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    Need some weight in the rear behind the axle, any ideas?

    Between my tonneu cover, high lift jack, traction boards, shovel, tow strap, snatch strap, shackles, tools and a handful of other miscellaneous items, I probably have about 200-250lbs back there. That combined with a moderate air-down keeps the rear end pretty stable.
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    2018 Raptor Running Hotter after Cam Phasers

    I had a similar issue after doing a coolant service. Sucky part is that it took a while before I could take it back to the dealer because I didn't get hot enough to display the temp for a while, but I knew it was running hotter because of how often the radiator fans would be going full tilt for...
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    Upgrades to improve towing capabilities?

    I have E rated tires on mine. Don't really notice much difference in terms of towing or ride comfort for daily driving. Maybe marginally stiffer. I do notice a difference when i'm on washboard dirt roads though. With the C's I could take those without too much discomfort without airing down...
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    Acceleration response time

    Sport mode +4A I’d add. Don’t want to break traction and have the nannies cut your power. EDIT: just saw this was already suggested. EDIT2: just noticed this thread is from May ‍:33:
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    For those that went to the Darkside (TRX)

    You have/had a modded and tuned Gen 2. You have a Gen 3 You have a TRX You're ordering another TRX You're ordering a Raptor R And you cannot afford to off-road?
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    For those that went to the Darkside (TRX)

    I don't see the disconnect. The rear axle is a big deal. The V6 in the G3 is better tuned and most people makng the G3 comparison are doing it with the 37PP option, not the base 35s.
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    For those that went to the Darkside (TRX)

    As a Gen 2 owner, I had to chuckle when I read this because it's true. Though I've had this issue more on rough paved roads than off-road. The only issue I'd have with the TRX is not necessarily the cost of fuel, but the inconvenience of refuling. I can tow my trailer loaded with toys to the...
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    Towing

    Zero chance you wont be well over max payload
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    Flat Towing Nightmare

    I saw this posted about 3 years ago
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    Family is maybe outgrowing Raptor

    I haven't looked up the dimensions but the Rivian looks far closer to Explorer size wise than an Expedition.
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    Upgrades to improve towing capabilities?

    Honestly I think we are both kind of saying the same thing, just looking at it from two different perspectives. I don't disagree IN the specific examples you're providing, but there are examples where you can have loaded options and still pull 8500lbs. I will also agree, if you need to bust out...
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    Upgrades to improve towing capabilities?

    I just gave you a scenario above. Adding options CAN reduce max towing if you don't have enough payload left to configure a safe tongue weight, but that's on a case by case basis. It's hardly a given that your max tow will be reduced. If you can dial in 10% tongue weight and not exceed payload...
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    Upgrades to improve towing capabilities?

    Lets say you have a payload of 1200lbs and a tow rating of 8500 lbs. With 10% tongue weight (850lbs) you can tow 8500lbs and still have 350lbs of payload left. That's 350lbs you can laden the truck with and still pull max weight. Also, the payload sticker on the door jamb takes into account all...
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    Upgrades to improve towing capabilities?

    My mistake on the altitude, but i still don't see what you're talking about as far as max towing being reduced when you add options. Payload yes, but every spec raptor I see has the same tow rating provided you're not comparing SCREW to SCAB which isn't a thing on Gen 3's anyway.
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    Upgrades to improve towing capabilities?

    You can max tow as long as your payload isn't exceeded. If you reach your payload before you hit your max tow, then yeah you're limited. That was not your initial claim though, perhaps that's what you intended if so, it was poorly communicated. Now you're bringing in altitude into the equation...
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    Upgrades to improve towing capabilities?

    Tow capacity for a loaded raptor vs base raptor is exactly the same. It's the payload that suffers as you start adding options. You make some excellent points but to say that the maximum is now 7800 because he has a loaded Raptor isn't on of them. That's nonsense and isn't supported by any of...
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    Upgrades to improve towing capabilities?

    No, a "CAI" won't help keep your engine cool during towing. Every vehicle I've seen in the last 15 years already has a CAI from the factory. An aftermarket intercooler will help reduce intake charge temps but that rarely, if ever, translates to lower engine temps. In other words, coolant...
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    Overdrive

    8th 9th 10th Are all over drive gears. I believe 7th is the 1:1
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    What's up with Gen 2 prices recently?

    Hard to fathom that over a year later, and the supply issue hasn't improved one bit. Ford is selling "fully loaded" vehicles with significantly less features than previous years due to component shortages.
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    Gas prices

    Just filled up with 1/4 tank of fuel still in the truck. $160
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    Anyway to display outside temp in the gauge cluster?

    1) Eventually, I plan on getting out of the truck, where the HVAC system doesn't work 2) In the winter, when going to the snow, I use the temp gauge to determine when I switch over to 4A 3) It's just nice to know. Just like it's nice to own a Raptor even if I can do what I do in a FX4 or Tremor
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    Anyway to display outside temp in the gauge cluster?

    Ford recently added this option in the form of a Gen 3 Raptor...
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    How strong is the rear hitch receiver?

    I bought my winch after I needed it. Haven't needed it since.
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