2011 5.0 FX4 - Raptor Conversion Build

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Old 03-23-2012, 11:55 AM
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Here's a pic from Port A. Just threw some rear flares on the rear to match the front. I still have to install the bed panels this saturday... If I have time. Been swamped with work.

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Originally Posted by jessefx4
I am curious on the suspension. Did you get wider wheels with lower offset to make it look right under fenders or did you use some raptor parts? if you used raptor parts, what ones?

I really want to do the mcneil conversion but im buying wheels next week. Id like to just buy the wheels with proper size so it looks good with a 2 1/2" level kit. Since you do paint, I guess i could bring it to you for that! my truck is white.
I bought control arms, links, axel, knuckles, and a bunch of other parts... Got really lucky! I wanted it to be a true Raptor suspension... But if you wanted to save money and do the conversion you can just get some 20x12 wheels or throw on some 2- 2 1/2 spacers to stick out the wheels.
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Originally Posted by mikegmang
Here's a pic from Port A. Just threw some rear flares on the rear to match the front. I still have to install the bed panels this saturday... If I have time. Been swamped with work.

Looks good but have a question...why do the wheels looks so "off center" in the pic?
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IM assuming when the front end slams down the bumper will need clearence to avoid the tire. Since the back won't go down... But I'm not a tech Lol
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Originally Posted by mikegmang
forgot to mention the bull bar with tow hooks and lights!!!
How did you do this? Id like to do it to mine
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Originally Posted by mikegmang
I think parking between the two dodges took the value down on the fords
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Originally Posted by 24packman
How did you do this? Id like to do it to mine
I have a thread made showing step by step
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How much do you have into this? (If you don't mind sharing) On top of the fx4 of course.
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1700- audio
2500- wheels and 37 tires
300- leds, fogs, hids
250- exhaust
6500- suspension
1500- fiberglass
500- Raptor bumper

I painted the frame braces, traction bars, fiberglass, hood n tailgate with my own materials so technically that's a tax write off.

I'm missing some stuff on the list but those are the main things.. I could have paid off my truck already if i didn't do anything Lol.


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