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<blockquote data-quote="Badgertits" data-source="post: 1401072" data-attributes="member: 31322"><p>Lol same paragraph not wanting to mod vehicles beyond their capabilities while contemplating bumping power by what, 100-200 ponies on an antique vehicle you intend to drive to & from off-roading on public roads? Lol- I get that it’s a bit different than modding a raptor slightly to accommodate a higher tow limit, but then again- no Bronco was ever made to handle that power, & there are directly related F150s w/ higher tow ratings- only difference? The Raptor has a more powerful/torquier engine, better gearing, & a stronger more reinforced frame (all things that should equate to higher tow rating) vs the regular F150 w/ a higher tow rating- main reason for the lower rating on The Raptor as I understood it had to do w/ a combo of the soft suspension & the adjusted GVWR.</p><p></p><p>I would think adding stouter leaf springs, bump stops, stiffer front springs & a weight distribution hitch to a raptor would allow you to tow the car hauler fine. I dunno if there’s any way to get some kind of DOT approval for a higher tow rating (I imagine there could be) - but while I understand your concern I also see TONS of trucks - raptors included- that are modified in terms of lifts, wider wheel offsets, much bigger wheel/tire combos than factory & then towing what may be under the max tow rating for their trucks in STOCK form - however once you modify a truck like that it’ll obviously have an impact on all of its performance/work ratings too right?</p><p></p><p>But from sounds of it you seem to be in the position where it makes sense to trim down the toy list a bit simply due to time constraints/practicality. If you’re OK w/ giving up the mpg from the VW as a DD & I also agree an LS engine swap (w/ good cooling) would make for a reliable bronco- however you may find yourself wishing it was the Raptor you were taking the 325 mile trek out for off-roading not the Bronco.</p><p></p><p>Could you flat - tow the Bronco behind the raptor? I know you can flat tow an f150 behind something else but not sure bout vice versa, but w/ non-enclosed AL trailer should be able to haul Bronco no prob.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Badgertits, post: 1401072, member: 31322"] Lol same paragraph not wanting to mod vehicles beyond their capabilities while contemplating bumping power by what, 100-200 ponies on an antique vehicle you intend to drive to & from off-roading on public roads? Lol- I get that it’s a bit different than modding a raptor slightly to accommodate a higher tow limit, but then again- no Bronco was ever made to handle that power, & there are directly related F150s w/ higher tow ratings- only difference? The Raptor has a more powerful/torquier engine, better gearing, & a stronger more reinforced frame (all things that should equate to higher tow rating) vs the regular F150 w/ a higher tow rating- main reason for the lower rating on The Raptor as I understood it had to do w/ a combo of the soft suspension & the adjusted GVWR. I would think adding stouter leaf springs, bump stops, stiffer front springs & a weight distribution hitch to a raptor would allow you to tow the car hauler fine. I dunno if there’s any way to get some kind of DOT approval for a higher tow rating (I imagine there could be) - but while I understand your concern I also see TONS of trucks - raptors included- that are modified in terms of lifts, wider wheel offsets, much bigger wheel/tire combos than factory & then towing what may be under the max tow rating for their trucks in STOCK form - however once you modify a truck like that it’ll obviously have an impact on all of its performance/work ratings too right? But from sounds of it you seem to be in the position where it makes sense to trim down the toy list a bit simply due to time constraints/practicality. If you’re OK w/ giving up the mpg from the VW as a DD & I also agree an LS engine swap (w/ good cooling) would make for a reliable bronco- however you may find yourself wishing it was the Raptor you were taking the 325 mile trek out for off-roading not the Bronco. Could you flat - tow the Bronco behind the raptor? I know you can flat tow an f150 behind something else but not sure bout vice versa, but w/ non-enclosed AL trailer should be able to haul Bronco no prob. [/QUOTE]
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