Raptornador
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Just got it the other day. 70K+ on the odo, loaded, lead foot grey. Looks like new mostly but some wear in the interior as can be expected with that mileage.
I looked at a REALLY clean gen 1 but coming from a 2009 f150 the interior was almost identical...so I couldnt do it. But LOVED that motor sound!!
The gen 2 is a lot sweeter as far as interior and the creature comforts. While the motor doesnt sound great it's not that bad and pulls better for sure. On a road trip in the mountains I got 20. Cant beleive that.
The plan for this vehicle is I needed something that would tow a 6k travel trailer along with a dirt bike 2 suit case generators, gas, 2 passengers. The idea was to have a rig to tow, drop off at campsite and have a well suspended truck to go exploring with the wife. Raptor seems to fit the bill.
I tested it off road here in AZ. At first just a long bumpy, sand in spots, Forest Road. I aired the tires down to 20psi and went to test. While airing down I noticed a brand new chevy trail boss or whatever trail name they gave it go down that FS road. I finished airing and took off aggressively.
Soon I came up on the chevy and while he was going at a reasonable pace he was slowing me down. He would not pull over for quite some time and there was no way to pass. I waited for a spot to get around him and finally there was and nailed the pedal. Wholly smokes this thing rips! Had no idea, and passed him way to aggressively. I really didnt intend on doing that but then again he wouldnt pull over. lol
I blared the rest of the way to the top and was quite impressed. I next tried some aggressive trails with rock gardens en such. While a nail biter, I was able to do it fine, but really pushed it's limits. I probably will never do it again but nice to know it can do it if needed and that's what I bought it for.
I have to say, this truck is FUN. My plans with the help of this forum is to either have the suspension rebuilt or upgraded. I really dont want a lift but would consider better leaf springs.
Also plan on doing a texas baja roadtrip next year so I want it set up accordingly.
I looked at a REALLY clean gen 1 but coming from a 2009 f150 the interior was almost identical...so I couldnt do it. But LOVED that motor sound!!
The gen 2 is a lot sweeter as far as interior and the creature comforts. While the motor doesnt sound great it's not that bad and pulls better for sure. On a road trip in the mountains I got 20. Cant beleive that.
The plan for this vehicle is I needed something that would tow a 6k travel trailer along with a dirt bike 2 suit case generators, gas, 2 passengers. The idea was to have a rig to tow, drop off at campsite and have a well suspended truck to go exploring with the wife. Raptor seems to fit the bill.
I tested it off road here in AZ. At first just a long bumpy, sand in spots, Forest Road. I aired the tires down to 20psi and went to test. While airing down I noticed a brand new chevy trail boss or whatever trail name they gave it go down that FS road. I finished airing and took off aggressively.
Soon I came up on the chevy and while he was going at a reasonable pace he was slowing me down. He would not pull over for quite some time and there was no way to pass. I waited for a spot to get around him and finally there was and nailed the pedal. Wholly smokes this thing rips! Had no idea, and passed him way to aggressively. I really didnt intend on doing that but then again he wouldnt pull over. lol
I blared the rest of the way to the top and was quite impressed. I next tried some aggressive trails with rock gardens en such. While a nail biter, I was able to do it fine, but really pushed it's limits. I probably will never do it again but nice to know it can do it if needed and that's what I bought it for.
I have to say, this truck is FUN. My plans with the help of this forum is to either have the suspension rebuilt or upgraded. I really dont want a lift but would consider better leaf springs.
Also plan on doing a texas baja roadtrip next year so I want it set up accordingly.
