How to spend $5k on new Raptor

[Gwain]

So I have been pricing a PPF with ceramic coating for my new 2019 Raptor in black. Pricing has come back very high for what most say is not worth it. Still trying to talk myself out of it, knowing as soon as I get door scratches or rock chips on the black paint I’m going to be pissed, how else could the first $5000 be spent on accessories/modifications on my new Raptor?

being serious here I almost headed this title $5000 on PPF or New Brakes. Well, the answer would be obvious once you get over the scratches compared to being able to stop 50 feet faster and considering the safety upgrade, so taking the question out phrased that way.

How would you all spend the first $5000 modifying your new Raptor? Maybe modifying is not the best phrase either. I do not want to void warranty.

so would it be something like this -

Stowaway ramps (which I did get) $600
Leveling kit ($300)
Winch (?)
Rigid Fog light kit ($1000)
Etc.
etc.
etc.

what would you all do if you could do it again in my situation?

thank you,

 

[Kashoggio]

Drive it before you just buy shit for it, get a feel for the truck first

 

[pete888]

For me it was:

1. Tint
2. Paint correction & full PFF
3. Alcon BBK

It really depends on what you are planning on doing with your truck. Maybe PFF just the front of the truck for now?

 

[Rednose]

Shocks if you off road your truck!!!

 

[Bryantbjb]

Tint, mud guards, bug deflector, rear flood lights, front fog light kit

 

[Gwain]

For me it was:

1. Tint
2. Paint correction & full PFF
3. Alcon BBK

It really depends on what you are planning on doing with your truck. Maybe PFF just the front of the truck for now?

yes the PPF is what I was wanting to do first but the only place around here is wanting $4200 for all of it except the bed. Seems like there would be better way to spend the first $4k on the truck is why I’m asking.
I do plan on taking it over road a lot and don’t want to always worry about brush sticking out in a few areas, other than than rock chips nor car doors in parking lots.
I am still leaning towards this option first though. thanks

 

[zombiekiller]

deavers, bump stops, svc cas, upper control arms.

Then use what's leftover for fuel to go romp in the desert.

 

[SD1290]

In my opinion the PPF is a lot of money for what you get. I’d consider lights and skip ppf

 

[Todd Turbo S]

First thing I’m doing is Xpel film paint protection (wrap the entire front, A pillars, lower rocker door panels and wheel flares) and full paint correction with Ceramic coating. The company doing the Ceramic coating said they have a ceramic coating spray for the entire underside. Never heard of that, but going to ask him apply.

 

[Small Town Raptor]

Plane ticket to Utah for the Raptor school that came free with your truck?