F-Series Friday: How to Make Your Ford F-150 Look like a Raptor
Want a Raptor but can’t afford it or stomach the idea of driving a V6 truck? Here’s your bolt-on solution.
With the exception of a few die-hard V8 junkies, it’s safe to say that most of us would love to own a Raptor. After all, who wouldn’t want the baddest looking, incredibly capable pickup truck in their garage? Alas, that little thing called “money” is usually the only thing that stands between us and our dreams. The solution? Build your own Raptor lookalike, using nothing more than a handful of bolt-on parts and a regular Ford F-150.
It might seem a bit silly, but there are reasons, besides money, to convert your F-150 into a Raptor clone. As previously mentioned, some of us just can’t fathom the idea of driving a truck with any kind of V6, even a high-powered one. Others don’t want/need a fancy suspension setup. If any of those apply to you, this video from AmericanTrucks Ford is exactly what you’re looking for.
Thanks to an ever-burgeoning aftermarket, making a plain old F-150 look like a Raptor isn’t by any means difficult. It all starts with the obvious – suspension. A Roush by Fox 2.0 kit bolts right in and gives you some additional ground clearance. Throw on a set of SOTA off-road wheels and Mickey Thompson Baja tires, and you’ve got a good start.
Next up is set of lookalike Raptor headlights, grille, front bumper, fender flares, and running boards. The icing on the cake, however, is a Borla Touring dual exhaust. Which makes this newly Raptorfied F-150 sound a whole lot better than its twin-turbo V6 brother. And now, it has the tough looks to match that sound. So whether you’re in the market for a V8 Raptor or just want to emulate the look, this parts list looks like just the ticket!
