Tutorial Ford Raptor Front Bumper Removal
Like with all Raptor owners, having a stock truck for our off-road adventures just isn’t enough because we keep wanting to push it to the limits. You are probably looking to install and uplift your truck to give it your own personal blend.
One of the easiest ways to modify your new Ford Raptor is to install some awesome looking aftermarket front bumpers. If you are into upgrading your stock Ford Raptor parts you might want to check out some of our earlier blogs that go in depth at some of the hottest looking 2017 Ford Raptor aftermarket parts.
Once you’ve found that one Ford Raptor bumper that you just cannot resist you’re going to need to install it. You could take your Raptor into a shop and have it installed, but if you are anything like us you won’t might getting your hands dirty.
We’ve prepared detailed instructions on how to remove your stock Ford Raptor front bumper so you can get to installing those custom aftermarket front bumpers to make your 2017 Ford Raptor stand out.
What you’ll need to prepare
- Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. Park the vehicle on level ground and set the emergency brake.
- Please reading through this entire installation instructions document before performing removal.
- We estimate around 2 hours of installation time needed to perform this task. 2 people is required for best results.
- You will need the following tools:
- Ratchet
- 3/4″ Socket and Wrench
- 9/16″ Socket
- E6 External Torx Socket
- 7mm Socket
- 11mm Socket
- 13mm Socket
- 15mm Socket
- 21mm Socket
Step-by-step guide to remove your stock 2017 Ford Raptor front bumper
- Use 13mm and 15mm Sockets to remove the skid plate bolts (x6), then remove the skid plate from the truck. (Fig A)
- Remove the metal spacer that the bottom two skid plate bolts go through. Then, remove the two factory U-nuts that the bottom two skid plate bolts threaded into. (Fig B)
- Carefully pull the front plastic piece off the bumper. There are no tools required for this step, it pulls off by hand. (Fig C)
- Remove your Adaptive Cruise Control Module (Fig D)
- Using an 11mm Socket, remove the three nuts holding the Module on.
- Using an E6 External Torx Socket, remove the three studs holding the Module on.
- Remove the Module
Remove the 7mm Bolt that holds on the bumper side support bar. Repeat this step on the other side. (Fig E)
Remove the 21mm Nuts that hold on the bumper. There are three per side. Two of the nuts (per side) face the front (they were hidden behind the plastic piece you removed in Removal Step 3. One of the nuts (per side) faces the rear of the vehicle and is accessible from underneath the truck. (Fig F)
Remove the bumper from the truck. As you are removing the bumper, be sure to pull the rubber shroud from the plastic clips that attach it to the bumper. (Fig G)
Remove the rubber piece that runs along the bottom/front section of headlight bezel. There are 6 plastic clips holding this on. Repeat this step on the other side of the truck. (Fig H)
Remove the tow tooks by removing the two 15mm bolts that hold each of them on. (Fig I)
Remove each of the Skid Plate Brackets by removing the 15mm bolt that hold each of them on. There is one bolt per side. (Fig J)
Prepare to install your new 2017 Ford Raptor aftermarket bumper.
Custom Ford Raptor Bumpers
Looking for the best looking and most functional Gen 2 Ford Raptor off-road bumper? The ADD PRO is the absolute best frame cut aftermarket bumper for the Ford Raptor right now. Perfect for off-road enthusiasts, the ADD PRO offers maximum approach angle for your Raptor by cutting the frame of your truck to urge the closest fit possible. Improve your off-road adventures with this one-of-a-kind Ford Raptor bumper.
The engineering team over at Addictive Desert Designs have designed their new ADD PRO front bumper without sacrificing aesthetics for functionality. Unlike other Ford Raptor bumpers on the market, this new frame cut bumper features a true contour to the body of the Raptor without the need to hide aesthetic flaws with a valence. Not only does the professional give your Raptor a better approach angle, it's good doing it as well.
Features
- *Frame cut design for max approach angle
- True contour to vehicle
- .120″ wall steel tubing
- Aluminum plate skid
- Light mounts for up to 7 cube lights or a 20″ radius LED bar
Built with .120″ wall steel tubing and an aluminum skid for cover . Mounting options for lights underneath the most tube keep them tucked away and allow up to 7 cube lights or a 20″ radius LED bar for your off-road adventures. With the ADD PRO Ford Raptor front bumper your truck will become an off-road beast and switch heads.
Looking to upgrade your 2017 Ford Raptor with some heavy duty bumpers to protect your investment? Ford Raptor Fans is always on the lookup for cool new aftermarket truck modifications that you can buy for your new Ford Raptor. Buying a custom front bumper made from high strength steel is a great way to add protection to your truck and if you’re looking to add some personal style and flair you have an opportunity to do that as well. We’ve been keeping an eye out for any new truck bumpers for the 2017 Ford Raptor, and as of now there aren’t many options. Lets take a look at what you can buy right now for your Ford Raptor.
Addictive Desert Designs Front Bumpers
Addictive Desert Designs has always produced high quality custom truck bumpers for almost every truck you can think of. With the release of the 2017 Ford Raptor they were the first to market with their brand new aftermarket front and rear bumpers. Like their previous offerings for the Ford Raptor, Addictive Desert Design’s new front bumpers for the 2017 Ford Raptor provide both style and function. They currently offer three different front bumper styles to choose from: HoneyBadger, Stealth R, and Venom R.
One of their most popular styles is the HoneyBadger. With its heavy duty look and steel plating, the HoneyBadger provides protection to the front of your 2017 Ford Raptor without question. Pair this front bumper with the HoneyBadger rear bumper and side steps and your truck will look mean and aggressive on and off the road.
The Stealth R front bumper has been their signature style for a while. The new Stealth R addition is a radius bar style on their original Stealth design. With this front bumper your 2017 Ford Raptor will have that pre-runner look that some off-road enthusiasts love. See an in depth look at this Raptor front bumper from an article we wrote a few months back.
Finally comes Addictive Desert Designs Venom R front bumper. A slimline bumper with a radius tube and universal light mount system to mix and match different brand and size light bars and cube lights make this a very versatile and subtle looking truck bumper.