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Raptor/F-150 Performance Parts Guide Some of the hottest parts and accessories to get your Ford Raptor or F-150 pickup properly geared-up for BaJa and serious off-roading By Dan Sanchez The Ford F-150 and Raptor have enjoyed a long-time relationship with SCORE International Baja racing. The F-150 was one of the first trucks to compete in the SCORE Class 8 and SCORE Trophy Truck classes, and the Raptor made its debut during the SCORE Baja 1000 to test its off-road capabilities in the toughest of environments. Over the decades, these vehicles continued to be popular with racers and enthusiasts but getting a vehicle ready for serious off-roading takes heavy-duty and capable parts. Raptor owners want to push the vehicle further which creates a unique aftermarket set of products of which we can only show a fraction of what is available here. Engine Performance Ford Performance Parts https://performanceparts.ford.com 650HP 5.0L o Kit - This new Ford Performance F-150 Supercharger has been developed in partnership with Roush Performance, utilizing engineering expertise from both companies. The R2650 Supercharger features new TVS Technology, four-lobe rotors and high-flow inlet and outlet ports, that greatly enhance thermal efficiency. The kit is warranty friendly and developed specifically for 5.0L V8 equipped F-150s and includes a 2.65L Twin Vortices (TVS) supercharger assembly, lower intake manifold with with integral air-to-liquid intercooler, 87 mm electric throttle body, a complete air induction system, fuel rails, air-to-liquid intercooler with pump, heat exchanger and reservoir, 47 lb/hr fuel injectors (M-9593-LU47). It includes a 3-year/36,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty when installed by a Ford dealer or an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified technician. 3.5L Twin-Turbo Upgrade This twin-turbo upgrade kit fits 2013-2016 F-150 3.5L EcoBoost® engines and is a complete replacement turbocharger system that fits in the stock location and delivers added power and torque. Requires custom calibration to take full advantage of the improved power and is for off-road use only. The kit included larger Borg Warner® left and right turbochargers, turbocharger heat shields, exhaust adapters, O-rings, gaskets and fasteners. Ford Performance Parts https://performanceparts.ford.com Cat-Back Touring Exhaust System Ford Performance has partnered with industry-leader Borla® Exhaust to offer the Ford Performance by Borla® Cat-Back Touring Exhaust System. Constructed from ultra-smooth mandrel bent 300-series stainless steel tubing, these cat-back systems are designed to Ford Performance specs and give your truck an aggressive sound. These cat-back exhaust systems bolt directly to the stock factory catalytic converters, making your F-150 100 percent emission compliant. These tuned stainless steel mufflers with chrome-plated stainless steel tips not only sound great but look great too. Fits 2011-2014 models with 6.2L engine. COBB Tuning cobbtuning.com Raptor 3.5L Intercooler Kit COBB Tuning allows you to get more horsepower out of your 3.5L equipped Ford Raptor with its Front Mount Intercooler kit that comes with tuning from the company’s V3 Accessport hand-held tuner. The intercooler measures 24”x14”x3.5” to produce a significant increase in air volume compared to stock. Requires minor trimming on the back side of the factory grille and maintains the factory Adaptive Cruise Control bracket with the stock bumper. Availble in black or silver. Brake Upgrades Alcon https://alconkits.com/ Raptor/F-150 Front Brake Upgrade Alcon’s Front brake upgrade kits for the 2010-2019 Ford Raptor and F-150 improve stopping power and include ductile iron six-piston calipers with exclusive high-temperature seals and dust seals as used in motorsports applications. The calipers are finished in an epoxy acrylic paint over an acid zinc finish to protect against corrosion. The kit also includes larger 347mm x36mm diameter rotors (13x6”) , adapters, spacers, hardware and performance brake pads. They are also compatible with factory master cylinder and non-rear electronic parking brakes and fit within the factory 17-inch wheels. Raptor/F-150 Rear Brake Upgrade This Rear brake kit fits 2010-2018 models and includes four-piston calipers with 360mm x 32mm diameter rotors, along with exclusive high-temperature seals and dust seals as used in motorsports applications. The calipers are finished in an epoxy acrylic paint over an acid zinc finish for excellent corrosion protection. Works with factory 17-inch wheels. Baer Brakes https://baer.com/home.php Extreme+ 15” Front Brake System Designed to provide greater stopping power and heat dissipation for 2010-2018 Ford Raptors, Baer’s Extreme+ front system features 15-inch, two-piece slot, drilled and zinc plated rotors with the monoblock 6-piston, 6S