How To Make Your F150 Look Like A Ford Raptor & The Parts You Need To Do It The Haul

[@americantrucks]

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[@privateundisclosed4448]

Justin. Is it possible to do a raptor front end conversion on an 08 Ford F-150?

[@jacash44]

AmericanTrucks Ford can you transform a mustang Bullitt fully loaded into a awesome offloading car?

[@fullthrottleaffair]

You put the rear shocks on upside down. The reason for the Black plastic cover is for dirt and rocks. Looks at the factory raptor rear shocks and you'll see.

[@RangerRiccardo]

What was the total cost for the conversion?

[@andremoura1979]

Any of these parts fit a 2019?

[@mrlookn4dchewn84]

Get rid of the chrome back bumper to finish the look

[@chestermorningstar1958]

Surprised they didnt just wrap the back bumper

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

The DOOD grille has replacement F and R letters available. Mike from AutoVlog did exactly that with his 2015 F150 XLT Raptor Clone build.

[@bryanlezama3475]

Do you know where I can get the F R letter for the grille

[@alextrainor2552]

Those flares dont look flush from certain angles.

[@johncsajaghy4766]

I agree. Bad fit up.

[@dennislilley3190]

Most flares don't fit right anyway

[@cardsfan2321]

They fit perfectly. They dont look flush bc of the lights and shadows. I thought the same thing a first. Pause at 7:55

[@corvetto72]

They don’t match the front grille and bumper color.

[@chrishaugh1655]

@@corvetto72 yeah that looks really awkward from the sides...

[@Tdush1]

Does anyone realize that it’s a regular XLT that’s probably like $30K with $5k of upgrades in place of spending $70k on a raptor that many cant afford

[@KevinTravelling]

Tdush1 damn 30k..wow here in canada a xlt 2020 basic black one is 50k plus taxe so around 58k plus if i put those parts easily gonna be 65k in total

[@KevinTravelling]

I mean hey here a raptor is 100k so yes good choice lol

[@Hayzeus290]

Tdush1 aye there’s a f150 xlt for sale in my city with 78k miles for 23k I talked them down to 21k out the door. Is it worth it??? I’m barely looking into getting my first truck

[@rackemmm1947]

@@Hayzeus290 i'd go find a 2019 with 0 miles for another 10k but that's me

[@markp.7109]

$30k XLT is like 5 years old, of which you can find raptors that are around the same price. OTD for 4WD supercab XLT is nearly 46k

[@juliettedelta]

I need that grill to say FOOD. That's what I want my Delivery Dash vehicle to look like.

[@Ready2GetHigh]

Hell yes!!!

[@road_king_dude]

🤪👍

[@JoseSanchez-zo5tb]

Hahaha

[@shredfn9988]

Lmao believe it or not you can if u don’t add the cover over the r letter

[@lunizzima]

😄

[@nycmaverick]

Please wrap the back bumper. My OCD is off the charts......

[@joebrito2066]

Cinquecento Nero first thing, plus the goofy DODO grille

[@Ihaveadashcam]

Needs rear bumper and LED headlight bulbs.

[@KeepGaming129]

The Headlights will vary on your trimmed F150. If you have a Lariat or higher, the stock lights are already LED. But, yeah! Definitely should have addressed the bumper.

[@jasonswift7098]

LED are not bulbs idiot.

[@aab434]

Jason Moyle aftermarket it

[@Ihaveadashcam]

Jason Moyle are you stupid if your car comes with halogen then you get LED bulbs.

[@Ihaveadashcam]

Jason Moyle you said something so stupid

[@danield5425]

Dood! What’s yours say?? “Sweet”!

[@americantrucks]

What about mine? "Dude!!" -Zach

[@khalim13ve]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Such a Great movie!

[@TexasPlinking]

That makes me think, that would be a cool paint color to offer the Raptor in.

[@bradystanga7688]

What's next putting GT badge on v6 mustang?

