Video: Raptor Suspension Swap on Lightning (+ fender flares installed)

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There goes my kid’s 529

(This is my dealership in Austin, which means this truck is too close for comfort)



(in truth there were prob more custom parts than true raptor swap-ins)

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Nice! Will probably be the one and only, I’m sure it cost a pretty coin. Love the fender flares!

 

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Soooo they put a lift kit on a truck.... Ground breaking....

 

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Soooo they put a lift kit on a truck.... Ground breaking....

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I know you’re being sarcastic, but that’s the thing: I’ve not yet seen anyone do more than a basic lift on a F150L

or on any F150 with IRS for that matter

this build was a lot more

I miss the ride quality of my Raptor more than anything

 

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I wish they went into more of the details on what they did, especially on the rear suspension.

 

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As a raptor owner, I love this idea. No truck drives like a well tuned(suspension) raptor.

 

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There goes my kid’s 529

(in truth there were prob more custom parts than true raptor swap-ins)

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So true! And for that reason I hope this never becomes a commercially available service/kit or else I am in trouble

 

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Love it guys! Very fun.

 

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Now listed for only $85,000!
https://www.ljsvcustoms.com/new-vehicles/New+Ford+F-150 LIGHTNING+tmM

 

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Now listed for only $85,000!
https://www.ljsvcustoms.com/new-vehicles/New+Ford+F-150 LIGHTNING+tmM

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something fishy about that listing - the listing link just cycles through to a landing page?

not surprised they’d sell it, but surprised if it’s anywhere near $85K given what they must’ve put in.

 

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ALSO, they swapped on a higher-trim grill and light bar onto the Pro, which is interesting.

I would like to hear exactly what they did parts-wise, though!

 

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Still holding out for a Fox and/or BDS verified solutions. Heard it is coming (many calls and emails with them). But not sure it's going to be what we all hope. Looking for a 2"-4" complete lift, including the rear.... probably super pricey if they ever make it. That rear suspension is a whole other thing entirely.... Still hopeful though.

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