My 2018 STX 5.0 to 2018 V-8 budget Raptor (fRaptor) build
03-12-2020, 08:19 PM
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Installed these Raptor style fender flares with the led lights, they are made by Paramount I believe and bought them on amazon for around $220. They are ok... not thrilled with the fit in the front but I will try to mess with them in the future to get them more snug. The back fits great though.
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03-12-2020, 08:25 PM
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Installed a Raptor takeoff bumper I bought from eBay for $150. No modifications are needed, it bolts right up to the 2018s and up. I will need to modify my flares to stick out about 1/2” further to be flush with the bumper. Overall I love the look and for the price it’s an amazing deal.
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03-12-2020, 08:31 PM
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Installed a Raptor takeoff skid plate. I went to a Home Depot and got an aluminum square tube, a 1/2 hollow aluminum tube, 3/8 speed clips w/ nut x 4, washers, and different length 3/8 bolts. I drilled some holes with a multi bit in the square tube to line up with the existing holes in the frame and put speed clips to attach it to the frame, then I drilled another hole to attach the skid plate up. My frame had the frame holes way closer than where the skid plate holes where so this worked best for me. I also used a hollow aluminum tube and cut pieces to create a spacer for the uneven surface. Not the cleanest as I had to grind a section off to fit one of the speed clips on but unless you get under the truck you can’t see the rear bracket. Got the skid plate off eBay for about $100 with front brackets. I also installed front tow hooks and the Raptor trim that goes around them to complete the look. Really happy with how it all came together.
03-12-2020, 08:55 PM
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Quite the difference, I think it looks great, nice job.
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03-12-2020, 11:32 PM
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03-13-2020, 11:56 AM
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03-13-2020, 03:48 PM
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Installed a Raptor takeoff rear bumper. Got it from eBay for $110, needs to be repainted but good for now. Only problem is this bumper makes me really want to buy a dual exhaust!
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04-04-2020, 11:09 PM
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After doing as much yard and house work as I could possibly do during quarantine, I washed and put 3 of wax on today. Paint looks better than when I drove it off the lot!
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04-05-2020, 09:37 AM
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Looks fantastic.
If I had the standard two bar F150 grill, I would immediately replace it with the one you have. But, the different grill was a big part of why I got the STX.
If I had the standard two bar F150 grill, I would immediately replace it with the one you have. But, the different grill was a big part of why I got the STX.
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