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Based in Texas, the peeps at PaxPower came to our attention back in April 2019 with a 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 engine swap for the F-150 Raptor. Staying true to their passion for off-road builds, it’s high time to talk about the PaxPower Jackal pickup truck.
Based on the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado light-duty workhorse, the all-terrainer can be had in three flavors based on your budget and overlanding needs. Stage 1 is nothing more than a visual makeover with a few chassis modifications, starting with 2.0-inch fender flares, a custom hood, 2.5-inch coilovers up front, and upgraded shock absorbers.
Jackal Stage 2 sweetens the deal with adjustable coilovers for the front axle, more suspension travel, and a shackle package that complements a six-inch wider track. 4.0-inch fender flares, different gearing for both axles, a few modifications to the steering system, brake lines, and sway bar links are also included. So what does Stage 3 feature?
The range-topping version of the PaxPower Jackal levels up to 37-inch tires of the mud-terrain type, up from 35s for the Stage 2 and Stage 1. Progressive-rate leaf springs at the rear, 3.0-inch coilovers with internal bypass, off-road bumpers, and auxiliary lights complete the picture.
In terms of pricing, the lowliest package will set you back $14,950 and the remaining two options increment by $10,000 to $24,950 and $35,950.
“Considering 6.2-liter Silverado trucks can often be sourced for around $50,000, we believe these Stage 2 builds compete straight up with the Raptor in terms of appearance, performance, and it’s roughly $75,000 price tag,” according to PaxPower.
That’s not exactly the case once you fire up the U.S. configurator for the Ford truck. A SuperCrew starts at $56,190, and the dual-cab F-150 Raptor with the 802A Luxury equipment group will set you back $68,705 including destination charge and the 4.10 front axle with the Torsen differential among other goodies.
The small-block V8 from General Motors also happens to be quite a different engine from the high-output EcoBoost V6 that Ford offers. With the exception of the Duramax, GM only offers the Tripower four-cylinder engine with forced induction from the factory.
Jackal Stage 2 sweetens the deal with adjustable coilovers for the front axle, more suspension travel, and a shackle package that complements a six-inch wider track. 4.0-inch fender flares, different gearing for both axles, a few modifications to the steering system, brake lines, and sway bar links are also included. So what does Stage 3 feature?
The range-topping version of the PaxPower Jackal levels up to 37-inch tires of the mud-terrain type, up from 35s for the Stage 2 and Stage 1. Progressive-rate leaf springs at the rear, 3.0-inch coilovers with internal bypass, off-road bumpers, and auxiliary lights complete the picture.
In terms of pricing, the lowliest package will set you back $14,950 and the remaining two options increment by $10,000 to $24,950 and $35,950.
“Considering 6.2-liter Silverado trucks can often be sourced for around $50,000, we believe these Stage 2 builds compete straight up with the Raptor in terms of appearance, performance, and it’s roughly $75,000 price tag,” according to PaxPower.
That’s not exactly the case once you fire up the U.S. configurator for the Ford truck. A SuperCrew starts at $56,190, and the dual-cab F-150 Raptor with the 802A Luxury equipment group will set you back $68,705 including destination charge and the 4.10 front axle with the Torsen differential among other goodies.
The small-block V8 from General Motors also happens to be quite a different engine from the high-output EcoBoost V6 that Ford offers. With the exception of the Duramax, GM only offers the Tripower four-cylinder engine with forced induction from the factory.
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