I found a kit once but don't remember the site I saw it on. I have a '97 supercab w/ shortbed. Anyone know who sells these kits?

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'97 F-150XLT extra-cab w/ 4.6L Windsor and auto.
Superchip!
K&N filtercharger
Jett underdrive pulley
mild shift kit
K&N cat-back exhaust
Future plans:
4.6 to 5.4PI head swap
Dynomax headers
supercharger (haven't decided which one, yet)

 

Man, don't do that. Just be proud of what you drive. For the amount of money you will spend on trying to make your 97 XLT look like a L, you could just go buy a used one. The motor alone is $4000 plus the S/C and tranny. The ground effects, exhaust, interior, badges, wheels/tires, front end, etc....too much.
Besides, EVERY SINGLE L owner here would bash you immediately. Regardless of how it looks.
I would advise not doing this. But that's just my opinion. Do what you want man. Good luck, with whatever you decide.

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--Lariat4WD--

2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flareside 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;ORP;remote keyless;floor-shift 4wd;Class III;AM/FM/SingleCD
Mods so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; Westin Black step bars; Pendaliner bedliner; GSP black Safari Grille Guard; GTS TailBlazerII Slotted taillight covers; Clear corner lenses; under hitch backup lights; 2 KC Hilites Daylighter 6" 150W black round; Cranked torsion bars; Removed lower striping; Replaced factory ORP decals w/ silver; 2 Polk Audio EX10 10" subs under rear seat; Sony XM754HX amp; Viper 300ESP alarm
Pending
2001 Lightning taillights; White/black gauges; Replacing factory gold/maroon Lariat decals & upper stripes with silver & black
Warranty Paint Work
Entire bed being repainted due to primer showing; also painting roof and passenger door due to factory defects; Changing all silver 2-tone to black
Wish list:
More lights; Flowmaster 40 Series SI/DO exhaust; Optima red top battery; Remote starter & Prox. sensor; In-dash TV/CD/DVD/AM/FM head unit; BedRug & Roll bar; Aluminum dash kit

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2000 VW Cabrio GL (Wife's)
2.0L, auto, pw, pdl, pm, tilt, cruise
Green ext, black cloth int
Am/Fm/Cass w/ CD cgr

 

I don't think Lightning owners would bash anybody for making their truck look better. It's changing the badging that really pisses 'em off, though.

The front clip and ground effects look great on a non-Lightning, IMHO.

Good Luck!


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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. 100HP Shot NOS, BellTech 3/4 drop, Ford MotorSport Chrome Lightning wheels, Super Chip(TRAC). K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps w/billet inserts, clear corner lenses, Cervinis Ram Air hood, ARE Cover w/ wing, Momo billet pedals, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost and nitrous gauges, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX Thunder 4000 subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Color-matched Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, Trenz billet grills, Piaa 9007 Super Whites, etc. Build #2755
TampaSVT@Tampabay.rr.com

http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt/

2001 PT Cruiser - Limited Edition
2001 EB Expedition

 

I agree with TampaSVT, it's cool that you want to make your truck look better, but don't imitate the lightning with all the badging.
lariat4wd, maybe he just wants a supercab, and since Ford doesnt offer a lightning in a supercab version, he has to make his own.
I would probably look into buying the Roush kit, though. That way, no one can say you are trying to imitate their vehicle.

 

lariat:

We're getting a group together Sat. night for Ronnie Setser's car show. It's at the corner of Dale Mabry and Erlich. Hope you can make it.

Rich

 

Yeah I love the front bumper and lightning looks, but don't put a badge on it.

Seriously, you would be better off trading in your and getting an L for the money you'll spend.

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She has allot of toys on her.
MY BABIES STAT'S
Built 5/4/99
# 917 of 4000
2001 ET: 12.???, we'll find out soon.
When the green light drops, the bullsh*t stops.
MY ZING ALBUM: http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293132307

 

Actually, all the engine stuff will be completed by the end of this year. I had considered selling my truck and buying a Lightning, but couldn't see living without the supercab. I also think it will be fun modifying it and would be cheaper in the long run as I almost have mine paid for and won't be picking up another note. As for the Lightning badging, I do plan on putting the Lightning badge on the sides, but it will say "Lightning II" since it is an extra-cab. Not posing, just customizing. Thanks for the input, though.

