My 2018 Raptor - Lightning Blue SCAB

[DriftwoodSVT]

I placed my order in mid-June, and the truck arrived at the dealer on Sept 18th. I traded in my 2012 Raptor SCAB that I had owned for 5 years.

The truck was ordered with these options:

802A
Foldable bed extender
Tailgate step
Spray in bedliner
tailgate applique (Delete)

So far these are the mods:

Method Mesh wheels
35x12.50x17 Toyo MTs
Additive Desert Designs Stealth R bumper
SunTek paint protection

I've got RPG 1.5" collars on the way for the front suspension. Also debating on which light(s) for the front bumper. I had a 40" LED light bar on my 2012 SCABs front bumper.

I was hesitant to go from my old 6.2L to the 3.5L but I am glad I made the jump. The different in technology just inside the cab is incredible. I'm also getting 16.2 MPG versus the 13.3 I got with my 2012, and the power band is fantastic.

Here's some pictures after the bumper was recently installed.

 

[Stickman2]

Welcome to the club. Truck looks awesome. Scabs for life

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[CobraBob]

Really nice looking Raptor; mods are looking good, too. Love the blue paint. If you're going to drive a truck that turns necks, you may as well go for an attention getting color that results in more than a few neck injuries. LOL!

 

[Blk04L]

Bumper looks good. Is there a spot for 40" light in the bar that sticks out?
PS, not helping me in regards to an impulse buy for my truck

 

[DriftwoodSVT]

Really nice looking Raptor; mods are looking good, too. Love the blue paint. If you're going to drive a truck that turns necks, you may as well go for an attention getting color that results in more than a few neck injuries. LOL!

Thanks. I've always wanted a blue truck, back since the days of the True Blue Lightnings. I really love this color a lot, and it doesn't seem very common.

 

[DriftwoodSVT]

Bumper looks good. Is there a spot for 40" light in the bar that sticks out?

Yep, in the loop there's tabs for a 40" bar or up to 8 individual lights. You can kind of see the tabs in the first picture if you enlarge it.

PS, not helping me in regards to an impulse buy for my truck

 

[CobraBob]

Enjoy the heck out of it. That's a vehicle I'd love to drive every day for sure.

 

[tones_RS3]

Gorgeous truck man! Love the SCAB's.
I would do the rear tailgate applique delete as well. Got any rear shots?

 

[Zemedici]

Looks great, bud. Gonna tune her?

 

[launchnukes]

Nice!

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[ssj4sadie]

Saw an LB Raptor today. Making me regret my decisions.

 

[Brutal Metal]

Looks Great!

 

[DriftwoodSVT]

Looks great, bud. Gonna tune her?

Thanks!

Probably not. The power levels stock are more than adequate for my needs, and I'd hate to void my 6yr/125k mile warranty.

 

[Led_Zep]

That thing is beautiful

 

[johnkn]

Thanks!

Probably not. The power levels stock are more than adequate for my needs, and I'd hate to void my 6yr/125k mile warranty.

I run a 5 Star tune on my DD EB Expedition, multiple choices come on the loader, from 87 to 93 Octane. You can purchase a 100k warranty on the drivetrain for $1000. Money well spent IMHO. Good luck.

 

[SID297]

Looks great.

 

[DriftwoodSVT]

I run a 5 Star tune on my DD EB Expedition, multiple choices come on the loader, from 87 to 93 Octane. You can purchase a 100k warranty on the drivetrain for $1000. Money well spent IMHO. Good luck.

I just have no reason to. I'm happy with the stock power.

 

[DriftwoodSVT]

RPG 1.5" collars arrived Saturday. Now to find a shop that can install them.

 

[smitty2919]

Not sure I could give up a V8 only to gain 3mpg.

Not a Ford truck guy, but that's a shrarp looking pickup. I like the baja touches.

 

[macworld]

Thats weird to me. You dont want better mileage, more horsepower, more torque, and lighter weight? Huh...This mentality reminds me of Chevy guys that dont like OHC motors. Take your old 6.2. I like the fact that my 17 3.5 XLT will spank that boat anchor in accelerating, or any other feat on the road. This statement for not include looks or ramping railroad tracks. The old raptor has me there...