RAM TRX debut
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Please, I know what this segment is about first and foremost. Suspension & brakes then power.
I offroad mine monthly. I'm happy with the stock power. But if Ford wanted to play the hp game with the Ram, with maybe a limited run, the 5.2L imo would knock out all the thunder from the TRX.
The TRX is only gaining attention cause of power and veeeight.
I don't think they will, cause the 3.5L is an ideal application for the truck and well it's not about stupid power when in the dirt.
But Ford has to know a vast majority of their buyers buy it cause it looks cool and it has big tires from factory.
I meet so many Raptor owners in SFL who just talk, and are too scared to even go out to an event, where you can take it easy if you want to. They throw the Fox stickers on their trucks and lights galore but it stays a pavement princess.
I knew Ram shaved off some weight when I was looking the 5th gen up a few years back, but didn't realize they were in the low to mid 5k range for their crewcabs. So, nevermind on that statement. Thought Ford still had a decent weight advantage in comparable trims. Add a 5.2L + blower and yea it's closer than it seems.
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Pretty cool truck with a great motor . Got to get them while we can because Dodge will probably go bankrupt when the new 2025 CAFE standards go into affect as they have no electric , hybrid vehicles .
Did they show any videos of it doing more than donuts in the sand and high speed flat desert running? I wanna see that suspension working. What I'm seeing is its a slightly wider raptor with 700Hp. The specs are basically identical but Id give the suspensions edge to Ford, especially with the bolt in Fox Factory live valve shocks available now. The ram is also 700lbs heavier
At least ford beat on the truck some in their demos
At least ford beat on the truck some in their demos
Their merger with Peageot is to address just that. You'll also notice that they will not be making small cars, as there is a sliding scale as wheelbase grows. There is significant regulatory relief for larger vehicles. If you look at the next mustang (S650?)...part of the reason behind it's expected growth are CAFE requirements. It sounds counter intuitive, but it's a way to hit the numbers.
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I'm no shock pro either, but I see this as akin to asking why a Demon didn't come with Santhuff's or Menscer's....lol.
Yeah, these guys are not dumb.
Note that they have openly stated they will only build the Hellcat Durango for 1 model year as it simply will not work for emissions in 2022.
The future is very clear to the guys at the top.
There are enough high paid executives that live in the future and have no clue whats going on today to make sure they are ahead of the game.
did ram say they would only be a limited run?
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No. Said they'd produce as many as demand called for.
Wonder what made Ram go from King, from their concept truck, to Bilstein?
Bilstein big enough to pump out thousands of sets of shocks for the trucks the main reason?
37's would of been tits too from a factory truck, at a cost of more rotating mass/worse mileage.
Bilstein big enough to pump out thousands of sets of shocks for the trucks the main reason?
37's would of been tits too from a factory truck, at a cost of more rotating mass/worse mileage.
The debate between Raptor and TRX is one of futility. "Better" is subjective, and that's a great thing. Ford guys will always buy Ford, and Ram the guys the same. It's the potential buyers not brand loyal where the marketing and advertising will come in to play. In this case, the tale of the tape/headline specs (which is far from everything I know) certainly favors the TRX rather significantly in the "bling" areas. Price is a consideration for some, but if you look at trucks, as well as other S.E. car models, it would appear that there is no end in sight on the price people are willing to pay. They are money printing machines for the time being.
from what I heard mentioned in the release the bed mounted spare is set up to accommodate a 37. I would assume that’s their way of hinting that they know people will want to step up in tire size
No because that's all it's got and if it went through an actual field of whoops it would get eaten alive, you'll see soon enough.Did they show any videos of it doing more than donuts in the sand and high speed flat desert running? I wanna see that suspension working. What I'm seeing is its a slightly wider raptor with 700Hp. The specs are basically identical but Id give the suspensions edge to Ford, especially with the bolt in Fox Factory live valve shocks available now. The ram is also 700lbs heavier
At least ford beat on the truck some in their demos
It will be cool once people go long travel with big boy shocks though. That 5link rear end is the big head scratcher on how to make that keep up though, we'll see.
Rock mode, but nothing like the cool demo of the Supercab from Ford.Did they show any videos of it doing more than donuts in the sand and high speed flat desert running? I wanna see that suspension working.
At least ford beat on the truck some in their demos
Did they show any videos of it doing more than donuts in the sand and high speed flat desert running? I wanna see that suspension working. What I'm seeing is its a slightly wider raptor with 700Hp. The specs are basically identical but Id give the suspensions edge to Ford, especially with the bolt in Fox Factory live valve shocks available now. The ram is also 700lbs heavier
At least ford beat on the truck some in their demos
There is a rumour but I am waiting to get validation from a more reliable source....
Well, just saw a report from the Shelby testing facility in Vegas...apparently they put the TRX through the same suspension test they do on the Raptors and it "failed miserably".
Apparently on the third jump into the first run, the driver side shock gave out. The bushing shattered into pieces and came out, causing the stab and the LCA knuckle to break. In addition they bent the tie rod pretty badly.
That is the rumour
you would figure if that ends up being a continual problem they change the shocks
That will be in the TRX Redeye Widebody Phantom edition.
MSRP on lots around here are 70K+ for Raptors and thats not changing when you go to negotiate.
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Didnt realize you own a 2020 Raptor so that makes sense.
Refine and install the 10R140 from the Super Duty, tune the engine for low to mid torque. /done
I think the fully floated Dana 60 rear is pretty cool, and... you know... A SUPER CHARGED V8 HELLCAT BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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