The Modifications I Chose for 2018 Ford Raptor

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[@dylanw890]

You know, before I watched this video, I knew something was up with your Raptor and I had no idea you color-matched the fenders until you mentioned it. I think its a great look!

[@jeevil]

I love my AMP research steps... i added a kill switch so i can leave them down when washing, or up when offroading. I haven't had issues with them freezing up in the ND winters. But I did have issues with slush and ice building up and making it to heavy to pull back up to the body. I just scraped off the slush and ice and no problems. Ive had mine for over 8 years now, no issues, well worth the money!

[@JoseGarcia-um8iz]

The only thing I modded on my raptor is fog lights and did the rear wheel wells this truck don’t really need anything else it’s beautiful the way it comes

[@trevt99]

Seriously the nicest, cleanest Raptor I’ve ever seen. If I had one this is almost exactly what it would be.

[@hoimarvonditfuth-siefken6933]

I´m 6´8 and the first mod on my Raptor was AMP Power Step. It is so much easier for tall people to get in & out.

[@gjodexter]

Very Clean Mods, Great Video. I will miss this truck on your channel. I love my 20 18 Raptor.

[@omarramirez2335]

Amp research released dual motor sidesteps for that exact reason got em on my brothers 2019 Ram and no issues of sticking or freezing over plus added insurance of if one motor goes out the other pulls it’s weight

[@SandeepSingh-js1zt]

Wow I love the way that thing sits Matt!

[@texasroper]

Great truck, upgrades, color make the total package really nice...you are blessed to have it...I would keep it...Kent, Texasroper

[@carystone7168]

Your Raptor by far is the best looking Raptor I have seen. Hopefully you change your mind and keep it.

[@waywong1997]

Damn this raptor is legit; balls to the wall in mods but tastefully configured. I'm a big fan of this thing and I would be interested in seeing footage of it being tuned however unicorn e92 m3 is equally appealing. Loving the content Matt keep it up!

[@pohoheli]

The front is awesome.... For those who know... Appreciate it. For those who don't know, it doesn't matter. I can't afford the front bumper and will just upgrade my XLT to a stock raptor grill. We all have our struggles. The off axis turning in the back and stability you should look into air bags. Great idea to soften the ride and to gain handing performance in the rear.

[@SouthEast619r]

Excellent build sir.... Just picked up my 18 Raptor from getting my flairs color matched next suspension.

[@sergeyparshin8682]

This truck is absolutely beautiful. I am really sorry to see you selling it. I doubt next owner will take a better care of it then you did/do. Stay strong

[@freekingcrazy1]

If you don’t mind me asking, what do for work that allows you to afford the truck and all of the expensive modifications? I’m asking because I graduate from college soon and will be looking for a new job shortly thereafter. I’m hoping to get a Raptor in a few months, and want to make some mods as well. Thank you!

[@HammerPowered]

My thing has been the older Ford trucks for a long time, so the newer body styles have never really registered with me and especially the Raptors. That said, the way you set this truck up is very well done and makes it look good. Only thing I'd change, and you even talked about it, is the front bumper. I'd have left the OE one on. BTW - with as many truck shows as I attend, the "rhinestone jeans" description was so on point that I found myself laughing...

[@norevlimitr1602]

Is there a module or a hack to lock the rear differential in 2wd? I test drove a Raptor with intention to but but was very disappointed ( didn't buy it ). The E-LSD is extremely slow to respond and with all TC off its a one wheel peel machine. I know there is no aftermarket LSD available..

[@Captainhairyass]

Why was it about 9k to do the bumper and intercooler upgrade? Isn't the bumper like 1500 and intercooler 1300 plus 250 for the bracket to relocate sensor so that would put you at about 4500 with install? I'm about to do this exact modification so trynna get a good understanding. Thanks!

[@disciple777]

Hey Matt, if you don’t mind me asking, what short Antenna did you install on this truck?

[@rooster3019]

My white 2018 super cab raptor has never been washed. Its been damned dirty, but sooner or later it rains. Have a little green algae in some of the body seams. Pain was and almost is flawless, some vague brush scrapes in clear coat. No mods at all, it is great the way I ordered it. It has everything except the carbon fiber junk and sun roof. I never opened the sun roof on my previous 150, a Platinum crew cab. It is really muddy right now, but it is raining and I will drive home from work in pouring rain and it will be clean enough to head to Canaan Valley this weekend to refresh the mud. Oh, and the optional front axle is GREAT!

[@robertlutz595]

I love the build man, Im getting this exact spec.

[@JoshuaGriffing]

Robert Lutz you can probably buy it from him when he finds his E92

[@PineknotterJim]

Incredible detail to your vid. Nicely done!!

[@jeffreyrogers5689]

Thanks for the walk thru of the mods!