calipers. The Baer Extreme+ 6S calipers have dust and weather seals and uses the popular D1247 pad type. Rotors are pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware. All mounting brackets and hardware are also included. The 15” Extreme+ is designed to fit most 19” or larger wheels. Extreme+ 15” Rear Brake System (photo Ext+ RR no park) Baer’s Extreme+ rear system features 15-inch, two-piece slot, drilled and zinc plated rotors with the monoblock 6-piston, 6S calipers. The Baer Extreme+ 6S calipers have dust and weather seals and uses the popular D1247 pad type. Rotors are pre-assembled with NAS high grade stainless hardware. All mounting brackets and hardware are also included. The 15” Extreme+ is designed to fit most 19” or larger wheels. Fits 2012-2018 Ford Raptor models and requires a new park brake assembly. BODY UPGRADES Ford Performance Parts https://performanceparts.ford.com/ Rear Chase Rack The Ford Performance Raptor Chase Rack In-Bed Tire Carrier is an add-on unit designed to work with Raptor Chase Rack/Roof Rack M-19007-B. Fits 2017-2020 models and allows for storing up to a 40” tire on an angle, leaving room for storage underneath. Made of high-quality American steel, it shares the same level of fit and finish as the chase rack and will set your truck apart in the crowd! Comes with light bar actuator. Raptor Chase Rack/ Roof Rack This Ford Performance Chase Roof Rack provides extra space that bolts to the bed rails for a solid and secure installation. The roof rack section is built from 0.125” thick aluminum to keep weight down and includes two locking tool storage boxes at the rear. It also includes mounts for dual 50” LED light bars on the front and multiple mounts for 3” square LEDs on each side. Fits 2017-2020 Raptor SuperCrew and SuperCab models and 2015-2020 F-150 SuperCrew and SuperCab models. Raptor Rock Sliders The rock slider side steps are built using 0.120-wall American steel, and help protect your truck from abuse, rocks and debris during spirited off-road adventures. They also double as an entry step with included LED lighting. Fits 2015-2020 SuperCab models. Ford Performance Parts https://performanceparts.ford.com/ In-Bed Tire Carrier/ Chase Rack The Ford Performance Raptor Chase Rack In-Bed Tire Carrier is an add-on unit designed to work with Raptor Chase Rack/Roof Rack M-19007-B. It allows for storing up to a 40” tire on an angle, leaving room for storage underneath. Made of high quality American steel, it shares the same level of fit and finish as the chase rack. Weighs 104 lbs. Advanced Fiberglass Concepts https://www.advfiberglass.com/ Raptor Front Fenders Available for 2017-2020 models, Advanced Fiberglass Front Fenders are made from hand-laid fiberglass in the U.S.A. The kit comes with a driver and passenger side fenders that feature a two-inch flare and two-inch rise. All fenders come standard in a semi-gloss white and bolt onto the factory locations. Fender liners are sold separately. Raptor Rear Bedsides Advanced Fiberglass’ Rear Bedsides provide greater tire clearance for your upgraded 2017-2020- model Ford Raptor. The bedsides are made in the U.S.A. from hand-laid fiberglass and feature a 2.5-inch flare and a 1-inch rise. Driver and passenger sides are included and bolt onto the factory locations. Anderson Composites https://andersoncomposites.com/ Carbon Fiber Wide Front Fenders These high-quality Anderson Composite front fenders fit 2017-2020 model Ford Raptor pickups and bolt-on with OE hardware. The design is the same as the factory fenders but are 4” wider with a 2” rise. The fenders come in both passenger and driver sides and include inner fender vents. Ideal for oversized tires and requires removal of OE fender liners and wiring harness relocation. Carbon Fiber Hood Made from high-qualitzzy carbon fiber the Anderson Composite Raptor OE hood fits 2017-2020 models and features the factory style hood vent on top. The hood mounts with OE-hinges, hardware and latch. Requires heat shield and hood pins. Carbon Fiber Wide Frond Fender Flares Anderson Composite’s Wide Front Fender Flares provide an additional two-inches of width from the OE position. Made from high-quality carbon fiber, the fit into the factory locations with OE hardware and are available for the front and rear fenders. Designed to fit 2017-20110 Gen 2 Raptor pickups RPG Off-Road https://www.rpgoffroad.com/ Gen 2 Shotgun Front Bumper Designed to give maximum approach angles, the RPG Off-Road front bumper features a wider skid plate to protect intercooler tubes while retaining the factory skid plate under the engine. The bumper fits the contours of the factory body and comes with grade 8 mounting hardware. The lower portion of the bumper mounts to the factory frame with some modifications. Addictive Desert Designs https://www.addictivedesertdesigns.com/ 2010-2020 Ford Raptor Bed Cage (photo _DSC0114) The ADD Bed Cage for the