Dodge's answer to the Raptor
06-02-2011, 07:14 PM
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Probably not, new F150's that are 4wd run in the 30k+ range, more like 35k+. You cannot for 10k get a better offroad system than what comes stock on the raptor. Lift and tires alone will run you close to that before we even start talking about the shocks, upgraded brakes, control arms, skid plates etc. Yes there are better aftermarket products than what the Raptor comes with stock, but you really cannot beat the Raptor for its price.
06-17-2011, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by riding_in_debt
you just gotta look dude, long travel kits minus the shocks are between 4-7000, wheel and tire packages you shouldnt be paying more than 2 grand for, and the shocks are only 500 a piece. oh plus 300 a pair for fiberglass so for under 10k you should have yourself a long travel that way way out performs the svt suspension. these long travel kits run 16 - 19 inches (svt is 11.2). i love my f150, this is just coming from an up and coming fabricator and offroad enthusiast saying the raptor is kinda impractical and over priced for what they add. this is HnM motorsports "bolt on" long travel. yes they obviously have other things like a 4 link rear and cage but the front suspension can handle this and is fairly cheap. there are many companies that make these. exactly what im getting into. designing and fabricating these set ups DOT approved. like i said i just thhink the raptor is impractical for what they charge for it.
06-18-2011, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Taymonster
I totally agree the raptor as cool as it is, buy it is just a starting point for a good off road truck. I have watch them jump that thing stock and break it only like 5 feet off the ground. I have taken my 73 f100 with 6in superlift and 35 boggers way higher and no problems at all.
06-19-2011, 02:22 PM
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1: The dodge truck is a stock pickup with everypart available for u to buy and bolt on at home if you so wish. The raptor....Not so much.
2: The chevy truck is a nice try but the front end is ugly and it should not be based on the 2500. I like the inner fenders with fox res's built in and the de badged look, and nicest stock wheels chevy has come out with.
If nothing else it keeps people thinking that the other manufactures are thinking about building something. The big difference is they aren't and ford has been building and selling one for a few years allready. The catch up game begins.
2: The chevy truck is a nice try but the front end is ugly and it should not be based on the 2500. I like the inner fenders with fox res's built in and the de badged look, and nicest stock wheels chevy has come out with.
If nothing else it keeps people thinking that the other manufactures are thinking about building something. The big difference is they aren't and ford has been building and selling one for a few years allready. The catch up game begins.
06-22-2011, 10:37 AM
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dont get me wrong, its a great looking truck, not an offroader tho. take your raptor and take it to brenthel engineering and put a long travel kit on it. then youll have a truck to really brag about.
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07-26-2011, 11:45 PM
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I think some you forget the 2011 raptor has a 6.2l putting out 411hp and 435 ft lbs of torque, that's worth the price by it's self
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