RAPTOR EXP THREAD

[airjammer]

I'm selling my Touareg and buying a Raptor..Just to be clear, I see this as a great platform for a mild exp. vehicle.

Yes, I know - MPG sucks...and, not good in tight terrain.

Thoughts?

 

[east_tn_81]

I say what ever makes you happy. The truck has a lot going for. Great suspension good size factory tires and rims. So will complain because it will only carry like a thousand pounds. There a few people on here that already use the raptor. Good luck. Post some pictures when you get it.

 

[Sentinelist]

I think it's a wicked platform if you can bulk up the rear-end for hauling gear or even a shortbed TC. Though something along the lines of a Baja kinda build with a safari rack, plus a bed rack and in place of the tailgate for a beefy spare and jerry cans would be ideal for that truck.

 

[Big50]

I'd go for it but I'm biased haha. You can beef up the rear with some progressive springs like Deaver, or Atlas. I personally run deavers +3 which eliminate the stock lift block and sit about 1 inch higher overall. Truck sits nice and level loaded with 600lbs+ worth of gear for trips. They also improve the ride considerably on and offroad. Stock springs should do well for a while as well.

Feel free to check out my build thread (links in my signature). My truck is built more for 2-3 day trips at the moment but I'd have no problem taking it on an extended trip if I had the time!

 

[Buliwyf]

I'd go for it but I'm biased haha. You can beef up the rear with some progressive springs like Deaver, or Atlas. I personally run deavers +3 which eliminate the stock lift block and sit about 1 inch higher overall. Truck sits nice and level loaded with 600lbs+ worth of gear for trips. They also improve the ride considerably on and offroad. Stock springs should do well for a while as well.

Feel free to check out my build thread (links in my signature). My truck is built more for 2-3 day trips at the moment but I'd have no problem taking it on an extended trip if I had the time!

Any way to put air bags on the rear and daystar air spring cups?

Great truck for bumpy back country roads. Smooothest ride out there.

 

[Big50]

^^^I don't believe so. I've seen threads from the early days of the Raptors release where guys tried to run them. They get destroyed offroad.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

It's a great truck & choice. If I were looking for a gas vehicle, it would be at the top of the short list. While down in Baja for the NORRA 1000 I was amazed at how many Raptors were down there, both gringo's and locals.

 

[TiFJ]

Love my Raptor!!

 

[airjammer]

This is good.