Heading to Raptor Rally

[AdventureLab]

Getting ready for the Raptor Rally down in Lake Havasu!
Loaded up both the Ranger Raptor and the Raptor R for the trip — can’t wait to see what these trucks can do out there.



Anyone else heading that way this weekend?

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[RRaptorscallion0331]

Hey! I bought tickets for the 2026 rally in lake Havasu I’m trying to get cleared to go from work. Do you know what type of camping accommodations are at the venue? Or should I scout some other options that are nearby?

 

[AdventureLab]

Hey! I bought tickets for the 2026 rally in lake Havasu I’m trying to get cleared to go from work. Do you know what type of camping accommodations are at the venue? Or should I scout some other options that are nearby?

It was pretty warm there last year. I'm not usually one to suggest this, but I would look for a hotel if you're open to that.

 

[RRaptorscallion0331]

It was pretty warm there last year. I'm not usually one to suggest this, but I would look for a hotel if you're open to that.

Hotel? Not very “adventurous”… just kidding, I appreciate the advice. Hope to see you there!

 

[AdventureLab]

Hotel? Not very “adventurous”… just kidding, I appreciate the advice. Hope to see you there!

ha ha. I knew that was coming....

 

[RRaptorscallion0331]

Low hanging fruit… hey did yall ever come out with a rock slider/rail solution? I was just trying to find some options before I take off my factory sidesteps.. figured I’d ask since you’re online.

 

[AdventureLab]

Low hanging fruit… hey did yall ever come out with a rock slider/rail solution? I was just trying to find some options before I take off my factory sidesteps.. figured I’d ask since you’re online.

I haven't tackled the sliders yet. I have thought a lot about it, though. I would really like to make a lightweight option. I mostly want to protect against roost and bad line choices. I don't want to weigh the truck down with a slider that's strong enough to use through the Rubicon.

 

[RRaptorscallion0331]

That’s fair, I imagine the scale leaning towards low weight/maneuverability vs frame mounted/additonal lift point is more of an engineering fork in the road, have to go one way or the other from the start.. if you would like my opinion I can shoot you a DM, rather than hijack this thread?

 

[pablo94sc]

I haven't tackled the sliders yet. I have thought a lot about it, though. I would really like to make a lightweight option. I mostly want to protect against roost and bad line choices. I don't want to weigh the truck down with a slider that's strong enough to use through the Rubicon.

Would you be thinking body or frame mount?

 

[Locust13CT]

I haven't tackled the sliders yet. I have thought a lot about it, though. I would really like to make a lightweight option. I mostly want to protect against roost and bad line choices. I don't want to weigh the truck down with a slider that's strong enough to use through the Rubicon.

this is exactly what Im shopping for right now, would support it.

 

[AdventureLab]

this is exactly what Im shopping for right now, would support it.

Noted! Thanks for replying.

 

[AdventureLab]

Would you be thinking body or frame mount?

I don't know the answer to that yet. I think there's benefits to both ways. I would need to spend some time with it to see what options the truck presents us.

 

[pablo94sc]

I don't know the answer to that yet. I think there's benefits to both ways. I would need to spend some time with it to see what options the truck presents us.

I really like the IAG trailing arm slides, but since they don't work with frame mounted sliders, if you can figure out a way to mount both, that'd be great. I really don't think frame mount is needed, but a couple frame tie-ins with body mounting might be an option. Might also be a stupid idea.

 

[AdventureLab]

That’s fair, I imagine the scale leaning towards low weight/maneuverability vs frame mounted/additonal lift point is more of an engineering fork in the road, have to go one way or the other from the start.. if you would like my opinion I can shoot you a DM, rather than hijack this thread?

Pretty much, yes, but I want to spend some time with the truck, in this product context, to know for sure.

I really like the IAG trailing arm slides, but since they don't work with frame mounted sliders, if you can figure out a way to mount both, that'd be great. I really don't think frame mount is needed, but a couple frame tie-ins with body mounting might be an option. Might also be a stupid idea.

I agree. I think a hybrid approach might be good. I want just enough frame mount to keep them from damaging the body.

 

[pablo94sc]

I agree. I think a hybrid approach might be good. I want just enough frame mount to keep them from damaging the body.

Same. The rear most frame mount would be the challenge if you also like the idea of running a trailing arm ramp/skid. Edit: I'm not sure what kind of skids you can even use with frame mount sliders. I haven't seen pics (not that I've searched) of folks running both on the RR.

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