Tremor VS Waldoch Rampage

[dano42]

Another vote for the Tremor. I have had one for a year and a half, and absolutely love it. I’ve driven 4WD pickups for work in the mud for over 30 years and this truck is very capable of the things you mentioned. I wouldn’t go with one of those third party modded trucks.

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[Bad Bob]

Don't think you'll find much support for a pre-modded truck on here, and I'm with them. You'd be better off getting an FX4 or Tremor if you can find it, and mod from there. And if you're going to actually work/haul with the truck, then the cheap BDS lift and big wheels might not be your friend. I'd suggest a quality leveling kit (Bilstein, Fox, Eibach, etc) that doesn't involve spacers, and if snow is a concern then a set of duratrac's or dedicated snow tires.

Ahh... I had not thought of the quality of the lift. I am fairly ignorant. I ASSUMED that the BDS was high quality. I have Duratracks on my Jeep and really like them.

 

[RangerPNW]

Ahh... I had not thought of the quality of the lift. I am fairly ignorant. I ASSUMED that the BDS was high quality. I have Duratracks on my Jeep and really like them.

It depends on the size of their lift, the smaller lifts are just spacers which are inherently not great especially if you want to use your truck. Their bigger lifts require permanent modifications to the truck, which I'm never a fan of personally, and still don't usually ride all that well hence why the ones I suggested consist of better rear shocks, and front coilovers with lift built into them.

 

[Bad Bob]

Another vote for the Tremor. I have had one for a year and a half, and absolutely love it. I’ve driven 4WD pickups for work in the mud for over 30 years and this truck is very capable of the things you mentioned. I wouldn’t go with one of those third party modded trucks.

Thanks.

 

[Bad Bob]

Another vote for the Tremor. I have had one for a year and a half, and absolutely love it. I’ve driven 4WD pickups for work in the mud for over 30 years and this truck is very capable of the things you mentioned. I wouldn’t go with one of those third party modded trucks.

I was watching the install of the adjustable Fox coil overs and it looks like no alignment is needed with that install. I have had bad luck with alignment shops in my area.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Ahh... I had not thought of the quality of the lift. I am fairly ignorant. I ASSUMED that the BDS was high quality. I have Duratracks on my Jeep and really like them.

BDS is indeed usually good quality components, but they also make a "Value" line of components.

A dealer modded truck will usually include the Great Value brand of lift components since the price of quality components would be lost on many buyers.

As long as it looks good sitting up front on the lot is all that they care about.

 

[RangerPNW]

I was watching the install of the adjustable Fox coil overs and it looks like no alignment is needed with that install. I have had bad luck with alignment shops in my area.

You'll still need an alignment with the Fox kit. Also if you're watching Stage 3's video, DO NOT try to do the install without taking off the axle nut...

 

[Bad Bob]

You'll still need an alignment with the Fox kit. Also if you're watching Stage 3's video, DO NOT try to do the install without taking off the axle nut...

I learned that doing suspension work on my old POS escape.

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

It is going to be a multi purpose rig. I am down sizing. I just sold my wife's 1996 Chevy HD 3/4 ton truck and the old Dodge. I went from 2 trucks to no trucks. I have been driving the Rubicon for a year, and while it is an awesome off road beast it is lacking on icy roads and has zero ability to haul, not to mention crappy trailer towing ability.

It is going to be a daily driver. The smaller size and greater gas mileage than a 3/4 ton 4X4 are a big consideration. It cost me $100 a week for gas to commute to work in the Dodge, where the Ranger would be about $25. I no longer have horses so the 3/4 ton 4x4's are not needed, but a truck is. Where I live in rural North Dakota I need to transition from highway, to mud, to snow and ice on a sometimes daily basis. The mild lift and 33's and corresponding ground clearance are a huge plus to me. Having lived in this country for 28 years I have learned a few things about the types of snow we get here and the fact that it may take a week to get the roads cleared. I don't much care for the 20" wheels, but what I meant by "nicely set up" was the tonneau cover, spray in bed liner, trailer hitch and the tech package.

I plan to keep the vehicle long term so resale value is not really a consideration. I am leaning heavily on the Waldoch as the only thing I might want to do later is add some more lighting as when its dark here its DARK, and swap out the wheels and tires, I like the 33's but go a bit narrower. The only time I have found wider tires to be a detriment is if you lack the power to turn them, I prefer them on the dodge as it is so heave floatation tires are not......The jeep on the other hand......

Personally in your position, I'd be aiming at a Lariat Tremor with tow package and bed liner. If you don't think it's got enough clearance or tire, add a level/lift, and swap to 255/80-17 which should mount without any other mods or crash bar removal.

 

[Bad Bob]

Personally in your position, I'd be aiming at a Lariat Tremor with tow package and bed liner. If you don't think it's got enough clearance or tire, add a level/lift, and swap to 255/80-17 which should mount without any other mods or crash bar removal.

That is exactly what I am looking at now. Unfortunately I can't jump until I close on my house.

 

[Blmpkn]

I'll add... theres absolutely nothing wrong with a spacer lift.


Are they slightly less than ideal for real deal wheeling? Yes. Do they turn a vehicle into a turtle that's useless offroad? Not even close

I wheeled the ranger for years with a spacer lift... it was so perfectly functional I decided to once again go with a spacer lift on the bronco..

 

[Dr. Zaius]

I'll add... theres absolutely nothing wrong with a spacer lift.


Are they slightly less than ideal for real deal wheeling? Yes. Do they turn a vehicle into a turtle that's useless offroad? Not even close

I wheeled the ranger for years with a spacer lift... it was so perfectly functional I decided to once again go with a spacer lift on the bronco..

NOOOO!

You can't say that!!!

 

[TuggerNutz]

I would go the Tremor route.

You'll still need an alignment with the Fox kit. Also if you're watching Stage 3's video, DO NOT try to do the install without taking off the axle nut...

They switched their install method by doing the LCA way instead. Noticed it on their Bronco upgrade video. I also came across a Aussie 4x4 shop doing the LCA way as well on YouTube.

But as for the vote which you should get. I'll say Tremor. Mainly because you'll just have to deal with the dealership. If you go the other way and something is wrong then 4x4 shop and dealership can play the blame game. And if you decided to do any upgrading it'll be easier to off load those Tremor take offs.

 

[Bad Bob]

I would go the Tremor route.

They switched their install method by doing the LCA way instead. Noticed it on their Bronco upgrade video. I also came across a Aussie 4x4 shop doing the LCA way as well on YouTube.

But as for the vote which you should get. I'll say Tremor. Mainly because you'll just have to deal with the dealership. If you go the other way and something is wrong then 4x4 shop and dealership can play the blame game. And if you decided to do any upgrading it'll be easier to off load those Tremor take offs.

LCA?

 

[TuggerNutz]

LCA?

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