Raptor Custom Bumper & LCA reinforcement by Hanna Race & Design

This week, we work with HRD crew to get a new custom made bumper of the Raptor and add some proper LCA reinforcement to Sucia our 2014 Ford Raptor.
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[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

Gosh that looks so clean. Really shows off the suspension and absolute beef

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

That’s what I was going for. Truck looks tougher and bigger too

[@artbencomo317]

That’s a great looking bumper. Nice to see tow hooks. Because you never know if you’ll need them.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks. And I know I’ll need them. 🤣

[@scottlewis1924]

Nice! That guys work is so clean! The new bumper looks great bro. Definitly draws the eye in to the suspension a whole lot more.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. That’s what we were going for. And his work is really good.

[@mattlangdale7969]

Awesome bumper! They cleaned the frame up nice.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks

[@danielmiranda492]

Yea Helio that bumper came out real clean. I've looked for a bumper in a similar style but what always stopped me was figuring out where the tow hooks were going to go. Great design, clean and functional.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. Hoping this inspires others.

[@thesneak281]

Cleanest bumper I have seen! Love it. Don't like the rattle of the plating but that turned out so good. Love this channel. I have raptor envy

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. The rattle don’t bother me. I don’t know of any skid plate that don’t have a little rattle when hit. Even my old one rattles a bit.

[@jesusp2832]

Perfect set up man !! Looks super aggressive how it should 👌🏽

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. That’s what we were going for.

[@Mursedave]

Absolutely beautiful work! Your truck looks awesome!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. 🙏

[@ChromesConsoles]

I agree with Ethan that it's not lime green enough LOL However the front bumper just looks AMAZING! I showed my dad this video while I was watching too and he loved the front bumper and placement for the tow hooks! Epic Video!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man.

[@76bigbo]

Dam Helio, nice to know what you really think of us! LOL! Looks great man! Ready for the Marty Mcfly mod!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣 I’ve told you many times I don’t like the LP lights look. They are bright AF, and very functional. But I hate the look and never hid it 🤷‍♂️

[@zinikd1]

Like the new bumper

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. I do too

[@M3ichael]

Looking good. I'd paint the skid plate black with Lime Green highlighted stripes or Keep It Dirty Off-road sticker

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Still debating on what we are going to do. May need to mock up the colors in photoshop to see what it looks like

[@jasonjackman9076]

Looks great

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks 🙏🙏

[@adriancillo619]

Badassss bumper

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Yeah it is man. HRD does some great work

[@mrrebel187]

That's what Iam taking about look 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks 🙏

[@ogdobber]

looks good

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks

[@robert100471]

looks amazing bro :) :)

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks 🙏🙏

[@JayJay-ym5jx]

Nice

[@dolivares81]

Been waiting for this one!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣 watch it a few times over then pleas

[@dolivares81]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad 🤣😂🤣

[@dolivares81]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad new bumper is waaayy better. Got rid of that overbite the old one had. Keep up the great work, splash in that LIIIMMMEEE. GREEENNNN!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣 thanks man. Definitely needs a little more green

[@Rommer2258]

That's clean. The only thing I would be slightly concerned about, smoking a bush or a rock with the side of the fender instead of a DOM tube. I get your concern, but I also rub my passenger side on literally everything

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

We talked about it in the video man. Mine were already damaged and the RPG bumper really stuck out to protect them. I don’t foresee it being too big of an issue

[@jamesestrada82]

Love how the Raptor is coming together so far. Wish I had the funds to do all of these upgrades to mine…

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. That’s why we went with a used truck to rehab. This way cost is exponentially lower. Drawback is we inherent others mistakes

[@jamesestrada82]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad You made the right call in that regard! Love your attention to detail, and the amount of care you put into the Raptor. I used to live in So Cal before moving to Colorado 3 years ago. I’ll be heading over there middle of June, and would love to hook up with you on a Raptor run if possible. It’d be killer to see your Raptor in action, and most of all, I’d absolutely love to pick your brain about issues/potentials of my truck. Take care 🤙🏼

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Anytime man. Just give us a heads up before you come down and we can go play in the desert

[@myrongaines5542]

I'd rather have the entire bumper protected but it ur rig enjoy it!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

If we did that, the bumper would look like every other raptor. Literally hard to tell a Gen1 apart from the other. They all look the same. Mine will get a 2nd look because it’s different. We don’t want to blend with the rest man. We want to stand out

[@apablo09]

Great build. 39s would probably fit 😜

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣 probably

[@onewonderz1894]

man i won t them old lights for my truck

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Sorry man. Keeping them for now.

[@SPAWNOFSATAN013]

I want one.

[@Khaled-tx5xj]

Do I have to do the LCA reinforcement when I’m using the truck mostly on the streets and just mild off-roading , because I’m planning on replacing my stock LCA with the Rogue Stock replacement LCA and they have the Slot delete option on their website .

