Ford lists the weight of a king cab Raptor at 6000 lbs. The Dodge PW is listed between 6400-6700 lbs.
The Raptor has alot more than shocks to make it work and hold up. The track is 7 inches wider, the whole front end is modified and beefed up, and the wheel travel is greatly increased. The rear locking axle stays locked at speed, etc.
While this is all good, there is no way I'd consider driving any where in the desert that way. Even if I drove the route before hand. All it takes is one bad call, or one bad rock, and you are rolling over or you have broken something. In a wide open wash, or a well groomed desert road, fine. I've done a fair amount of that in my current 4 cyl. Jeep.
I don't think I'll buy a Raptor just yet. I want to see how they hold up in the hands of John Q public.
But, I must admit, they sure look interesting.
OK, the truth might be that I might be tempted...... E
Going on two years.... no probs.
