Towing - R-series

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Re: Towing - R-series

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jhnmdahl wrote: Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:33 am
bruceb58 wrote: Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:04 pm
jhnmdahl wrote: Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:55 pm

If someone already had a Raptor (and wanted to keep it), I wonder how much something like this air bag kit would help?

https://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/89413/
Won't increase payload. In fact it would be reduced by the weight of the air bags.
Is the Raptor's biggest issue payload, or a suspension more set up for Baja than for towing? I've only driven one once, and don't know a ton about them.
They have a completely different suspension than a regular F-150 which cause the payload to be REALLY low. The guy that I bought my R5 from was towing it for a little bit with his Raptor and it was so bad, he sold the truck to get a HD.

It was designed for one purpose...a lot of travel. Good for off road...not so good for towing.
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We purchased a 2022 hybrid Toyota Tundra long bed with the towing package and could not be happier. This thing is a beast! With the full back window rolling down makes for great communication when backing up!
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ForeverCobalt wrote: Sun Dec 18, 2022 9:30 am We purchased a 2022 hybrid Toyota Tundra long bed with the towing package and could not be happier. This thing is a beast! With the full back window rolling down makes for great communication when backing up!
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Out of curiosity, what does your payload sticker say? Can you post a picture of it?
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