Hello again, everyone! I hate to post another stupid thread asking questions, but I need an answer! I’ve pondered a bunch on what direction to go, but then again that’s what this section is for.
I think most people following this section of the forum have probably seen my posts in the last 6 months that I’ve been contemplating Raptor ownership. I finally sold my 6.7 Powerstroke on Friday evening and I’m ready to move to something new in the coming months. I’m going to be patient and try to be rational... I’m going to try, really really hard... lol.
Before we start, you guys have been awesome when needing advice the last few months. Keep in mind this is strictly a thread for comparison of off-road trucks and if I’m going to make a mistake or limit myself buying the Gen 1. I don’t care about if it’ll fit in the garage or if the parking spaces at the mall will be too tight as I transition from a German SUV. Haha. I’m a truck guy (Hence, Gen 1 shopping) and hopefully this can help someone in the future! Thank you!
Here’s my concern -
Once or twice a month, I come across a solid Gen 1 near me. Around 65K or so miles, relatively clean in pictures and something that really sparks my interest again. But, I have my doubts that it may be too much in size (Width) to really get me where I go with my trucks sometimes. I do get into some very tight and technical spots and I absolutely do not want to limit access to myself or not be able to go somewhere when off-road. I know it would absolutely work better than my Super Duty did due to the shorter length and the weight of the Raptor alone. I know I’m overthinking this, but what I buy next will be long term and retired as a dedicated hunting truck as I’ve said before in previous threads. I hate to buy a $40K, 6-7 year old truck and then not be able to use it as I need to.
Here’s what I do -
I hunt. A lot. Anyone that’s ever spent time in central Nevada will know the general terrain I’m about to talk about, if you have experienced it in your Raptor then please chime in and give me some direction. Typically, I’ll run dirt roads that are beat out pretty good with at 40-70 MPH. I could do it in my 2015 F-150, but it was on stock shocks with just a leveling kit. It was never that impressive. I do however also run tight trees and washes and get into very technical areas. To me, the tight stuff is where my F-150 would really shine and impress me. The tight stuff is where I feel the Gen 1 would fall on its face and limit me. I’m not afraid of scratching or getting high-desert pinstripes on it, but I don’t want to trash it either and tear the body up.
Here’s the question and my thoughts -
Does a well put together F-150 (King/Fox/Icon 2.5’s front and rear, UCA’s, Deaver’s, wheels/tires, factory rear locker) come close to comparing in ride quality and capability to a Gen 1 and can it get me what I want? Strictly talking suspension performance and ride comparison. I understand the fact that the Raptor has quite a bit more done to it in it’s stock form than just the items listed above and I truly appreciate it. I hunted out of a Titan with an Icon Stage 1 Kit last year. It was a pleasure to drive compared to anything I’ve ever had in the hills and it had zero issues getting us where we wanted to go and it did it with very good manners. That said, I’ve never had a Raptor in the same situations to compare. Financially, the Raptor is an absolutely 100% better decision than buying and ‘building’ a mild F-150 5.0, especially if I should ever want to sell it. On the other hand, the F-150 gets me a long bed and I don’t mind the 5.0 at all.
All that said, I could use some direction and advice. By chance If there’s anyone in Las Vegas that wants to take me out to try and get some sort of basis for what I may be getting myself into with a raptor then feel free to reach out to me! I’d even pay for gas and your time, plus lunch!
Thanks in advance!
I think most people following this section of the forum have probably seen my posts in the last 6 months that I’ve been contemplating Raptor ownership. I finally sold my 6.7 Powerstroke on Friday evening and I’m ready to move to something new in the coming months. I’m going to be patient and try to be rational... I’m going to try, really really hard... lol.
Before we start, you guys have been awesome when needing advice the last few months. Keep in mind this is strictly a thread for comparison of off-road trucks and if I’m going to make a mistake or limit myself buying the Gen 1. I don’t care about if it’ll fit in the garage or if the parking spaces at the mall will be too tight as I transition from a German SUV. Haha. I’m a truck guy (Hence, Gen 1 shopping) and hopefully this can help someone in the future! Thank you!
Here’s my concern -
Once or twice a month, I come across a solid Gen 1 near me. Around 65K or so miles, relatively clean in pictures and something that really sparks my interest again. But, I have my doubts that it may be too much in size (Width) to really get me where I go with my trucks sometimes. I do get into some very tight and technical spots and I absolutely do not want to limit access to myself or not be able to go somewhere when off-road. I know it would absolutely work better than my Super Duty did due to the shorter length and the weight of the Raptor alone. I know I’m overthinking this, but what I buy next will be long term and retired as a dedicated hunting truck as I’ve said before in previous threads. I hate to buy a $40K, 6-7 year old truck and then not be able to use it as I need to.
Here’s what I do -
I hunt. A lot. Anyone that’s ever spent time in central Nevada will know the general terrain I’m about to talk about, if you have experienced it in your Raptor then please chime in and give me some direction. Typically, I’ll run dirt roads that are beat out pretty good with at 40-70 MPH. I could do it in my 2015 F-150, but it was on stock shocks with just a leveling kit. It was never that impressive. I do however also run tight trees and washes and get into very technical areas. To me, the tight stuff is where my F-150 would really shine and impress me. The tight stuff is where I feel the Gen 1 would fall on its face and limit me. I’m not afraid of scratching or getting high-desert pinstripes on it, but I don’t want to trash it either and tear the body up.
Here’s the question and my thoughts -
Does a well put together F-150 (King/Fox/Icon 2.5’s front and rear, UCA’s, Deaver’s, wheels/tires, factory rear locker) come close to comparing in ride quality and capability to a Gen 1 and can it get me what I want? Strictly talking suspension performance and ride comparison. I understand the fact that the Raptor has quite a bit more done to it in it’s stock form than just the items listed above and I truly appreciate it. I hunted out of a Titan with an Icon Stage 1 Kit last year. It was a pleasure to drive compared to anything I’ve ever had in the hills and it had zero issues getting us where we wanted to go and it did it with very good manners. That said, I’ve never had a Raptor in the same situations to compare. Financially, the Raptor is an absolutely 100% better decision than buying and ‘building’ a mild F-150 5.0, especially if I should ever want to sell it. On the other hand, the F-150 gets me a long bed and I don’t mind the 5.0 at all.
All that said, I could use some direction and advice. By chance If there’s anyone in Las Vegas that wants to take me out to try and get some sort of basis for what I may be getting myself into with a raptor then feel free to reach out to me! I’d even pay for gas and your time, plus lunch!
Thanks in advance!
