Ford F150 Raptor project

[haven]

I saw an all-black Raptor on the highway yesterday --
very sweet in a sinister sort of way! I think I do prefer
the brighter colors.

Ford has been spotted testing a crew cab version of the
Raptor, but there has been no announcement that they
will produce one. It seems like a natural development of
the model line.

Here's one photo:
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/09/spied-ford-f150-svt-raptor-supercrew-crew-cab.html

 

[haven]

Even Raptors have to obey the laws of physics -- or risk ending up like this one

http://jalopnik.com/5447217/first-ford-svt-raptor-wrecked-in-suspension+ripping-rollover

 

[DesertTaco]

Raptor along the "El Camino Del Diablo"

Here's a few pics of my Raptor shot a few weeks ago while driving "El Camino El Diablo" (the devil's highway) just southeast of Yuma, AZ.

The truck is a blast to drive on wide open desert roads but a bit of a handfull when it comes to narrow trails. I'm having second thoughts about buying it and am wondering if I should "dump" it and either get another Tacoma (I miss my '06 4x4 DoubleCab TRD) of try the Off Road Xterra...

 

[RU55ELL]

You would take a heck of a hit if you got out of that truck right now.

 

[strange]

Thinking of getting rid of it already? How bout this, my broncos not as wide, turns tighter on the trail and gets 25 mpg highway....how bout we just trade straight up?

those are some nice pictures, i like the look of it without the graphics

 

[cruiserlarry]

While the F-150 Raptor is a nice attempt at a niche off-road specific truck, it has some issues, IMO. First, it is ridiculously overpriced, lthough the body work is very nicely done, the suspension could be done aftermarket for less. A bigger problem in my mind is the front fascia - it's definitely not off-road friendly. Seems Ford would have been wise to design a higher clearance pre-run style fascia instead of one that hangs so low and is so easy to rip off on the trail.

If you are really into trail runs, I think the Tacoma, with an Icon suspension, would do you better for half the price (and long term, probably half the maintenance :Wow1. But is does look awesome....:bike_rider:

 

[matt s]

While the F-150 Raptor is a nice attempt at a niche off-road specific truck, it has some issues, IMO. First, it is ridiculously overpriced, lthough the body work is very nicely done, the suspension could be done aftermarket for less. A bigger problem in my mind is the front fascia - it's definitely not off-road friendly. Seems Ford would have been wise to design a higher clearance pre-run style fascia instead of one that hangs so low and is so easy to rip off on the trail.

If you are really into trail runs, I think the Tacoma, with an Icon suspension, would do you better for half the price (and long term, probably half the maintenance :Wow1. But is does look awesome....:bike_rider:

Federal regs. All trucks have to now have bumpers that are closer to the ground so that when they ********** into little cars they don't eat them for lunch.

 

[nwoods]

If you are really into trail runs, I think the Tacoma, with an Icon suspension, would do you better for half the price (and long term, probably half the maintenance :Wow1. But is does look awesome....:bike_rider:

But you'd be missing out on all the fancy engine tuning and transmission software set points.....

 

[DesertTaco]

While the F-150 Raptor is a nice attempt at a niche off-road specific truck, it has some issues, IMO. First, it is ridiculously overpriced, lthough the body work is very nicely done, the suspension could be done aftermarket for less.

I respectfully disagree...

I was walking the lot at the Ford dealer today and the Raptor has to be one of the MOST reasonably priced trucks on the lot. You really get alot for your money. The Raptor is priced "only" $2,000 - $3000 more than a standard FX4. You can't even begin to approach the total suspension package that you get in the Raptor for anything less than $8000 in the aftermarket, AND it's fully covered by a factory warranty (the shocks are covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles.

If you can resist all the extra "non-sense" options that are available for the Raptor, you can get one for a pretty good price. I paid $37,500 for mine while a 1010 Toyota DoubleCab Tacoma TRD Off-Road will set you back around $33,000. It just depends on what you looking for.

It just kind of sucks that after all I've said, I wish I had my "old" Taco back...

 

[DesertTaco]

By the way, I won't be buying the Xterra. I drove a 2010 Off-Road model today and I was VERY un-impressed. I just wasn't happy with the build quality or the ride.

I guess if I end up selling the Raptor, I'll be going back to a Tacoma...

 

[ujoint]

Great pics!!

 

[haven]

Here's another (off) road test of the Raptor with 5.4L V8.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/02/road-test-review-2010-ford-f150-svt-raptor.html

 

[Regcabguy]

Thinking of getting rid of it already? How bout this, my broncos not as wide, turns tighter on the trail and gets 25 mpg highway....how bout we just trade straight up?

those are some nice pictures, i like the look of it without the graphics

25 mpg,out of a Bronco? Are we talking about a 1978+ V8 full sized one? Everyone I have spoken to gets maybe 13-14 max.

 

[strange]

25 mpg,out of a Bronco? Are we talking about a 1978+ V8 full sized one? Everyone I have spoken to gets maybe 13-14 max.

yea it got 12-14 with the gasser , but its diesel now

 

[jh504]

yea it got 12-14 with the gasser , but its diesel now

Which diesel did you put in it?