A lot of ateliers are engaged in tuning of large Ford pickups in the States. Quite often the F-Series is forced, the ground clearance is increased, and off-road tires are put on. But the appearance is affected only slightly (bumpers, sometimes grilles, and protective bars behind the cab). Remember the Hennessey VelociRaptor or Shelby F-250 Super Baja. But the MegaRexx Trucks studio from North Carolina offered customers something special. Its MegaRaptor pickup, based on the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum, not only was lifted, but many external body panels were replaced with new ones, made of fiberglass.
The car not only has new wheel arch extensions, but also has completely new front and rear fenders, which increased the width of the body by almost 46 cm.
The truck received suspension with a 102 mm elevator (not counting the increase in clearance due to the diameter of the tires), 46-inch Michelin XZL tires (395/85 R20) on military aluminum wheels MRAP (mine protection, allowable load of more than 4.5 tons per each wheel). The gauge is widened.
The most serious changes were made to suspension, which received modified control arms with increased length and travel, Bilstein shock absorbers, progressive spring front and multi-leaf springs rear, adjustable front suspension wishbone. In addition to the elevator, the front axle is moved forward 38 mm to allow the wheels to turn normally in their housings. Naturally, the speedometer is recalibrated to the new outside diameter of wheels.
New exterior body panels and bumpers were supplemented with Amp Research electric running boards, Anzo headlights in the style of the previous F-150 with white running lights, and “all-round” off-road lighting.
The process of building the Megaraptor begins with actually disassembling the original, where many details are changed. The cargo platform of the Megaraptor is attached to the frame with stainless steel nuts and bolts. New galvanized steel brackets are used to mount the large fenders. Front body elements are mounted on a new reinforced steel frame, and the hood is set on gas stops. All the fittings of the hood and fenders are also new, made of anodized aluminum. In addition the studio put new window washers on the wiper blades.
The name MegaRaptor has been used once before: in 2017, Arizona-based F250R called its version of the Ford F-150 conversion that way.
In general, the list of modifications could be wider. Options include EBC brakes, the original exhaust system, a huge number of body paint options, including two-tone schemes, winches, and other auxiliary equipment. Each MegaRaptor is customized and essentially unique, the studio assures. But MegaRexx Trucks did not interfere with the engine. Just as a source vehicle is chosen Fords Super Duty (it can be F-250, F-350 or F-450) with 6.7 Power Stroke diesel engine (481.5 hp and 1424 Nm). Its torque is enough to handle such a monster. The price of the atelier offers to coordinate, and construction of the pickup to order takes from two to three months.
