How To Install Ford Raptor Grille on a 2004-2008 F150 (HOW TO SPLICE INCLUDED!) 

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I kept seeing this grille on Amazon but I thought I don't want it to say dood. I did not know that extra letters came with the kit. Now this is very cool!

Thank you brother this helped a-lot especially that you actually show us instead of cutting parts out and stuff im thankful about everything I’m 16 years old bought the same grill only needed the blue parts went to autozone today and got them got home did it as soon as i saw the orange light on I got so happy Im so thankful Gracias

Great video! Just a quick observation. The reason it was a PITA installing the 8 bolts through the hood was because those square nuts that you used as washers on the "control arm" are to be used on the bolts that you insert in the grille; you only have to finger tight them. This keeps them in place so you can then feed them through the holes in the hood. I did add some small washers on the "control arm" screws just for added insurance. Also, after I installed the grille, which looks awesome BTW, I did notice that there was a tiny, tiny gap between the grille and the hood...enough that if you look hard enough, you can see the light from the LEDs shine through. Nothing negative against the grille, i just think it's how it was cut. So what I plan on doing, since my OCD won't let this slide, is removing the grille and instead of using those square nuts (which could be acting as slight spacer) to hold the bolts in place, I may either try using a small strip of tape or cut a piece of thin flimsy plastic (like that wire shelf lining material) to the shape of the square nuts and slide that over the bolt threads to hold them in place. Hope this helps!

I just wanted to say thank you for doing a sweet job showing the steps to do this. I have a 2007 F150 FX4 I just bought the grill for. So I am exited to put it all together. Great job! Looks Awesome!

Love what you do Andrew..I'm new to owning a Ford F150, and I normally don't work on upgrading anything but I love cleaning things, but watching you upgrade your truck has given me inspiration to do just that. Upgrading my truck on grille, emblems and headlights, tail lights. Whatever to beautify!

A very detailed description of the installation. I would highly recommend NOT using the splice blocks in an area that can get wet. At the very least tape up the blocks, so they are water tight!

Hey Andrew! Thanks for the video. My 15 year old son and I are fixing to buy him a 2005 F150 with a new engine already installed. We're going to work on cleaning it up together and making it "right" for him. This project is definitely on our list to do together and looks easy enough now that I got to see your video! Thanks for what you do. You're helping people! All the best,,

Okay....haha....hmm okay, where do i start on this. First, i bought the black version of this grill and i love it. Theres a few things that i learned about the installation of this thing and ill pass them to you and the other viewers. First, the grill is easy to install itself even though its not a perfect fit. It takes a few small taps to get the gaps right...but no big deal. Second, the wiring has to be done before you install the grill on the truck. The frame is wide enough to stuff all those wires in so you wont have a clearance problem between the hood and the radiator core support cover. Im a huge stickler when it comes to running wires. I want all my stuff to look factory. I ran the rest of the harness behind the hood insulation and then behind the coolant jug. I then ran it along the inner fender where i came up short. I had to add another 16 inches to my harness so that the wires were where i wanted them. I dont have a spider web hanging all over the place like you have there. I also finished it off by buying some wire loom cover to pretty it up. I would redo what you did there so that your wires arent laying all over your motor. These are the things i learned about this grill. Next time i install one, ill know to wire first, then install the grill second.

I've got those same headlights, took my 05 to the car wash, next day they are fogged over with condensation like one of yours. I just got some in the mail (1A auto) that cost twice as much, hope they are better. Thanks to you, I ordered the same grille 👍😁👍

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If you thought 1k subs was wild I can't imagine what you think now with 10k! Awesome video bro. Thanks for taking time to make this easier on us 👍

I haven’t watched all your films, but I would suggest upgrading to a melling high pressure oil pump and replace the phasers and chain guides rather than upgrading the aesthetics. I have a 5.4 3V and that would fix the real issues.

Thanks for the video. Installed my grill w/LED 2 years ago. Recently, one of the Led's was not working, another was half lit. Played it safe, purchased a set of new LED's from Amazon. Finally, had time to install today. First checked wiring; light not working was not due to power, 2nd same. Both diodes bad. Check the wiring main harness to battery; found a power wire (red) completely corroded through and water inside heat shrink and tape. Quick trip to HD, problem solved; so I thought! In order to change the LED's, you must loosen all bolts that hold the grill on. Now, comes the pain! All the bolts had rusted over the years. When loosening , both bolt and nut turned. Break out vise grips; progress made. Finally, got all LED's installed, grill tight, aligned but too dark to continue for power hook up. All in all, I highly suggest you use a good heat shrink, solder your connection where you can, and use dielectric compound on your connections. Enjoy!