F-Series Trucks features multiple mounting options for fuel cans and accessories. The lockable toolbox allows for safe storage and can be ordered with optional pull out drawers. Accessory mounts for are available for 5-gallon square fuel tanks, round dump cans, Powertank 10 lb. CO2 inflator tanks, and Race Jacks. Comes in Hammer Black with satin black powder coating. Tire carrier firs up to a 37” x13” wide tire. No cutting or welding required. SUSPENSION King Shocks www.kingshocks.com Raptor 3.0 Front Coilover King provides a significant suspension upgrade with its 3.0 Front Coilover for 2010-2014-model Ford Raptor and F-150 pickups. These internal bypass front shocks are a direct replacement for factory shocks and bolt-on without any modifications. The external finned reservoirs are made from extruded 6061-T6 aluminum and include the company’s Wide Range Compression Adjuster with precise clicks of dampening adjustment. Raptor 3.0 Rear Bypass Shocks Made from the same technology as the company’s racing shocks, the rear 3.0 Bypass Shocks feature King’s four-tube Internal Bypass Design with compression and rebound adjustments. These rear shocks are factory tuned for optimum performance and feature a new threaded end cap design with Schrader valve protective cap. King’s 3.0 Rear Bypass shocks install on the factory locations without any modifications. 2017+ 3.0 IBP Front Coilover Specifically tuned to the Gen-2 model Ford Raptors, the King 3.0 Internal Bypass front coilover shocks are a direct replacement for the factory shocks and bolt-on without any modifications. The external finned reservoirs are made from extruded 6061-T6 aluminum and include the company’s Wide Range Compression Adjuster with precise clicks of dampening adjustment. King Shocks www.kingshocks.com 2017+ 3.0 Rear Bypass Shocks Tuned for 2017 and later model Ford Raptors, these rear 3.0 Bypass shocks are made from the same technology as the company’s racing shocks, and feature King’s four-tube Internal Bypass Design with compression and rebound adjustments. These rear shocks are factory tuned for optimum performance and feature a new threaded end cap design with Schrader valve protective cap. King’s 3.0 Rear Bypass shocks install on the factory locations without modifications. Ford Performance Parts https://performanceparts.ford.com/ Fox Factory 3.0 Race Series Suspension Upgrade Designed for 2017-2018 Raptors, this complete Fox Factory Race Series 3.0 front and rear suspension upgrade kit features Dual Speed Compression (DSC) adjusters and improved cooling efficiency through an all-new Recirculating Reservoir Bridge and finned remote reservoir. The adjustable front coil-over springs are pre-set to level your Raptor front-to-rear on installation. The rear shocks include External Bypass position-sensitive damping, Quick Adjust Bypass (QAB), and an External Cooling System (ESC2). This kit is designed to deliver the next level of off-road performance without sacrificing everyday ride quality and comfort. RPG Off-Road https://www.rpgoffroad.com/ BOLT Front Suspension Kit The BOLT Front Suspension kit fits 2010-2014 and 2017-up Ford Raptor pickups and features race-inspired box construction. All pivot locations use FK spherical bearings and rod ends that are chromoly welded both on the inside and outside. The system includes adjustable upper control arms, lower control arms, steering knuckles, and tie rods. The kit is mated to 3.0 Fox Racing Internal Bypass and a Fox 3.0 External Bypass Shocks. All points of attachment on the new chromoly custom steering knuckle are double sheer. The kit installs to the chassis of the truck using upgraded Grade 8 hardware and custom machined misalignments, and is finished in a titanium powder coat. The kit offers 16’5” of wheel travel and comes with a lifetime warranty. RPG Off-Road https://www.rpgoffroad.com/ Steering Tie Rods RPG’s Steering Tie Rods are hex shaped to be stronger than round tie-rods. They use aircraft grade stainless steel pins and 7/8” FK rod ends that are Teflon lined. Fits 2009-current model Ford F-150 Trucks and are availale in clear or anodized black finish Stage 2 Rear Suspension Kit The RPG Stage 2 Rear Kit offers rear frame support with Fox 2.5” Airbumps. Fits both Raptor and F-150 trucks to strengthen the frame and add more dampening power. Compatible with factory OEM leaf springs and aftermarket springs. The double cross-bolt design eliminates inward frame movement and doesn’t interfere with aftermarket exhaust systems. Addictive Desert Designs https://www.addictivedesertdesigns.com Ford Raptor Lower Control Arm This fabricated lower arm uses a 1.5” Uniball at the knuckle and 1” Uniball mounts at the frame. It works with the ADD full Raptor suspension kit or with stock components and retains the factory sway bar while adding a limit strap mount. It works with stock factory shocks or aftermarket shocks and can be used in