Originally Posted by
92f150I6
The raptor is only better off road in certain situations. What exact advantage does it Have? It is better for desert racing stuff period. The suspension is not better suited to the types of eastern offroading with IFS front end and a weak motor.
Having lived in PHX and run sone desert type off-roading, of course the Raptor will have the advantage here. But being I've lived the majority of my life here in CO, the Raptors lighter weight, shorter wheelbase and custom suspension with greater articulation will provide much better off-roading ability (trails & rock crawling) than the PowerWagon. And sure the 5.4L may be underpowered compared to the competition, but if you know much about rock crawling, the motor power isn't of huge concern. Why do you think CJ's never came stock with a V8? But if you need power, wait for the 6.2L.