[@DiegoMartinez-ou5wn]

Brady Stanga people upgrade their trucks wheels, tires and suspensions all the time whats the problem? Some poeple just don't want to spend $70k+ on raptor when you get get almost the same look and performance for less. Plus V8 sound.

[@bradystanga7688]

Diego Martinez of course people upgrade their trucks and wheels. but for god sakes leave the grill alone it's screaming I want to be a raptor I want to be a Raptor. I will sacrifice sound over any kind of higher tq and hp numbers . The V6 is better it makes more torque and horsepower than the previous 6.2.. you make it sound that I'm against people upgrading their trucks.. but there's a difference from upgrading your truck and then making it look like a Raptor . And that's what's going on in this video they're doing both I'm against some of you guys making your V6 Mustangs look like Shelby's makes me sick sorry can't help I'm a car Enthusiast and think that things should be done the way they were born in the car world

[@DiegoMartinez-ou5wn]

Brady Stanga I just don't think making a normal f150 look like a raptor is the same as slapping gt or cobra badges on a v6 mustang. Also the cost for this build is under $40k. Add a supercharger for $10k more and you're still well under the price of raptor and now this will outperform it.

[@michaelreim4076]

Diego Martinez "will out perform" HAHAHA. THANKS FOR THE BEST LAUGH OF THE DAY!

[@bradystanga7688]

Diego Martinez you have a lot to learn, and I'm not trying to sound mean or rude. Have a good one

[@Eviloops]

Buy a Raptor... No. Build a Raptor... No. Copy a Raptor... No. BE THE RAPTOR. DOOD YES.

[@outdoorlife5396]

I think it is a winner. Most people buy the Raptor for the looks. They rarely go off road with it. So for some who wants a cool looking truck to pull a fishing boat or look cool on while riding around. This the ticket and a lot cheaper

[@justinevansgsm2swaw]

I bought my 2017 lariat from the dealership with that grille, bumper, wheel covers, and some raptor like stickers. They build different style trucks for fun. I love it and after 2 years I still get compliments. I just wish they put those shocks on too. Lol. Thnx for the video.

[@justinevansgsm2swaw]

Oh, I forgot. They put on OE raptor wheels on it too with 34” tires. I added s&b cold air, borla cat back and 1 1/2” spacers. My truck is a 3.5 EB which I love so it obviously doesn’t sound as good as a 5.0 but I’m extremely happy

[@P_double_H]

Man that shoppe is clean!

[@christophertrapp2158]

I know it's been a while since this video came out, but the website no longer carries the barricade fender flares, does anyone know where I would be able to find them?

[@tcrewsman1447]

@americantrucks ???

[@TheGeekPub]

I find the "DOOD" grill to be absolutely dorky. I would never put it on my truck.

[@mrdarknessgames1]

they cant sell it with the F and R you have to buy it separably because of legal reasons

[@MrBAshwood]

Mine says Ford on my '08. The grill kit came with the "F" and "R" . Cant come that way ordered due to copyrights. Looks alot better when you change the letters though.

[@AV8R_1]

I put it on my XLT and it looks awesome! 1drv.ms/f/s!An3tzeJKHTp6xlZCT2yXdMHUWHBn

[@DespairMisery]

Same

[@brockwalls1413]

J M It is available, it’s just too expensive for someone doing this to an XLT.

[@retiredbiker]

How does the Fox suspension effect the payload and towing capacities? One of the biggest reasons to choose the regular F150 over the Raptor is the substantially higher capacities of the F150.

[@KeepGaming129]

Those Roush Raptors are ideal for us who want the V8 Exhaust with the Raptor look. I Honestly prefer their front grille over the often duplicated OEM Gen 2 counterpart! I Love the idea of just doing this to a F-150! Let's you add some of your own touches, instead of somethings you might not want as factory standard.

