'23 Ford Raptor Fuse Box Mount R&D
We're finally installing the CB Radio that was originally intended for our F-150 Build! The first step is getting solid power from the truck’s battery to an auxiliary fuse box, we're using a Blue Sea 12 Circuit Block and a circuit breaker mounted in the engine bay.
First, Matt 3D scanned the open space right above the OEM fuse box next to the battery so we could design a mounting bracket that interfaces with the 2 large flanged bolts holding it in place.
We whipped up a quick design in CAD and had a first prototype cut and ready for a test fit in no time. While the mounting functionality of the bracket was there, the ease of installation was not, so Matt went back to the drawing board and got a second prototype cut, bent and painted.
This final prototype bracket was a breeze to install, it does the job perfectly and will allow us to reliably wire up the ICOM ID-5100A radio. Please let us know on our social media @builtrightind, in the comments of this blog post, or by reaching out to support@builtrightind.com if you're interested in us bringing these fuse box mounting brackets into production!
In next week's episode we get the radio's antenna installed on Bulletproof Diesel's 3rd Brake Light CB Antenna Mount and the brain of the radio mounted behind the back seats on our Rear Seat Back Storage Panel with some light modifications. This project ended up being a little more involved than we expected, but we're doing it right!
Watch the full Raptor R&D video here:
I would totally buy this for my 2018 Raptor to clean up my fused wiring.
I would think making it out of aluminum would be best, save weight, more rigid and easier to work with overall. Stainless may not be best, as it could increase galvanic corrosion if it touches the aluminum body in any way.
This would be an amazing modification for anyone adding modifications/aux systems to their raptor.
I would absolutely love to see you guys do a fuse block mount for the ‘17-‘20 Raptor. I would definitely purchase one. Also, I work for an emergency vehicle upfitting company and we do standard F-150s quite a bit. I’m assuming the Raptor fuse block mount would fit. If so, this maybe something my company would consider buying if they go into production. Thanks for great product innovation!
I would love to see this brought to market, but not just for the Raptors. I have a ‘22 F-150 powerboost. I’ve been looking for exactly this since I got the truck. Lots for Toyotas, but not many for Fords.
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