Bronco Raptor Differences vs. All Other Trims - Comprehensive List

[Ninjak]

Very good post and info. As a new BRaptor owner, I can attest to everything that is said here.

1. Yes, the seats are more comfy. I came out of a badlands Lux package with the leather seats and full electronics on both seats, and the Braptor seats are WAY more comfy. Even my wife agrees. I have the leather/suede upgrade. BTW, I am 6'4 1/2 289.

2. The ride and suspension. I cannot state just how much smoother and composed the BRaptor is on the street. The ride is so much better, and this is one of the reasons I upgraded to the BRaptor.
My Badlands was fully upgraded with suspension, a full Dirt Logic setup, and though it was good, it does not hold a candle to what the BRaptor is.

3. I actually did not know the brakes and rotors were different, but I knew something had to be different because the BRaptor brakes so effortlessly . The brake dive that was on the Badlands does not exist on the BRaptor. At first, I thought it was the shocks, but the stopping power also felt different.

4. Powertrain. Well, it's already known that this would be different. On my Badlands I had CAI, charge pipes, down pipes, Magnaflow exhaust, and the Ford tune. It was fun. On the Braptor I have the CAI, charge pipes, and a Panda Motorsport custom tune. WOW! I will start a different thread on the latter, but yes. It is well worth the squeeze.

Last, it seems that I have more room. Maybe it's just me, but I feel I have more room in the BRaptor when driving. When I drove my BAdlands to be sold, I felt the difference. It just felt things were 'slightly smaller' in the Badlands. Maybe?

Loving the BRAptor. I will be going off-road with it soon, to one of the rides we have up north. Can't wait to put her through the paces. In the end, yes, the Braptor costs more, but as a person who spent good coin upgrading the Badlands to a level it was, it was still behind what the BRaptor is stock. But I knew this, being a GT500 owner.

If you have the coin and you love the Bronco, consider a BRaptor. You will not regret it.

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[23OBX2.7]

It's a steal relative to AMG Gwagon and far ahead of any crazy Jeep if can handle the optics, if not I'm afraid it's a $300K Gwagon haha.

 

[swamp2]

The brake dive that was on the Badlands does not exist on the BRaptor. At first, I thought it was the shocks, but the stopping power also felt different.

I really noticed the relative lack of brake dive too. However, it is not due to the brakes. That is shocks + shock software! It senses brakes combined with the nose moving down and the compression damping of the front shocks is immediately and significantly bumped up. It could adjust rear rebound as well. It is so needed on a heavy rig with 13" of front wheel travel, where you also want decent road manners.

 

[Valhalla]

I've posted parts of this multiple times and it seems to be valuable and warrants its own thread. I'll probably edit the OP to keep up with comments/changes/corrections. Lets keep this to functional/performance and cosmetic, things like "different wiring harnesses" don't belong IMHO.

• Drive train
  • 3.0 Engine with more power and torque (418 hp/ 440 ftlb)
  • 37" BFG K02 tires
  • Larger/stronger F&R axles (Dana 44/50)
  • Larger/stronger inner and outer tie rods (? might be same as HOSS 3.0 rigs)
  • Larger/stronger CVs and steering knuckles
  • Beefed up transfer case and clutches
  • Anti-lag turbo system (in Baja Mode)
  • Larger/stronger F&R driveshafts
  • Larger brakes (calipers and rotors)
• Frame/Body/Suspension
  • Internally reinforced frame (50% stiffer)
  • Rear carbon fiber cross brace
  • Larger/stronger suspension arms
  • Fox 3.1 Live-Valve internal-bypass shocks
  • More suspension travel F&R (13"/14")
  • Significantly wider track (+8.6")
  • Improved approach, departure and break over angles (47.2°, 30.8°, 40.5°)
  • Disconnecting front sway bar
  • More robust and more coverage for underbody skid plates
  • Increased water fording depth (37")
• Interior
  • Fully digital instrument cluster
  • Larger center screen
  • Magnesium paddle shifters
  • Substantially better seats
• Other
  • Transmission cooler
  • Larger/stronger HOSS 4.0 steering rack (? might be same as HOSS 3.0 today)
  • Greater towing capacity (4500 lb)
  • Larger radiator fan
  • Adjustable exhaust modes (Quiet, Normal, Sport, Baja)
  • Adjustable steering (Normal, Sport, Comfort, Off-Road)
  • Hood struts
  • Stronger rear tire carrier
• Cosmetic
  • Larger fender flares
  • Different hood cowl with functional cooling
  • Signature headlights with amber DRLs
  • Amber grill marker lights ("Raptor Lights")
  • FORD logo grill

You forgot MSRP... that's different too!!!

 

[RK Racing]

You forgot MSRP... that's different too!!!

What misinformed person would actually pay MSRP?

 

[Valhalla]

What misinformed personwould pay MSRP?

Comparative.

 

[swamp2]

What misinformed person would actually pay MSRP?

What person would pay a markup over MSRP?

Me, for the first time in my life, for my Bronco Raptor and worth every penny to me. It was worth it simply for the fun I've had in the time I would have had to wait to get the rig at or below MSRP, which I definitely could have done.

You know the routine... Good, fast (i.e. wait time), cheap - pick two .

 

[23OBX2.7]

I really noticed the relative lack of brake dive too. However, it is not due to the brakes. That is shocks + shock software! It senses brakes combined with the nose moving down and the compression damping of the front shocks is immediately and significantly bumped up. It could adjust rear rebound as well. It is so needed on a heavy rig with 13" of front wheel travel, where you also want decent road manners.

Interesting I hardly have any brage dive after I stalling hoss 2 non sas from badlands on my OBX with 18s by dived like crazy on hitachis

 

[Johnny Mo]

Technically compared to other trims - it is a high speed sway bar disco.

and price differential folks - worth every penny and every ear to ear grin.

 

[vrtical]

What misinformed person would actually pay MSRP?

I did but at the time the normal ADM was like $20k.

 

[vrtical]

Technically compared to other trims - it is a high speed sway bar disco.

and price differential folks - worth every penny and every ear to ear grin.

I run Baja the most when off roading get the rear locker, sway bar disco, and front cameras beyond 5 mph.

 

[Dadsquatch]

Damn, now I want a Raptor.

 

[Finbox]

As a bronco raptor owner with 42,000 miles on it the truck is truly amazing. I ordered a wild track and received an option for a golden ticket bronco raptor. It was $13,000 more at the time and I clicked that box, there’s so many different changes from the regular bronco it’s crazy and well worth the money.

The way it handles on the road is unbelievable. There’s hardly any body roll on a truck with 37’s and 14 inches of suspension Travel, its crazy.

I know you mentioned the fender flares, but also put on the list:
All four fenders are different. Also the modular bumper has Ridged lights, stronger tow hitch set up, hubs are different, bolt pattern different/stronger, wheels are different. At the time padded dash was different. Carbon fiber interior option available. True dual exhaust totally different.

 

[Q1svt]

Cosmetic:

• And not a single “Bronco” mention on the exterior…

… I believe it does now say ‘Bronco’ where it matters most

ever time they steps on the side step, each and every time they get into $$$$ vehicle lol

Just Ford being cheap

 

[Ninjak]

… I believe it does now say ‘Bronco’ where it matters most

ever time they steps on the side step, each and every time they get into $$$$ vehicle lol

Just Ford being cheap

Lol! You are correct. It now says BRONCO on the side step, instead of Raptor. I noticed that and said, "Hmm..interesting, Ok." I do not mind it at all.

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