Which model is the better off-roader?

[4wheelinAZ]

I would have believed that coming from someone almost anywhere else in the US. Someone in SoCal should know better. Not all off-road is the same. Bring any stock Bronco out to Ocotillo Wells and my Gen1 on stock suspension will run circles around a Bronco and I'll have way more fun doing it. I love the new Bronco, but this is a completely ignorant statement.

Yeah I live in the desert. The Raptor will do Juuuuuust fine for my needs. I never understood the fascination with rock crawling, but I digress

 

[Steebo]

Running 37s is a very costly aftermarket option that I just dont see the justification in. The parts and replacement fenders really steer me away. I agree with most on here. 35s will definitely be faster unless you throw in a set of higher final drive gears. This truck is plenty capable for what ford intended its buyers to do. Unless you live in the mountains (which I do and I'm managing just fine) you really dont need 37s. Except if you plan on going trophy truck status (there are definitely cheaper options...)

 

[spizike9]

ya everybody with 37s says they’re better for high speed and crawling, however the truck is really designed for 35s and 37s are more likely have issues

 

[spizike9]

ya everybody with 37s says they’re better for high speed and crawling, however the truck is really designed for 35s and 37s are more likely have issues

Ford Engineers said the 37 had to run Baja and pass with flying colors just like the 35 so you are incorrect.

 

[FordPerf Addict]

there are so many opinions, i think it would be an easy option if the travel was the same and ontop of it you get 37s. ive only read one comment in an article that said that ford said 37s are more for rock crawling, which doesnt fully make sense to me because thats not the raptors identity. too bad i didnt go to mustang alley and ask the FP engineers in person at the woodward cruise. i think if the recaros came with the 35s it would be an easy 35 choice for me anyway. nice thing is im not in the market for a couple years so i can now watch everyone and see whats best! then mods will be out as well.

furthermore the 37 fitting under the bed doesnt even matter to me. the spare should be in the bed anyway when youre offroading

 

[Stan G]

Warranty on the 37s, no worries = piece of mind. I simply don't understand why you would get a 35 and then put on 37s?

Those Starbucks curbs have gotten pretty big over the years!

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Warranty on the 37s, no worries = piece of mind. I simply don't understand why you would get a 35 and then put on 37s?

Those Starbucks curbs have gotten pretty big over the years!

Another reason why Scabs are better for Starbucks, tighter turning radius to keep the tire shine from rubbing off on the curbs.

 

[ganooch]

Another reason why Scabs are better for Starbucks, tighter turning radius to keep the tire shine from rubbing off on the curbs.

Truth. I currently drive an Expedition EL. I am often in drive-thrus and wondering "how the hell would this even work in a Raptor".

 

[c_landd]

Ford Engineers said the 37 had to run Baja and pass with flying colors just like the 35 so you are incorrect.

Yessss. 37's will be better for every offroad application for this truck. Only place 35's will be better is at the gas pump.

 

[Raptorial]

Yessss. 37's will be better for every offroad application for this truck. Only place 35's will be better is at the gas pump.

How often do you off-road? Of course Ford is going to say their premium package "passes THEIR offroad rest"