CineSLR
Roaming Shutterbug
You guys have way too much time on your hands for bs...
The best way to explain what people don't understand is yes, the numbers support your goals and you should be able to do what you want with the Raptor. The reality is the Raptor is not the best vehicle in the range that fits your needs. Will it work? Sure! But buying a vehicle that is engineered for soft suspension to absorb impact is the opposite to what you need while towing.
The best comparison I can think of is with the 911. If you want a car to vacation with the wife would a GT3RS work? Sure! It is fun to drive, fits two people, has room for bags and looks badass. Is it the best vehicle offered to do the job? Definitely not... Would you be happier with another model in the range? Yes.
To each his/her own.
You could easily get a GT3RS and swap out the suspension with something more compliant and comfortable but you are missing the whole point of the vehicle. This is why you are getting push back. Face it, you would be much better off with a regular F150 that is rated for 10k lbs then add some fender flares than a Raptor with airbags. If a system even exists yet...
*Don't buy the set for the regular F150, been there done that myself*
You can mod anything to achieve what you want, and by all means its only money. I don't see why all the nerds here care so much that they turn to children but it is an open form.
You are in it now and need to weigh your options. I would honestly go the bump stop route before airbags. Just get two different length bumps. This will keep the spring rates low for day to day driving and give you the stiffer rates when towing. It does require jacking the back up but a hi-lift in the hitch would be all you need. The wheels don't need to be off the ground, just some extra clearance to swap the bumps.
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The best way to explain what people don't understand is yes, the numbers support your goals and you should be able to do what you want with the Raptor. The reality is the Raptor is not the best vehicle in the range that fits your needs. Will it work? Sure! But buying a vehicle that is engineered for soft suspension to absorb impact is the opposite to what you need while towing.
The best comparison I can think of is with the 911. If you want a car to vacation with the wife would a GT3RS work? Sure! It is fun to drive, fits two people, has room for bags and looks badass. Is it the best vehicle offered to do the job? Definitely not... Would you be happier with another model in the range? Yes.
To each his/her own.
You could easily get a GT3RS and swap out the suspension with something more compliant and comfortable but you are missing the whole point of the vehicle. This is why you are getting push back. Face it, you would be much better off with a regular F150 that is rated for 10k lbs then add some fender flares than a Raptor with airbags. If a system even exists yet...
*Don't buy the set for the regular F150, been there done that myself*
You can mod anything to achieve what you want, and by all means its only money. I don't see why all the nerds here care so much that they turn to children but it is an open form.
You are in it now and need to weigh your options. I would honestly go the bump stop route before airbags. Just get two different length bumps. This will keep the spring rates low for day to day driving and give you the stiffer rates when towing. It does require jacking the back up but a hi-lift in the hitch would be all you need. The wheels don't need to be off the ground, just some extra clearance to swap the bumps.
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