Greetings everyone. I'm a super new member to the community, but I figure I better jump in head 1st if I want to get answers or ideas from my fellow Ranger owners.

I bought a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT and was extremely unhappy with the US not having the Raptor version (Father-in-law works for Ford). He got me to get the 19 Ranger, but it was stock. I normally own the F150's but with wanting a smaller profile to get to hunting and fishing locations I was sold on it.

Now I'm on a quest to build my Ranger into the Baby Raptor EU gets and we only get to gawk at.

I'm stumped on what kind of roof rack I could get so I could put my spare on top and utilize the old location for Train Horns lol. The roof rack would need a flat front so I could put a 50+" LED bar across it. Ideas would be most welcomed!!!!


Some of the things already completed:
2.5" Leveling Kit
33" Cooper Tires
18" Gray Custom Rims
Fender Flares
30% Tint on Front Windows
Ranger Raptor Grille
Took off old side panel Decals (Awaiting the Ranger Raptor ones in mail)
American Flag Ranger Decals for Tailgate
Custom Camo and tactical interior
AVS Hood bug guard
AVS Window guards
New HDX Sidesteps
Rough Country Bed Mat

Items still to be installed:
New Prerunner Front Bumper
New Prerunner Rear Bumper
Roof Rack
LED Bar
Hard folding Bed Cover
Ranger Raptor Decals for rear sides
Icon Stage 4 Suspension/Lift Kit
Smoked out Head and Tail lights

I appreciate your feedback! I'm open to any and ideas on making this the best truck I can!
Cheers, and thank you in advance!

 

Well the Ranger T6 body style has been around since 2011, just couldn't get them in North America

So there are quite a few off-the-shelf roof racks available, some made for lights up front some come with lights up front

Google: 2019 ford ranger roof rack images

Reads like a nice build, looking real good now

 

RonD,

Thank you for the compliment.

Yea, I did look on Google for different racks, but all you get is the advertisements and costs. I did look on Youtube, but it was Auto Shops doing custom builds. I couldn't really find anything for a newer Ranger thats current and I could get an honest review or information on.

As Im sure you know, last thing I wanna do is buy something, it end up being cheap and I put holes in my cab roof!!!

I have a Customs Shop supporting everything, but Im hand picking all the parts. Just wanna ensure Im getting something tried and true.

 

I don't have a recommendation on a light bar, but I do have a question on your wheel and lift setup.

Did you do wheel spacers? How wide are your tires and did you have to do any crash bar trimming?

The truck looks great! I'm hoping to go with a similar setup on my 21 if I can get away without trimming crash bars.

 

The current setup is a 2" leveling kit with 2" spacers I believe.

I have 33" tires and they still rub just a little bit when I turn really sharp. I did trim off the felt lining, but it has had zero effect on anything. Just aesthetics if you wanna put your head in the wheel well lol.

Im going to be fixing the slight rubbing though. I am about to put a 3.5" ICON Stage 3 Suspension package on the truck. That will lift the tires out of the wheel well so that stubborn 1/2" wont be a problem for rubbing anymore. Not to mention I need the new suspension before I go an put the Pre-Runner Bar on the front and the matching one on the back. It will be too much weight. I dont wanna try it with stock setup.

Hope this helps bud! I got 4 more things to do and my US Baby Ranger Raptor is complete!!!

 

Thank you for the detail! That does help a ton. Congrats on a gorgeous truck.

 

I googled roof rack for 2019 ranger

2019 ranger roof rack - Google Search

Looks like there are a ton of options for you to choose from.

Nice looking truck BTW.

 

Thank you very much. It cost me my right arm, my 2 kids and 1/2 a dog so far lmao!

Post some pictures of your truck as it comes along!