For this latest F-150 Raptor, Ford has revised the rear suspension to add a 5-link setup with more travel and longer trailing arms. A large 3.1 inch Fox Live Valve shock is attached to each corner. These babies can handle a damping force of 1,000 pounds at high speed in each corner and can change the damping factor 500 times per second. Drivers can choose from seven different terrain modes: slippery, tow / haul, sport, normal, off-road, baha and rock crawl. Each of these adjusts the raptor’s stability control, shock, throttle mapping, shift point, steering feel and more.
Under the hood, the Raptor uses the same 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 as before. Some people lament the loss of the V8 engine, but don’t worry. Raptor R We are on the road to realizing all our dreams of consuming large amounts of gas. Still, the V6’s 450 horsepower and 510 pound-foot torque was more than enough, and I’ve always been a fan of Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission.
My test track is equipped with 37-inch tires that are part of the $ 7,640 Raptor 37 performance package. With these larger tires, you get a ground clearance of 13.1 inches, an approach angle of 33.1 degrees, a breakover angle of 24.4 degrees, and a starting angle of 24.9 degrees. This is useful when starting in Rock Crawl mode and heading to Heartbreak Hill in Johnson Valley, California.This was part of last year’s infamy King of Hammer It’s easy to see the race course and why. The climb of the hill is steep, with loose rocks at the bottom that turn into large rocks embedded in the middle of the hill.
Raptor’s low-range gearing is only 2.64: 1, but with the 4.10 axle and all its torque, the truck has no problem conquering Heartbreak Hill. That said, with a truck’s 12-foot-long wheelbase, you need to be careful about your driving line selection. On the first pass, you can use the one-pedal trail drive feature to focus on finding the right line without worrying about left foot braking. When I raise the throttle, this technique brakes proportionally. It’s a clever trick that beginners will love.
The rear locking differential is useful here as well, but I wish I had a front locker. Still, the Torsen differential has kept the front wheel slip fairly minimal, but those who really want rock crawling will want to install an aftermarket front rocker. Not only does it allow them to go further, it prevents the front tires from spinning and makes holes in the soil that other vehicles may not be able to handle.
If rock crawling is your jam, you should definitely opt for 37 inch tires. You get more sidewalls. This means better grip, more off-road geometry, and higher ground clearance. But what you lose is suspension travel. These larger shoes limit overall movement to 13 inches at the front and 14 inches at the rear. Replacing those tires with the standard 35 inches gives you 1 inch of travel on both the front and rear. However, the 35 allows a “only” 12 inch ground clearance, a 31 degree approach angle, a 22.7 degree breakover angle, and a 23.9 degree departure angle. Those are still very good numbers.
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The optional 37-inch tire in question.
With the decline in suspension travel in the 37’s, I’m curious about how this truck handles high speed desert hoops. The Raptor has always been the perfect track for this type of terrain, and the new rear suspension makes it even better. After a few warm-up passes, you can lift the truck up to 65 mph. When the trailing edge bounces, you can feel more stable than ever without shaking or doing what is called a hula. side.
However, the 37 limits functionality, even though it only loses an inch of travel. With 35-inch tires, you may run a little faster or go through a slightly deeper hoop before overwhelming the suspension. Sure, 37 is getting the job done, but if top speed is your goal, 35 is what you want.
If you want to save money with a pump, that’s also true. With 35-inch tires, the F-150 Raptor has a total EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 15 mpg city, 18 mpg highway and 16 mpg. In 37 seconds, you’ll see 15 cities, 16 highways, and a total of 15. Also, while with 37 testers, I averaged only 13.7mpg. Wow.
Ford’s Sync4 infotainment technology works great.
The 2022 F-150 Raptor is only available in Super Crew body styles with 5.5 foot beds. I couldn’t tow on this truck, but Ford says it can pull £ 8,200. The Home Depot run can load £ 1,400 in bed.
Inside, the performance package adds a set of cool Recaro front seats in Rhapsody Blue. These are both heated and cooled. I also love having six auxiliary switches waiting to be wired with a winch or additional light. Raptor features some cool aluminum trim around a 12-inch touch screen that runs Ford’s Sync4 infotainment software. It is now ready to receive wireless updates.
If you use Raptor in the desert, we highly recommend using the ProPowerOnboard package. This adds a 2 kW generator that can power a refrigerator full of lights, power tools and chilled drinks. Raptor also features a number of standard driver assistance technologies such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and blind spot monitoring that can cover the length of the trailer. If you need a cool professional trailer backup assist to assist your trailer, you will have to pay an extra fee.
Raptor is a beast, regardless of tire size.
Looking at the larger pickup truck classes, there really isn’t much to touch the raptor.Indeed, you Lamb 1500TRXBut with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 under the hood, it may be more powerful than most people can handle.new Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Great ride, but no suspension travel to catch up with the raptor.And that Toyota Tundra TRD Pro?? please forget about it. far cry.
Of course, you will pay for the privilege. The 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor starts at $ 71,700, including $ 1,795 for delivery. My dream raptor with towing package, Pro Power Onboard, raptor high package with Torsen front differential, heated second row seats and steering wheel, cell phone charger, rain detector wiper and a few more Bib and Bob will be $ 77,450. That’s about $ 3,000 cheaper than the RamTRX’s starting price.
The biggest decision you need to make with Raptor is the size of the tire. If you know that you spend a lot of time crawling on rocks, 37-inch tires may be a better choice. However, if you want to attack the hoop in the desert and improve fuel economy on the pavement, the 35 is the best choice. The bigger it is, the better it is.