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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 04:52 PM
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Cool 2018 XLT Ruby Red!

She's a sexy beast!

Before!

Stock Pic 1!

Stock Pic 2!

After!







(Yes, she's a bit dirty, BITE ME!)

Done so far:
  • Dropstar Wheels 24x9.5 Gloss Black 25mm Offset
  • Tailgate Damper Kit (A must!!)
  • Locking bed cleats (meh!)
  • Storage box center console tray (helpful)
  • US American Flag decal (Hell yeah!!)
  • Bulb - Indicator illumination (Yes! Apparently 2018 was the year Ford decided to remove the PRNDM illumination, at least on the lower models, not sure about higher trims, it just bother me that i can't see it, I'm used to my other cars being illuminated).
  • Still Plates (nice touch!)
Still to come:
  • Morimoto headlights (pre-ordered)
  • Morimoto Taillights (ordered)
  • LED fog lights (ordered)
  • Tow mirrors (in the market)
  • CAI (still in the market for it, undecided, need HELP!!)
  • Short stubby antenna (ordered)
  • Mirror caps (paint or buy, undecided if keep stock mirror or upgrade to tow mirrors. Hard to find Ruby Red paint believe it or not)
  • Interior carbon fiber trim accent (in the market)
  • Grille replacement (Raptor, Roush or just OEM painted ruby red, undecided)
  • Husky all-weather floor mats (ordered)
  • sound upgrade (in the market)
  • Exhaust system (in the market)
  • Little tree air freshener (in the market)
  • Whatever else i can think of after!

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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 05:54 PM
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Where did those sill plates come from? I like them!
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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 06:24 PM
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Thanks, man.

Check out Tasca Parts at www.TascaParts.comVFL3Z-99132A08-C Door Sill Plates by Putco, about $85.00 for all four doors.

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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 09:45 PM
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Update:

So... after doing some reading on here, it seem to me everyone agrees that an aftermarket CAI is pointless so instead of dropping $400+ on one, I’ll just go with a K&N filter to replace factory one and call it a day.

Found this on ebay and pulled the trigger, just noticed the camera so now that’s going to be another project I’ll have to take on.





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Old Oct 17, 2018 | 10:24 PM
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Love it... following. I’m in the process of buying the same exact truck, if I can get these damn dealers to give me a good price.
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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Nice find on that grille. It's going to really dress up the front end.
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricksastar
Love it... following. I’m in the process of buying the same exact truck, if I can get these damn dealers to give me a good price.
I know the feeling. I searched for months, tried all three brands, finally came back to Ford. Trick, don't show interest at the dealer, make them understand that you can keep on looking until you find the right deal, they NEED to sell the truck, you have got the upper hand.
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by KillinTime
Nice find on that grille. It's going to really dress up the front end.
Thanks, man. Can't wait to see it installed! Pics coming soon.
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DCuthbertPhD
Thanks, man.

Check out Tasca Parts at www.TascaParts.comVFL3Z-99132A08-C Door Sill Plates by Putco, about $85.00 for all four doors.
much appreciated!
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DCuthbertPhD
Update:

So... after doing some reading on here, it seem to me everyone agrees that an aftermarket CAI is pointless so instead of dropping $400+ on one, I’ll just go with a K&N filter to replace factory one and call it a day.

Found this on ebay and pulled the trigger, just noticed the camera so now that’s going to be another project I’ll have to take on.





IMO this grille is the perfect one for a Ruby Red truck. Can't wait to see it installed.

Mike
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