[@Relic67]

$4400.00 + - in parts

[@christiantaylor7883]

Thanks. Didn’t want to research

[@jeffthornton6998]

D Evans Thanks. I was wondering about the prices.

[@NorthernLaw_]

Yeah see thats a piece of junk just buy a Raptor lmfao

[@rolandob4492]

D Evans just too make your self look stupid and poor

[@NorthernLaw_]

@@rolandob4492 Yeah no. Stupid

[@LashkareAshura]

I'm 15 years old and getting my first car soon, I'm looking at a 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 4WD, nice to see this video because when I get my F-150, I want to make it look identical to the Shelby Baja Raptor.

[@alpha2gproject783]

Stumbled across this video looking for something else and I have to say, I love the front bumper. I've been eyeing one like that for a couple months now to replace the prone-to-rust OEM bumpers and I haven't jumped on it because I was afraid of the fitment for my '14. Looks like it will fit fine without the need for stupid wide flares and cleans the body up a bit...I also love the fact that most of them are fiberglass or mostly fiberglass so never have to worry about it rusting out again.

[@omarm8917]

I love the raptor look but the classic look of f150 is awesome and I feel everyone should be proud of it

[@GruntSpc]

Thanks for helping me decide! I was about to get a 2012 Raptor for 20k w/ 213,000 miles. Instead, I think I’ll just get a 2015 F150 for 25k w/76,000 miles. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@juanzarate9211]

You needed help to decide that ? 😂🤦🏻

[@petersoncooper7292]

Could you do a raptor conversion for a 2009-2014 f150?

[@mixflip]

I like this setup. I wish you guys would have shown the actual letter model. Many other youtuber show it.

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

Individuals show the letter swaps on KZbin, but for vendors/businesses (like American Trucks) it would be extremely risky and open them up to litigation.

[@REALCONVERSATIONSWITHNOMARVIN]

First host that I see lifting a tire and actually doing what they're saying.. Big fan

[@americantrucks]

Hey thanks Marvin. -Justin

[@YoungEvan9495]

Any plans on replacing the rear bumper too?

[@blakeruitenschild7012]

YoungEvan9495 same thing I said 😂

[@altrock86]

That exhaust sounds good a nice rumble without being overkill and loud

[@山田洸-p8d]

This is what exactly I was looking for

[@road_king_dude]

That grill really ties the room together.

[@wcox4]

I thoroughly enjoy your F150 videos, as it gives me ideas on mine. I have the 2013 F150 STX 4X4 stock with the 5.0 coyote motor.. I have recently purchased a 2" front leveling kit. I really want to install 33X12.5's all the way around, and am having trouble wrapping my brain cell around "offset". I like the way the tires look on this rig and was wondering if the +6 offset like I think you stated here would be right for my rig. I also have fender flares to install and I'm considering mudflaps as well. Thanks and keep up the great videos.

[@americantrucks]

Thanks for the kind words Wayne! I believe a 33x12.5 with a +6 would look great on your truck! Since you have a 2013 crash bars/rubbing will not be an issue however if you do go with front mudflaps you might encounter some rubbing there-albeit very minor. Good luck with the build and thanks again for the support! -Justin

[@arghidontknow]

I’ve seen quite a few videos from the channel and the one thing I want to say that I appreciate is that this particular host does a really good job of speaking. No awkward pauses, stuttering, rambling, etc. He’s a great person to present these videos!

[@americantrucks]

Hey Thanks! I really appreciate the kind words. -Justin

[@chrisconnole]

WOW....some folks really getting worked up on this project. Like he said, just to give Raptor look. I don’t think he said they were making a Raptor. Anywho, where did ya say you plugged grill LED lights into? And, hopefully it’s pretty obvious that one would immediately fix the F & the R on the grill. Thanks!

[@Santiguzman1]

To your running headlights. Youll need a wire cutter, electrical tape and a tester.

