2017 Ford Raptor: High Resolution Photos

[solsurfr]

Thanks for sharing Chris. You're keeping us all coming back for more! Good to see final production candidates with graphics.

 

[Chris's FX4]

Parked next to it today for ***** n giggles. For reference, my truck has 2 inches of lift in the front, OEM Raptor rear block (1.25in over stock), 315/70/17 Duratrac's, and 1 inch wheel spacers in the rear.

 

[solsurfr]

Chris-- what's your opinion on the graphics now that you've seen them in person?

 

[Chris's FX4]

Chris-- what's your opinion on the graphics now that you've seen them in person?

Hood graphics I don't mind, not worth the price from Ford though. Have never been a fan of the "Raptor" bedside ones and I'm still not. I prefer none or the original mud splash ones.

 

[_M_]

@Chris's FX4 can you detail the difference in size. With the pics certain angles it looks as tall as your truck, other angles not as tall. What's the in-person view?

 

[Chris's FX4]

@Chris's FX4 can you detail the difference in size. With the pics certain angles it looks as tall as your truck, other angles not as tall. What's the in-person view?

Our roof lines were pretty much at the same height, mine a little taller in rear since I have a little more rake. Straight on the from rear, the back of mine looked bigger to me tailgate wise at least. From the front mine appeared taller to me even though the back of the Raptor hood was slightly higher than mine but its the reverse for the front of the hoods. Sitting in the cab of mine right next to it, the raptor looks taller. You can see how the mirrors sit lower as well on the cab.

I'm sure lighting had a huge role in my perception of it since mine is silver and the Raptor being black. I also have an extra foot of length in my bedsides as well, 6.5ft vs 5.5ft.

Gen 2 doesn't have the menacing size stance to it like gen 1 did IMO. I love how gen 2 looks still though. Has that shark nose look like the mustangs, but the whole truck just appears squished to me.

 

[Jimbo]

...but the whole truck just appears squished to me.

Did you sit on it?

 

[Chris's FX4]

Did you sit on it?

I didn't want it to crumple like me smashing a beer can in your face.

 

[Jimbo]

I didn't want it to crumple like me smashing a beer can in your face.

It won't, beer cans aren't military grade aluminum, duh.

 

[Chris's FX4]

It won't, beer cans aren't military grade aluminum, duh.

What about the toolbox from the chevy commercials? Can I throw that at you?