Originally Posted by Subkist
i know this is kinda cheating, but what all would you have to do to convert an fx4 or lariat to a raptor? and if its possible(im sure it is) how much would the whole setup cost?
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Front fenders (OEM or Aftermarket)
Rear fenders (OEM or Aftermarket)
Front suspension (upper & lower A-arms, tie rods, CV shafts, shocks, springs)
Rear suspension (springs, shocks)
Gears front and rear
Rear e-locker
Tires (OEM or Aftermarket)
Raptor specific programing (off-road mode, etc - would be extremely difficult to replicate)
And all of that is if you don't care that it doesn't look exactly like a Raptor. If you want it to look exactly like one, add the following:
Wheels
Hood
Grille
Marker lights
Rear Axle (to get the rear track width correct)
As far as cost, depends on what you can find where. The grill by itself is about $800 new from Ford.
Originally Posted by swoop1156
It would cost more than getting a Raptor in the first place.
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^^Here is your answer.
Originally Posted by vanilla_gorilla
Well SDHQ and Serena converted her ECO boost to a Raptor. But a well equipped FX4 is damn near the same price as a Raptor, just minus the wait. Get a Raptor.
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They swapped the Ecoboost engine only into the Raptor.
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Originally Posted by Subkist
thats understandable. what about just the hood and sides.
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That won't really work as the fenders are wider. You would have to convert the front suspension as the Raptor's A-arms are about 4" longer than stock, otherwise the wheels would be 4" inset inside the fender.
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