Although Ive been around these forums forever Im kinda fresh on this one. Just thought Id start a thread about my truck build. I just bought a 2006 4x4 5.4 Supercrew for $11k with the sole intention of doing a raptor body build. Since I do paint and body for a living I wanted a new challenge. I have had the truck for 2 weeks now and I have already ordered just about everything. I ordered the Mcneil Racing Raptor hood, front fenders , rear bedsides , front upper bumper. I found a used lower bumper for about $250 cheaper shipped than a new one from ford. I already have my raptor heads ($250/set) and tailights ($150/set) I got from ford . I got some 09 up power mirrors on ebay that Im going to paint the caps on. I found a new 2010 take off tailgate. Im using a new from ford Raptor Grille. I bought (should have tuesday) a set of Fuel Octane 20x12 rims wrapped in Toyo Open Country M/T 35x12.5x20 rubber. The wider rim should make up for the 3 inch wider fenders and fit nicely. Im using the 3 inch leveling kit. I picked up a used FX4 gauge cluster (much prettier than the stock one) .Plans are to do a leatherseats.com custom 2 tone leather kit. Pics as I go.

Before pics

 

My Plans are to do something like this pic , All white possibly with the black splash graphic on the bed , not sure yet.

 

Nice! Can't wait to see it finished!

 

will 35x12.50 tires fit on a 12" wide rim? I've always thought you couldn't go wider than a 10" rim for 12.50 tires

 

Good luck and looking forward to seeings pics/videos of this beast!

 

I got the wheels n tires through my local Tire Town and the owners son said it would work, Ill see tommorrow I guess

 

Well after doing some research I discovered the Toyo Open Country MT's are rated for 8.5 10 and 11 inch wide rims. Im going to find out tommorrow if Tire Town will stand behind this if something crops up down the road before I take delivery.

PS after some more research , it has been done numerous times it seems , heres the same setup but on different fuel hostages 20x12

Here is a dealer selling the combo

http://www.westkycustoms.com/product...x20-Tires.html

 

Well Stuff has been arriving daily. Got my wheels and tires mounted , balanced etc. Look pretty sweet , Im excited!

 

My $500 grille arrived , I was pleased to see it came with the 3 marker lights

 

My Raptor Tails!

 

New head unit and speakers. Still waiting on 2 amps and my screw underseat sub box with 2 10's

 

My front bumper came too good used shape!

 

I got all my corner markers and the 3 markers for the grille that Im going to return ( new grille came with them) . These little LED boogers are $50 each!!!!!

 

I found a used FX4 cluster on ebay for $100 shipped that Im going to do white face gauges in . Im running it up to the Ford dealer tommorrow so they can flash the dash and also do the wheel alignment , I just installed my 3 inch leveling kit yesterday.

 

I installed my 09 up style door mirrors and my keyless door handle. Im going to paint the caps white.