Tempted to upgrade to a Gen 3.

[ThePaintPirate]

Interesting, you think this 5 rear links doesn't give a better feeling coming from rear truck ? What about "wheel hop" which is a reality with oem leaf/shocks gen2 under certain conditions, I guess now it's better with the new configuration. For those who came from gen 2 to 3 , what do you think ?

I never said it didn't, depending on your application you may or may not notice. Starbucks getters might not notice the difference it makes while dropping the kids off at soccer practice. I might not have been subject to the "certain conditions" you mentioned but after driving both styles of rear end, I don't see the added cost of going to gen 3 being worth it. Maybe I need to do a full send jump to let it shine and make a determination?

 

[julien194b]

depending on your application

Exact, for those who use the truck as a work truck, perhaps leaf is a plus to load weight , for offroad , 5 links is better ... we all know Raptor is not the best to tow or heavy stuff in the bed, so...

 

[Antho]

I never said it didn't, depending on your application you may or may not notice. Starbucks getters might not notice the difference it makes while dropping the kids off at soccer practice. I might not have been subject to the "certain conditions" you mentioned but after driving both styles of rear end, I don't see the added cost of going to gen 3 being worth it. Maybe I need to do a full send jump to let it shine and make a determination?

As long as you get a video of the Full send jump! I really noticed the biggest difference on small whoops at speed. Same kinda effect if you hit a washboard road at speed. In the gen2 it was a dance to keep the truck straight whereas the Gen3 stays planted in the back.
To your point, If the most offroading you are doing is hitting a speed bump leaving Buffalo Wild Wings the gen3 upgrade may not be worth it to you.

 

[RaptorBros]

Personally I can see an argument being made for both sides. The Leafs in the back although they have some cons it’s nothing different than any other truck with leafs. The positive thing about leaf springs is if you carry even a moderate amount of weight even say 400-600lbs the leaf can easily be upgraded and is more stable with load. Also, if your leafs in your gen 2 aren’t blown out it is very minor when it happens. The big argument for the 5 link is pretty much everything but what what’s listed above. The suspension is similar to a car in that respect just with BIG ASS SHOCKS lol.

I say different strokes for different folks. The interior would probably be the biggest pull for me as the gen 2 plastic is kinda cheesy for such an expensive truck.

 

[klarger]

Test drove a 25 today. It's interesting the difference the interior vs a gen2. For some reason I felt the windshield is much smaller and feels almost smaller overall in terms of dash/comfort. Still an amazing truck but definitely felt cramped in terms of space.