I wanted to start a thread to keep track of the mods. I picked up a 2012 XLT in February 2018, I wanted a Raptor but have an 80 mile daily commute so I couldn’t afford the 6.2 along with the Raptor price tag. I instead bought a 3.7 with 3.73 rear end. Future mods include regearing to 4.56 (37s in the future) and adding a power sliding rear window. Currently working on sourcing all the parts for that swap.

The day I purchased

After a few mods

Washed/clayed and sealed.

tires: 315/70r27 BFG KO2
wheels: SVT Raptor takeoffs

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Suspension:

Front

*Camburg uniball upper control arm
*Fox 2.5” Factory Racing Coilover
*Maxtrac 4” lift spindle

Rear:

*2018 Raptor takeoff piggyback Fox Shocks
*1 1/2” aluminum loft block

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Body:

*Barricade Raptor style FORD grill
*Barricade Raptor style front bumper
*Raptor style front/rear LED side markers
*Raptor takeoff running boards off a 2013

Looks really good. Clean

thank you, still a work in progress. I have an appointment for a regear to 4.56 and adding a B&M differential cover to help with extra fluid capacity.

Picked this wheel up online from a shop called Handkraftd, 100% plug and play. Install took about 20 minutes with regular hand tools.

I installed the OEM trailer brake controller today. Install was a breeze, 15 minutes start to finish and factory wiring was taped up next to the OBD2 plug. Still need to take in the to have the dealer “enable” the controller before it works. They are charging $110 (1 hour labor) which I think is highway robbery. I like the ForScan program but I don’t own a laptop, only iPads.

Had the rear end regeared last week, also installed the B&M differential cover. It’s about 2” deeper over the stock cover for added fluid capacity. Also has load bolts that support the bearing caps, should add some strength to the 8.8”. Here’s a link to the diff cover is anyone is interested.

B&M diff cover:
http://www.jegs.com/i/B-M/130/40297/10002/-1