NEW RIG: 2012 F-150 FX4

[D45]

Here is when I picked up the Raptor wheels and tires. $1k for them with only 1K miles on them.

Here is how my truck sits now. I have Fox 2.5 remote res front shocks, Icon UCA, ProComp AAL with Raptor rear blocks and Raptor rear Fox shocks, Synergy 1in lowering rear shackles. Perf wise I have a Full Race front mount intercooler, Airraid intake and y pipe, convert to single BOV running a Tial Q 50mm, Heartthrob exhaust, Solo catted DP's, Livewire TS with 5* tuning, Leer topper, and a G2 diff cover for a little protection. I also(like the OP) had to make sure that I upgraded to the OEM HID's. What an improvement over the halogen lights.

I will say that the person who said they are only getting 13mpg, something doesnt add up. Even in my configuration I am getting 15-16mpg city and 17-18mpg highway, and thats with me having transmission issues(Im pretty sure, but maybe the turbo's).

Pics don't work for me

 

[fnjeep314]

Oh really? They are showing up for me. Ill see if I cant go another route to get some pics posted so you can see them.

How about these?

Here is when I picked up my new Raptor wheels.

Here is my truck now.

Just to give you an idea of what other things Ive built, here is my old 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited that I wheeled in CA, NV, and CO. This was on a shake down run after the Currie Ford 9in axle swap.

 

[Ironhide Fx4]

^nice truck

 

[D45]

The Raptor wheels/tires look great, so much better than the factory 20s and too much backspacing

I just cannot find a set that is in great shape locally

 

[fnjeep314]

Thanks! I get a lot of people asking me if my truck is a Raptor! I must say that I am jealous of your tow mirrors. I really want to retrofit the folding tow mirrors, I don't need power telescoping. Do yours telescope by power? I do also wish that I had the longer wheelbase, sometimes, not when I'm driving around a tight parking lot!

And keep looking for those wheels, it took me about 4 months to get my set. I was either too late getting to the seller or they were just trashed with bald tires and a $1k price tag!!

 

[beachbum2020]

Your F1fidy is coming along nicely. Don't care for blue much as a vehicle color (mostly), but love the current Ford blue like yours on their trucks. Looks good. Like you, mixed about the short bed size. Want more length especially as I want to set mine up with my ARE topper as a quick overnight camping solution as opposed to full tent/camp setup for the short trips but hate any extra sleeping/leg room length when it comes to parking and urban navigation lol. Forever the proverbial trade off lol. Can't wait to see what's next.

 

[D45]

I love the tow mirrors, especially that they are power folding and heated.......

They do not power scope out, I believe that was a 2013 model year feature

 

[fnjeep314]

I love the tow mirrors, especially that they are power folding and heated.......

They do not power scope out, I believe that was a 2013 model year feature

Nice!! So we have practically identical trucks, just your is a longer bed, the newer grill and tow mirrors!

I do want to know if its possible to do a direct swap from the mirrors I have to the tow mirrors you have with just the power fold and heat(just like my mirrors have too)? Hmm, my need to start doing some research on this one. I know that some people were trying to swap in the power fold and power telescope tow mirrors and its not a direct swap.

 

[Raul B]

Nice!! So we have practically identical trucks, just your is a longer bed, the newer grill and tow mirrors!

I do want to know if its possible to do a direct swap from the mirrors I have to the tow mirrors you have with just the power fold and heat(just like my mirrors have too)? Hmm, my need to start doing some research on this one. I know that some people were trying to swap in the power fold and power telescope tow mirrors and its not a direct swap.

Yup it's possible. I have done it

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[fnjeep314]

Yup it's possible. I have done it

Really?! And everything functions as it should, like the puddle light and blinker? Were you able to get the blinker on the otter edge of the mirror to act as a running light too?

 

[D45]

 

[Raul B]

Really?! And everything functions as it should, like the puddle light and blinker? Were you able to get the blinker on the otter edge of the mirror to act as a running light too?

Yup. Mine is a 2012 xlt and I added the power toe mirrors. It was a direct swap.

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[D45]

I need power.......picked up this Banks Ram-Air intake, an AFE Charge pipe, and AFE TB Spacer (I know, I know) for CHEAP, because they were all used

I saved $250 compared to buying it all for new

After this, I will look into tuning..........and MORE

I like that the Banks intake is sealed, draw air using the bottom stock mount and also has an additional inlet, which is front mounted

I was glad to find a kit that came with a dry filter

I count 5 layers:

Huge main intake for massive air flow:

 

[D45]

Installed the Banks Ram-Air intake today, good fit and finish

I also removed the two silencer rings from both factory tubes, before installing the kit

Stock:

Banks vs stock:

 

[D45]