Traded my '11 Lariat for a '13 Platinum
08-01-2013, 11:43 AM
#31
Yep got the 36 gallon tank. had the 26 on the '11...Other options were power sunroof, Max Tow with mirrors, Tailgate Step,Spray in bed liner, and electronic locking 3.73 rear axle. I didn't order it per se, I was going to order one but this one had already been ordered by the dealer and was "on the way"...4 1/2 weeks later it showed up finally. Having trouble posting the Maroni (window) sticker in pdf format right now. MSRP was $55075. They did have a couple of Limiteds on the lot that were less expensive, but didn't have max tow and had 22" wheels. I needed 20's because I already have studded snow tires for winter.
The only thing missing from this truck that was a "really want" were the skid plates. I thought I'd just buy those when it arrived, they were only a $160 factory option, but I've since learned it will cost about $800 to order the parts from the dealer. Those are going to have to wait till I come back from vegas in October.
So far I have already installed window vent visors, weathertech floor liners, Bullring tie downs in the "hidden" stake pockets, and rear fender liners from ford.
The only thing missing from this truck that was a "really want" were the skid plates. I thought I'd just buy those when it arrived, they were only a $160 factory option, but I've since learned it will cost about $800 to order the parts from the dealer. Those are going to have to wait till I come back from vegas in October.
So far I have already installed window vent visors, weathertech floor liners, Bullring tie downs in the "hidden" stake pockets, and rear fender liners from ford.
08-01-2013, 11:51 AM
#32
Alaskan by Choice
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wow!??? even the gas tank doesn't have metal???? I found parts list online with pictures. it looked like 4 plates assumed they were all metal?????
08-01-2013, 12:00 PM
#33
I just went and looked again. There seems to be a total of 5 covers under my truck. The first one is a cardboard cover to gain access to oil filter, held up with twist clips. The next is a metal skid plate (has 2 small square holes for a twist on plastic covers)held up with bolts. The next is a cardboard cover held up again with twist clips and a small L shaped skid plate of metal covering another part, help up with bolts. Then theres a long plastic tray that runs from just under rear door to rear of truck assuming it is covering your gas tank (mines 36 gallons) and this tray is plastic cover. Seems thick enough though..
Last edited by Truck owner; 08-01-2013 at 12:03 PM.
08-01-2013, 12:04 PM
#34
Alaskan by Choice
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I just went and looked again. There seems to be a total of 5 covers under my truck. The first one is a cardboard cover to gain access to oil filter, held up with twist clips. The next is a metal skid plate (has 2 small square holes for a twist on plastic covers)held up with bolts. The next is a cardboard cover held up again with twist clips and a small L shaped skid plate of metal covering another part, help up with bolts. Then theres a long plastic tray that runs from just under rear door to rear of truck assuming it is covering your gas tank (mines 36 gallons) and this tray is plastic cover. Seems thick enough though..
08-01-2013, 12:08 PM
#35
Doesn't your truck already have the gas tank plastic cover already?? I don't see anything wrong with the covers they got on here. Unless you are spending a lot of time off road and see tons of mud and debris, then going all metal may be the way to go..I got an Off Road but I have a KR and don't see much off roading at all. To me these plates with be good for keeping the road salt from getting everywhere underneath and any road debris or rocks from flying around and doing damage..
08-01-2013, 12:26 PM
#36
Alaskan by Choice
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Doesn't your truck already have the gas tank plastic cover already?? I don't see anything wrong with the covers they got on here. Unless you are spending a lot of time off road and see tons of mud and debris, then going all metal may be the way to go..I got an Off Road but I have a KR and don't see much off roading at all. To me these plates with be good for keeping the road salt from getting everywhere underneath and any road debris or rocks from flying around and doing damage..
Absolutely nothing under the gas tank! The rest of the truck has flimsy pressboard/cardboard???? shields that will be fine for keeping dirt off, but not much else. I don't go off road much, but i do have to use a road to get to work every day that has a sign posted " 4X4 with chains only beyond this point...Road maintained for military purposes only". It's Alaska, "stuff" hides in the snow and a lot of gravel roads for me too...Just would feel better. My '11 was taking a beating on the underside. I just priced out 4 plates from RCI...$1100 for 1/4 Aluminum.
08-01-2013, 12:46 PM
#37
Absolutely nothing under the gas tank! The rest of the truck has flimsy pressboard/cardboard???? shields that will be fine for keeping dirt off, but not much else. I don't go off road much, but i do have to use a road to get to work every day that has a sign posted " 4X4 with chains only beyond this point...Road maintained for military purposes only". It's Alaska, "stuff" hides in the snow and a lot of gravel roads for me too...Just would feel better. My '11 was taking a beating on the underside. I just priced out 4 plates from RCI...$1100 for 1/4 Aluminum.
08-01-2013, 12:59 PM
#38
Alaskan by Choice
Thread Starter
Check out the www.RCIMetalworks.com website, good pictures of all of the plates there. steel is cheaper...aluminum is lighter(more expensive) plus $100 for OEM fuel tank straps with skid plate mounting bolts. NOT CHEAP, but as a whole I think Alaskans make a bit more than thier lower 48 counterparts ( at least I do), but we get hosed on shipping all the time (if we can even find a vendor to ship to us).
08-01-2013, 01:07 PM
#39
Cool! if you can get all metal that is the way I would go if I didn't already have something there already, my driving is mainly paved roads so this is good for now. Good luck with the add-ons, seems your gonna have a uncarriage protected for any road debris and any landmines..
I just checked out the website, theres look nice but it seems it is not a wide or covers as much as the FORD OEM plates do. Mine covered the whole front and all the way back to the transfer case and the gas tank cover is rounded and fits perfect underneath and seems longer. You might want to compare before shelling out the $1100 to make sure your gonna be happy with the coverage! JMHO!!
I just checked out the website, theres look nice but it seems it is not a wide or covers as much as the FORD OEM plates do. Mine covered the whole front and all the way back to the transfer case and the gas tank cover is rounded and fits perfect underneath and seems longer. You might want to compare before shelling out the $1100 to make sure your gonna be happy with the coverage! JMHO!!
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08-01-2013, 01:24 PM
#40
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Cool! if you can get all metal that is the way I would go if I didn't already have something there already, my driving is mainly paved roads so this is good for now. Good luck with the add-ons, seems your gonna have a uncarriage protected for any road debris and any landmines.. I just checked out the website, theres look nice but it seems it is not a wide or covers as much as the FORD OEM plates do. Mine covered the whole front and all the way back to the transfer case and the gas tank cover is rounded and fits perfect underneath and seems longer. You might want to compare before shelling out the $1100 to make sure your gonna be happy with the coverage! JMHO!!
I just checked out the website, theres look nice but it seems it is not a wide or covers as much as the FORD OEM plates do. Mine covered the whole front and all the way back to the transfer case and the gas tank cover is rounded and fits perfect underneath and seems longer. You might want to compare before shelling out the $1100 to make sure your gonna be happy with the coverage! JMHO!!