Looking at getting a Raptor

[guitar2323]

Im looking at getting a Raptor.Im going to order it.What options do you folks think are good and which ones to stay away from?Thanks in advance.

 

[kboom]

Im looking at getting a Raptor.Im going to order it.What options do you folks think are good and which ones to stay away from?Thanks in advance.

That's a very personal preference bud. What you think you need to have and what do you think you could go without?
I didn't need a moonroof, in fact, I despise it. Some folks love it, I simply would not buy a truck/SUV with one.
I must have leather and heated seats, could care less for cooled seats...
Some of those are for example my preferences.
A popular package seem to be the 802A
Good luck with the find!

 

[guitar2323]

That's a very personal preference bud. What you think you need to have and what do you think you could go without?
I didn't need a moonroof, in fact, I despise it. Some folks love it, I simply would not buy a truck/SUV with one.
I must have leather and heated seats, could care less for cooled seats...
Some of those are for example my preferences.
A popular package seem to be the 802A
Good luck with the find!

Thanks.Im just wondering if certain ones are gimmicky.Like the step in the tailgate.Id use it from time to time, but does it weather well?I plan on keeping the truck for a few years.Are the ramps worth it?

 

[jabroni619]

There are no "bad" options, except for maybe the stickers where are a complete waste of money. Tt really comes down to personal preference and budget.

Do you plan going off road? If so you'll want the Torsen front diff. This is included in the 802A package. If you don't want all the bells and whistles of the 802A package, you can equip the Torsen diff as a stand alone option.

Everything else, you can pretty much look at online and figure out if it's something you want or not.

 

[kboom]

Thanks.Im just wondering if certain ones are gimmicky.Like the step in the tailgate.Id use it from time to time, but does it weather well?I plan on keeping the truck for a few years.Are the ramps worth it?

I would not know, mine didn't have them. There are quite a few folks who do and I am sure they will chime in.

 

[guitar2323]

There are no "bad" options, except for maybe the stickers where are a complete waste of money. Tt really comes down to personal preference and budget.

Do you plan going off road? If so you'll want the Torsen front diff. This is included in the 802A package. If you don't want all the bells and whistles of the 802A package, you can equip the Torsen diff as a stand alone option.

Everything else, you can pretty much look at online and figure out if it's something you want or not.

Yup,no decals or graphics.I do a little off roading.I think im going to get the 802A package.Thanks for the info.

 

[Lift_to_suceed]

Just got my 2018 supercab about 2 months ago and i got the 802a package, moonroof, and the rear tailgate applique delete. Love all the options but i didn't get the technology package seemed unnecessary for a Raptor. But man the cooled seats are wicked!

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[bo1966]

To each there own. Mine is 3 days old. 802A with technology package and graphics. My 2 pittbulls and daughter love the panoramic roof.

 

[kandewinn]

Tailgate step is far from gimmicky. One of the best options IMO. And, yes it weathers well. I've had one on my Raptors since 2011.

 

[raminator08]

everyone knows the 800a aka the poverty Raptor is the best raptor.

the tailgate step is fine if you're older and don't like climbing in your bed. I had it starting back in 09 when it first came out on my platinum f150 but never really used it. I found it quicker just to jump in the bed then pull it out.

Honestly it just really depends on your budget and what you want to spend. You can build out a Raptor to over 73k or just get a base supercab for 50k. I would just go for whatever Raptor you can get the best deal on

 

[Robtor310]

802A no doubt
Tailgate Step - use it often, for the price it cant be beat
No Graphics - do not think it looks good
No Tech Pkg - no need
No Applique - do not think it looks good
No Factory Spray in Bedliner - get LineX and have em do the wheel wells too
Carbon and the Orange interior have no value to to me and I dont think it looks good
Only go with the forged wheels if you plan on keeping them.

 

[rtmozingo]

802a is very nice, you'll appreciate it.

I love the teck package and tailgate step. Makes long trips and using the bed so much nicer. The moonroof (granted I have a SCAB) has been flawless even with lots of offroading, and I quite enjoy it.

I skipped on the graphics, beadlock-capable wheels, and CF option. I did get factory spray-on bedliner, and been happy with it. It supposedly doesn't tear up the factory paint there, nor does it cause latch issues. It doesn't cover a part of the tailgate, which means I have some scratches there, but in the end it is a truck. So I'm happy with it.

 

[smurfslayer]

Yup,no decals or graphics.I do a little off roading.I think im going to get the 802A package.Thanks for the info.

Of course, how you select the options you pay for is really directly proportional to how you intend to use the truck. If you’re going to use it for a dedicated off road toy that you can drive to various off roading events, 802a is probably a bit much, graphics, etc are going to be wasted on you. But bead lock capable wheels? maybe not. Torsen diff? definitely spring for that. here I would avoid the moon roof.

OTOH, if you’re going to use the truck to commute/work/offroad in some varying percentage favoring street use, 802a has some nice convenience features that you will learn to appreciate.

Tailgate step is great no matter what. It’s not always you who is getting into the bed to retrieve the shovel to help dig someone out, and there’s the ugly injury situation. It’s cool and all to execute a perfect PLF off the bed... Until you’re nursing a leg injury and suddenly that 40” jump isn’t so fun.

I’m not 100% up on the current market, but last I heard there were still knuckleheads out there trying to charge over MSRP for Raptors. Don’t do this, you don’t need to do this and that is wasted money.

You may find a Rap in dealer stock or on dealer order close to what you want, maybe having more extras. These Raptors need love too. Since you’re going to keep for a while, don’t skimp on options and if you have questions, make the sales-bot work for your money and have them demo the features, in a regular F150 if need be.

 

[guitar2323]

Thanks for all of the info gentlemen.Does the Eco boost engine handle 87 octane well?Have any of you had the fender flares painted to match the color of the body?

 

[Lift_to_suceed]

Thanks for all of the info gentlemen.Does the Eco boost engine handle 87 octane well?Have any of you had the fender flares painted to match the color of the body?

Ive been running 87 in mine with zero issues

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[jabroni619]

Thanks for all of the info gentlemen.Does the Eco boost engine handle 87 octane well?Have any of you had the fender flares painted to match the color of the body?

If you're not towing and don't mind slightly reduced power output, it'll be fine on 87. That said, if I wanted to save money and didn't mind reduced power output, I'd have bought the new Nissan Titan

 

[rtmozingo]

If you're not towing and don't mind slightly reduced power output, it'll be fine on 87. That said, if I wanted to save money and didn't mind reduced power output, I'd have bought the new Nissan Titan

Hah, although IIRC, they go for about the same as our trucks do

 

[jabroni619]

Hah, although IIRC, they go for about the same as our trucks do

Nah, a fully decked out Pro 4X is about 55K and they're selling like ass so they'll negotiate down from there. The XD's are a little more but still well under Raptor pricing, and that's before we even consider ADMs

 

[Gsteve]

Here’s what I didn’t prefer. Sun roof , decals , bead locks , tech package , any box liner or extender. Saved 8,000.00 on those

 

[guitar2323]

I like the look of the bead lock wheels. Not the actual bead lock ring but the rest of the wheel looks beefier then the stock one.