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'97 F-150XLT extra-cab w/ 4.6L Windsor and auto.
Superchip!
K&N filtercharger
Jett underdrive pulley
mild shift kit
K&N cat-back exhaust
Future plans:
4.6 to 5.4PI head swap
Dynomax headers
supercharger (haven't decided which one, yet)

 

TampaSVT- I will be returning from FUN FORD WEEKEND on saturday night and will try tto make it over to the show, My Brother that just bought the red 2000 will be with me and I want him to see your truck.

 

you go elmo do want you want its your fricken truck just do it

 

About a month after I bought my truck last summer I saw the SVT/F-150 tailgate badge and ordered one. I also bought a Police Interceptor badge for the tailgate and thought it would be cool. I didn't know about this site and am not even sure I knew what a lightning was. Anyway after my "education" on this site, I soon found out that posing don't go around here.
I may end up taking it off someday but havn't yet. BTW I also have a 4WD front valence/tow hooks and a honeycomb grill that wasn't original so I guess I'm posing there too. I was even thinking about poser vanity plates...lol
G

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2000 XLT
5.4L, 3.55ls
Toreador Red
Supercab, Short bed
MODS:
Custom cloth seat covers-front
K&N air filter
Raven Z33 muffler
Hellwig rear sway bar
Front valence from 4WD W/cutouts for tow hooks
Superchip
Cervini's ram air hood being pained/installed
FUTER UPGRADES???
Functional on ram air
Better tires/wheels
Front Hellwig
5.4L billet fender badges

 

I would just hate to see him spend all that money, then only have everyone criticize him. I for one believe that if you want to do something, by all means, do it. I had a 1980 Firebird for my first car. I converted it over to a full fledged Trans Am. Motor, tranny, rear end, body panels, interior, suspension, everything. Of course, this is a totally different expense scale, but same idea.

I too have the SVT F-150 badge on my tailgate, but I would never put a Lightning badge on it. SVT is just a division of Ford. The Lightning is an actual product of that division. (A GREAT ONE I MIGHT ADD!!)
It's still an F-150.

Do what you want. Make yourself proud to drive your truck...although, I would be proud to drive it like it is.

 

Wings West has a nice looking bumper cover/ ground effects kit. i think it is kinda pricey, but if you are going for looks i think it would be worth it.

John

http://www.wingswest.com
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98 F150 XL
Blue/Silver
4.6 Triton V8
Ext Cab. Long Box
3.55 NLS
Tow Package
No Mods Yet

[This message has been edited by BlueStreak (edited 03-08-2001).]

 

AAPD has a "Restyling" kit that looks pretty cool.
http://www.aapd.net/f-150/

Pegasus Custom also has some real nice stuff
http://www.pegasuscustom.com/ford_truck.htm

Keystone also has some cool stuff
http://www.keystonerestyling.com/

There are a ton more out there.

 

You might have guessed I have a 1992 flareside, and I have a 92-96 lightning airdam in the front since I couldn't find a better looking one elsewhere. When I go to shows, the guys look twice since the lightning was never offered with the flareside bed. Instead of the "FLARESIDE" badge, I have the "5.0" badge on the side so I'm not posing, but I get a lot of compliments, and a lot of respect since I built the 302 to a repectable level. The lightning owners will compliment you on your truck, and then say something about thier supercharged 351 because they're proud. No one will ever bash you for doing cool stuff to your truck. However, if you want a lightning, get a lightning. The time and money would be better spent on making your new lightning faster. You can even spread your $4000.00 "upgrade" over 4 or 5 years in payments.

 

Wings West makes a nice urathane kit also
www.wingswest.com



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Bill S.
2001 White F150 4.6 XLT
Kinesis Racing Support Truck