Definitely finding your videos helpful. Recently changed out all the interior lights in my 04 to LED. I really wanna try raptor lining mine but I'm a little hesitant cause I don't wanna screw it up. Next project is changing out the hoses and jets on my windshield washer system. I enjoy working on the truck and these instructional videos are a lifesaver.

Hey man I’m new viewer I really like your videos keep up the work

Thank you so much for this video. The company I bought it from is no longer open and I could not get instructions from them. I just finished getting it all hooked up and everything works great. Thanks again.

awesome work I have a 2005 f150 and have been viewing all vids for ideas

I really enjoy watching your vids i had a 2014 f150 that i tried putting one of those grills on but the 12 gen f150s were awful for lining up so i just sold it and the truck and bought a 2020 f150 which i just traded it for an suv for my wife, now i am back to restoring my 2006 f150 that i bought brand new in 2006 and i love getting ideas from you, my headlights are on the way i just had all new shocks and struts put on it, love watching your channel man.

wow that gray really looks amazing with your two tone truck. I just got one yesterday in the mail and it was black which is fine for me. I'm going to run my wires behind my Hood foam I believe

Just purchased this raptor grill and was looking for some splicing tips and came across your video. Wanted to say thanks to you. Great job !!

Just actually found the kit. The link didn’t work anymore but I found it. Materials are pretty much on par with any high end aftermarket stuff I’ve bought in the past. The actual grille seems well built and pretty tough plastic. Let’s see if it lasts. I’m going to wrap electrical tape around my connectors for wishful thinking

This popped up when searching this and instantly saw the optic gaming shirt. Champs is this week.💚💚💚💚

Best install video on the tube!!! I have a 14 f150. Put the raptor grill on today. However I didn’t know about installing the 4 bolts to the inside of my grill. I already pushed the clips in on the hood, and bolted down the bottom of the grill. I’m afraid that if I try and pop out the grill that I will break the clips. With all the 2014 f150’s the clips always break when lifting out the grill, you have to use a pry tool. The set up is kinda different than yours..slightly. Still have to do the amber lights..

Hey man, great videos and very helpful! Keep them coming! I just referenced this video for my raptor style grille on my 08 60year anniversary, very informative and easy to follow your videos. I was also going to install a K&N cold air intake until I saw your part 2 to that one and now I'm just going to do the K&N filter instead. Again, very helpful bro, keep it up!

I just purchase the grill and front and back lights for my 2005 F-150 can't wait to install great job in your instruction.

Love these videos ! Convinced my old man that I’m gonna do this but he don’t think it’ll look good my neighbor has a 06 and it looks sick!

Good Job. Thanks for the easy to follow instruction.

I would have ran the wires behind the hood heat shield so there out of the way so when you close the hood and don't lay on the hot engine parts or something moving on the engine .

Good job Andrew! You’re an electrician on the side too!

Thanks for the tips! Good video. And I like to pre-run my wires before I plug them in… it helps if you want to chase through something…

Andrew I love this grill. Looks so good on my truck.

You should put The wires behind fire blanket

Awesome work, definitely i’ll be doing this to my f150

those square 'washers' you used on the bracket with the screws...those hold the bolts on the top of the grille so they don't spin while attaching.

Thanks again Andrew. Installed and lights working. Looks great bud

I liked the video , only suggestion I got is maybe tucking those hanging wires behind the insulation on the hood. I’m just worried about them touching a hot component and melting other than that grill looks guuuuureat.

Trucks looking sweet man keep up the good work

Sweet video. Im looking at a 04 FX4 tomorrow morn. Im excited. Def getting that grill. Thanks! Subbed.

Subscribed, very helpful video. Also liked the closing metal 🤘🏽

Hey buddy I just got my grill today imma install. It and follow your steps thank you 🔥💯👍

Good how to video. I plan on ordering these soon.

Love the way you explain everything ..great job...

splices are great if you want the wiring to corrode

Thanks for the tips Andrew, I believe I can do that now.

