# Shock-Absorbing Trucks This Ford Raptor Race Truck Features External-Bypass Shock Absorbers By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-truck References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ford-raptor-racing-truck/41658/) & [media.ford](https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2016/02/03/2017-ford-f-150-raptor-prepares-for-grueling-off-road-racing-series.html) The [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-ranger-raptor) [Raptor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-raptor) has long been one of of the most respected and sought-after off-road trucks in the American truck market, but this new Race Truck version of the famous pickup takes things to a different level altogether. The vehicle uses the same chassis seen in the regular Ford Raptor. In fact the car's structure hasn't been meddled with too much, an intelligent and thoughtful case of not fixing something that isn't broken. Indeed one of the main additions to the Ford Raptor in this Race Truck avatar is the external-bypass shock absorber which enables the vehicle to absorb big hits. This Race Truck will appeal to [off-road truck enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-trucks-toyota-land-cruiser-250-at37) who want to hit up the most treacherous terrain and want a vehicle that can eat up the shock hits for them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shock-absorbing Vehicles:** The use of external-bypass shock absorbers in vehicles for absorbing big hits is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Off-road Truck Enthusiast Market:** The growing market of off-road truck enthusiasts who seek vehicles capable of navigating treacherous terrains presents a disruptive opportunity for vehicle manufacturers. - **Enhanced Chassis Design:** Incorporating intelligent and thoughtful enhancements to the chassis design of vehicles, such as external-bypass shock absorbers, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** External-bypass shock absorbers offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive manufacturing industry for companies aiming to cater to off-road enthusiasts. - **Off-road Vehicle Accessories:** The demand for accessories like external-bypass shock absorbers presents a disruptive opportunity for companies in the off-road vehicle accessories industry. - **Adventure Travel and Experiences:** The rise in off-road truck enthusiasts seeking treacherous terrains and shock-absorbing vehicles creates a disruptive opportunity for the adventure travel and experiences industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hardcore Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-raptor.md) - [Shock-Absorbing Seat Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-toyota-tacoma.md) - [Rugged Off-Road Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-ranger-raptor.md) - [Off-Road Assistance Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-ranger-wildtrak-x.md) - [Ultra-Exclusive Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-desert-racer.md) - [Off-Road-Tuned SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-of-the-hammers-edition-bronco.md) - [Customized Six-Wheeled Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-velociraptor-6x6.md) - [Carbon Fiber Expedition Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckhouse-bcr.md) - [Off-Road Desert Racer SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco-dr.md)