My 2003 XL 2wd
#1
My 2003 XL 2wd
So, I decided to make a little thread for my truck since it's going to go through some nice changes this summer. It's a 4.2, so it's not the fastest, and it's a 2wd, so it's not the biggest, but it's mine and I love the truck.
First, how it looked when I brought it home in July of 2012:
How it looked as of Monday:
It's in the shop right now. Some touching up on the paint was needed (high school parking lots suck for my doors ). Also, I ordered some 4x4 wheels for about 500 bucks, and they will get on tomorrow. I got tired of the tow mirrors, so the stocks will also be put on this week.
Things to come in the future:
Lightning headlights (should be in tomorrow)
Rear Cattleman or Ranch Hand bumper
Rear elocker
Mud tires on back wheels
New speakers
New head unit
Black Toolbox
Rear glass w/ sliding door
If anyone has any ideas for my truck, feel free to post
First, how it looked when I brought it home in July of 2012:
How it looked as of Monday:
It's in the shop right now. Some touching up on the paint was needed (high school parking lots suck for my doors ). Also, I ordered some 4x4 wheels for about 500 bucks, and they will get on tomorrow. I got tired of the tow mirrors, so the stocks will also be put on this week.
Things to come in the future:
Lightning headlights (should be in tomorrow)
Rear Cattleman or Ranch Hand bumper
Rear elocker
Mud tires on back wheels
New speakers
New head unit
Black Toolbox
Rear glass w/ sliding door
If anyone has any ideas for my truck, feel free to post
#3
Super Moderator
I like the stock mirror look a bit better anyway. Otherwise, you seem to be doing a pretty good job with the mods. I'd suggest going with interior LEDs and possibly exterior also, could put in a center console from an expedition if you have a bench seat and aren't too fond of it. Gauge face change is nice; I'm enjoying mine. 09+ badges are a nice addition, I've got a set of XL's on mine right now actually! I'm considering putting the correct trim-level XLT badges on instead. If thats something you think you'd want to do, just let me know. If you do go with that, grab a fender badge from the limited trucks, and slap that on the tailgate. Raptor style grill lights always make the trucks look pretty good also.
Thats about it... Here's a couple of pictures of what I did. It gives a good visual idea on weather you'd like any of the ideas or not. Good luck with it though! Very beautiful truck so far, and I can only see it getting better!
Thats about it... Here's a couple of pictures of what I did. It gives a good visual idea on weather you'd like any of the ideas or not. Good luck with it though! Very beautiful truck so far, and I can only see it getting better!
#4
Thanks 03f150, that helps a lot! Those raptor lights are sick, and I've seen the thread, but I don't quite get how to make a bracket that attaches to the grill to put the led bolts into. Is it just a simple L bracket? Or did you use a different kind of light?
I am planning on keeping the bench seat, because I got the front seat recovered last summer (the previous owner was a smoker with kids, she did not take care of the interior very well).
I also might change the badges eventually, they look pretty darn good.
I am planning on keeping the bench seat, because I got the front seat recovered last summer (the previous owner was a smoker with kids, she did not take care of the interior very well).
I also might change the badges eventually, they look pretty darn good.
#6
The truck has stock suspension, but my parking spot and the angle of the pictures make it look low. I'll try to get a picture on level ground sometime.
#7
Super Moderator
Thanks 03f150, that helps a lot! Those raptor lights are sick, and I've seen the thread, but I don't quite get how to make a bracket that attaches to the grill to put the led bolts into. Is it just a simple L bracket? Or did you use a different kind of light?
I am planning on keeping the bench seat, because I got the front seat recovered last summer (the previous owner was a smoker with kids, she did not take care of the interior very well).
I also might change the badges eventually, they look pretty darn good.
I am planning on keeping the bench seat, because I got the front seat recovered last summer (the previous owner was a smoker with kids, she did not take care of the interior very well).
I also might change the badges eventually, they look pretty darn good.
Its too late tonight, but I will take pictures tomorrow of where I bolted it on.
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#8
Got my new wheels and put the stock mirrors on, it make the truck look 10x better imo.
My lightning headlights came in the mail today, so I should be able to install them this weekend! I'm thinking that my next step will be to get a Cattleman rear bumper. It will look like pretty much like this (except I have a different style tailgate/taillights):
#9
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I'll trade you 5 minutes with my girl for your center console. Best 5 min of your life.
I'll trade you 5 minutes with my girl for your center console. Best 5 min of your life.
#10
Got my new wheels and put the stock mirrors on, it make the truck look 10x better imo. My lightning headlights came in the mail today, so I should be able to install them this weekend! I'm thinking that my next step will be to get a Cattleman rear bumper. It will look like pretty much like this (except I have a different style tailgate/taillights):