Ithink you can attach the black wire to any bolt that is in metal frame work since black is ground. Want to change my grill on my 2004 f150 fx4 to raptor

that was awesome and very easy to do, thanks for the video!

Been waiting on this one! Hope me reaching out to lasfit about those headlights gets you some soon!

Why didn't you hook it up to the headlights? I just got my grill today. I want the grill lights to come on with the headlights. Would that cause any problems?

Great video. It let me know I definitely don’t want the one with LEDs

Awesome video. Still helped me a year later! where did you get your fender flares?

Just put the same grille on my 2007 FX4 thanks to this video it was a breeze. Although the wiring harness wasn’t in the box but I still love it. Thanks man.

You're using your turn signal? I used my parking light,like I thought you were supposed to,but my parking light has 3 wires one of them is white,I tried the black and the faded red wire,clamped it down using the quick splices, watching your every move and nothing..You have any suggestions? I've read the old wiring alot of times prevents the connection because of the corrosion build up making it hard for the metal connector to penetrate

The grill lights turn on but not the little bulb I connected them too, where did I go wrong?

I installed this grill on my 2006 f-150 followed your video for instructions did everything the same way but for some reason my hood won’t close all the way

I love it man ! Im a new follower to this, ...and Ima try it on my 2004 F150 Thanks!!!

I have the grill already, how hard is it to replace the led's if one burns out.

Very cool brother thank you for the help much appreciated 👍🏽💡💡💡👍🏽

Love your videos buddy, very helpuful ✌🏻✌🏻

Anybody know why it doesn’t come with the f and r already attached ?

that truck is beautiful. congratulations.

your link does not work. DO you know another place to buy

Do they make other letters so you could change name altogether

That radiator is filthy

Sadly, the link does not work anymore for the raptor grill

Cool and precise video, great job.

I spliced extra length of wire then used heat tape to attach it to the hood and side walls

I’ll be getting a 07 soon but i wanted to ask are the female parts already on to truck or do you have to install them? Sorry I’m new to cars/trucks

I know this is an old video but what badges are those?

quick question which light did you tap into, looks like the blinker. Can you clerify?

Damn looks bad ass fam imma buy it for my Ford bro good video u got urself a tumbs bro

Do they have this grill for my 2006 f150 WITHOUT the 3 Amber lights????

i have a 2005 ford f150 and theres a rod that goes across my engine im trying to think what the name is for it so i can find it on google or order one but can anyone tell me the name its kinda hard to explain what it is it sits behind ur air filter

Hey man great video jus joined. Good looking truck.

Your great man keep up the great vids

Thanks buddy this video help me a lot

Can I put this on an expedition?

Man I wanted to buy one for my truck but links don’t work and I can’t find this one

watching this video made me see how sad my truck looks without it, i m getting one but i see them on ebay for 60 bucks without lights for easier install. never mind ebay i like it with lights I just bought it.

It does look sharp 👍 i'm gonna get me one of them

Nice job 👌👌 ..this is awesome i would like to buy one on my white 07 f150 its gonna look good 😁😁

Raptor grill link doesn't work anymore could you find a new one please?

Love the info, and great truck. BUT, please don’t every use those blue “t-tap” wire connectors. Truck is way too nice to have the most amateurish type of wiring connections known. Spend the extra few minutes and do a proper wire splice that will last and survive the weather.

Any problems out of your turn signals after the wiring, like rapid flashing?

والله إنك بطل 👍🏻

Thank you, u been a big help

Great job

You were doing great until you routrs that harness. If the harness is long enough you should route it above the heat shield/through the hood. That will keep it away from engine heat and spinning belts and fans and pinch points all over.

The amazon link you provided is for 09-14 F-150s which have a different grille shape than 04-08 F-150s. Is this still the exact part you purchased or did you purchase it from somewhere else?

It been toke off your site to buy it from Amazon

Looks good man!

Ok it's been bothering me, where did you get the little pieces under the f150 badge on the sides?

Im wonder is fit on the ford explorer 2004?

Wish this would work on my 03' Latiet FX4

What web set did you get them from

Excellent what kind of tires you have on ur truck?... Also what size of Rims...!

Hey buddy could you send me the link for the grill the headlights in any more updates that you might have I own a 2007 and I wanna do the same

Do you have to disconnect your battery

You’re in optic gaming?

Hey grill looks awesome! Loved the video. Quick question regarding your truck, what size wheels and tires do you have??