[@satysfaxion5945]

I already got the grill, you just sold me on the headlights, even tho i saw some reviews complaining about the brightness at night, but i'll go ahead and get new bulbs.. other than that, im getting that front bumper along with a rear bumper to match, thanks guys, nice video

[@curtissteinbach9255]

Can y'all make an updated video for the new 2020 models?

[@aboondalakaka6842]

Ya we need this

[@TehKoopaPwns]

I really like the modded raptor look and I'm thinking about making my 2014 ford f150 have a raptor look in the future

[@enunez371630]

Flares don't fit tight, rear bumper? what about price

[@luluzyla621]

Spray paint

[@NigelsModellingBench]

What is going on at 10:18? That front driveshaft isn't turning and I dont see freewheeling hubs here?? Surely it's not camera frequency??

[@chadfoust6942]

First class video, great job! I love this idea and would love to build an F-150 diesel Raptor clone. I think the 35s filled up the wheel wells and looked a whole lot better but I understand why you didn't go that way. Regearing is expensive!

[@michaelb41]

I love the Raptor style grille. I plan to buy one for my 2018 F150 as the price decreases or I have an accident involving the grille.

[@Nousernameherebro]

I'm hoping in the future they do some performance mods to see the difference between a tuned raptor and the raptor clone with either a tune or maybe even a supercharger.... just a thought

[@KeepGaming129]

Surprised somebody hasn't done this with the Roush Supercharger. Good idea!

[@danielbianchi2246]

Amen a chip helps a lot as well!

[@kinvo1982able]

It looks a lot cooler . Got new off road tires on my f150 you just gave me so many more ideas ..

[@evilkidd1876]

looks nice..sounds primo!!! idk about the grill.. I thought it said DODO like the bird lol

[@furqanchattha10]

What is mpg difference after lifting and changing tires ?

[@JessKPaz]

The raptor is my dream truck but that F150 lookin real good!!👍🏼👍🏼

[@alexmexicocity]

I just sold my Titan 07 and bought a F-150 for this purpose. I am dieing for the transformation.

[@NuttedInYoMom]

5:50 Lol nice subtle slide in

[@oldschoolamericangentlemen7934]

I was able to do all those upgrades for almost under 2500 but I had already done the all terrains and leveling kit before I did my over haul to make my 5.0 XLT look like a raptor

[@mustolourien5823]

Can't afford both but super great job.

[@jronald262]

Solid video! Should paint the bottom corners of grill before install.

[@Mr.raptor96]

you should of done the upgrades to a white f-150 look better with reachable running boards look badass ;)

[@christopherejankins]

killerchief 1996 Am YESSS. Do you have any links to someone that has done this or similar to a white f150. Tons of people that have grey and black trucks but cant seem to find a white build.

[@efp722]

I only live about 20 minutes away. Might swing by with my 2018 2.7 EcoBoost and let you guys go to town on it. This turned out great.

[@angelugarte6333]

Amazing truck! Probably my first truck project!! Love it!

[@brianmills8589]

Looks great guys, I see links for all items but not the wheels & tires. Can we get a link to those?

[@CJBroncoF150]

Truck looks and sounds awesome, good work guys!

[@americantrucks]

Thanks guys, right back at ya! -Justin

[@anthonyraptor6609]

raptor clones are getting better and better. i still love my gen 1 raptor best. great video.

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Looks great actually. But still trying to get mine to look like the Lightning (in modern version)

[@stanleynjakubowicz1496]

no way anyone could do the shade that was flawless and sounded great

[@Clutch_Kick187]

Is it just me or do those fender flares not fit to the body very well.. wondering cuz im looking for a set shaped like that..

[@Coupydog]

I had same thought. On drivers side front shot, it doesn't appear to seat flush all the way around. Disappointing.

[@bartrogers5966]

ShitFromShinola huh

[@rass1818]

Suspension is great but how long do you think the upper and lower a-arms and tie rods will last?

