Common Mods

[cmrocks]

Thinking about getting a Raptor in the next month. Probably a slightly used 2012. There are a couple of well priced examples around where I live.

I want to start reserching modifications and I'm just wondering what are the "must do" mods?

I want to start with intake, exhaust and chip because that is something that I do with every vehicle.

What else? What do people usually do to give the truck a better stance and looks?

 

[Michaelkgorski]

Method race wheels. Toyo m/t's 35in. If u don't want a bumper get the ford racing light bar. You can mount any lights to it. - bump stop for sure if ur gonna do any off roading. +2 or +3 deavers help if u tow and make it a little more impressive.

 

[Rookie]

There are quite a few threads that have different examples. Try searching for mods based on driving habits and mods under $100.

 

[Jordan@Apollo-Optics]

Method race wheels. Toyo m/t's 35in. If u don't want a bumper get the ford racing light bar. You can mount any lights to it. - bump stop for sure if ur gonna do any off roading. +2 or +3 deavers help if u tow and make it a little more impressive.

Any offroading? Sure, it's great insurance to have it, but the way that 99% of Raptor owners are going to drive their truck off road will not, and does not necessitate the bump stop kit. You have to realize that this forum is full of the 1% of Raptor owners out there who will push their truck up to the limit and then right when they get there, hammer down and keep going. Bump stop kit is a great idea, but it's also a decent chunk of change. Just be careful if you plan to do any high speed off-roading without it and do a lot of pre-running so you know the danger spots.

For a 2010-12, I would say the SDHQ Frame Reinforcement mod is a good idea for $100 bucks or so. The 2013's magically got a reinforced frame so I don't think it's as necessary for them. Depending on how often you'll be offroad, tires that are suitable for the terrain in your area. Here in Texas, that usually means some sort of mud tire; in California, some sort of dune tire would be better. Then exhaust, intake, and a tune. Don't get a chip...if they even make them for the Raptor. A chip will probably fall out with how much the truck moves around offroad. Get a tune from 5 Star and be much happier.

 

[Aaron]

The way I look at it is:

Heavy off-road:
- bumpstop kit
- leaf springs
- skid plate or bumper

Street/Offroad:
-mid perch mod
-exhaust/tune/Cai
- wheels/ tires

That would be an excellent start anyhow.

 

[Michaelkgorski]

Any offroading? Sure, it's great insurance to have it, but the way that 99% of Raptor owners are going to drive their truck off road will not, and does not necessitate the bump stop kit. You have to realize that this forum is full of the 1% of Raptor owners out there who will push their truck up to the limit and then right when they get there, hammer down and keep going. Bump stop kit is a great idea, but it's also a decent chunk of change. Just be careful if you plan to do any high speed off-roading without it and do a lot of pre-running so you know the danger spots.

For a 2010-12, I would say the SDHQ Frame Reinforcement mod is a good idea for $100 bucks or so. The 2013's magically got a reinforced frame so I don't think it's as necessary for them. Depending on how often you'll be offroad, tires that are suitable for the terrain in your area. Here in Texas, that usually means some sort of mud tire; in California, some sort of dune tire would be better. Then exhaust, intake, and a tune. Don't get a chip...if they even make them for the Raptor. A chip will probably fall out with how much the truck moves around offroad. Get a tune from 5 Star and be much happier.

Ya that's just what I would suggest if he wants to off road chances are hes gonna see a few hills he'll get Excited about. Completely necessary in my opinion just for piece of mind. If u can afford the truck u can afford a bump stop. - oh I did not know they addressed the problem for '13. That is good news and ya wouldn't apply to them.
But again. He was just asking suggestions. That's mine.

---------- Post added at 02:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:48 PM ----------

The way I look at it is:

Heavy off-road:
- bumpstop kit
- leaf springs
- skid plate or bumper

Street/Offroad:
-mid perch mod
-exhaust/tune/Cai
- wheels/ tires

That would be an excellent start anyhow.

Very agreeable.

---------- Post added at 02:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:49 PM ----------

Any offroading? Sure, it's great insurance to have it, but the way that 99% of Raptor owners are going to drive their truck off road will not, and does not necessitate the bump stop kit. You have to realize that this forum is full of the 1% of Raptor owners out there who will push their truck up to the limit and then right when they get there, hammer down and keep going. Bump stop kit is a great idea, but it's also a decent chunk of change. Just be careful if you plan to do any high speed off-roading without it and do a lot of pre-running so you know the danger spots.

For a 2010-12, I would say the SDHQ Frame Reinforcement mod is a good idea for $100 bucks or so. The 2013's magically got a reinforced frame so I don't think it's as necessary for them. Depending on how often you'll be offroad, tires that are suitable for the terrain in your area. Here in Texas, that usually means some sort of mud tire; in California, some sort of dune tire would be better. Then exhaust, intake, and a tune. Don't get a chip...if they even make them for the Raptor. A chip will probably fall out with how much the truck moves around offroad. Get a tune from 5 Star and be much happier.

But for the most part I do agree with each of ur topics.

 

[kawie95]

Here are some of the ones I have done. Call up Connor at Outlaw Raptor, he can advise ya based on your driving, and work within your budget:
GPS
bump stop
Line-x bed liner
chase radio if you do runs
Top/mid perch for the 2011's + realignment
rims that make the tires stick out wider- changes handling and makes steering tougher and more touchy
$2.99 sub woofer mod

 

[Aaron]

Good call on the $2.99 sub mod. I forgot that.