Chevrolet hasn’t
released a Ford F-150 Raptor competitor, so PaxPower has decided to do it for
them with their new Jackal. Based on the Silverado, the Jackal is available in
three different stages and is billed as a “very capable” Raptor killer.
The entry-level
Stage 1 package costs US$ 14,950 and features a modified exterior with a ram air
hood and fender flares that are 2 inches wider than stock. The truck has also
been equipped with 17-inch wheels that are wrapped in 35-inch Toyo R/T tires.
The upgrades aren’t just visual as PaxPower also installs upper control arms
from BajaKits. Elsewhere, there are 2.5-inch coilovers and shocks from King.
The Stage 2 costs US$ 10,000 more and is aimed directly at the Raptor. It builds on the previous kit
and adds custom fenders and bedsides that are 3.5 inches wider than usual. The
suspension has also been upgraded as the shocks are adjustable and a front
prerunner kit has been installed. Out back, there’s a rear shackle kit that
“aids with travel and strength.”
Lastly, the Stage 3
kit costs US$ 34,950 and features more extensive upgrades. On the outside, there
are Addictive Desert Designs bumpers and an 40-inch LED light bar. The model
has also been outfitted with larger 37-inch Toyo R/T tires.
The suspension has
been upgraded as well as there are 3-inch coilovers and shocks with an internal
bypass. The company says this helps to provide a smooth ride and “serious
dampening on big hits.” The truck has also been equipped with Deaver progressive
rate leaf springs that promise a “significantly softer ride and even more
suspension travel.”
All three variants
are powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine that has been equipped with a GM
Performance engine calibration, a cold-air intake and a dual exhaust system.
This increases the output to 442 hp and 643 Nm of
torque. Thanks to the extra power, the pickup can accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 5.7 seconds.