conjunction with ADD’s fabricated spindle, upper arms, tie rod kit, and upgraded Fox Shocks for the ultimate mid-travel setup. Ford Raptor Bump Stop Kit Designed for 2017-2020 models, the ADD Bump Stop Kit is designed specifically for the Gen 2 Raptor and features a cross member that bolts to your frame and connects two can mounts. The kit comes with FOX 2.5” stroke bump stops and a set of bolt-on bump pads for your axle. The installation is done without the need for cutting or welding. The system is a direct bolt-on to the factory frame and provides additional strength with the supplied grade 8 hardware. Addictive Desert Designs https://www.addictivedesertdesigns.com Ford Raptor Upper Control Arms ADD’s fabricated upper arms come with a 1.5” Uniball at the knuckle and 7/8” rod-ends at the frame side. This allows for camber and caster adjustments and a perfect alignment. Additional caster was added to the design for improved handling in off-road conditions, making the vehicle more stable. The arms will work ADD’s full front suspension kit or can be used alone for just an upper arm upgrade with stock factory or aftermarket shocks. Camburg https://camburg.com/vehicles/ford/ Camburg Elite Performance System The Camburg Elite System combined the best front and rear suspension parts that easily bolt-on so you’re ready to hit the desert or trails right away. With the FOX 3.0 internal bypass coilovers up front with their KINETIK billet uniball upper arms, they are able to increase wheel travel, correct geometry and improve the ride quality and handling while using higher quality and stronger components. In the rear they use Deaver leaf springs alongside the FOX 3.0 bypass shocks and their 2.5 bump stop kit that uses FOX’s 2.5 bump stops for added bottoming control when needed the most. This makes a vast improvement to the ride quality and off-road capabilities of the Ford Raptor platform. Check out their website for more info, specs and pictures. Camburg https://camburg.com/vehicles/ford/ Camburg Rear 2.5 Bump Stop Kit Camburg’s Rear 2.5 Bump Stop Kit has mounts to locate your choice of FOX or King 2.5 bump stops. The mounts also strengthen the frame and add rigidity and torsional strength by design with the bolt-in cross member. The nitrogen pressures in the bump stops can be adjusted to fine tune the ride and the amount of bottoming control needed. Comes with grade-8 hardware and mounts to existing holes in the frame. Camburg Long Travel Performance Kit Camburg Engineering’s front long-travel kit for the 2017-2020 Gen2 Ford Raptors features fabricated lower arms and KINETIK series billet upper arms. They widen the front trackwidth 1.5” per side for more useable wheel travel and stability through the roughest and off camber terrain. They also position the wheel & tire 1” forward for more tire clearance when running 37” tires hard off-road. You can add-on FOX 2.5 bump stops and FOX 3.5 bypass shocks to the kit for improved control and damping. The kit is 100% bolt-on and only requires minor welding when adding the bump stop and bypass shock options.. ICON Vehicle Dynamics https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/ Ford F-150 Raptor 2017+ Billet Aluminum Upper Control Arm Kit ICON Vehicle Dynamics offers its Billet Aluminum Upper Control Arms are Constructed of CNC machined 6061 billet aluminum, they feature ICON’s Delta Joint (98561DJ) or a 1” stainless Uniball (98561) that allows for full bump and droop travel of the front suspension while eliminating bind. FK Rod End 7/8” Heim joints provide precise and smooth function throughout the range of travel while ICON’s signature double adjuster sleeve allows for on-vehicle camber and caster adjustment. 2017-UP Ford F150 Raptor Hydraulic Rear Bump Stop Kit The ICON Raptor Bump Stop System includes heavy duty steel clamshell brackets, a billet aluminum frame crossmember, adjustable tension rods, hydraulic bump stops, and all of the necessary hardware required to complete the installation. The 2.5” travel hydraulic bump stops feature velocity sensitive technology which means that as the shaft speed increases the damping ability ramps up, resulting in exponential bottoming resistance that won’t negatively affect articulation. 