[@R1ch4rd74]

Good job. But i like to freak people out. I would have done that to a 2 door shortbed. And a mild rebuild of the 5.0 with mustang shelby parts. Turns a 440 hp V8 into 575 tire melting hp. but thats only a dream for many as parts cost too much $$$$.

[@rolandbegaye]

Just picked up a 2019 xlt v8. Already ordered a few after market parts for a similar look

[@americantrucks]

Congrats on the new truck, Roland! We hope you love it! -Zach

[@tbsb8428]

Sadly, the running boards hang to low, otherwise, looks GREAT!

[@amichael4681]

@ 10:16, truck moving and axle not rotating as well?? I always assumed the axle would rotate. Please explain

[@Summon-Zero]

Personally, I think the V6 sounds fine. Sure, it's no Coyote or 6.2 but it sounds pretty decent.

[@ianstrand]

Hey, what size are the tires in this video?

[@GhostOO9]

are there any front bumpers that are compatible with the oem fog lights?

[@Someonehad2sayit]

Do this to my 2018, please.

[@Biggchad]

I dont want to

[@DoverAthletic10]

So where do we get the missing letters for the grill?

[@zzanatos2001]

This one on Amazon for $140 comes with the F and the R. www.amazon.com/2004-2008-Letters-Raptor-Grille-Limited/dp/B07T6CLW9L/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=f+and+r+for+door+grille&qid=1561252974&s=gateway&sr=8-1

[@Max_ellis74]

How do you wire up the little orange lights on the grille

[@danielmora3843]

If you were removing the front bumper for an aftermarket one why wouldn’t you do 35s

[@DRugfree1987]

Rubs the crash bars and plastic wheel liners

[@DAVIDFERNANDEZ-jx4fb]

35s look amazing . I bough a set without even knowing they would not fit, that forced me to do serious trimming myself but it looks terrific.

[@Dggdsfbh]

What’s the best version of the F-150 and year to do this with?

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!! I would prefer a lift and 35s on it though. Looks great!!

[@darkmatter206]

Justin mention if you have OE Gen 2 Raptor shocks, well we're in luck, they'll bolt right up to your standard F150. Around the 1:43 time mark. How would that work if the lower part of the front shock is different? Can you purchase that cylinder bar that goes through the lower part of the shock?

[@americantrucks]

I should've clarified- the rears will bolt right up but the fronts take additional parts. -Justin

[@darkmatter206]

@@americantrucks I'm talking Justin? 😲 Thanks for doing videos, I enjoy your insight in parts. I'm a fan. 😅 For the front by additional part do you mean lower control arms?

[@RefundIansBirth]

I feel as if Auto vlog watched this

[@XRIDER0002]

Aren't the stock upper control arms gonna hit the coil when it is extended?..

[@NorthernLaw_]

I definitely like this but I still plan to buy a Raptor eventually, this short-term would be really cool though and either way it's a really nice build.

[@anpredictable]

Was thinking doing this to my old man as a gift for his birthday. He bought a 2016-17 f150 xlt and thinking doing this. Dont care what other people say but this looks really good. Can anyome link the rear too. Thank you.

[@amermeleitor]

wow... now i want a raptorized f150 single cab v6 4x4

[@rdsii64]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4axaKKPdr-BqJY I think this is what you want.

[@stanwill]

Great Job. I have been looking to upgrade my XLT. Have a few ideas now. Thanks.

[@Dggdsfbh]

Is the XLT the best truck to use for the conversion?

[@franka4770]

I love everything about this raptor clone to be honest, but the exhaust is a bit underwhelming.

[@Gunnypauly73]

I agree, but you could put some glass packs on her... No, just kidding, was thinking about the flowmaster though. Wounder how it would sound .

