TRX test drive

[@Lumpycrown845]

Ive had all 3 now and the gen 3 is my favorite so far just feels so much better then a gen 2

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

I can’t wait to test drive one. Suspension of the Gen3 looks very interesting and capable to me. But the styling both inside and out, combined with all the electronics makes me pause

[@Lumpycrown845]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad I hear you with the plastic but once it's dark and that blue ford ambient light with that 12 inch screen it just feels so good and familiar but different at the same time. The lower end tq curves are noticeable and the exhaust sounds 10x better now it really sounds like a vr6 with a borla or nissian ish

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

As it should have from the start. Embracing the V6 noise is better that trying to make it sound like a V8. No one has ever said that a GTR sounds like crap.

[@Lumpycrown845]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad yes sir. Your a raptor guy once you get in one and hit the trails it will be all over for you

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Have you driven a mid travel truck? I finally got to see what they can do this last weekend and no matter how good the Gen3 is, it can’t come close to the capabilities of / proper mid travel kit.

[@shawnliger99]

4.2k views not bad.. still waiting on the off road testing

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Me too. These TRX guys always have an excuse why they can’t go play. Hopefully soon.

[@sensei2121]

Great video, looking forward to the TRX off road look.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Me too

[@CatchMeOffroad]

Be careful if you drive a TRX offroad Helio, you will definitely want one afterwards 😉 🙌🏽

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣 that power is very intoxicating. But noticed at the offroad show today that very few upgrades for them suspension wise. 3 TRXs at the show, will with the same kit. Kings all around with Kibbitech rear arms. All at stock travel. I feel like TRX has been out long enough for us to see a Mid travel or long travel TRX by now.

[@1FiftyOverland]

Where's the off road comparo?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Been waiting for the guy. He’s always busy and now it’s modified quite a bit.

[@1FiftyOverland]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad OK 👍

[@branflakes109]

Ford Raptor!!! ....Ford Making what it is today in the truck world !! Creative and fun and exciting for truck guys year after year

[@jaimejimenez5599]

Yes gen1 raptor

[@dor1tomcswagger69]

TRXs advantage is the zf transmission and the fact that FCA built a jeep trackhawk before the TRX a lot of drivetrain parts broke while testing the jeep

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Do you know why it’s full time AWD? Seems like an odd stance considering it has launch control that’s a lot of force they the transfer case

[@Rommer2258]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad my understanding, it's because the parts bin hellcat. Between the Durango and grand Cherokee and the ram, it wasn't worth developing standalone systems due to the low volume.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

That makes senses. Specially for a drivetrain on its way out. Thanks man.

[@ChristianGrest]

Good to see you getting some real seat time behind a TRX. Even though I'm a Raptor fan, no doubt the TRX is an awesome truck. Hopefully someone will let you get some real time with a Gen. 3 Raptor. We picked ours up recently and it's a definite improvement over our Gen. 2. Nice seeing you have a ton of fun with your Gen 1 as well.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. Have you hit any trails yet with the Gen3?

[@ChristianGrest]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Not yet other than some dirt roads, only had it a couple of weeks now...that and not a ton of good trails here in NC. But I'll be heading out to Colorado soon.

[@jonbrown1444]

I’ve been in a Gen2 and a TRX back to back Offroad, with high speed runs and jumps that bottomed out both trucks... and the TRX felt like butter compared to the Gen2 with live valves. Not to mention that Power difference 🇺🇸🏁

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

That’s what I keep hearing and I want to feel it. I’ve seen what the suspension does from the outside. But driving it and experiencing it is a whole different story

[@dolivares81]

Looking forward to the videos even if you aren’t getting a TRX. Enjoy learning from this channel, and mad respect for you acknowledging the pros and cons of the TRX without coming across as the stereotypical Ford fan. All the best and keeping an eye out for the next video!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man.

[@masorcas1000]

Ive launched mine over 100 times lol its not gonna break. And im on 37’s

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Your TRX? Or Raptor?

[@SteveHartmanVideos]

This is really useful to hear as a potential buyer. Thank you.

