Looking for advice!!
08-24-2016, 02:54 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Looking for advice!!
In a few months, could be later on the year or beginning of next, I am purchasing my first car which will be a F150 XLT Screw. Currently I drive a company 2015 F150 XL which I use for pretty much anything I need with exception of long personal rides.
Since I like doing my due diligence is like some advice and opinions on a few things I want to do to the truck from the get go.
1- Leather (should I go private or dealer)
2- Tonneau cover (folding or roll, which and why you prefer whichever one)
3- Leveling kit (I want to bring the front up)
4- LED Headlights (I believe raptor retrofit but I'd like some opinions anyways)
5- Truck cover (cover from elements) since I have a company truck I'd be using my truck for when I rarely go out, hunting, camping, etc, it will sit in the driveway pretty much the entire month with exception of hunting season.
I'd like to research these things in advance so I know what to order as soon as I get the truck and which route to go. Thanks gents!!!
Since I like doing my due diligence is like some advice and opinions on a few things I want to do to the truck from the get go.
1- Leather (should I go private or dealer)
2- Tonneau cover (folding or roll, which and why you prefer whichever one)
3- Leveling kit (I want to bring the front up)
4- LED Headlights (I believe raptor retrofit but I'd like some opinions anyways)
5- Truck cover (cover from elements) since I have a company truck I'd be using my truck for when I rarely go out, hunting, camping, etc, it will sit in the driveway pretty much the entire month with exception of hunting season.
I'd like to research these things in advance so I know what to order as soon as I get the truck and which route to go. Thanks gents!!!
08-24-2016, 04:02 PM
#2
1. Leather - I have only owned Lariats for my last few pickups, so I would just spend the extra cash and buy the Lariat as trade-in value is usually better than an XLT. Sounds like others here on the forum have had good luck with Katzkin leather as well, so check them out if you buy the XLT.
2. Tonneau cover - I only run a Truxedo Lo-pro on my pickups, they just work for what I need, but they are kinda pricey. I like the roll-up style better than flip-up since I can roll it up completely out of the way when I dont need it. Be sure to check the locking mechanism on other brands of tonneau covers!! Some covers are cheaper, but they dont stay locked going down the roads or in high winds.. Also, some are a PIA to get unlatched!
3. Leveling kit - This depends on what you are wanting to do. I have a 1.5" level which gives you a little lift, but still looks pretty good with stock wheels and tires. I had one pickup with a 2" level, and it needed bigger tires to make it look right. That half inch doenst seem like much, but it makes a big difference in how it looks.
4. LED headlights - Cant answer this one, as I just run a light bar up front.
5. Truck Cover - Sorry, cant help you here either since I drive mine every day.
2. Tonneau cover - I only run a Truxedo Lo-pro on my pickups, they just work for what I need, but they are kinda pricey. I like the roll-up style better than flip-up since I can roll it up completely out of the way when I dont need it. Be sure to check the locking mechanism on other brands of tonneau covers!! Some covers are cheaper, but they dont stay locked going down the roads or in high winds.. Also, some are a PIA to get unlatched!
3. Leveling kit - This depends on what you are wanting to do. I have a 1.5" level which gives you a little lift, but still looks pretty good with stock wheels and tires. I had one pickup with a 2" level, and it needed bigger tires to make it look right. That half inch doenst seem like much, but it makes a big difference in how it looks.
4. LED headlights - Cant answer this one, as I just run a light bar up front.
5. Truck Cover - Sorry, cant help you here either since I drive mine every day.
08-24-2016, 06:36 PM
#3
Senior Member
Thread Starter
1. Leather - I have only owned Lariats for my last few pickups, so I would just spend the extra cash and buy the Lariat as trade-in value is usually better than an XLT. Sounds like others here on the forum have had good luck with Katzkin leather as well, so check them out if you buy the XLT.
2. Tonneau cover - I only run a Truxedo Lo-pro on my pickups, they just work for what I need, but they are kinda pricey. I like the roll-up style better than flip-up since I can roll it up completely out of the way when I dont need it. Be sure to check the locking mechanism on other brands of tonneau covers!! Some covers are cheaper, but they dont stay locked going down the roads or in high winds.. Also, some are a PIA to get unlatched!
3. Leveling kit - This depends on what you are wanting to do. I have a 1.5" level which gives you a little lift, but still looks pretty good with stock wheels and tires. I had one pickup with a 2" level, and it needed bigger tires to make it look right. That half inch doenst seem like much, but it makes a big difference in how it looks.
4. LED headlights - Cant answer this one, as I just run a light bar up front.
5. Truck Cover - Sorry, cant help you here either since I drive mine every day.
2. Tonneau cover - I only run a Truxedo Lo-pro on my pickups, they just work for what I need, but they are kinda pricey. I like the roll-up style better than flip-up since I can roll it up completely out of the way when I dont need it. Be sure to check the locking mechanism on other brands of tonneau covers!! Some covers are cheaper, but they dont stay locked going down the roads or in high winds.. Also, some are a PIA to get unlatched!
3. Leveling kit - This depends on what you are wanting to do. I have a 1.5" level which gives you a little lift, but still looks pretty good with stock wheels and tires. I had one pickup with a 2" level, and it needed bigger tires to make it look right. That half inch doenst seem like much, but it makes a big difference in how it looks.
4. LED headlights - Cant answer this one, as I just run a light bar up front.
5. Truck Cover - Sorry, cant help you here either since I drive mine every day.
As far as the leveling kit, I just want to level the truck for now, no lifts, tires or rims for now, so I guess the 1.5 will do what I want it to.
I'll look into the truxedo. Thanks again!!
08-25-2016, 01:31 PM
#4
This is my last truck with a 1.5" level, but take into consideration that the grill guard weighs about 95lbs, so the front end is pulled down a little bit. There is also about 400 lbs of tools and boxes in the back, so the back end sits slightly lower than stock during this picture. Hope this helps!