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05/23/23 05:26 PM
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I picked this up last week after looking for a few months. 2021 F350 Longbed with 45k miles. Plans are to build a tricked out bed and front bumper, with lights all over that sucker for when we’re chasing cows. We will get to the bumper first in a couple weeks. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/05/full-12821-390204-img_2641.jpeg)
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/23/23 05:45 PM
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you already wear out the black one?
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/23/23 07:10 PM
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you already wear out the black one? It’s been demoted to a shop truck. 235k miles and we’ve got a 4th kid coming this summer, can’t cram them all into it. She still cleans up nicely though ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/05/full-12821-390211-img_7140.jpeg)
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/23/23 07:12 PM
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Do you want me to come supervise?
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/23/23 07:13 PM
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Only if you bring a notepad son
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/23/23 08:59 PM
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Only if you bring a notepad son  I'm looking forward to this build. 
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/23/23 09:01 PM
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Only if you bring a notepad son 
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/23/23 10:04 PM
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Shots fired!  The new one looks almost exactly like my 2019 XLT I sold, except mine had the Premium package and the 6.2 gasser. Looking forward to seeing the build.
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/23/23 10:37 PM
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Only if you bring a notepad son Don't need to, got it all memorized.
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/27/23 02:28 PM
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Really like the black truck, top notch amigo. That new truck looks like a nice weekend ramblin church truck as is.
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/28/23 01:40 PM
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Don would have this done already 
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/29/23 11:15 AM
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soooo
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Don would have this done already
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Re: New Truck Build
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05/31/23 02:44 PM
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you already wear out the black one? It’s been demoted to a shop truck. 235k miles and we’ve got a 4th kid coming this summer, can’t cram them all into it. She still cleans up nicely though My man can't even pull out of a driveway... Congrats bud!
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Re: New Truck Build
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09/11/23 12:35 AM
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15 week update - got the windows tinted and replaced the tires with some toyos after I jammed a mesquite thorn through a sidewall. If this truck doesn’t look any different before 2024 I won’t be surprised one bit
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Re: New Truck Build
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09/11/23 12:36 AM
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I’m also extremely impressed with the durability of the front air dam. Not as impressed with the factory nerd bars
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Re: New Truck Build
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09/11/23 09:38 AM
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I’m also extremely impressed with the durability of the front air dam. Not as impressed with the factory nerd bars You know, if you don't like that air dam, you can always cut it down, or buy the 2wd or Tremor versions which are short and shortest, respectively. I just installed the 2wd version on my 23-- it looks perfect, and gives me more ground clearance. I think the Tremor valence looks too short. You'll have to remove the Prius catchers with either option.
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Re: New Truck Build
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09/12/23 01:37 AM
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I think I’ll just keep folding it under the truck until it comes off
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Re: New Truck Build
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09/12/23 09:54 AM
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Soooooo basically this was just a thread to get your post count up? 
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Re: New Truck Build
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09/12/23 11:15 AM
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I’m building up the suspense
You obviously post more than enough for the both of us
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Re: New Truck Build
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09/12/23 01:03 PM
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We’ve all seen Ranch Hands and CM flat beds
Show us something fancy like an aluminum bumper and aluminum bed, stick with the Bud Light can theme
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/08/24 12:32 AM
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No aluminum parts bc they have no business being on anything other than a toyota. I did fab up some running boards. 1.5” 3/16” wall square tubing with 1/8” diamond plate inserts. I mounted them to both the body mounts and the punch welds unlike most of the aftermarket ones, it ought to be able to teeter totter on them. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/02/full-12821-412910-img_5938.jpeg) For the bumper, I gave up on building my own since I don’t have the time and the ones from STO are almost exactly what I would want anyways. So, I had them build me this one in raw steel. I cut out some more holes for flush mount cubes on the outside of the bumper, and cut in a license plate mount. I also added two receivers to mount some tow hooks and also for a custom rack we’ll build later. It’s all at the powdercoat shop now ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/02/full-12821-412911-img_5937.jpeg)
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/08/24 12:37 AM
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No aluminum parts bc they have no business being on anything other than a toyota. I did fab up some running boards. 1.5” 3/16” wall square tubing with 1/8” diamond plate inserts. I mounted them to both the body mounts and the punch welds unlike most of the aftermarket ones, it ought to be able to teeter totter on them. For the bumper, I gave up on building my own since I don’t have the time and the ones from STO are almost exactly what I would want anyways. So, I had them build me this one in raw steel. I cut out some more holes for flush mount cubes on the outside of the bumper, and cut in a license plate mount. I also added two receivers to mount some tow hooks and also for a custom rack we’ll build later. It’s all at the powdercoat shop now Looks freakin' good, sir. 
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/08/24 12:43 AM
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/08/24 01:53 AM
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That front bumper is BAD!!!
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/16/24 11:56 PM
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/17/24 12:05 AM
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What’s the weight of that front end replacement?
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/17/24 12:46 AM
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I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/17/24 04:13 AM
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/17/24 04:17 AM
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/17/24 04:28 AM
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I like that. You also found a way to point out the 4 reasons ford sucks so badly and make it prevalent.
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/17/24 11:30 AM
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I like that. You also found a way to point out the 4 reasons ford sucks so badly and make it prevalent. Make a note of this date.
Pass the gravy.
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/17/24 01:55 PM
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/17/24 06:32 PM
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I like that. You also found a way to point out the 4 reasons ford sucks so badly and make it prevalent. Insecurity can show itself in so many different ways
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/18/24 01:15 AM
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Like driving a giant F***.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Pass the gravy.
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/18/24 01:44 AM
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Well I sure can’t pull a gooseneck all week with a Honda ridgeline
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/18/24 06:16 AM
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Good job
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/23/24 01:37 AM
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Love those running boards! Really nice rig you have there.
You should have been here yesterday!
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/25/24 12:30 PM
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Looks good but what is the purpose or benefit of leaving the crossbars open in the middle of the bumper guard? ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/02/full-1274-414512-bumper_2.jpeg)
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/25/24 12:54 PM
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It is great workmanship, people are just joking around about the rest (mostly). Looks good but what is the purpose or benefit of leaving the crossbars open in the middle of the bumper guard? Addressed by B'eez above ^^^^ You also found a way to point out the 4 reasons ford sucks so badly and make it prevalent. All four letters in the name F***  My keyboard can't type it.
Pass the gravy.
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Re: New Truck Build
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02/26/24 01:41 AM
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It’s left open for the trucks with adaptive cruise and also just for looks. My gut told me it was a weak spot at first, but that [censored] ain’t bending. 1 7/8” OD pipe saddled into each other, all sch40.
I’m no die hard ford guy. The dodge before my 2015 ford made me a lot of money but cost me 3.5 transmissions. The L5P duramax I hauled stuff with was pretty gutless compared to the powerstrokes, so I’m gonna stick with them until they give me a reason not to. The dodge was almost in the discussion but I chickened out, I haven’t healed from the last one yet but I do hear they are a good bit more reliable than they used to be.
Bottom line is they all suck, pick your poison
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