Comparison vs. Ranger Raptor - tie rods, axles, bash skid plates, rear control arms (Trailhunter Tacoma)

[tacorancher]

We compared tie rods, axles, bash plate thickness, and rear control arms with the Ranger Raptor - Tacoma Hybrid seems to have slightly thicker components (or the same) except for the rear control arms. Both trucks appear very robust.

I *think* the front axles are Dana 44 on the RR and the Tacoma definitely thicker but barely so. I took the measurement many times and the Tacoma is 5/100 inch thicker. Tacoma’s axles are in house I believe so may not confirm to typical dimensions. Rear axle on Tacoma has no question a 0.2” thicker housing. And I know the ring gear is 9.5” on the Tacoma versus the RR’s 8.9”. The rear control arms on RR are 1.9” versus 1.5” on Tacoma. Steel gauge and tie rods the same (tie rod appears to be 5/100 inch thicker on the RR).

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[Bannedname]

Nice comparison, thanks!

 

[tacorancher]

Nice comparison, thanks!

Thanks! We only had a few minutes before my brother needed to leave with his Raptor so we did the best we could in that time. If you liked it please click the like button!

 

[TacoFreak]

Nice comparison!

For me the bottom line is that they are both excellent trucks. The Ford is a good bit less expensive and the Toyota will almost certainly prove more reliable over time. My other issue with the Raptor is that it is so bland, almost like an appliance, although the Raptor is the best looking of Ranger lineup.

 

[tacorancher]

Nice comparison!

For me the bottom line is that they are both excellent trucks. The Ford is a good bit less expensive and the Toyota will almost certainly prove more reliable over time. My other issue with the Raptor is that it is so bland, almost like an appliance, although the Raptor is the best looking of Ranger lineup.

Yeah. I barely notice them. But when I see a halo Tacoma it’s really something.

 

[TacoFreak]

Yeah. I barely notice them. But when I see a halo Tacoma it’s really something.

Yeah - same here. I usually like a smooth clean design, but Rangers are so bland that they just kind of disappear.

But the most common remark I hear about the 4th gen halos is that they look badass, and I can't argue with that.

 

[BearTacos]

Yeah - same here. I usually like a smooth clean design, but Rangers are so bland that they just kind of disappear.

But the most common remark I hear about the 4th gen halos is that they look badass, and I can't argue with that.

I couldn't get past owning a Ford " ranger" and I'm a die hard super duty owner for the last 15 yrs. Still own a few but I won't be rocking a ranger.

 

[tacorancher]

I couldn't get past owning a Ford " ranger" and I'm a die hard super duty owner for the last 15 yrs. Still own a few but I won't be rocking a ranger.

I’d rock an F250 Tremor.

 

[BearTacos]

I’d rock an F250 Tremor.

I had an F350 limited. Almost bought a 25' F350 king ranch tremor but couldn't stomach 110k for a vehicle I don't need. I own newer F550 , dunp trucks, big ass trailers. If i tow it's a machine. I don't have a boat or camper no reason to buy another 100k daily driver. I loved my 03 tacoma until I sold it for parts and for 60k on a 25 pro. Seemed like good financial decision. $3 gas vs $4 diesel, maintenance items wzy cheaper etc.

 

[tacorancher]

Hey guys - so how much does the rear axle housing tell us about the actual size of the axles inside? If the Tacoma has a 3.2” axle housing and the Raptor has a 3” axle housing does this necessarily mean the rear axle inside the Tacoma is thicker? It would track given the larger diameter ring gear (9.5” verses 8.9”). The Ranger Raptor has more power so I’m wondering why Toyota went so big on the ring gear. Maybe because they just decided to use the Tundra rear end? So many questions. I’m curious.

Also what do you make of the front axle shafts being a tiny bit larger? I took the measurement many times and it was 5-8 one hundredths wider on the Tacoma. I would have thought axles shafts came in standard sizes.

It is also notable how stout the raptor rear lower control arm links are. Maybe to handle big impacts from dune bashing? I was also impressed by the meaty aluminum lower connection points on the fox shocks. Everything about the suspension on the Ranger Raptor looked like serious business.

 

[fightforfood247]

We compared tie rods, axles, bash plate thickness, and rear control arms with the Ranger Raptor - Tacoma Hybrid seems to have slightly thicker components (or the same) except for the rear control arms. Both trucks appear very robust.

I *think* the front axles are Dana 44 on the RR and the Tacoma definitely thicker but barely so. I took the measurement many times and the Tacoma is 5/100 inch thicker. Tacoma’s axles are in house I believe so may not confirm to typical dimensions. Rear axle on Tacoma has no question a 0.2” thicker housing. And I know the ring gear is 9.5” on the Tacoma versus the RR’s 8.9”. The rear control arms on RR are 1.9” versus 1.5” on Tacoma. Steel gauge and tie rods the same (tie rod appears to be 5/100 inch thicker on the RR).

Nice video man!!!!! What I want is the ext body of the Tacoma bc it looks insanely better. I hate the way the raptor looks. I want the RR but with Tacoma ext

 

[tacorancher]

Nice video man!!!!! What I want is the ext body of the Tacoma bc it looks insanely better. I hate the way the raptor looks. I want the RR but with Tacoma ext

Thank you! Please hit like and subscribe if you liked the video. I’d take the Tacoma frame and rear axle housing as well. I also like the refinement of our powertrain and MPG by comparison. But the RR is def way faster and the dampening is better. Just not the truck for me, for my needs and preferences. Happy with the taco.

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