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Discussion: 2020 Ford Raptor or 2020 Jeep Gladiator

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The raptor can probably carry more plywood...
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Other than everyone stopping to ask you a million questions.
Only one question matters. How much plywood does that beast haul? 66 pieces!
 

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haha, blame steffen707 for bringing plywood into the discussion. lol JT, doors off, 66 sheets of plywood.
 

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haha, blame steffen707 for bringing plywood into the discussion. lol JT, doors off, 66 sheets of plywood.
My bad. I just assume everybody thinks the plywood thing is as funny as I do. And by funny, I mean serious. Hauling plywood to the trail or campsite is use #1 in my book.
 

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who needs a roof top tent when you have plywood?
 

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Don’t hold your breath for a Raptor V8... There’s been rumors since the Gen2 Raptor was introduced in 2016. Ford has a lot invested in the V6 Gen2 Ecoboost and they’re not about to change that anytime soon....
I own both these vehicles.
The Raptor has a 13ā€ wider track width than my Rubicon has. Note - I had highway tread tires/wheels on the Jeep when this pic was taken.
The Raptor’s towing capacity is rated for only 8k because they have a really soft spring in them for offroad. There’s a number of people that have made minor changes to overcome this and their Raptors are towing beasts...
The Jeep 3.6 is too much of a slug when loaded down with a higher profile trailer weighing 3500#. I have no idea how they (Jeep) can rate the JT up to 7600#. Hoping that The Fast Lane Truck guys can get their hands on a JT and prove me wrong. Flat and level is not a problem. Going up Hills and Mountains over 3500’ is where the 3.6 runs out of breath...
 

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Thanks but....
I wouldn’t own an EPA Diesel anyway - your link just points out why the max tow rating is for the Pentastar 3.6. I’m saying that if the Pentastar 3.6 is still only 285hp, it will not have the cajones to tow anything high profile like a travel trailer in the mountains and hills...
Been there - done that... Check the other thread.
The link explains why the JT has double the towing of the JL. That's what you were wondering, right?
 

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The link explains why the JT has double the towing of the JL. That's what you were wondering, right?
Yes, I understand that they put a bigger radiator in and a redesigned grill and a beefier frame.
You need to try towing something heavy with that 3.6 and you’ll understand. If the engine does not have the nuts to haul the weight up hills and mountains at altitude, it will be a severely handicapped truck. Have read so far, indicates that the 3.6 Pentastar in the JT will be unchanged from the JK/JL 3.6 Pentastar.
I’ll wait for TFL or some people to post honest towing reviews before I trade in...
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