Anyone find the F/R weight distribution numbers for 2024 Ranger Raptor

[rocsteady]

Front/Rear weight numbers seem like a standard stat in car reviews but haven't seen it in the spec sheet yet for the Ranger Raptor. Just out of curiosity as I'm dumbstruck every time I watch the Baja races and the trophy trucks get air and remain flat. I realize that a lot are mid engine and all that. I also know that my Raptor is heavily front weight biased, but I'd like to see the numbers just the same.

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[BadSpellar]

Per the 2024 Ranger Body Builders Layout Book. Front 2940, Rear 2386, Total 5325.

 

[RogueLobo]

Per the 2024 Ranger Body Builders Layout Book. Front 2940, Rear 2386, Total 5325.

Based on these weights, it would be 55/45 weight distribution.

 

[rocsteady]

That is what I was looking for; thanks fellas.

 

[Lion77]

That's pretty good for a pickup truck...some of them are in the 60 / 40 range....short wheel base and long cab is probably a big part of that dynamic giving it more of a muscle-car-like F / R bias (i.e., mustangs, camaro's etc.)

 

[Hande]

That is an excellent result for pickup truck!
Could be, why rear axle is closer to centre compared to front axle...

 

[Lion77]

Maybe, that and as I stated, the body / bed proportions also work in this direction. So, between the axle placement and the cab / bed proportions, it's very good for a pickup truck. That explains why I can ALMOST floor it on dry pavement in 2WD without breaking tracking from a dead stop (key word, almost).

My parents who are now in their early 60's, have a 2015 2015 F-150 5.0 (super cab + 8ft bed) that breaks traction all the time in 2WD with even half throttle as there's just not enough weight back there.

Same with their brand new F250 they got for hauling camper trailers, but those are set up as work / utility trucks on street tires, long configurations. The proportions and tires make all the difference! Color me impressed by the RR's 2WD performance as far as pickups go!

 

[Tailwagger]

My parents who are now in their early 60's, have a 2015 2015 F-150 5.0 (super cab + 8ft bed) that breaks traction all the time in 2WD with even half throttle as there's just not enough weight back there.

Likely a piece of it, but spring and shock rates are probably in the mix as well given weight xfer (and tire choice) play a roles. In the RR's case, I'd wager the shock programming influences things. For a truck with only 55% on the nose, under hard braking it drops more like there's 65%. Haven't noticed as much rear squat, but likely something similar is happening in the rear under hard acceleration as well.

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