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Old 08-15-2011, 11:45 AM
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Looks better in person, Im not even into blacked out trucks but I like it... I wouldnt buy it but its nice to see the dealership trying (new owner at this one).
Once I put the pic on facebook I noticed the air dam under the bumper.. It must be bolted to the frame, it looks outta place with the body lift on
Ya....what's that air dam about anyways? Not typically seen on an off road truck....
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 11:47 AM
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Ya....what's that air dam about anyways? Not typically seen on an off road truck....
Except on all new F150s.
 
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That air dam underneath is part of a stock 2011. *It may be to keep dirt out of the altenator and air compressor.
So its more like a splash guard?

Then why not a skid plate?
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 11:53 AM
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Snow/rock guard more like it... I knew it was a stock item, just saying must be attached to the frame because it didnt lift with the body

Should get one for the Mustang, almost killed the car coming home one morning and all the snow was getting up on the belts
 
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Originally Posted by 88racing
So its more like a splash guard?

Then why not a skid plate?
It's a rubber/plastic material. If you look closely, you can see it on mine, in this pic.

 
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Old 08-15-2011, 11:58 AM
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It's a rubber/plastic material. If you look closely, you can see it on mine, in this pic.

See on your truck it looks ok.....like its supposed to be there....but when they lifted the other one it made it stick out really bad.....
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 12:08 PM
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Yep, on a lifted truck, kind of looks like a wart.
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 12:12 PM
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Going to be interesting to see where this goes.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/v6...ing-video.html
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluejay
Going to be interesting to see where this goes.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/v6...ing-video.html
I feel bad for the guy.....it sounds like a horny squirrel got in there and is humping one of the turbos.....
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 12:23 PM
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That last post, the second truck, does not sound good at all. Metal in the pan?
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 12:26 PM
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That last post, the second truck, does not sound good at all. Metal in the pan?
Could be.....idk though.....its hard to tell where pieces go when a turbo is starting to come apart especially when they're liquid cooled.....
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 12:27 PM
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Sorry Craig, but .......Nope.....don't like it.....the grill and baha bar are lame.....so are those wannabe side fender vents....lol
I agree. Baha bar is sissy. Grill, iduno, I'd leave that for awhile. Maybe see what those flares look like going up one size in tires, maybe 2 sizes if possible, w/gears. Tho, if it has a body lift, it wouldn't be a contingent lol.
 
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Originally Posted by Bluejay
That last post, the second truck, does not sound good at all. Metal in the pan?
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Could be.....idk though.....its hard to tell where pieces go when a turbo is starting to come apart especially when they're liquid cooled.....
I did not want to say it in that guys thread but it sounds like a turbo came apart or somthing in the top end of the motor let go. Either way it's not going to be good and these engines have not been on the streets for a year yet with some serious problems already.
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 01:14 PM
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Sounds like a bent turbo shaft to me, or she blew a plug out... Sounds like an old unoiled compressor
 
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Ambrose won the race today. Haven't listened to a race on MRN radio in a long time, it was pretty cool. Better than listening to DW for sure.
 
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