Official 2023 Raptor R Order Thread

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Ford Tracker indicated shipped yesterday. Changed back to built awaiting shipment. Contacted Ford truck is still in Dearborn.

You ordered yours on 8/1, I ordered mine on 7/18 (an hour after release) and I still don't have any update. All I have is an order number & an email from 12/2 telling me about their supply chain shortages & how sorry they are. A bit aggravated at this point for sure.. it's like they're throwing a bunch of order #'s in a pot & have the machine randomly select. Again, just my frustration.

 

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Just my luck.

 

[Stormtrooper]

Mine is at the train yard in Portland. ETA to the dealer is 2/1-7

Mine is currently in Portland as well. Dealer gave me the same ETA from the yard, and is now arranging a pickup to expedite getting it. They said they’re going to try to get it by the end of the week so I can have it by this weekend! We’ll see…

 

[TheButcher]

Have you been in other Gen 3s? Curious, outside of the obvious power difference, if ride is similar. From my seat time in a Gen 3, your description is spot on. Feels like I am comparing a viper to a corvette. Both are insanely capable, viper just requires you to drive it hard to extract its performance while a corvette will enable most drivers to get to 80-90%.

Interior wise, I like the Gen 3 seats a little better and some of the layout but materials and fit/finish I lean to the TRX.

Yeah, I have driven a Gen 3 for a 100 miles or so, and it's the best riding pickup on the market. The R is pretty much identical. What I did notice taking the R through a sweeping high speed corner the other night is that it has a pretty amount of body roll to it. The first TRX I had was almost unnerving with how much body roll it had. The next couple I had perch collars installed, and it made it much more stable in those high speed sweepers. The R might benefit from that as well, or perhaps a rear sway bar. Cushy highway ride, but even in Sport mode it was a bit too much body roll for my liking. Even my wife noticed a difference from the passenger seat since it's a corner we take all the time in different vehicles.

 

[Dudebrodude]

Yeah, I have driven a Gen 3 for a 100 miles or so, and it's the best riding pickup on the market. The R is pretty much identical. What I did notice taking the R through a sweeping high speed corner the other night is that it has a pretty amount of body roll to it. The first TRX I had was almost unnerving with how much body roll it had. The next couple I had perch collars installed, and it made it much more stable in those high speed sweepers. The R might benefit from that as well, or perhaps a rear sway bar. Cushy highway ride, but even in Sport mode it was a bit too much body roll for my liking. Even my wife noticed a difference from the passenger seat since it's a corner we take all the time in different vehicles.

I've heard that about 37 model Gen 3s but was curious if they changed spring rates or anything on the R that made any difference. Not that either truck is exactly track car worthy haha.

Would love an R to go next to my TRX but not on your level just yet!

 

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Anyone have an opinion about the average production time for the R?

My last two Raptor 37 packs took(or showed) 5-7 days for production. Are the guys with built units seeing about the same for days in production or is it a lottery like the current deliveries?

 

[GTTXRAP]

Yeah, I have driven a Gen 3 for a 100 miles or so, and it's the best riding pickup on the market. The R is pretty much identical. What I did notice taking the R through a sweeping high speed corner the other night is that it has a pretty amount of body roll to it. The first TRX I had was almost unnerving with how much body roll it had. The next couple I had perch collars installed, and it made it much more stable in those high speed sweepers. The R might benefit from that as well, or perhaps a rear sway bar. Cushy highway ride, but even in Sport mode it was a bit too much body roll for my liking. Even my wife noticed a difference from the passenger seat since it's a corner we take all the time in different vehicles.

Good info. I'm not wild about my 37 'floating' feeling say vs my old 35 (I get it--tire size--but). I think if R is as you described that might bother me over time...say after the new car smell is gone. Still want one, but good to hear these real world reviews. Appreciate.

 

[Keith88]

Yeah, I have driven a Gen 3 for a 100 miles or so, and it's the best riding pickup on the market. The R is pretty much identical. What I did notice taking the R through a sweeping high speed corner the other night is that it has a pretty amount of body roll to it. The first TRX I had was almost unnerving with how much body roll it had. The next couple I had perch collars installed, and it made it much more stable in those high speed sweepers. The R might benefit from that as well, or perhaps a rear sway bar. Cushy highway ride, but even in Sport mode it was a bit too much body roll for my liking. Even my wife noticed a difference from the passenger seat since it's a corner we take all the time in different vehicles.

Will agree with the body-roll statement 100%. My 37 truck benefited from the 0 offset wheels and D rated Falkens allot. Cant wait to see with the new springs next Friday.

 

[bbarnesnc]

Mine arrived today!!!! Unfortunately I am in business meetings all week and may not be able to pick it up until Friday.