

I really haven’t needed to use the tailgate yet but I’m thinking it will come in handy down the road. It’s pretty easy to use. 
 

No decals or emblems at Covert. They didn’t even put on the dealer plate holders. It’s pretty nice. 

That is nice. My dealer put a sticker above my sliding window on the back, an emblem on my tailgate and dealer plate holders.

I immediately scraped the sticker off. Am considering taking a heat gun to the emblem on the tailgate to remove it too.

of course the plate holders came off quickly too.

They should pay me or give me a discount on the purchase if they want me to drive around advertising for them.

[Brew 3049]

Fuck thieves. Finally got the parts to get the timing chain rattle fixed on the 3.5 and the shop calls me and says that someone took a sawzall to the exhaust system trying to steal the converters. They weren’t all that careful with it, so there is quite a bit of damage underneath. $25 payday at the junkyard turns into a likely insurance claim. Apparently they have hit our area pretty hard lately. Wish I had some idea of when it may have happened as we have cameras on our driveway, but it could have been anywhere.

[mapplewhite132 309]

2 hours ago, Brew said:

Fuck thieves. Finally got the parts to get the timing chain rattle fixed on the 3.5 and the shop calls me and says that someone took a sawzall to the exhaust system trying to steal the converters. They weren’t all that careful with it, so there is quite a bit of damage underneath. $25 payday at the junkyard turns into a likely insurance claim. Apparently they have hit our area pretty hard lately. Wish I had some idea of when it may have happened as we have cameras on our driveway, but it could have been anywhere.

that sucks man im sorry. been hearing similar stories in austin lately

[tx 3 putt 76932]

that AT4 is a bad mofo !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lat22 4014]

On 1/29/2021 at 2:19 PM, mininghorn88 said:

Where are all of the dealer logos and emblems?

The first thing I do when I get a new truck is remove them.

[HOOKEM4 5036]

I take it a step further and refuse to buy from a dealership that puts that trash on vehicles. 

[jofus 2266]

Got my factory wheels powder coated, added black emblems and exhaust tips, added gm performance exhaust.

[smuggs 9353]

1 hour ago, jofus said:

Got my factory wheels powder coated, added black emblems and exhaust tips, added gm performance exhaust.

Nice Diamondback. I've got the HD on my Gladiator, I love it.

[TXLNGHRN10 341]

Does anyone have an idea on cost to get a set of bilstein 5100s installed? I'm tired of how rough my f150 is riding, I suspect it's the leveling kit on the factory shocks

 

[jofus 2266]

Nice Diamondback. I've got the HD on my Gladiator, I love it.

Thanks and same. The load rating of the cover is as much of a tool as keeping things enclosed.

[smuggs 9353]

50 minutes ago, jofus said:

Thanks and same. The load rating of the cover is as much of a tool as keeping things enclosed.

Yeah, the bed on the Gladiator is so small that it’s almost a necessity. I strap shit up there all the time. And being able to have locked dry storage is huge with a soft top.

[Mother mopar 3318]

Does anyone have an idea on cost to get a set of bilstein 5100s installed? I'm tired of how rough my f150 is riding, I suspect it's the leveling kit on the factory shocks
 

Free, have your husband do it.

[Gil Bang 25949]

On 2/4/2021 at 8:46 AM, Brew said:

Fuck thieves. Finally got the parts to get the timing chain rattle fixed on the 3.5 and the shop calls me and says that someone took a sawzall to the exhaust system trying to steal the converters. They weren’t all that careful with it, so there is quite a bit of damage underneath. $25 payday at the junkyard turns into a likely insurance claim. Apparently they have hit our area pretty hard lately. Wish I had some idea of when it may have happened as we have cameras on our driveway, but it could have been anywhere.

The local PD out here my way just put out a press release that the shit is happening here on the regular.   

[TankedBevo 2482]

On 1/30/2021 at 12:38 AM, T-shirt Sip said:

I really haven’t needed to use the tailgate yet but I’m thinking it will come in handy down the road. It’s pretty easy to use. 
 

No decals or emblems at Covert. They didn’t even put on the dealer plate holders. It’s pretty nice. 

You'll use the different configurations of the tailgate way more than you think you will. It's awesome to have. Just make sure you take out any hitches if you have them in before opening it all the way down, I've almost put a dent in the top of the tailgate from that. 

[Mother mopar 3318]

You'll use the different configurations of the tailgate way more than you think you will. It's awesome to have. Just make sure you take out any hitches if you have them in before opening it all the way down, I've almost put a dent in the top of the tailgate from that. 

Maybe I'm old fashion but if I have to remove my hitch to use the tailgate, that's not a truck.