Raptor mimicking the suspension look, wheel, tire combo
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Raptor mimicking the suspension look, wheel, tire combo
I'm looking to get as close, if not an exact match of the stock 2017+ Raptor. Who knows the setup that is used on it (or the equivalent in terms of basing off my 2017 f150) How much lift, wheel size, tire size etc. knowing the suspension components they actually use doesn't hurt either but I'm more looking for sizing than actual components used.
I'm wanting to match the look of my F150 as close as possible i.e. Stock look with that little extra aggressive look than an actual stock f150.
My ride is 1 week old and I just replaced the grill last night. Love
the change.
I'm wanting to match the look of my F150 as close as possible i.e. Stock look with that little extra aggressive look than an actual stock f150.
My ride is 1 week old and I just replaced the grill last night. Love
the change.
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Mantruck1963 (12-09-2017)
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If you are looking to use actual Raptor front suspension is won't work without frame mods. The front suspension mounting points are different. The rear should be easy enough. If you plan to use the rear suspension the Raptor has a 9.75" rearend I believe yours is an 8.8". Unknown if that is an issue. Probably better off using a LT kit from RPG, ADD, etc.
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Again, I'm looking for the sizing equivalents. What would be the match for lift height on our trucks to match the raptor? 4", 6"? Do they use a 35" on the Raptor or a 33". Is it an 18"x9" wheel? 20"wheel? These are the details I'm more after.
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thefirm13 (09-07-2017)
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17x8.5" +34 is the wheel size.
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thefirm13 (09-07-2017)
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This is quite true. For a similar suspension and look you will be looking at something like this.
http://www.bajakits.com/c-1336595-of...150-15-16.html
And if you do something like that you are going to need wide body fenders from this.
http://fiberwerx.com/model/f-150/
And then top it all off with something like Method wheels, really big BFG KO2, and likely a changing your gear ratio to 4.1 to deal with the giant tire size. I don't know if I would really advise doing this unless you really want a 5.0 V8 Raptor (might be doable with a Whipple). Otherwise,it is probably better (and comparable cost wise) to just pay the premium at a dealership for an actual Raptor.
Likely the more economical path to take would be a lift kit, bigger tires, fender flares, upgrade the bumpers, and add wheel spacers. It certainly won't be as capable as a Raptor, but it will look pretty bad ***.
Check out some of Stage 3's builds to get some ideas maybe.
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/Pro...m-Stage-3.html
Either way, good luck. The first thing I would do is remove that air dam in the front. I always thought it looked goofy. I have removed mine, but haven't committed to cutting off the tabs just yet. I can totally understand the appeal to get the Raptor look/performance, but sometimes this damn thing called running out of money gets in the way. :p
http://www.bajakits.com/c-1336595-of...150-15-16.html
And if you do something like that you are going to need wide body fenders from this.
http://fiberwerx.com/model/f-150/
And then top it all off with something like Method wheels, really big BFG KO2, and likely a changing your gear ratio to 4.1 to deal with the giant tire size. I don't know if I would really advise doing this unless you really want a 5.0 V8 Raptor (might be doable with a Whipple). Otherwise,it is probably better (and comparable cost wise) to just pay the premium at a dealership for an actual Raptor.
Likely the more economical path to take would be a lift kit, bigger tires, fender flares, upgrade the bumpers, and add wheel spacers. It certainly won't be as capable as a Raptor, but it will look pretty bad ***.
Check out some of Stage 3's builds to get some ideas maybe.
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/Pro...m-Stage-3.html
Either way, good luck. The first thing I would do is remove that air dam in the front. I always thought it looked goofy. I have removed mine, but haven't committed to cutting off the tabs just yet. I can totally understand the appeal to get the Raptor look/performance, but sometimes this damn thing called running out of money gets in the way. :p
Last edited by wme735; 09-07-2017 at 11:08 PM.
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