How do you guys like the ride of a 2019 raptor

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Johnny Martin

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Probably a little bit of both. But my GF and I both noticed on the 2018 we could feel the ties rumbling on the road. I left the test drive saying no way I would have it as a daily. Didn’t feel it at all on the 2019
 

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He’s at 4K below msrp gonna was try and get him lower but I doubt he’ll go any lower worth a shot
Good luck working everything out. I wanted to take a moment and show mine off....

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I had the vehicle for almost three days and pulling up to a drive through, the guy at the window goes, "Ohhh I like this, I really like what I am seeing here.... "

I laughed and my fiance just started giggling. Couldn't be happier.
 

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I've owned my 2019 for a little over 1500 miles now and I'm not thrilled with the ride on pavement. I lowered my tire pressure from the factory and I did see somewhat of an improvement. However, my 2014 seemed much more "planted" at speed when taking curves on highways. I had much more confidence in that truck than I do in this new one. I did level out the front in the new truck, which I never did on my '14 so that may have something to do with the jittery feeling. Some have suggested new leaf springs and I'm considering that. I didnt expect a sports car drive, after all its a 3 ton truck, but I'm not that impressed with the overall ride on anything other than straight runs over level payment.
 
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Good luck working everything out. I wanted to take a moment and show mine off....

IkEE5GX.jpg

I had the vehicle for almost three days and pulling up to a drive through, the guy at the window goes, "Ohhh I like this, I really like what I am seeing here.... "

I laughed and my fiance just started giggling. Couldn't be happier.
Lol beautiful truck congrats
 
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I've owned my 2019 for a little over 1500 miles now and I'm not thrilled with the ride on pavement. I lowered my tire pressure from the factory and I did see somewhat of an improvement. However, my 2014 seemed much more "planted" at speed when taking curves on highways. I had much more confidence in that truck than I do in this new one. I did level out the front in the new truck, which I never did on my '14 so that may have something to do with the jittery feeling. Some have suggested new leaf springs and I'm considering that. I didnt expect a sports car drive, after all its a 3 ton truck, but I'm not that impressed with the overall ride on anything other than straight runs over level payment.
Your scaring me a little bit thought I made up my mind to buy the truck now I’m having some agita about it lol
 

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I've owned my 2019 for a little over 1500 miles now and I'm not thrilled with the ride on pavement. I lowered my tire pressure from the factory and I did see somewhat of an improvement. However, my 2014 seemed much more "planted" at speed when taking curves on highways. I had much more confidence in that truck than I do in this new one. I did level out the front in the new truck, which I never did on my '14 so that may have something to do with the jittery feeling. Some have suggested new leaf springs and I'm considering that. I didnt expect a sports car drive, after all its a 3 ton truck, but I'm not that impressed with the overall ride on anything other than straight runs over level payment.
The K02’s seem to take some time to break in. In my experience it feels a bit like driving on jello, until they break in. Ive had three sets of K02’s.

Are you feeling anything like that?
 

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The K02’s seem to take some time to break in. In my experience it feels a bit like driving on jello, until they break in. Ive had three sets of K02’s.

Are you feeling anything like that?
Yes, that's a good description. I just don't feel the confidence I should driving it like I did with my '14. It's jittery and seems to want to drift into the other lane at times. I just lowered tire pressure to 35 all around. I'll see how it feels tomorrow. Seems like tire pressure varies by up to 3 pounds with this crazy NE weather. I had it at 38 but when I checked today it was back up to 41!
 
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The K02’s seem to take some time to break in. In my experience it feels a bit like driving on jello, until they break in. Ive had three sets of K02’s.

Are you feeling anything like that?
I only test drove the truck and it wasn’t very long. Maybe a mile and a half I should have told the guy I needed more time with it. But I would agree with that statement that it felt like driving on jello.
 
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