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

No, you will be fine with just a slot delete or caster camber locks. My truck is usually up front taking the most risk and damage so I need something stronger

[@littlefarmer32]

Ha the round reinforcing bars at the back side, how are those mounted to the sub frame? My 2012 SVT may need just those strengthening bars.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Welded on with reinforcement plates

[@littlefarmer32]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad cool I will have a closer look at my frame and under carriage for sure. I need it built soldier proof, or stronger.

[@themachanic6416]

Mag hightec is a really good diff cover that’s what I l like to use, that or Banks

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

I do wants the banks cover for the rear diff. But 2 years out since launch and they still don’t make a Ford 9.75 diff cover.

[@themachanic6416]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad And that is why I keep going with the mag hitec because i I can’t get the Bank I like the banks but as you said they don’t make it

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

For the rear diff, my go to is still the Dana Spicer cover. They make the ford performance cover and offers the best flow for the gears. The mag flat backs always worry me specially after seeing the banks videos and the abuse I put on my truck

[@themachanic6416]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Yay true but it looks good, I saw the Banks videos as well and my feeling is if it’s not curved and has Chanel’s directing the flow of fluid on the inside, is a “No Bueno” . So until banks come out with something I guess it will have to do.

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

Watching your channel for the past few weeks. I'm getting some very good ideas to incorporate into my '20 Raptor. Really like three idea off strengthening the LCA's and moving the tow hooks down like you did. Have you had to use them? How well do they work? Your bumper really pops and is a very well thought of design. Thank you for sharing the progress of your Gen 1.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. Have not had to use the tow hooks yet, though I’ve been eagerly waiting. Bailey at HRD does a great job with these bumpers and highly recommend him if you want something similar

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad, the hardest part for me right now is finding reputable shops in Minnesota. I might have to bring my truck to SoCal to get the work I'd like done. Thank you for the tips and information.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Check with the Raptor Junkies forums for options too man. Lots of guys in the mid west and they may have a few options for you too. I’m Cali we are spoiled with trails and builders for sure. Some very talented fabricators down here

[@josuemartinezmtz]

I’m planning of added tow hooks to my gen 1 also it has a custom bumper like the one you had previously Did you have to reinforced the the bottom part of the frame to add the tow hooks? Or did he just welded it to the stock frame as it comes from factory ?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Yes, HRD created a structure around frame for the bumper and then they welded to the bottom of the frame. That’s the strongest section because the thin metal overlaps.

[@sammully0321]

I have a 2019 raptor with a 4” suspension lift with 20” SCA wheels with BFGoodrich 37X12.5R20 MT KM3s. What tire pressure do you recommend for the pavement. I am currently running on cold 38 psi.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Lol, your on the wrong channel man. You’ve already compromised the truck by putting a lift on it. Back that up with 20s and it really does not matter what pressure you run. Truck will always ride like crap.

[@yellowdogparty]

Badass! That looks a lot better than any of the pre-built ones I’ve seen. I was thinking maybe boxed vs tube might be neat, but this is killer. I’m curious what it would look like if you cut the front part under the lights to match the line of the crease and fake that stepped appearance of the Gen 2. Anyway, keep up the excellent work!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

I think it would look great man. Custom is always a gamble but you can get something unique no one has

[@yellowdogparty]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad Indeed.

[@jb1995]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🙏🙏

[@ConcreteButcher]

Looks good. Reminds me of Doug’s Hellion bumper. Don’t like the KC lights with the BD but better than the 15 BD you had up front.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

It’s not everyone style for sure. But I dig it. Way better than the million lights she had

[@ConcreteButcher]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad tow hooks were smart and subtle. Dig that idea too.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. Just did not want to pull from the LCAs. Pulling from the frame is a much better option. Now I need some like green D rings to go in there

[@ConcreteButcher]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad those are probably easy enough to find. That Rhino company on Amazon has them in green. I think I’m about to go look where my crossmember was cut off tht had the factory hooks. Had to cut them off for my bumper. See if I can do the same.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Challenge is getting the right green. My son picked a pretty bright version so I may just get an old set I have powdercoated the right color.

[@bajamedic]

On a steel cab I would keep the roof mount 2m.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

But the locations matters. On the weakest point of the roof is not a good option. Specially when said section is already starting to get worn out from all the movement from the antenna. I was a few trips away from the roof cracking. If the antenna was installed about 6in farther back in a much stronger section of the roof would have been better. But now that whole area is weak and not good. Also, the antenna being used 1/2 wave dont benefit much from the grounding plane of the roof anyway. So a different antenna mounted in a stronger section would be better. But not this antenna and definitely not where the last owner had it.

