2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

[McCarthy]

Top pic is the stock F150 high beams- which actually are an excellent headlight.



Bottom pic is high beams + the two 8" lights currently on the truck. Thoughts? Would a pair of LP6's or equiv be much brighter?

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

VisionX has always made some great stuff. I am solidly on the BD bandwagon for the past 7-8 years as well but I wouldn't be opposed to jumping ship to something cheaper and better on the next build.

I have had VisionX 4.5 LEDs on my A-Pillar mounts for about 8 years now; the lights still work great and the swappable covers are a nice feature. They started just barely corroding after about 6 year, with almost no garage time and I cleaned it up last summer and they're still holding fine. I will gladly entertain the "all lights are the same pay for the cheapest" argument too, but there is a difference between chinesium HF lights and a solid brand like VisionX. VisionX may not be marque like BD or RIGID, but the gap between those two and VX is much much closer than VX and a harbor freight or walmart or online chinesium dealer.

I do like the Baja Designs LP6 or LP9; they look sick af.

Top pic is the stock F150 high beams- which actually are an excellent headlight.

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Bottom pic is high beams + the two 8" lights currently on the truck. Thoughts? Would a pair of LP6's or equiv be much brighter?

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Yes, plus you could add ambers.

 

[McCarthy]

Does anyone personally have experience with Morimoto Big Bangers? Quite the name... But apparently the best light on the market right now.

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

Does anyone personally have experience with Morimoto Big Bangers? Quite the name... But apparently the best light on the market right now.

Morimoto makes a good light; looks like its their entry into the LP6/LP9 style light. I would think any claims of them being the best is merely conjecture without some testing.

Don't get me wrong, I have Morimoto headlights and I like them, but I would never claim they're the best.

 

[McCarthy]

Anyone own one of these?

Apex Triple Hoop Front Bumper Suited for 2021-2024 Ford F-150

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[badm0t0rfinger]

Anyone own one of these?

Apex Triple Hoop Front Bumper Suited for 2021-2024 Ford F-150

Upgrade your Ford F-150 with Ironman 4x4's Premium Triple Hoop Front Bumper. Tough, stylish, and built for 2021+ models. Enhance your adventure!

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Man that style bumper doesn't look quite right. Its like they played with proportions of a bumper made for a F250.

Anyways Ironman makes good stuff, so if its something you're looking at I would expect it to be pretty good quality.

 

[McCarthy]

Man that style bumper doesn't look quite right. Its like they played with proportions of a bumper made for a F250.

Anyways Ironman makes good stuff, so if its something you're looking at I would expect it to be pretty good quality.

Primary reason is I live in deer country- I liked that bumper for the coverage it provided. I hit a deer a couple years ago with a brand new expedition and it rendered the truck undriveable. It was cold, well below freezing, at night, no cell service etc. LOL.

Trying to make sure the truck would have the best chance at being driveable in the future.

Very open for suggestions for bumpers

 

[Todd780]

Primary reason is I live in deer country- I liked that bumper for the coverage it provided. I hit a deer a couple years ago with a brand new expedition and it rendered the truck undriveable. It was cold, well below freezing, at night, no cell service etc. LOL.

Trying to make sure the truck would have the best chance at being driveable in the future.

Very open for suggestions for bumpers


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I get that. I always think about a bumper like that as my commute involves highway travel early in the morning.
Deer and moose strikes can happen along my route.

I like how that bumper avoids the 'Fat Lip' look. Too bad you lose the nice LED signature of the combined headlight / fog light.

Didn't see anywhere where it mentioned if it's compatible with both the 5.0L and 3.5L Eco.

 

[Dougnuts]

Anyone own one of these?

Apex Triple Hoop Front Bumper Suited for 2021-2024 Ford F-150

Upgrade your Ford F-150 with Ironman 4x4's Premium Triple Hoop Front Bumper. Tough, stylish, and built for 2021+ models. Enhance your adventure!

ironman4x4america.com

I don't, but I've looked at the link above multiple times and I think it looks pretty good. Any bumper of that type looks a little out of place, but I don't think that one is bad, and the price is decent. I assume you'll need to get a relocated intercooler, which adds another ~$1500.

Something like this may offer less protection, but more than the stock bumper would.

2021-2023 Ford F-150 HoneyBadger Front Bumper w/ Top Hoop

Our HoneyBadger Front Bumper with a Top Hoop works with Sensor & Non-Sensor 2021-2023 Ford F-150s & has 1 Cube Light Mount behind each side panel. Made in America and Free Shipping!

www.addictivedesertdesigns.com

 

[McCarthy]

I get that. I always think about a bumper like that as my commute involves highway travel early in the morning.
Deer and moose strikes can happen along my route.

I like how that bumper avoids the 'Fat Lip' look. Too bad you lose the nice LED signature of the combined headlight / fog light.

Didn't see anywhere where it mentioned if it's compatible with both the 5.0L and 3.5L Eco.

I HATE the fat lip look too lol.

It works with the stock intercooler which was important for me. I don't want to relocate at this time. They have instructions on the page for trimming a couple MM of plastic which is all that's needed.

I don't, but I've looked at the link above multiple times and I think it looks pretty good. Any bumper of that type looks a little out of place, but I don't think that one is bad, and the price is decent. I assume you'll need to get a relocated intercooler, which adds another ~$1500.

Something like this may offer less protection, but more than the stock bumper would.

2021-2023 Ford F-150 HoneyBadger Front Bumper w/ Top Hoop

Our HoneyBadger Front Bumper with a Top Hoop works with Sensor & Non-Sensor 2021-2023 Ford F-150s & has 1 Cube Light Mount behind each side panel. Made in America and Free Shipping!

www.addictivedesertdesigns.com

It works with the stock intercooler which was important for me. I don't want to relocate at this time. They have instructions on the page for trimming a couple MM of plastic which is all that's needed.

I really like the ADD stuff as well, torn between the clean look of the ADD stuff and the protection of the other one.

 

[Todd780]

I HATE the fat lip look too lol.

It works with the stock intercooler which was important for me. I don't want to relocate at this time. They have instructions on the page for trimming a couple MM of plastic which is all that's needed.



It works with the stock intercooler which was important for me. I don't want to relocate at this time. They have instructions on the page for trimming a couple MM of plastic which is all that's needed.

I really like the ADD stuff as well, torn between the clean look of the ADD stuff and the protection of the other one.

Did you end up ordering this bumper?

 

[McCarthy]

Did you end up ordering this bumper?

Not yet. Haven't decided on the protection vs looks of the ADD one lol

 

[McCarthy]

So one issue with the ADD bumper is it requires removal of the crash bars- Is the bumper strong enough? I know plenty of people remove them (even though it fits a 315/70/17 with a level) however they are there for a reason.

This is also a nice middle ground:

2021-2023 Ford F-150 Summit Front Bumper - FSF21HBL1C

Ranch Hand Summit Front Bumper specifically designed to fit the 2021 - 2023 Ford F-150.

www.ranchhand.com