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[The Car Stereo Company]

Up the mountain to woodland? I'm in woodland. Also just to keep on topic. Forced Induction engines still lose power the same as an N/A engine.

no. old stage road. i run up there a lot just for the hell of it

 

[TXRaptor]

Are you saying the Raptor has a more comfortable ride quality on the road than the FX4? You’d be the first person I’ve heard that from.

Also, even though the Raptor has a more powerful engine, the regular F150 3.5 EB is quicker. The big tires on the Raptor slow it down.

Yes, it has a better ride quality. The Fox shocks and softer rear leaf springs make it a much smoother ride on and off the road. Who ever told you otherwise has not driven a Raptor much.

The 3.5L in the Raptor has more HP and Torque then the standard EB, so it should be quicker, as well. (Even with the 35s)

 

[Jake17]

Anyone regret gettin' a RAPTOR instead of an FX4?

f'n retarded question

 

[jabroni619]

I’m going to have to disagree that the raptor has better ride quality than the other trim levels. With the exception of hitting speed bumps at 60mph, all other F150’s do pavement better than the raptor.

 

[Tech]

I drove my friends fx4 before the Raptor and I didn`t like the ride. If the truck is empty the ride is more harsh on an fx4. The Raptor surprisingly has a softer ride on and off road, maybe the suspension or the tires make the difference. Its annoying to drive on road trips because my passengers always fall asleep. My two cents.

 

[TXRaptor]

I’m going to have to disagree that the raptor has better ride quality than the other trim levels. With the exception of hitting speed bumps at 60mph, all other F150’s do pavement better than the raptor.

You might be right when talking about a late model stock truck comparison. I only rode in the 2018 FX4 Lariat for 5 or 10 miles on my test drive and it did not impress me as being smoother on the pavement.

Prior to buying my Gen 1, I owned several FX4s that were all lifted with 33s or 35s and the Gen 2 is by far smoother riding them any of them. It also rides better than my Gen 1, which rode better than any of my previous trucks.

 

[Jackkk]

Hello all - this is my first post.

I have what I'll just call my "fun and fast car", that I really didn't want to put a lot of miles on, so back in early May of this year, I bought a used 2016 Ram 1500 4x4 HEMI as a daily driver/beater/tow vehicle.

I've never owned a truck up until a month and a half ago. I never expected that I'd enjoy this truck as much as I have! I live in Colorado, so I've taken it on some off-road trails in the mountains, I've used it to tow, I've used it to haul stuff in the bed, etc. I just never expected in a million years that I'd be this into my truck. The only problem is that it's kind of a lower-end version (Ram Big Horn). The other problem is that where I live, it's 7000 feet. While the HEMI is a powerful power-plant at sea-level, the naturally aspirated engine takes a big hit up here at altitude. That 395 HP HEMI is really like 300 HP here at altitude.

So, with this new found love of trucks and being at 7000' altitude, I'm looking to possibly sell or trade in my Ram and get either an Ecoboost Raptor or the Ecoboost F150 Lariat FX4. Either way, the Ecoboost will help to overcome the loss of power due to the altitude. The question is, which Ecoboost truck?

I wouldn't necessarily say that I have buyer's remorse with the Ram that I bought. I just never anticipated that I'd love it as much as I do, but with that said, it does has some shortcomings. If I buy a truck this time around, I want to make sure I'm getting something that I'll really enjoy and won't have any "I wish I would have went this this...type thoughts". I want a locking rear diff. I want pretty decent ground clearance (we've had some monster winters here where I live in Colorado). I want a comfortable ride (family of 4 with two little kids). I really want that Ecoboost 3.5l engine!

I know I can get all of that in either the Lariat FX4 or the Raptor. The one thing that has me teeter-tottering between the two is the ground clearance vs the ride comfort. Again, we've had some nasty winters where the ground clearance becomes a significant factor. But the other 90% of the time of the year, the weather will be just fine and that's where I lean towards the Lariat FX4 for the better ride comfort.

I'm curious to get others thoughts on the regular F150 FX4 model vs the Raptor. Any regrets not getting the FX4 vs the Raptor?

Hey Inferno,

I'm not going to join the debate on which is faster and has a better ride, but I would like to comment on the how I feel about my 2018 Raptor. I've rented several 2018 Lariat FX4's and I always get back in my Raptor and think the same thing:
1, Boy I missed this truck.
2, This truck is so fun to drive.

The Lariat will track down the highway a little better and have a few better driving habits because of the street tires, but not enough to deter me from the Raptor. The Raptor is the cheaper truck because of the resale. I came out of a 2014 Sierra Denali...........Ive never felt I made a bad decision in the last 6 months of ownership.

Good luck with your decision

 

[RAPTERRIER]

Just don't make a mistake and buy an old dog Jen I...

 

[lnferno]

Just don't make a mistake and buy an old dog Jen I...

Nope. Looking at 2017 and up. That ecoboost engine is an absolute must have since I live at 7000’ altitude.

 

[Truckzor]

Just don't make a mistake and buy an old dog Jen I...

Nope. Looking at 2017 and up. That ecoboost engine is an absolute must have since I live at 7000’ altitude.

He knows that. He's just one of the resident forum trolls. This particular one has a real fetish for small things acting bigger than they are. You know, like: short guys, pitbulls, Taurus motors, etc.