What makes a Raptor a Raptor?

[ZBoater]

Shock mounts are the same except for the lower control arm. Same 9.75 rear end in the back but wider, but I think the axle spline count is different? Can't remember if that last part was for the front, rear, or both.

Thanks, but this is precisely my dilemma. I read somewhere else that the shock mounts on the Raptor were reinforced because they kept breaking in testing. It's hard to find a clear list with conflicting information.

 

[Slacker]

the 8.5 mpg Ive gotten since I bought it

Nailed it!

 

[matrix243]

the 8.5 mpg Ive gotten since I bought it

got a 15mpg city through a full tank this last fill. 1st of the year.

 

[Wilson]

 

[ZBoater]

So besides off road mode, the only difference is a bunch of bolt ons? I can't believe that. Anyone have some further insight on this topic?

 

[RAPTORSV]

got a 15mpg city through a full tank this last fill. 1st of the year.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O9xRhwmHBBE

 

[HAP]

Are there any other trucks that offer the same rim and tire in the spare? I think that is a really nice touch. You wont look out of place if/when you have to use it...
R,
HAP

 

[Chris's FX4]

Thanks, but this is precisely my dilemma. I read somewhere else that the shock mounts on the Raptor were reinforced because they kept breaking in testing. It's hard to find a clear list with conflicting information.

It's not the first time I've heard that either about the shock mounts, but I've never seen it confirmed. Looking at mine compared to pics of the Raptor's, they look no different. I swear somebody was talking about it recently on here but I can't find it.

 

[matrix243]

So besides off road mode, the only difference is a bunch of bolt ons? I can't believe that. Anyone have some further insight on this topic?

What exactly are you looking for? Its not a porsche turbo tested at the nurburgring. They have to make it affordable.

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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O9xRhwmHBBE

 

[Hazzard]

Being that its built on a F150 platform technically all the differences are going to be bolt on. Not really sure what your looking for. If you spec out a FX4 or Platinum with a 6.2 and everything you will be damn close to the cost of a Raptor without near the offroad ability.