Towing with a Raptor / Tow Mirrors
03-05-2017, 11:05 AM
#11
Senior Member
To the OP, I live in Payson which as you know is surrounded by mountains...
I ordered my (sig) truck as what I call a "More Practical Raptor" with combo of 6.2L, MaxTow (PowerScope mirrors included in package) and S-Cab 6.5' bed box plus now with Bilstein 5100. I do tow a small travel trailer which the truck barely knows is behind (no need for WDH towing current single axle model). Every time a Raptor rolls by, I'm admittedly caught looking yet with absolutely no regrets on my specific unique configuration.
As others mentioned, seems beefing up rear spring rates on Raptor suspension should allow towing within reason a boat or TT of similar size and weight as mine - especially with use of suitable WDH such as the lighter weight models made by Andersen.
I ordered my (sig) truck as what I call a "More Practical Raptor" with combo of 6.2L, MaxTow (PowerScope mirrors included in package) and S-Cab 6.5' bed box plus now with Bilstein 5100. I do tow a small travel trailer which the truck barely knows is behind (no need for WDH towing current single axle model). Every time a Raptor rolls by, I'm admittedly caught looking yet with absolutely no regrets on my specific unique configuration.
As others mentioned, seems beefing up rear spring rates on Raptor suspension should allow towing within reason a boat or TT of similar size and weight as mine - especially with use of suitable WDH such as the lighter weight models made by Andersen.
03-08-2017, 02:01 PM
#12
Senior Member
Originally Posted by SVT Guy
Ford has to put a low payload number on the Raptor because of the low spring rates for liability reasons.
In the real world the Raptor has the same brakes, brake controller, Integrated hitch, but it also has:
More torque, HP, 4:10 gears, Increased cooling capacity, stronger suspension mounts, and 10 ply tires. A simple spring rate adjustment via air bag installation would make a Raptor a superior tow rig compared to a standard F-150.
Z7what...By your avatar it looks like that you have levelled your truck? Without the factory rake your truck is now has significantly less towing capacity...do you still go by your sticker?
In the real world the Raptor has the same brakes, brake controller, Integrated hitch, but it also has:
More torque, HP, 4:10 gears, Increased cooling capacity, stronger suspension mounts, and 10 ply tires. A simple spring rate adjustment via air bag installation would make a Raptor a superior tow rig compared to a standard F-150.
Z7what...By your avatar it looks like that you have levelled your truck? Without the factory rake your truck is now has significantly less towing capacity...do you still go by your sticker?
I'm not trying to say that adding bags or add-a-leaf or anything else for that matter doesn't help with towing. All I was trying to say is regardless what you do to the truck to improve the handling or tow capacity, the payload weight on your door is still your legal limit.
Wayne