[@invasion1824]

This is a sleeping video. I fell asleep watching this.......

[@steveadams8977]

Invasion I sleep to all his vids lol

[@321lkjackson]

agree 100% smh

[@leonrobinson3848]

The bugs and nature sounds probably add to it…

[@nearvii6745]

No 🧢

[@SpyderRios]

Great looking Raptor. I myself love that color the best. I would paint the flares, black wheels, tires and remove the steps too. Besides that I would add a kick ass sound system because I want to take my truck to México to visit my family and music is part of our life and so are trucks. Great mods though some of them are a personal taste but overall it looks way more aggressive yet refined. The Raptor is a Super Truck that can easily be sold for super car money, it truly is that capable at what it does that it deserves such label

[@ObsessedGarage]

It would be great with a legit audio upgrade.

[@alexpohl6435]

What do you think of the raptor S by Salomondrin? Would something like that fit in with your lifestyle? Is something you would ever consider

[@zakp7532]

Awesome color raptor ! Thanks for the video!

[@_SeanM]

Thank you for so many quality videos! Sorry if I’ve missed it, but have you come to any conclusions about Dr Beasley’s Nano Pro? I’m considering using the line myself, but it’s hard to find any feedback.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I sold the Raptor, but it was great when I had it.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Going to miss seeing this beauty on the channel, but looking forward to the inevitable "dialing in" series of a used BMW!

[@tw8644]

Any issues with cruise control due to changing the front bumper?

[@iainhope7521]

Tonneau cover - the Bakflip MX4 version has a different seal at the tailgate to the Ford version, so you can close the tailgate with the cover in place.

[@inspire_greatness7464]

Do you think you would go with the 2020 Raptor with GT500 motor?

[@jmorris9362]

Would you recommend painting the fender flares on a race red 2018 raptor with same wheels and tires, or do you think it would look weird?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I think that would look great.

[@GrayGhostDog1]

Only mod I would do is RPG Bump/Brace kit and would consider is Deavers +2(stock height)... I like the rake... I like the look of that ADD bumper and ADD has a new one that does not require frame cutting and relocating different intercooler, but good with stock bumper with Baja Designs Fog Pocket lights in place... no paint matching wheel arches... no window tinting... no tune... your truck came out nice, but I think the RPG Bumpstop/Brace kit was unnecessary since you were not planning to ever take it off-roading.

[@roberthester7130]

Hey Matt, do you recall if you put on the Deaver +3 Standard Duty (SD) springs or were they the +3 Heavy Duty (HD) springs?

[@ObsessedGarage]

They were SD, I believe. Part of the RPG stage 3 package.

[@DGH19]

these mod vids are great, thx, esp for someone who either has or wants a Raptor. love that blue too !

[@ObsessedGarage]

Thanks Dave!

[@EssRacing31]

Important thing to note is that the tint doesn't effect the radar detector only because of the kind of tint it is. It needs to be ceramic for it to NOT effect a radar detector!

[@MichaelBacon212]

Yeah, Wisconsin baby!!!!!

[@brianplemons]

Do you get any rub with those tires at all? I want the same wheel and tire combo but I don't want to have any issue with rubbing on front bumper or back of wheel well. Hope you have an answer for that so I can pull the trigger and order the same wheel and tire combo.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I didn't have any rubbing with them even before I did the leveling kit and rear suspension. They are really close in overall diameter to the stock 17s.

[@brianplemons]

@@ObsessedGarage Thanks for the response. I'm ordering these right now.

[@milovanbicanin3416]

Good day/evening from Canada, great videos. Definitely have my attention on the Deaver leaf springs. Roads are pretty bad were I work, and the Raptors rear end definitely comes alive going around bends in the road(potholes etc). So I’m going to upgrade my 2018. You were saying something about DLC coating? Is that something that has to be applied just over top of the whole leaf spring assembly? Or does the whole assembly have to be disassembled leafs apart from one another then coated? Then reassembled. You were saying it’s not that bad??? I’m keeping it all original ride height. Please n thank you in advance. Cheers🍻🍻

[@ObsessedGarage]

The issue is that you have to buy the springs from Deevers, send out somewhere to have them coated, then sent back to Deevers for reassembly. At least I think that's the process. You'd want to call RPG to ask them how they have it done. I never headed down that path.

[@milovanbicanin3416]

Thank you for your time, I had a feeling you were going to say that(disassembling them). Unfortunately having them sent back isn’t a option to Deaver, the Canadian duty etc piles on quick$. Hope you’ll reconsider keeping the pet monster(Raptor). Good luck with your decision(s). Cheers 🍻🍻🍻😘

[@brandonjernigan]

I had that exact same spot on my truck in Leadfoot.Just polished out and it was fine.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Mine was spongy and needed to be repaired and filled.

