My Lariat-Lite Project

[GypsyDanger]

Of course I would have preferred just getting a Lariat but budget and local market meant I was bound to the XLTs which tbh is still has a fantastic level of features. So I set off to remedy some of the items I rated high on the Lariat Package as well as some other aesthetics preferences. I'm more of a classy OEM look guy.

Exterior:
-Lariat Grille
-OEM Dynamic headlights with Glare Free activated.
-LED tails from a Raptor
-Body color Mirror Caps
-Removed the rear decal
-Rear Blocks pulled
-Bilsteins 5100 in the rear
-Truxedo PRO X15 Soft cover
-Tail gate lettering(Black)

Interior:
-Ambient lighting with media bin
-Heated steering added via SD climate card.

Really the only Future plans at this moment is some Katskins leather once the cloth is a little more beat up. I considered the cluster swap but for the level of work and price I'm pretty content with the analogue gauges.

With the great deals between this Forum and FB marketplace I'm still about 7k cheaper than just getting a Lariat so i cant really complain at all.

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[Ford Motor Company]

Of course I would have preferred just getting a Lariat but budget and local market meant I was bound to the XLTs which tbh is still has a fantastic level of features. So I set off to remedy some of the items I rated high on the Lariat Package as well as some other aesthetics preferences. I'm more of a classy OEM look guy.

Exterior:
-Lariat Grille
-OEM Dynamic headlights with Glare Free activated.
-LED tails from a Raptor
-Body color Mirror Caps
-Removed the rear decal
-Rear Blocks pulled
-Bilsteins 5100 in the rear
-Truxedo PRO X15 Soft cover
-Tail gate lettering(Black)

Interior:
-Ambient lighting with media bin
-Heated steering added via SD climate card.

Really the only Future plans at this moment is some Katskins leather once the cloth is a little more beat up. I considered the cluster swap but for the level of work and price I'm pretty content with the analogue gauges.

With the great deals between this Forum and FB marketplace I'm still about 7k cheaper than just getting a Lariat so i cant really complain at all.

Your truck is looking awesome!!

 

[diambo4life]

Looks very nice.

 

[powerboatr]

Freaking hellll.
You did oi
Outstanding
The cupholder and bon lights really pop
Be proud. Looks damm good

 

[bfastr]

I have a buddy with Katskins in his XLT. it's nicer leather than the Lariats. so don’t wait!! do it now!!

 

[Pelican]

Of course I would have preferred just getting a Lariat but budget and local market meant I was bound to the XLTs which tbh is still has a fantastic level of features. So I set off to remedy some of the items I rated high on the Lariat Package as well as some other aesthetics preferences. I'm more of a classy OEM look guy.

Exterior:
-Lariat Grille
-OEM Dynamic headlights with Glare Free activated.
-LED tails from a Raptor
-Body color Mirror Caps
-Removed the rear decal
-Rear Blocks pulled
-Bilsteins 5100 in the rear
-Truxedo PRO X15 Soft cover
-Tail gate lettering(Black)

Interior:
-Ambient lighting with media bin
-Heated steering added via SD climate card.

Really the only Future plans at this moment is some Katskins leather once the cloth is a little more beat up. I considered the cluster swap but for the level of work and price I'm pretty content with the analogue gauges.

With the great deals between this Forum and FB marketplace I'm still about 7k cheaper than just getting a Lariat so i cant really complain at all.

Looks great! I wish I had thought of doing what you had done. Very nice work. Thank you for sharing

 

[fordtruckman2003]

Cost is one reason I bought my first ever used vehicle in my Lariat. Didn't want to do all the work with the upgrades. You did a great job, truck looks great! ?

 

[JFollow]

I’ve got a lariat w/chrome pkg. I like the look of it, except the chrome mirrors. They stick out like a giant shiny turd. Leading to my question….Where did your source painted mirror caps? Thanks.

 

[SomebodyInGNV]

I see a PTS button. Did you start out with a 302A?

 

[GypsyDanger]

I see a PTS button. Did you start out with a 302A?

Yessir. 302a with tow package, 360, and CPA 2.0.

I have a buddy with Katskins in his XLT. it's nicer leather than the Lariats. so don’t wait!! do it now!!

Heavily debating it sooner rather than later. I keep an eye out for some sales/deals.

Cost is one reason I bought my first ever used vehicle in my Lariat. Didn't want to do all the work with the upgrades. You did a great job, truck looks great! ?

I really was eyeballing a lot of lariats but the prices on them were just out of a comfortable reach for me.

I’ve got a lariat w/chrome pkg. I like the look of it, except the chrome mirrors. They stick out like a giant shiny turd. Leading to my question….Where did your source painted mirror caps? Thanks.

FB market place. When I was looking for BAP badges i found someone selling who owned a wrap shop and then had sets of mirror caps as well. The price some of the online vendors wanted is wild.

 

[nvabill]

Very nice!

 

[JFollow]

FB market place. When I was looking for BAP badges i found someone selling who owned a wrap shop and then had sets of mirror caps as well. The price some of the online vendors wanted is wild.

Yes, some prices are nuts I’ve considered wrapping them myself, but the color-matched wrap is up there too. Can you share or PM the seller’s info?

 

[WhiteLightningnshitshadow]

Niiiiice. I had originally planned on some of that lariat swap with a red XLT.

Did you swap bump stops when you removed rear blocks? Im debating it. I got to use the bump stops a few times on the last camping trip.

 

[JerseyGlock]

Nice mods. Can you share link for "-Ambient lighting with media bin"

 

[HammaMan]

The only thing XLT left in my truck is the steering column, and that's because I don't move it. Take parts from whatever trim you want vs making a lariat clone. Katskins leather is good quality, but there's better things seat related to spend the $ on. I went down an interesting rabbit hole building what I did. @ReverendQ did as well.
I think he still curses my name for the parts list I gave him

Seems like you're already well on your way down the "if you give a mouse a cookie" journey. It always starts off with 'just a cookie'.

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