RedlandRanger
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One thing I haven't heard explained - WHY is the RR so much heavier? 1000 pounds? That is a LOT of suspension components.....
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The off road suspension weight 600lbs in itself. Then add in the larger tires/wheels and engine and it adds up pretty fast.
https://tfltruck.com/2024/04/video-ford-ranger-raptor-ike-gauntlet/#:~:text=That’s mainly due to the serious off-road,suspension, and the extra 600-ish lbs of weight.
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That just seems nuts - that is another quarter of a truck!
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I am on my second Ranger and it felt like they both woke up power wise after the first 1000 miles. They may detune it a bit to let everything break in. A friend is getting a Ranger Raptor and they told him no tune until it hits 2K miles. He is replacing a Colorado he had a supercharger installed on at the dealership 100K miles ago and feels it is his best option to get that same power level.
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Think that was the same TFL towing video I saw, the RR killed it on the towing test. That honestly would be my biggest reason to go RR over GM mid-size. My current 5G on 33" tires handles our 19ft travel trailer perfectly but I also wouldn't want to tow more considering the area and summer temps. I usually keep it at 65-70mph because MPG falls off a cliff, only go over 70mph to pass in Utah.
Man, towing this week to the CA coast with our loaner F150 powerboost and excited to see how well it does but gonna miss the our Ranger on this trip. Cruising down PCH windows down is always nice in the Tremor, the K03 are silent too.
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If I'm looking at $60k and up, I'm likely to get a Mach-E Rally over a Ranger Raptor. I have my car (Focus RS), truck with towing (Ranger) and would not mind a toy with some dirt road/rally fun.
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WOW Rob I had no idea it was that different. I thought a couple hundred pounds...
Looks like we solved our mystery why the RR is basically the same performance (straight line) as a 2.3l Ranger.
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That tow test was a "reduced" tow due to the lower tow rating of the RR. I think the RR only has a 5500' tow rating if I recall correctly.
Another reason why I'm glad I have my 5G!
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It was still a solid test with good elevation change and the load was still 5500lbs. This is where that v6 TT torque would come in handy. I tow a 19ft travel trailer and on 33" tires, our Ranger does really well but I bet that RR would do great. One reason I wanted to do an intercooler and radiator is because the truck gets heat soaked when we tow over 100F, it still does ok but you can feel when it is not at full boost sometimes. Sure less of an issue for that RR.
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My best uneducated guess; the engine is bigger, the interior has more going on, comes with 33" tires, and the the overall frame is probably more beefier due to the "nature" of what they advertise it as, baja blasting etc etc
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In the end. Get what you need, want, or budget for. Everyone has different priorities. My tuned 2019 Lariat fit my needs and put a smile on the my face. The RR just puts a bigger one. I had all the intent to keep that 2019 for a long time but speaking for myself I'm glad I upgraded.
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Yeah, but that is a whole QUARTER of another Ranger - that just seems excessive.....
Totally agree - different trucks for different folks
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If the Ranger raptor is like the full size one there's a lot more differences than suspension to make up that extra half ton.
This review said almost every body panel is different to make it ten inches wider. They claimed the three marker lights in front are do to DOT rules for vehicles over like 85" had had to have 3 marker lights in front.
It was on the internet so it has to be true.
This review said almost every body panel is different to make it ten inches wider. They claimed the three marker lights in front are do to DOT rules for vehicles over like 85" had had to have 3 marker lights in front.
It was on the internet so it has to be true.
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