[@jamieandkimwallace8810]

Another great video with an open/honest assessment and thought process. Share a link for the "Keep It Dirty" stickers as I am sure there a many folks that will purchase and help you cover the rehab budget! Got shirts?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Working on it. So far just doing it over DMs on Instagram. But I need to get off my lazy butt and setup the website for decals and t shirts

[@robertromero8339]

How can I get a decale

[@shawnliger99]

Not gonna lie brother.. Happy you took an open mind to the TRX.. The truck is wild isn’t it.. Can’t wait to catch the serious off roading reviews.. BTW, King already is and has been long into suspension upgrades for this truck. After the suspension is seriously upgraded and combined with that intoxicating power.. Game on..!!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Can’t wait to see what this truck can do with a proper set of 3.0 kings

[@socaltrailtrekkers1965]

You see one TRX you seen them all… Raptors have character and are usually unique because of the accessory market

[@dolivares81]

Being out for 10 years will do that for a vehicle. TRX is on year one so tough to compare that statement plus COVID impacting the industry slows things down. Hoping it’ll get the support the Raptor community has garnered over the years.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Unfortunately your are right. The aftermarket is so limited for the TRX right now.x it’s bad silly just wheels mods right now

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

I’ve heard a few shops are reluctant to make parts for the TRX. SVC for example won’t be doing anything for them. Others only doing bumpers and cosmetic shit. I think there is a reluctance to make suspension kits because the market is so limited. Very few out, most buyers are not off-roaders, and we are unsure if it will stay with stelantis killing SRT and the hellcat engine days are numbered. I hope companies to make kits to make them better than a Raptor. Competition always drives innovation and the raptor needs competition to make it better

[@dolivares81]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad couldn’t agree with you more man! I’ve heard Eibach has springs coming out but that’s just for leveling. It’s going to be a wait and see game from both sides to see how this truck will or won’t be used by the masses. Obviously the Raptor has a huge following and support in the off-roading market and hopefully the TRX will be seen as more than just a mall crawler.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

I hope so too. The test drive showed me there is a ton of potential in the TRX.

[@ruedaibanezjr]

Funny that Helio was impreseed with the interior, that is pretty standard in all gen 5 rams. Lol RAM are building pretty descent trucks for different purposes.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

After seeing the Gen3 interior, you can’t but be impressed with the Ram interior. The interior on the Gen3 is soo cheap it’s not even funny for a truck that expensive.

[@ruedaibanezjr]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad I believe RAM is currently in gen 5. Lol not hating but the las generation of ram truck overal have a really nice interior. Honestly you wont belive you are currently driving a truck

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Ford is on 14th or 15th generation of the F150z they’ve done some great Interiors and some very cheap ones. Right now they are penny pinching big time

[@tonykasunic1]

Appreciate the open and honest communication about budget for the channel, hopefully we can grow it enough so that way you can afford to get the TRX one day!

[@NissanTy]

Do you plan to drive a gen 3 Raptor and give your feedback on how it performs compared to the gen 2 and TRX?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Yes, as soon as someone lets us, we will.

[@NissanTy]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad yes! Curious to hear your opinion on the gen 3 especially against the gen 2. Kind of hard to beat the hellcat performance with the trx

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Gen3 is going to really shine with its suspension. Having the same ecoboost performance was I think a big mistake. But we will see

[@NissanTy]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad hopefully raptor r comes soon and we'll have a real competitor for the trx

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

R won’t be real competition for 1 main reason. There won’t be enough of them. It’s going to be very, very limited release and only rich fucks that will never take them offroad will be able to afford them.

[@josecasarojo1451]

Wise choice. 👍🏽

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣 my baker account and wife will be baller that way too.

[@dfgarcia74]

Out here in San Antonio. Been watching your vids for about a month or two now . Really like watching you use it for what it was made for. I have a 2018 Gen 2. I was sorry to see you sell yours but the problems you had would have made me do the same thing. Mine goes to the ranch for hunting but I haven't heard of the same kind of trails you guys have out in the desert. Really want to take my truck somewhere and see what it can do.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Texas i think has a few offroad parks. They are not the best but will get you closest to see what it can do. You can always go down to Baja. Arizona and New Mexico both have options. And of course there is always Cali.

[@socaltrailtrekkers1965]

Jen and I were rooting for the gen 1 and the gen 1 won!!!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣 want to make it as badass as possible

[@MIDNIGHT_LARIAT]

You live pretty close to me

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Nice! Have a bunch of local guys here I’m finding everyday. You should come out to the local Tacos and trucks or join a run

[@RealAGuy]

Wonder how the gen 3 suspension compares with the trx

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

We have a 2 videos on the channel already showing the suspensions side by side with a Gen2. Gen3 is leaps much better suspension than the 2 and I’m sure you can figure out from there which one will be better offroad

[@RevolutionMuscle]

I would have ditched the Gen 1 for the TRX. Ive owned two gen 1s, nice truck for what it is but feels ancient compared to the TRX.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Definitely feels old on the inside. But the suspension and not having to worry about preserving warranty were the deciding factors. Gen1 would take very little investment to get right and it’s so capable with the SVC amid travel suspension. The TRX does not even have a good suspension option yet. Still a few months out and would require 5 times the investment to do the same PLUS would have to worry about the electronics and everything being able to handle the abuse. Too many unknown and the Gen1 is almost done.

