First Ranger Raptor up Imogene Pass, maybe?

seanmc7pt · Oct 11, 2024

new member here, not a big forum guy, sorry mods if I messed this up but I wanted to share the capability of these little rigs with others.

I spent the last week out hitting the trails around Ouray, CO and have been thoroughly impressed by my nearly stock RR. She will go and climb anywhere as long as there is clearance.

I do have the 2.25” RPG perch collars, 34” KO2s on a set of +35 offset Bronco Sasquatch wheels. Finally just 1/2 control arm kit with helper jam nuts

made it through Mineral creek, and mineral point all the way to Silverton as well, added a picture of my cousin who is a little over 6’ tall for scale.

Ford Ranger First Ranger Raptor up Imogene Pass, maybe? IMG_1647

Ford Ranger First Ranger Raptor up Imogene Pass, maybe? IMG_1716

Dingus83 · Oct 11, 2024

How busy are the trails there these days? I remember riding up Imogene on my XR80 30+ years ago and it wasn't too crazy. I've heard it is much worse now.

seanmc7pt · Oct 11, 2024

I’m out here late in the season, and got out very early, so it wasn’t bad, I was home by 1pm everyday, but if you got out after noon it would be awful I’d assume. Many of the trails don’t leave much margin of error for passing/two way traffic, especially Mineral Creek starting the alpine loop from Ouray.

Ford Motor Company · Oct 11, 2024

seanmc7pt said:
new member here, not a big forum guy, sorry mods if I messed this up but I wanted to share the capability of these little rigs with others.

I spent the last week out hitting the trails around Ouray, CO and have been thoroughly impressed by my nearly stock RR. She will go and climb anywhere as long as there is clearance.

I do have the 2.25” RPG perch collars, 34” KO2s on a set of +35 offset Bronco Sasquatch wheels. Finally just 1/2 control arm kit with helper jam nuts

made it through Mineral creek, and mineral point all the way to Silverton as well, added a picture of my cousin who is a little over 6’ tall for scale.

Welcome to the club, great photos!!

Quick · Oct 11, 2024

You know what would make this thread better??? More pics...

Especially from the side of your truck with your suspension/wheels setup if you have them.

seanmc7pt · Oct 11, 2024

Quick said:
You know what would make this thread better??? More pics...

Especially from the side of your truck with your suspension/wheels setup if you have them.

I mean it was in my comment. It’s stock, except for RPG 2.25” perch collars in the front and their 1/2 tie rod kit. Slightly taller tire. KO3s are white wall only in larger sizes in 17s. So I used a set of Bronco wheels with 275/75/17s I had laying around.

best I can do while still traveling, I’ll take some pics when it’s cleaned up again.

Ford Ranger First Ranger Raptor up Imogene Pass, maybe? IMG_1567

Ford Ranger First Ranger Raptor up Imogene Pass, maybe? IMG_1641

Quick · Oct 11, 2024

seanmc7pt said:
I mean it was in my comment. It’s stock, except for RPG 2.25” perch collars in the front and their 1/2 tie rod kit. Slightly taller tire. KO3s are white wall only in larger sizes in 17s. So I used a set of Bronco wheels with 275/75/17s I had laying around.

best I can do while still traveling, I’ll take some pics when it’s cleaned up again.

Yup, but I also have the same wheels on the way so wanted to see more of your rig

Looks great - and amazing view!

Stu x 4 · Oct 11, 2024

seanmc7pt said:
I mean it was in my comment. It’s stock, except for RPG 2.25” perch collars in the front and their 1/2 tie rod kit. Slightly taller tire. KO3s are white wall only in larger sizes in 17s. So I used a set of Bronco wheels with 275/75/17s I had laying around.

best I can do while still traveling, I’ll take some pics when it’s cleaned up again.

Now theres a Ford marketing pic if I have ever seen one....thx for sharing.

Vel0ci · Oct 11, 2024

Nice pictures! How much extra clearance do you estimate you have with these mods vs stock? Would a stock RR worked on those trails?

Goldylox22 · Oct 11, 2024

Any noticeable difference with the perch collars in terms of rode quality? Or the bigger tires? All the chatter on here about messing with the live valve shock system has me thinking twice about making any adjustments

Quick · Oct 12, 2024

Goldylox22 said:
Any noticeable difference with the perch collars in terms of rode quality? Or the bigger tires? All the chatter on here about messing with the live valve shock system has me thinking twice about making any adjustments

I put the 1.5” collars on mine and cannot tell a meaningful difference in ride quality.

RB205 · Oct 12, 2024

Great pics, hoping to get up there next year with my FX4

ffcol · Oct 12, 2024

Any hits to skids or running boards? Looks amazing!

seanmc7pt · Oct 12, 2024

Vel0ci said:
Nice pictures! How much extra clearance do you estimate you have with these mods vs stock? Would a stock RR worked on those trails?

You pick up a solid 3.25” in the front. A stock RR would make it up Imogene which is rated as a 6/10 (it’s not a 6, more like a 4.5/10. A Stock RR will not make it through Mineral Creek and Mineral Point. You need at least 315/70/17s if you don’t have the perch collars, even with really great lines and skill.

seanmc7pt · Oct 12, 2024

Goldylox22 said:
Any noticeable difference with the perch collars in terms of rode quality? Or the bigger tires? All the chatter on here about messing with the live valve shock system has me thinking twice about making any adjustments

I drove all the way out and back and at a very high rate of speed throughout Az, NV, UT, CO. It handles basically the same, the ride quality is exactly the same (with ELoad KO2s) . I was at BRonco Raptor Rodeo, and can say the ranger is much more comfortable and proficient at high speed off-roading. Obviously it cannot wheel like the BRAPTOR. But smaller obstacles and true Baja style running it’s much faster (maybe just more fun because it slides so easy in the dirt) , and smoother. And as someone that has owned literally every Raptor (except R), trail driven them all, I personally believe the Ranger is the best and most fun of the bunch.

Sorry to keep going here but it would be nice if Ford would help us that love these things, and actually use them, get in to Rs without ADM. Instead they allow owners and GM to price gouge. I think they should go Tesla business model for Raptor Rs and Halo Mustangs, we buy directly from them, just my .02

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