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Thats some bad fuel economy right there
Did ANYONE really buy their Bronco for its fuel economy? I think not.

I admit to being pleasantly surprised when I got 28 in the F-Type with the cruise set on 87 in West Texas and most of New Mexico going to Vegas. But I didn't expect that number. Just like I'm content with 23 in my Grand Marquis running at similar speeds.

If I want MPG, I'll convert an old Rabbit to run on fry oil LOL!
 

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Do you have a non-Raptor to scan by chance? Their rear tank should work with minimal modifications on a non-Raptor with a muffler delete, at first glance.

That should definitely increase your application market.
My post was talking about making an improved skid plate for the FK replacement tank, not the FK second/rear add on tank. My scan is of the area where FK offer an extra tank (below the rear cargo storage area). I too suspect that a non-Raptor with a muffler re-route is, more or less identical to a Raptor in this space.

But back to the topic I mentioned, Raptor or Raptor and non-Raptor, the market for a skid plate for the FK replacement tank, remains very small...
 
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this just got delivered. only got to inspect it partially, but it feels like quality, the aluminum feels very adequate all around, and seems like they welded the additional piece onto the bottom to make it thicker.
Very well stomped on apparently

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Well cmon now where are the pics
 

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this just got delivered. only got to inspect it partially, but it feels like quality, the aluminum feels very adequate all around, and seems like they welded the additional piece onto the bottom to make it thicker.
Very well stomped on apparently

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Jeesh, looks like they held riverdance auditions on that crate.
 

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this just got delivered. only got to inspect it partially, but it feels like quality, the aluminum feels very adequate all around, and seems like they welded the additional piece onto the bottom to make it thicker.
Very well stomped on apparently

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looks like a RPG missle box to me.
 
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won't be around to take it apart until tomororw.
I tried to take the box apart... it think i need to bring out a saw... . pry bar did not work. hammer did not work lol...
 

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won't be around to take it apart until tomororw.
I tried to take the box apart... it think i need to bring out a saw... . pry bar did not work. hammer did not work lol...
So you are saying they used screws instead of nails.... Might I suggest a drill with a phillips bit. Or maybe a hex head?
 

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So you are saying they used screws instead of nails.... Might I suggest a drill with a phillips bit. Or maybe a hex head?
Lol they used framing staples all over the box. About a inch long per staple. Probably a few hundred ...
 

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Lol they used framing staples all over the box. About a inch long per staple. Probably a few hundred ...
WOW... I have had to open a few of those. I have been fortunate that the prybar has always worked for me on the staples... Split the wood a few times but it worked.
 

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won't be around to take it apart until tomororw.
I tried to take the box apart... it think i need to bring out a saw... . pry bar did not work. hammer did not work lol...
Every bronco owner should own a chainsaw for said issues.
 

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Every bronco owner should own a chainsaw for said issues.
Bro I can’t even open an envelope without damaging the contents inside.
 
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