Airborne Raptors! JUMP Pics and Videos

[Wilson]

Good thing you didn't slam the breaks

 

[MotuMute]

Yes sir! First was SVTDon, 2nd video was Ranger Rob. They were definitely out to get some.

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Apparently there was a toll to play...

Funniest part about that trip - hat tip MajorAR

and of course Sonoma "The picture of Bieber's feet out of the tent says it all....haha!! I am dying everytime I look at it "

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Brendan


Ocotillo Wells - YouTube

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More SVTDON


Poll line Ocotillo Wells - YouTube

Poll Line - YouTube


Way to go guys!

 

[Wilson]

Sounds good to

 

[Troutbum]

So my suspension will be bone stock at the TRR. What's the word on joining the club without bumpstops etc?

 

[SvtDon]

Thanks dude!

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[MotuMute]

So my suspension will be bone stock at the TRR. What's the word on joining the club without bumpstops etc?

The word on that is to not let your right foot over-ride your sensibilities out there.

Just say NO! to the multitude of stockRaptor-killing "kickers", even if there is an eager cameraman lurking there. A reasonable speed is best over these, as they are G-out mounds that cause the front and rear to work against each other - severely stressing the Raptor frame (G-outs detailed extensively in an early post on this thread).


Here's a perfect example - note how the rear wheels "kick" up in pic 3 driving the front end into the ground. This is then followed up by the rear landing heavily (highly modified Raps can get away with much more):

However, there are 2 beautiful plateau jump hills with long straightaways before and after each. These start at mile marker 7 and are very Raptor-friendly as all 4 wheels land together like they should for a very easy landing. These require a fair amount of speed to even get the wheels off the ground because have such a gentle tabletop landing.

These hills are the right locations to get a few good pics without damaging your truck. Event organizers do not condone jumping for their liability purposes, yet it happens. A lot. PM me for details on how to do this without getting into trouble.

It is always a good idea to at least get the $100 SDHQ frame reinforcement kit for this rugged hill country course. Inexpensive peace of mind. Easy to install.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Very well put!

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[Wilson]

Work up to it, don't just go balls out. Even the same jump is different at different speeds and a few mph faster can mess you up quick. Or slower some you need the speed some you don't want it. It'd be a good idea to read this hole thread. Then get out there have fun practice reading terrain and what your truck dos when you go over it.

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Ps my truck is bone stock suspension. It can take a lot but not the TT stuff.

 

[Troutbum]

Awesome. Thanks!

 

[MotuMute]

Oh yeah, best move to mid-perch setting so you don't scrape your skid plate all the way around that track.