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I would consider a Raptor a lifted factory vehicle.
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2014 Silverado Black Ops
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I would consider a Raptor a lifted factory vehicle.
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You can make it into like a Raptor, like this Tundra.
"100% bolt on 14.8" travel Tundra long travel kit with fox racing shox and eibach, world dual rate springs. 35% more travel than a Raptor! Complete Kit is $4800."
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CodyY
Explorer
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Their 14" travel kit is priced fairly reasonable.
CodyY
Explorer
Mid travel is a step over the Raptor. Performance series with a set of deavers and shackles out back is a great setup. I like it with the Fox performance series
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Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
What 2"? A raptor is nearly a foot wider than a stock F150 and handles quite well. Not really a fair comparison to the average aftermarket lift kit.
rkj__
Adventurer
When I went to test drive a 2014 Sierra, I communicated that to the salesman. He responded with "What's a Raptor?" And once I explained, he said something about "...for the masses."
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It is a factory modded truck though. The front A-Arms are different than a stock F150, yes?
Sure it isn't a 6" bracket lift, but I consider those more of a hinderance than an advantage.
911regular
Adventurer
Didn't Hostess AND Chevy go Bankrupt?!
Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
The Raptor isn't modded. It's box stock and engineered to be the way it is. Ford has set it up well enough to be a fairly safe vehicle worthy of their nameplate. It's not really any more or less likely to traction roll (roll over) than regular F150 Fx4. IME at least.
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When a F150, F350 Superduty, or Dodge HD get a mild aftermarket lift from a dealer, those trucks get their ride height adjusted with no need to engineer anything else. I'm fine with that. If the only thing that changes is ride height, then the trucks tippiness and liability goes up substantially. Not a problem for us. But it could be a problem to the flatbillers.
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I've driven the Raptor, it handles well. So it's the exception to the rule. You can see clues throughout the Ford F350 Superduty chassis, that they wanted bigger tires. That they wanted taller suspension. But didn't due to liability. Ford has a dozen offroad Superduty prototypes that'll never see daylight. But they did succeed at making it ridiculously easy and cheap to put a lift kit on that truck with very good results usually. But it ain't no Raptor in the twisties. And if a Flatbiller screws up driving one of those......[squish].
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My point is, compared to a Raptor, a Ford Superduty with a quality 4-6" BDS lift, or a Dodge/GMC with a similar lift kit, has nowhere near that engineering or safety built in. At least not enough to please the beancounters who have to weight profit vs liability risk. Dodge is walking that line with the Powerwagon. So far it's working out for them.
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There's a dealer near me selling lifted GMC's. Really nice ones. I'll bet there's a waiver to sign.
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Larry
Bigassgas Explorer
Actually it is not too bad, most of the brand new lifted trucks on dealers lots are through Dealer Services, which makes buying a brand new lifted truck easy plus it allows dealers to pass the buck on if there is an issue with the truck that can be tied back to the lift. Other lifted trucks on dealer’s are through conversion companies like Rocky Ridge, Southern Comfort, etc. Al Serra Chevrolet in Colorado Springs added ProComp lifts through Dealer Services to the last of their GMT900 trucks at no charge (so they say) Got to do something to get rid of those ugly ducklings to make room for the ‘14s.
I’m seriously considering a new Silverado 1500 next year and I don’t feel like throwing thousands at if after driving it off the lot nor waiting for years for it to roll out of warranty to start modifying it. I’ll definitely consider going the Dealer Services route and have the lift and tires rolled into the financing. With my GM Employee discount the lift and tires should come out to be a wash.