[@JohnsonMedia]

After asking you about this truck this past week on Instagram, it’s dope to see a video from you on it already 😂🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Always working on these videos man.

[@lbedwin25]

Does your supercharged gen 1 feel quicker than your previous gen 2?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Not really. It stills feels like a lazy V8. Off the line the Gen2 is still quicker. But the Gen1 has a more consistent powe curve and keeps building power after 75mph. So that’s taking some getting used to

[@ChromesConsoles]

My dad likes the TRX and I showed him the video you made on the TRX review back then and he kinda has like 50/50 likes about it. However epic video! I was thinking. Are there superchargers from Roush for a 5.4 3v V8 for the raptor we have?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

There should be.

[@Rommer2258]

I understand passing on the TRX. They are extremely expensive for majority of people. Along with the games the dealers play, and the lengthy timeline to receive it. The Gen 1 is a catch and is well worth passing on the dodge

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Ours should have come in this month. But that’s still a 4+ month wait. Our dealer was showing all the signs of honoring MRSP deal we made. But the cost of it all would have been too much. I would rather get the Gen1 exactly how I want it

[@realjredecop]

Couple of dealers doing 9,000 off msrp if you decide to order another one day.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Not local and I don’t ever want to do and out of state truck after my recent experience with the DMV. I’ve done a few so far and CA DMV keeps getting worse and worse

[@chancejensen9324]

Yeah, didn't even know about your TRX order. So doesn't make a difference to me whether you get it or not. Still enjoying your channel.

[@rp3823]

Ahh! … For a moment it seemed that the Dark side may have held you captive. 😂🛻

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣 it drives really well. Much better than the raptor. Hopefully we get to see what it can do offroad

[@sergioacevedo2874]

Dude people barely offroad a 70k truck no way most people are going to offroad a 120k truck. It’s a mall crawler and track truck that has offroad wheels. Yes it’s built for offroad but it will be like a half or less of the percentage of people that truely offroad raptors. And I think you just had a lemon. I’ve had no issues with my steering or any dead spots. I crawl my truck I get air and push it high speed offroad and I’m happy with it. Trx is nice but it’s not a off-roader it’s a status symbol. Power equals more chance of accidents. It’s a street truck through and through no one is going to damage one and punish one like a raptor gets punished. They won’t get aftermarket in suspension for that reason. It will be few and far between

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

The dead spot in the steering is on all Gen2s. My 17 had it, 20 was even worse, every Gen2 I’ve driven including all of my friends trucks has had the dead spot. Even the guy here that had a Gen2 knew exactly what I was talking about. It’s well known. I do agree with you that a very small percentage of TRX owners are off-roading them. And even smaller percentage driving it like a raptor. That’s why so few companies have made kits for them. That and with Stellantis making so many changes at Mopar, the future of the TRX and that platform are unknown. BUT, that don’t mean it can’t offroad. When we did that comparison video, that guy hung with us all day and he was very green. He also said he had a smooth ride while the rest of us where annoyed with how rough the trails were. Is it as fast or as capable as a Raptor offroad? NO. May it offer a completely different and softer ride offroad? Maybe. We going to find out for sure.

[@sergioacevedo2874]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad no yea for sure I think it’s a cool truck but definitely fire roads truck that thing ain’t going to Baja nor should it. That thing would be stolen so quick hahah. But yea it’s definitely more of a comfort and chill truck than a bash it and mash the pedal it has it’s uses like any other tool the right time and place. It’s funny that the raptor is now the affordable offroad truck with that truck. Also why I got the xj so I have something I can bash and thrash and not care about messing up lol.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣 great point. TRX made the raptor the affordable Baja truck. 🤣🤣🤣

[@9GSR]

Those trx are ungly man, still with the all that leather inside, the cluster is ugly and the exterior still looks simple, and is dodge, I would get a chevy before a dodge

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Chevy styling is far worse inside and out man. I hate that the exterior styling on the TRX looks too much like a Rebel. So much soo it’s not always easy to tell them apart at first glance. Raptor has a unique styling and size that is immediately noticeable. Sharing the styling with the rebel cheapens the truck white a bit

[@brayton6683]

Next year there's gonna be alot of TRX owners which will trade in their trucks for the Raptor R .I'm sure at the end of the day the TRX will have Slightly more power then the Raptor R but the Raptor R will destroy the TRX offroad being more offroad capable

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

If you can get one. We have yet to get specs on the R and ford already hinting at very limited release. Got to have some very deep pockets just to get one making it completely unobtainable.

[@imbeingfrank3864]

Thank god no TRX.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