[@franka4770]

I’ve got a flow master muffler on my eco boost f-150 and it sounds much better than their 5L

[@americantrucks]

Yeah, In hindsight I should've went with the 'Sport' version instead. -Justin

[@franka4770]

AmericanTrucks Ford Definitely a 3 out of 5 on the “Wake the Neighbors Scale”

[@repnatl]

Spintech Pro Street 9000 mufflers would have really set this truck off. Everybody runs flowmaster these days and the flowmaster 10 series is more tame than spintech I love spintech on v8's lol

[@usmcgsxr1]

I hope they pay this guy well. He does a great job for American trucks/muscle...

[@americantrucks]

Thank you sir- that truly means a lot. -Justin

[@daifeichu]

Couldn't you get the "FORD" grill from the dealership? I thought I saw one on display in the service dept.

[@brandonbeals6323]

dafeichu if you do it will not fit

[@dylanjohnson2327]

Brandon Beals yeah it will people just don't do it because it's stupid expensive

[@BBBBurn]

That’s really neat makes you rethink what you can do with an XL or XLT model, digging the look fore sure

[@TiredOfApathy]

Reminds me of when I saw a Bentley Hood ornament on a Chrysler 300. Or those guys who would transform their Ford trucks into Lincolns! HAHAHAHAHA

[@blake_pearson]

How much does putting on those fox shocks affect your towing capability on the F150 though?

[@knpstrr]

Great looking truck. Well done on this video.

[@sultanmarwan4733]

How mach the total cost for this modified

[@bbjnimens]

Parts list and total cost please

[@americantrucks]

Should be up today- sorry Joe! -Justin

[@bbjnimens]

Super. Thx for the list of parts. Two thumbs up !

[@ponyboykurtis4645]

PRETTTY AWESOME BUT how much in addition or total with base truck?

[@americantrucks]

All of the prices on these items can be found by following the links in the description and our pinned comment! -Zach

[@Swamplife_TY]

Why wouldn't you post each item you shown with a link in the description? Now we have to go back and forth to see what parts you used smh.

[@americantrucks]

Sorry about that- its up now! -Justin

[@kylephillips9769]

AmericanTrucks Ford The SOTA wheels look different on the site? Are they the same ?

[@americantrucks]

We are in the process of fixing that. Sorry guys. -Justin

[@eddieperez7683]

Lazy fuck

[@loudstang2103]

TheTrw20 do you have everyone hold your hand when you do something?

[@dirtgarageman]

AV peope did great job, great editing and sound mix, all together with choosen BGM.

[@jbeezyOO7]

Looks pretty good!

[@dietzpat]

So what was your cost for everything added?

[@constable9793]

Those replacement parts prices are laughable. This is certainly for someone who can spend a lot of hard earned money on aftermarket junk. People who see this coming down the road are going to have a good laugh. At least fix the grill.

[@curtisnewsom6168]

You can actually buy the f and r seperately. Legally the aftermarket can't sell a grill that ACTUALLY says ford

[@DRMadeIt]

Takeda Kirosaki I love how you say legally when every aftermarket shop sells a ford raptor grille

[@curtisnewsom6168]

David Reyna That ACTUALLY aays ford?

[@bologna3048]

They all come with the F and R they just can't advertise with the word FORD on it, when you get these grills and look on the inside only the letters where F and R would be have screws for them lol

[@KrystalessR]

Negative Nancy over here. Learn about Registered Trademarks, would ya? And why a channel like this doesn't want to show "doing the wrong thing". 🤪

[@michaelhernandez1218]

I like it. Very sharp and tough looking....not to mention the exhaust as well. I'm diggin it.

[@swagsononthabeat7950]

f150 DOOD edition that's funny lol

[@karlweppler1325]

I love the sound. Looks great.

[@Sigrafix]

Looks good.. but I wish you guys would do a full parts list and cost in the video.. also link all the parts used, come on guys, you're trying to sell these parts aren't you?! Lol.

[@americantrucks]

Yeah that was a slight oversight on our behalf- fixing it now. -Justin