[@ShoddyRC]

Have you seen any issues with the running boards ripping off or damaging the body? It seems like a lot of weight to be mounted on the body.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Plenty of people have bent their steps. But never heard anyone ripping them off or damaging the body. The pinch welds they are mounted to are fairly stout. On my Gen2s I went thru 3 sets of steps that I bent. Cab never suffered any damage

[@ShoddyRC]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad That’s good to know. I’ll probably put them back on!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Definitely recommend keeping the steps on if you offroad. They do a good job of reducing damage from flying rocks to the side of the cab and the rear fenders

[@xmldigitz1]

What did you do with the other lights? Any for sell?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Keeping the lights and reusing them.

[@patriotarmament7407]

How much does HRD charge for that bumper setup,?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

It’s all custom work so your paying for materials and the labor. They start at about $2000 and go up depending on what you want.

[@antoniodelgado4939]

I have a stock gen 1 raptor do u recommend lifting the truck and adding 35s or leave as is ?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Stock raptor already has 35s. What’s your budget and do you plan to daily it or a dedicated off-roader? Also where would you be off-roading?

[@antoniodelgado4939]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad sorry I meant 37s and maybe jus daily it would u jus leave stock offroading is kinda expensive for me rite now lol but brotha I like the raptor best truck ever 🤟

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

So with a Gen2 there is a path to offroad with 37s that involved a bunch of trimming. With the Gen1, there is no way to run 37s with stock fenders and not damage the stock fenders if you take it offroad and do a jump or something that overloads the suspension. If you plan to just daily it, there is plenty of advice on the forums on how to do it. Just know that even if they say it will clear offroad, it won’t. I’ve seen too many guys follow that advice on the forums and first wash out they hit they cracked the fenders.

[@antoniodelgado4939]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad good advice brotha that's why I watch ur videos even wen u had ur gen 2 and man the new setup is beast keep it up the like green looks nice makes it pop out more ima jus leave it alone for now and jus keep it stock maybe get more agressive tires thanks for the reply

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. Best tire I’ve ran is the Toyo RTs. Great grip, low noise, and they last. It’s a hybrid pattern so you get the best of both worlds

[@isldtime]

You are in Ca. Where are you going to mount the front Lic. plate??

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣 if, scratch that, when I get pulled over I’ll say it was ripped off and waiting for replacement and take the fix it ticket. There is no good option to have the plate put on there. I could bolt it to the skid. But eventually it will get ripped off.

[@isldtime]

Great job on the bumper!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Thanks man. 🙏🙏

[@isldtime]

I'm lucky. left Ca. and now in a 1 plate state. my gen 2 can breatheeeee.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

That’s also the reason I never ran a front plate on my Gen2s

[@vpsfowler]

Are you selling a pair of the lights from the bumper?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

No man. We are going to repurpose them

[@TheCardenasFam]

Came out super clean much better look! Hey question are your rear bedside fenders stock or do they bulge out too like the front?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Still stock on the rear bedsides. Upgrading the bed sides would require upgrading the rear axle so she don’t look all funky. And I’m not using spacers, ever!! While the fenders are cheap, the axle is not. A decent axle start at around $12k, or more with todays material and labor shortages. Not worth it for me.

[@TheCardenasFam]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad right on good to know to know man!! When are we going to see some vids of the beast getting some air! Lol

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Once I gets the shocks completely sorted. Still waiting on Fox for parts 🤦‍♂️

[@TheCardenasFam]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad damm i feel you on wait for parts sucks ass.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Fox specially sucks. They are taking forever to get me 2 shafts and a cap

[@chancejensen9324]

I don't even own a Raptor. I have a Ram 1500 but I enjoy your content nevertheless. Ever thought of doing Overlanding? Or just offroad trails that doesn't deal with going 100mph?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

We have done quite a few camping type trips that were not all about rising fast. Really enjoy them. Specially to cool places like Death Valley

[@ItalianAXEMurderer]

How are the uca and does 4wd still work ?

[@ItalianAXEMurderer]

Iwe went out for my 2014 in 2020

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

UCAs are in good shape and never seen anyone need reinforcement there on the main bucket. SVC bypass mount too is very strong. 4wd works. SVC kit require IWE delete so it has not been an issue. Now I do know the 4wd systems days are numbers with mid travel suspension setups so I try not to use it unless I have to.

[@AROD.]

Selling the old extra lights ?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

No man. We are keeping them and reusing them elsewhere

[@carls2210]

Last!!!!

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣

[@watersjaws]

you selling that old bumper?

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Got to follow on Instagram man. Old bumper already sold last week

[@drainmonkeys385]

I agree the bumper sucks…. I bought a 2011 Raptor with a similar frame cut bumper…. I Welded the rails back on… and put an ADD Race series on it

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

Bumpers are a personal taste thing too I think and for me, the truck needed a change to stand out

[@LordRobbert]

For the love of god do not powder coat the skid plate lime green.

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣🤣 it’s happening wether you like it or not

[@LordRobbert]

@@KeepItDirtyOffRoad maybe you won’t even need any lights on the front with how bright it’ll be. Turn your step into a napping bench. 😂

[@KeepItDirtyOffRoad]

🤣🤣🤣