2017-UP Ford F150 Raptor RXT Suspension Systems To improve on the Raptor’s OE suspension, ICON designed a new RXT front and rear system with its 3.0 Series coilover front and rear 3.0 Series bypass shocks that maximize travel. The system provides exceptional on-road ride quality with excellent off-road characteristics with tuned coil and rear leaf springs. The kit also comes with ICON’s CNC 6061 billet aluminum upper control arms and hydraulic rear bump stop kit. ICON Vehicle Dynamics https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/ 2017-UP Ford F150 Raptor Multi-Rate Leaf Spring Kit ICON offers a user-adjustable multi-rate leaf pack that increases the ride quality of the truck and gains additional droop travel. The spring rate was designed to be slightly lighter than factory, which was found to be on the stiff side for smaller, choppier terrain. While most Raptor owners will embrace the improved ride quality this provides, there are those who have outfitted their trucks with a significant amount of weight and require more load carrying capability. Understanding this, ICON engineers designed the leaf pack with an additional leaf (included with kit) that can be exchanged or added to the pack, yielding an additional 20% or 40% spring rate that will work well for heavier vehicles. ACCESSORIES Ford Performance Parts https://performanceparts.ford.com/ Under Body Rock Light Kit Ford Performance worked with RIGID® to offer Under Body Off-Road Light Kits. These lights are mounted in the wheelwell or other strategic locations to enable off-road vehicles to illuminate trails as well as difficult, rocky terrain. This kit contains (4) RIGID® LED Rock Lights (White light). 15’ leads to each light (4), a power distribution block, switch, and light mounts. RIGID® Rock Lights contain a high quality black aluminum housing with a durable polycarbonate lens. Available in white or amber. Off-Road Recovery Board Off-Road Recovery Boards offer a simple, yet effective, recovery solution. These boards offer an aggressive pattern with deep cleats for the maximum grip. Manufactured by ActionTrax in the U.S.A., these boards are made from a specialty designed polymer to offer strength and flexibility for uneven terrain. Large hand holds make the boards easy to maneuver, even with gloves, allowing you to maximize the recovery board’s position. Sold in pairs. 2015-’18 Raptor Steering Wheel Kit This Performance Steering Wheel fits 2015-2018 F-150 and 2017-2018 Raptor. It OE on s2017-2018 Raptor with the Interior Color Accent Package (60R). It features a black leather construction with orange stitching and an orange leather sightline (red is also available). The Raptor steering wheel has a more aggressive look and defined feel than F-150 steering wheels and comes equipped with wire harness, trim bezel and Raptor steering wheel controls. Installation into a non-Raptor F-150 and Raptor equipped with the Technology Package (68R) requires the steering wheel controls to be swapped from the original steering wheel. Ford Performance Parts https://performanceparts.ford.com/ F-150-Raptor Differential Cover This Ford Performance branded differential cover fits all F-150 and Raptors with 9.75” differential. It features a rugged powdercoat finish and comes with a magnetic drain plug and a Ford Performance logo plate. Raptor Skid Plate Kit The Raptor Skid Plate is the same used on the 2017 Ford Raptor race truck that competed in the SCORE Baja 1000. It protects the transmission and transfer case from undercarriage rock damage. Made from powder coated 3/16”thick aluminum, it’s designed to bolt on and fit the truck perfectly. Fits 2017-2020 F-150 Raptor and comes with a front cover that protects the front differential and steering area, a main cover that protects the transmission and transmission cross member, and a rear cover that protects rear exposed section of transfer case. The kit includes all brackets, cross members and hardware. Portable Air Compressor Kit Ford Performance by ARB offers the Portable Air Compressor Kit M-1830-FPAC. The unit is sealed for moisture and dust resistance. It features a hard-anodized cylinder bore for reduced friction, Teflon-impregnated carbon fiber piston seal for maximum trouble-free operation, and quality components for quiet operation and extra-long life. The unit is equipped with an over-pressure safety valve. Its motor is internally thermal protected against extreme temperature damage. Heavy-duty MAXI fuse equipped for professional inline circuit protection. At the end of the day, inflate your tires for the drive home or inflate air mattresses to start drivers and crew on a comfy night’s sleep. The kit includes a 19-foot air hose, battery clamps, and an ARB air chuck with quick press fitting – all fitted in a durable carrying case. Ford Performance Parts https://performanceparts.ford.com/ SAE LED Fog Light Kit Ford Performance worked with RIGID®, to develop this Off-Road Fog Light Kit which works exclusively on the 2017-2020 Raptor. The kit allows you to mount RIGID’s D-Series LED lights in the openings of the Raptor front bumper. It includes two RIGID D-Series Flood, two D-Series SAE, and two D-Series Spot (three lights per side –six lights total), a vehicle specific harness, high quality, stainless steel mounting brackets, and six light covers (three per side) – everything needed for an easy installation. The kit includes two “Ford Performance” branded lens covers and four “RIGID” branded lens covers which provide protection to the lens of the lights, while offering an alternative appearance.