[@hemipwr3458]

Beautiful truck. I think the white letters on the tires would add a real nice look.

[@dougfa3515]

Factory exhaust sounds as good as you're going to get. Good advice there. I'm not a big fan of the color matched flares, but that's just personal preference. I'm also not too into the front end... I'm fine with the stock one on that. But I like the wheels / tires and the ride height and all of that. I enjoyed the video.

[@jamminhard]

Installed Borla ATAK exhaust on my ‘17 Raptor and that is good as you’re going to get! I drive the hell out it like it should be driven and like to hear what the engine is doing. Married up a Roush CAI with it and it’s all music to my ears on and off road. Many 4get that this is an OFF Road vehicle and Ford Performance paid a lot of attention to detail with that in mind. If you want a high end truck designed purely for the pavement, get the new Limited and personalize it with the “pretty” truck mentality that still performs well.

[@danielclanton8781]

Still the cleanest Raptor build out there. OE Plus.

[@Ellacost831]

Did you ever have any issues with the lumar Ctx? I hear you could have issues with cellular reception

[@ObsessedGarage]

I've never had a problem.

[@KiranPatel-fk1pg]

I think a front bumper which was lightly chunkier and not quite as skinny it would look great, but overall it's better then stock.

[@benbyra4926]

what's your view on waxing a new paint job on a car? my e92 just got back from the shop and I really don't wanna risk damaging the paint with bird droppings or tree sap just because I don't have a layer of protection on it

[@ObsessedGarage]

Most paint systems cure in 24 to 72 hours, so you are usually good to polish/wax/coat right away.

[@benbyra4926]

Obsessed Garage interesting, I noticed something weird though, the newly painted panels feel much softer and almost stickier than the factory paint, does that mean it is still curing?

[@jasons4882]

Great video, thanks.

[@jojikim3105]

LOOKS CLEAN BRO.. I WANTED THOSE STEPS...BUT DECIDED TO KEEP THE OG... IT HELPS WITH PARKING...LOL WHEN PPL PARKED NEXT TO ME AND OPEN THE DOOR... THE SIDE STEPS STOPS THE DOOR FROM DIGGING MY TRUCK...HAHA

[@mytruckinlifeace4047]

JOJI KIM that’s awesome I hadn’t thought about that. Lol nice to give careless a holes some payback.

[@Maxrotor1]

I just purchased a 2019. I like the stick running boards for protection from door dings.

[@BigGary79]

I wouldn't change a thing on that truck except MAYBE the front bumper. That thing is definitely dialed in.

[@Cthowell91]

cant change it now since the frame horns have been hacked back

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

When you get into your wife's Gen 1 you most say "Ah, V8 sounds". Love the Gen 2 but not a fan of the 6 cylinder sound. BUT....she's a beauty!

[@ObsessedGarage]

That is exactly what I think.

[@ThatBeardedVeteran]

Bummed to see this potentially go. Hopefully that means more gen 1 content?

[@smcox1991]

Sad to see this thing go. Someone is going to get a hell of a deal. It will probably be sold by the end of the week.

[@andy3d1]

I think the black stipe at the back looks great

[@tagle2818]

Love your truck. Especially the color.

[@1990Ravens]

Tint is a must here in Florida! I have lumars 5% on my sides and back. Front have a clear tint with a 5% strip. There are some great exhaust options for the raptor.

[@ObsessedGarage]

There are lots of options, but all they do is amplify the not so good sound.

[@bobbyfields4400]

If those side steps are anything like the ones on my Harley Davidson F-150 (which they look identical) there should be an “Always Down Mode” you can set it to 🤙 other wise. Nice Truck

[@Trucksntravel]

where are you from and what shop did your body fender paint match?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Orlando area. Ultimate Auto fixed it.

[@olered7760]

One of the best looking Rapper I have seen, n u did a very good job on the video 👍, ps i can here u say aaaaa he gave me a thumbs up mojo im not that guy 😆

[@vernonphillipsjr9330]

Amazing truck!

[@LivinWith3M]

Awesome channel and Video of the Raptor. I'm sort of a Raptor connoisseur myself. New Sub here man. 👍

[@ObsessedGarage]

Nice!

[@Texas_G_Longhorns]

Sweet looking truck!

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

My factory tint is starting to peel, the car is only 5 years old. Thats the Australian weather for you!

[@kiabass8798]

That is not factory tint its aftermarket the dealer must have put it on if the car is brand new

[@robophobic3716]

Should have left the gloss black grill. It looks killer in that blue. The back Appliqué looks awesome. That thing is giddy ugly too. Did they take the rail gate thing off to paint it?

