New Truck - Ford Raptor Or ?

[treillw]

When I spent a lot of time on wash boarded roads, close to 30k before I would have them rebuilt.

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How much did that run you?

 

[treillw]

I figured they would be lighter.

I believe that the larger contact patch area from deflated 37s would more than make up for the extra tire weight in lowering the PSI load put onto the snow. Also gives you a hair more clearance before it high centers on the snow heap.

 

[treillw]

Been loving my Silverado ZR2 for the past four years. Smooth riding, comfy and the locking front/rear diffs have been life savers. Firestone airbags and the 6.2L pulls like a dream.

The locking front and rear diffs are a huge selling point for me. I have a Rubicon Jeep and it's a tank in deep snow. Quite frustrating to sit there and watch one tire spin on an open diff vehicle.

 

[Norcal18]

Can’t speak for the Raptor as I don’t have one, but like others have said the extra width could be a concern and while I have no doubt it would preform flawlessly it is more designed for high speed off-road. Have you considered the f-150 Tremor? I have a ‘22 with the 3.5 and love it. All of the off-road tech (including locking diff and Torsen front end) of the Raptor but a happy medium between the Raptor and regular f-150. Plus if you want to tow anything the Tremor has more capacity.

 

[treillw]

Can’t speak for the Raptor as I don’t have one, but like others have said the extra width could be a concern and while I have no doubt it would preform flawlessly it is more designed for high speed off-road. Have you considered the f-150 Tremor? I have a ‘22 with the 3.5 and love it. All of the off-road tech (including locking diff and Torsen front end) of the Raptor but a happy medium between the Raptor and regular f-150. Plus if you want to tow anything the Tremor has more capacity.

I don't know a ton about the Tremor. Does it have the same live valve shocks as the raptor? I believe I looked before and it didn't....

Excellent suspension is my top priority.

 

[Norcal18]

I don't know a ton about the Tremor. Does it have the same live valve shocks as the raptor? I believe I looked before and it didn't....

Excellent suspension is my top priority.

It doesn’t but I believe they are different than a regular f150. It’s a pretty soft ride, I enjoy it.

 

[TheCougar]

Glad to see the ZR2 getting high marks. I’ve started saving for a replacement truck and considering the ZR2, primarily. Just kicking back and forth between the 2500 or the 1500.

 

[sierracharlie338]

I’m surprised no one has mentioned the Ram TRX. I’m a ford guy and have been for years but that truck with a hemi speaks to me. Despite my age I still like a deep exhaust and knowing I’m driving a V8

 

[TSAMP]

I had this dilemma and wanted a 6.5 ft bed so I bought a lariat and did suspension and tire upgrade. It really covers everything I need. That said. Im thinking a raptor is my next rig if I can get one with the v8 in a year or two. If you haven't yet. Test drive it. They ride very nice on the road. The main appeal to me is a factory configured truck. I dont really enjoy the analysis that came with what tires/suspension, did it void a warranty, and all that. A truck is a tool to me, I dont want to tinker with it.