Big Red Build Thread

[raiderofthelostark]

After a long wait and a lot of tire-kicking, I've finally got the keys to my own 2020 Ford Raptor.

Starting my build thread here as thanks to FRF, I've got quite a few parts on the way and we're going to get the truck completely dialed in rather quickly.

I don't really %&* around on these types of builds and want to get it completely set up the way I want as soon as possible so expect quite a few updates incoming.

2020 Ford Raptor
38k Miles with Ford Extended Warranty - Paid $70k before T&L for those interested (12/21)
Rapid Red Metallic on Black
802A
Carbon Fiber
Moonroof
Tailgate Step


Previous builds:
-Porsche C4S
-Porsche GT3
-Audi R8
-Old Tow Rig: Nissan Titan

Primary Uses:
-Daily Driver
-Backcountry Hauler (Camping, Mountain Biking, Snow)
-Race Tow Rig (24' Aluminum Featherlight)
-Road Tripper

Incoming Parts List:

Engine:
Power Commander (will remove when Cobb Tuned)
Roush Cold Air Intake
Roush Catback Exhaust
CVF Titan Intercooler + Pipes
AMS Inlet Tubes
Cobb Accessport +TCM
Mishimoto Trans Bypass
Mishimoto Trans Cooler
Mishimoto Oil Can
Mishimoto Radiator
Mishimoto Expansion Tank

Wheels/Tires:
New K02s (12/21 at 38k miles)
Enkei RPT1 Wheels
Alcon 6-pot Front Calipers and Slotted Rotors
Alcon Rear Slotted Rotors
Stainless Brake Lines
Castrol SRF

Suspension:
Eibach Front Springs
Deaver +4HD Leafs
RPG +2 Shackles
SVC Bump Stops w/Fox

Truck Bed:
RSI Smartcap
BuiltRight Bed Goods
Shovel, Jack, etc

Lights:
Morimoto Headlights
Baja Designs Sportsmen Fogs
Baja Designs S8 Center Grill
Baja Designs X6 Lower Grill
Baja Designs S2 Reverse Lights
Baja Designs Sport A-Pillars
LED License Plate Lights

Interior:
67 Designs Arm/Mounts on BuiltRight Base
Carlinkit 3.0 Wireless Carplay
Rear Underseat Tray
Dash Cam of some sort

Appreciate everyone's experience and guidance as I work through this, there are almost too many parts available for this truck. If I missed something or if there's something you'd recommend, fire away!

 

[raiderofthelostark]

First set of lights installed. Damn they're bright!

Installed 1/18/22
-Drilled out front license plate bracket
-Baja Designs X6 Lower Grill w/Amber Cover (Aux 2)
-Baja Designs Sportsmen Fogs - Spot (Aux 3), Driver & Wide (Aux 4)
-Baja Designs S2 Reverse Lights (Come on in Reverse & Aux 6)

Wiring: Soldered, heat shrink, electrical tape, cloth tape, and a ton of zip ties. I took my time (probably about 6 beers for all of the above.)

Routing:
-For the fogs and X6 - I routed the connecting group wires across the underside of the main grill behind the front bumper, above the intercooler, instead of across the skid plate. Seemed to provide a little more protection and not in the way of service.
-For the reverse lights, I spliced into the standard drivers side light and ran power to Aux6 using 14g wire following the stock wire loom behind the rear bumper and zip-tied following the passenger frame all the way from the bed to the passenger front wheel well.
-To connect to the upfitters - I took the headlights out to help with the foglight mounting. This really helped both for that and routing the wires. I routed all of the main looms behind the headlight above the passenger wheel liner and through the hole between the fuse box and battery. This provided a ton of space and made it really easy.

Current Aux Map:
Aux 1 - S8 Center Grill (Coming Soon)
Aux 2 - X6 Lower Center
Aux 3 - Spot
Aux 4 - Driving/Wide
Aux 5 - N/A Yet
Aux 6 - Reverse Lights

 

[raiderofthelostark]

Quick add-ons Installed - 1/16/22

Engine:
Roush Intake (It's noticeably a bit louder, but no noticeable gains of any kind)
Power Commander (This thing works. City2.)

Interior:
67 Designs Arms on BuiltRight Mount (Best phone, tuner mount I've ever seen.)
Carlinkit 3.0 Wireless Carplay (This works well.)
Rear Underseat Tray (It does the job.)

 

[raiderofthelostark]

Truck Bed Time 1/15/22

RSI SmartCap Ordered from @OffroadAlliance.com - Hope the boat arrives sometime soon!
BuiltRight Bed Goods Installed

I have all of the BuiltRight mounts and will start putting it together soon. Until the canopy arrives, might put the important mounts in I know I'll use. Can't leave anything unlocked in Seattle these days.

 

[Troubleman]

Really cool mods and beautiful truck! how did you know what mods you wanted before even owning the monster for too long, being that yours are performance mods? I still haven’t figured out exactly what I want to do in that area but you list seems like a good start for anyone interested in toying around in that area. Man, amazing looking truck!

 

[raiderofthelostark]

Really cool mods and beautiful truck! how did you know what mods you wanted before even owning the monster for too long, being that yours are performance mods? I still haven’t figured out exactly what I want to do in that area but you list seems like a good start for anyone interested in toying around in that area. Man, amazing looking truck!

Thanks @Troubleman!
I've been pining over a few friends' Raptors for a while that have similar use cases to my own for daily/woods/tow. Asking them and searching FRF answered a lot of questions on a lot of specific areas I was looking into which made it pretty easy to decide on. There are a few things I might end up changing in the long run depending on how this all works out and/or diving deep into at some point (turbos/etc.) but the wealth of knowledge and experience here is pretty amazing.

 

[dillard09]

Beautiful truck and nice mod list so far.... but that R8.
Get a @GooseTuned.

 

[smurfslayer]

Good looking Rap.
No A Pillar lights? C’mon...

 

[MRV99]

You were able to fit the Alcon’s with the. Stock 17’s or did you get bigger rims?

 

[Donovan]

Another previous r8 owner?!