[@mrymkos]

The quality/ angles of this video is out of this world. Hopefully there’s more to come like this. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ObsessedGarage]

Thanks to Kyle for shooting this with limited gear. Just wait until you see what we have planned.

[@barrybruce7532]

I like the gloss black.

[@KiranPatel-fk1pg]

Raptor definitely would looked sampler and more fitting without the rear "appliqué"!

[@zumezoom9593]

you're 6.2? and the truck is still taller than you? dude, that's a big lift! nice, I love the raptor!

[@troypower4733]

I thought about amp research powered steps on my Raptor but realizing how effective the stock steps are at preventing inept careless drivers when parking and exiting from the heaps from swinging their car doors at my truck, those turkeys can watch their doors get damaged on the extra rough powered coated stock steel step edge...

[@BK_711_]

Did you have clear film coverage?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I didn't do it on this truck.

[@apz289]

Great video, do you have any issues with your CV joints due to the RPG front spacer & deaver +3?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I haven't, but I am also just driving it on the street.

[@Card3]

Front bumper and intercooler run about $3k total, how did you get up to $9k for the upgrade? $6k in labor or am I missing something?!

[@ObsessedGarage]

New intercooler, labor, relocation and bracket for speed sensor. It's $9,000ish with labor and light. I didn't get the lights.

[@huntersikes6304]

which fender flares did you use.

[@ObsessedGarage]

They are stock, just painted blue.

[@SuperSpencerspencer]

Fog lights?

[@191mph]

Not my cup of tea for my Raptor. Some good info about the devers, would like to know the version you ended up going with.

[@ObsessedGarage]

On Gen 1 and Gen 2, leveling kit in the front, remove rubber block from back, and do Deevers +3.

[@phillipmimms1031]

"I don't want to amplify crap"... LOL!

[@stefananderson3411]

Much better towing rig?

[@bubby372]

I like your style. Subscribed

[@ObsessedGarage]

Nice!

[@ogmikep84]

Check out the Svt bumber its sick!

[@morongobob]

i stopped watching at 1:12

[@TheDurbinCompound]

I really love that front bumper! 👌

[@codename7832]

I think if you would go with Matte Black that could've look also good.

[@DieselDan09]

The kiss of death before the vehicle is sold!!

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... Exit interview coming.

[@mikeburr114]

did you get the m3 today?

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's in California, so I won't have it for weeks.

[@iamsam369]

what pistol you carrying my dude?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... I don't carry. I'm not much of a gun guy.

[@Dutch79]

Did you mention the mileage? ;)

[@ObsessedGarage]

7200

[@RockyTop1911]

All you need now are the Carbon Fiber Hood and Fender Vents and Door Pillars. Too bad you're selling it. I consider that the do it all vehicle. I love mine. I'd sell the white one and keep that one. It looks way better.

[@chrisnewby5713]

Hahaha only names Northern states when he’s talking about cold weather?! How about us up in northern Alberta where it‘ gets wayyyy colder 🤣 my power running boards have yet to freeze even in minus -30

[@Sony62289]

Next video: and the car is gone!

[@jasonburns6411]

*truck

[@thijsvandevelde6056]

Its already sold.

[@brandynshroyer4240]

So this is an exit video ? Lol

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... It might be.

[@colton299]

Check out Walker Evans wheels

[@felixrosario5087]

Who did the tint? Nice

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ultimate Auto

[@hibbydibbyayaya]

Why an M3? Like why drive that over the RS?

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's more practical and comfortable than the RS. It has a usable trunk and a back seat.

[@yungterv198]

Take a shot every time he says “stout”

[@alexanderjack5937]

At 0:1 I was sleeping

[@cvpifanatic]

It will be nice if they put the new 7.3 in the next Raptor

[@marinebttlemechanic]

I wish this was like facebook and I could put a love emoji.

[@joeabdo7343]

CVPI FANATIC will never happen they won't put 8 back into raptors

[@roberthester7130]

Who did your paint work? Ultimate you said, but you never gave their address. Are they the one's in Winter Park, FL?

[@ObsessedGarage]

www.ultimateauto.com

[@krasnaludek298]

I like everything, except the color matched fenders. Prefer those to be OEM black. Same way with Jeep Wranglers - prefer the black versus painted; looks more rugged than luxury that way and also serves the purpose of absorbing rocks or nicks without worrying about pain chips.

[@my2017raptorhardtail]

Definitely looks good buddy. You still have it?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I don't. I sold it last year.

[@my2017raptorhardtail]

@@ObsessedGarage Darn. You still have a bunch of cool stuff though. HA! Wish you lived closer so we could take our Porsches out.

[@iainhope7521]

AMP research installation and user manual (last page) describes the feature to manually set the deployed step, by using your foot to firmly hold the step out when closing the door and this allows you to access the roof...