Help! Can't get trucks look right....

[Coll4646]

I know this is entirely subjective buuuuut feel like some of the trucks on this forum look fantastic and I'm just not satisfied with how mines turned out so far. I feel like it doesn't have that....how the hell do I describe it, aggressive look maybe that some others have gotten?

Think new black wheels (really like some of the Methods) with a little offset to push the tires out a tad and finishing removing the chrome will do it.

Either way, would love some feedback!

So far I've added:
Bilstein Ford Performance level (set at 2 now, going to move to 2.5)
Ordered a 2.25" block to replace the 1.25" block in the back, not installed yet
34" Recon Grapplers
Ordered the gen 3 Raptor grill (I know, blasphemous, but I really like the look)
Ordered the Tremor front skid plate
Not that you can see it but replaced the saggy diaper deal in the middle w/ the gen 2 raptor skid plate
Removed active air dam and trimmed the fixed one
Removed some chrome (mirrors, door handles, Platinum letters etc.)
Tinted the front windows

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[HammaMan]

Hrm, it's probably the chrome
Makes all vehicles look antique

 

[Ajzride]

The least aggressive looking grill is the platinum, so you are behind the eight ball to start. Blacking out the grill and tailgate appliqué will probably help, although you could go crazy and install an XLT grill. If you black everything out, you'll need some new rims. Consider dropping down to an 18" in bronze or black with some wider tires and little bit more offset.

 

[JExpedition07]

I don’t have an issue with the chrome, to me your wheels don’t go with the truck. They are non-polished alloy (dull) and the rest of the truck is black or chrome. Think the wheels being either black or chrome would help. These days everyone is doing all black everything, I almost prefer to see some chrome on a black truck now

 

[JJSnell]

I'm with @JExpedition07 .
Powder coating your rims, is the least expensive option you have for better looking wheels. Up here in Washington the "Wheelman" did mine for $360 bucks.

I also have a Platinum.

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

I feel like your truck is in between paint match and chrome, you have to adopt one or the other. On dark paint you need some chrome to provide a pop of contrast. I would say paint match grille while leaving small chrome accents and then paint match tailgate then switch back to chrome mirror caps. Feather in chrome in small sections. Then pick a bold wheel, I would say bronze, it just pops. With a touch of offset and meat on the tires the truck will look mean!

Also what is up with your side badges they look dull?

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

I realize these are both white, but hopefully it translates.

 

[Jmet8]

Ok hear me out. I’m a like to do what the opposite or no body is doing it that way kinda guy. Look at this with all the information to say you know what I actually like that and never thought about that Or it can make you na I’m on the right track. So I say DROP IT . 3/5 RIDE TECH KIT . BLACK OUT EVERY THIN.G. 22” wheels and some helper bags in back so if you do any towing it want squat. These are not your old ride like crap kits any more if you get a good kit. If drive way more sporty and you get BRO I LIKE YOU TRUCK cause its Not like all the other best sailing truck in AMERICA. Check out that grill and that black tail gate.
Hope you find what you looking fore.

 

[HammaMan]

I'm with @JExpedition07 .
Powder coating your rims, is the least expensive option you have for better looking wheels. Up here in Washington the "Wheelman" did mine for $360 bucks.

I called 2 places around here and they wanted $2-250/wheel and I laughed while hanging up.

 

[sts90]

I believe you have too many conflicting blacks and silver/ chromes with FX4 sticker mixed causing the not quite right feeling. I would finish out the black appearance package, reference: (https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/m-f150-or20.html). They also sell ford performance 22’s if you was to be different (https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/m-1007k-s2295gb.html). If you paint or replace the brake calipers with red it all will tie it in. To 4 colors being black dull, black gloss, chrome, and red. The contrast will give it a smooth tough business look. I am work my way on mine with my colors being white, black, and grey from sport appearances package.

 

[crazywayne311]

this is a beautiful build right here.
heres where i my brain starts to conflict with its thoughts.
on one hand, its a truck. big beefy tires, level/lift, aggressive stance.
on the other, i've always been a car guy. H&R coilovers, perfect fitment on wheels and tires flush with fenders...i do miss my VW's

like you mentioned, stepping away from the norm and doing the opposite. i love the idea of lowering my truck and going for this exact look but then my brain has an all out short circuit and tells me i'm crazy, its a truck.

 

[JJSnell]

I'm also wanting to drop the rear end of my truck about 3 in. I measured tire to fender well in front is 6 and 1/2 inches. In back it's 9 and 1/2 inches. I don't like the slope it has. I just don't want to lose the comfortability and ride if I lower the rear end.
Not sure the best way to achieve this.

 

[crazywayne311]

I'm also wanting to drop the rear end of my truck about 3 in. I measured tire to fender well in front is 6 and 1/2 inches. In back it's 9 and 1/2 inches. I don't like the slope it has. I just don't want to lose the comfortability and ride if I lower the rear end.
Not sure the best way to achieve this.

air ride probably

 

[Coll4646]

I don’t have an issue with the chrome, to me your wheels don’t go with the truck. They are non-polished alloy (dull) and the rest of the truck is black or chrome. Think the wheels being either black or chrome would help. These days everyone is doing all black everything, I almost prefer to see some chrome on a black truck now

Agreed. Definitely want to change the wheels out, debating offset and black or bronze

 

[Coll4646]

I'm with @JExpedition07 .
Powder coating your rims, is the least expensive option you have for better looking wheels. Up here in Washington the "Wheelman" did mine for $360 bucks.

I also have a Platinum.

Looks great! This will probably be my next waste of money if I don't grab new wheels lol

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