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<blockquote data-quote="WarSurfer" data-source="post: 195829" data-attributes="member: 1138"><p>yeah, and fat chicks like doughnuts. I think you missed the point of my post.</p><p></p><p>In addition to the suspension, the Raptor has other HD components - things not offered standard in the 'regular' F150's - that make it better prepared for the abuse it's owners dish out. It isn't perfect by any stretch but it is much better prepared than a typical 1/2 ton truck - of any make.</p><p></p><p>The Ram Runner is just a 1/2 ton truck with better aftermarket suspension, but lacks things like heavy duty axles, hill descent control, off road mode, etc... unless you PAY for the upgrade, either on dealer order or on the aftermarket.</p><p></p><p>I don't know what the Ram runs up front, but the standard rear axles are 31 spline just like the regular f150's. Logic and standard practice would dictate that the fronts have a lower spline count than the rear. </p><p></p><p>Yes, some f150's offer the 34 spline rear axles as an option, but you are still left with 28 spline fronts.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/drivetrain/129_0802_ford_f150_975_axle_build/viewall.html" target="_blank">Ford F-150 9.75 Axle Build - Four Wheeler Magazine</a></p><p></p><p>If you refer to the table near the bottom of the article, you will see that the Ford 9.75 exceeds the capabilities of a DANA 60 semi float in almost all areas - I would say that qualifies it as a 3/4 ton axle.</p><p></p><p>Ford F250's ran 30 spline front axles for decades - our 31 spline axle shafts are every bit as tough - though our weak link is the aluminum center section.</p><p></p><p>my assertion still holds true - we have better axles, yet another reason Raptors are better prepared for the abuse than the Ram Runner - unless the Ram owner wants to spend even more money to be 'equal'.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WarSurfer, post: 195829, member: 1138"] yeah, and fat chicks like doughnuts. I think you missed the point of my post. In addition to the suspension, the Raptor has other HD components - things not offered standard in the 'regular' F150's - that make it better prepared for the abuse it's owners dish out. It isn't perfect by any stretch but it is much better prepared than a typical 1/2 ton truck - of any make. The Ram Runner is just a 1/2 ton truck with better aftermarket suspension, but lacks things like heavy duty axles, hill descent control, off road mode, etc... unless you PAY for the upgrade, either on dealer order or on the aftermarket. I don't know what the Ram runs up front, but the standard rear axles are 31 spline just like the regular f150's. Logic and standard practice would dictate that the fronts have a lower spline count than the rear. Yes, some f150's offer the 34 spline rear axles as an option, but you are still left with 28 spline fronts. [url=http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/drivetrain/129_0802_ford_f150_975_axle_build/viewall.html]Ford F-150 9.75 Axle Build - Four Wheeler Magazine[/url] If you refer to the table near the bottom of the article, you will see that the Ford 9.75 exceeds the capabilities of a DANA 60 semi float in almost all areas - I would say that qualifies it as a 3/4 ton axle. Ford F250's ran 30 spline front axles for decades - our 31 spline axle shafts are every bit as tough - though our weak link is the aluminum center section. my assertion still holds true - we have better axles, yet another reason Raptors are better prepared for the abuse than the Ram Runner - unless the Ram owner wants to spend even more money to be 'equal'. [/QUOTE]
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