I will agree with one thing you said about the flareside without the hooks. I do not know why Ford felt they had to mess with the FS boxs. This is not my first flareside (Lightning,Ranger) and they looked great without the grocery bag hooks on the side. If I was feeling really frisky and had the money I would have them filled,smoothed,and painted to look as it should. Probably 90% of FS owners would say they are worthless to them. I say save the money and maybe put it towards a light in the glovebox and under the hood maybe? Im sure its cheaper. Later dude.