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Any chance?
Any chance of Ford finally making an off road package to compete with the Power Wagon? I read a magazine article many years back that showed a prototype aimed at the PW. Nothing ever came to market though.
How 'bout a SD version of the Raptor?
How 'bout a SD version of the Raptor?
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Nah, the Raptor is fine.
I love the PW, badass truck. But it has 1/2 ton capabilities..... under 1,500# payload and 10,800# towing. 2015 might be a tad higher.
PW sales are tiny. I can go months without seeing one. I don't think Ford wants to invest in this market when it has the Raptor.
Doesn't take much to make a SD have PW options. Front locker, integrated winch and auto sway bar disconnects. The front locker would be cool from the factory.
I love the PW, badass truck. But it has 1/2 ton capabilities..... under 1,500# payload and 10,800# towing. 2015 might be a tad higher.
PW sales are tiny. I can go months without seeing one. I don't think Ford wants to invest in this market when it has the Raptor.
Doesn't take much to make a SD have PW options. Front locker, integrated winch and auto sway bar disconnects. The front locker would be cool from the factory.
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I have always wondered about the market for the PW. I guess it's for guys who want an "off road package" and a diesel. That makes no sense to me, but hey, it's their money.
I don't see any reason for Ford to offer anything similar.
I don't see any reason for Ford to offer anything similar.
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PW has been a gasser only. Since 2014 it has the 6.4L.
If they added the diesel, it would be a $65+ truck and really have crappy towing capabilities. A lot of PW guys complain about not offering the Cummins.
If they added the diesel, it would be a $65+ truck and really have crappy towing capabilities. A lot of PW guys complain about not offering the Cummins.
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In my opinion, mount a winch on the front of the SD, add a front selectable locker, and add more aggressive tires...instant viable PW competitor and you can have the 6.7L if you like. ARB would be happy to set you up with the winch & locker.
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Not sure any manufacturer can sell a winch that's in front of the bumper because it likely wouldn't pass crash testing and pedestrian safety legislation.
Probably why Ram puts it behind the bumper.
Probably why Ram puts it behind the bumper.
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