I have wanted a new set of rims since I bought my truck 2 years ago,but all options have seemed ugly,(IMO) or Extremely expensive(out of reach)
The AR rims I was thrilled to find,are also way out of reach(M.S.R.P. of $437 per wheel??LOL) What do you think of these,I have a tan truck and most chrome or polished rims just don't look right(again,IMO) BTW,these are also AR,but much more reasonably priced


And this brings me to the idea I have had all along to put some 6 inch round driving lights in the grille. I do actually want them to protrude through the grille,as pictured. again,what do you guys think of this?

Let me know?

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Billet third brake light cover/oval pattern
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
WOW,what a cool site!

FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!

Now,if it only looked like this in real life

 

like the wheels but not crazy about the lights in the grill. love the front view without the lights. i think lights take away from overall beauty of front--they seem to stand out to much and all the attention is drawn toward them and not the over-all front view. just my opinion---i know guys that loves lights will shoot me down--lol
your truck looks good no matter what.

opps forgot to tell you i have a tan truck too.(arizona beige)

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2001 F-150 4X4 Supercab
XLT 139" WB style side
5.4L V8 3.55 LIMITED SLIP AXLE
MODS:
AIRAID FIPK
SUPERCHIP(FLIP CHIP)
ROLL & LOCK TONNEAU

sitting in garage mods
GIBSON CAT BACK
GIBSON HEADER
REFLEXX COBRA HOOD
STREET SCENE GRILL
HOLLEY THUNDER SUPERCHARGE
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I can put the lights behind the grille I guess. My mind isn't set on it,yet. AZ beige,is that the charcoal looking beige? I love that color!! Wish I had it on mine ,,,,,98
Maybe some two tone paint is in order,Hmmmm.....

 

Your truck looks really good the way you have it now. Of course a set of (IMO)bigger wheels and low profile tires would be the pefect addition. About the lights? Not for me.

Alf

PS. Check www.superbuytires.com I got my wheels from there, 299 each.


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Lose the lights. Otherwise would be cool. Steve

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• -Airforce 1 Performance Intake
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• -Lund Interceptor Bug Guard (painted)
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98SCREAMER: If you like it, do it. No one would probably like my lites, but they're not driving my truck. No offense to anyone. We all have opinions!



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2000 Black F-150 XL,Super Cab, 4.2L, 5 Spd, 3.55, Flowmaster Delta 40, K&N Air, Tints, BugShield, Ventshades, Dual Chrome 3" tips, Hella 500's, Hella Optilux Superwhite Headlights

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You've got my approval on both ideas
Those wheels are pretty sweet, don't remember seeing that pattern. I think the lights look pretty cool, but (to me) would be a bit much for a lowered truck (if that's what you end up doing eventually). Either way it's your truck and whatever makes ya happy go for it.

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'97 F-150 Lariat SuperCab 4X4

• White/Silver, 4.6L, Auto., Open 3:55
• 265/75/16 BFGoodrich AT's on polished 16x8 AR-136's
• Cat-back Dual Exhaust (Straight pipes with big chrome tips)
• Black Polar Bear Grille Guard
• Stock '01 AM/FM/CD stereo
• Edelbrock Performer IAS Shock at Each Corner

 

Hey thanks for the opinions guys,I actually do appreciate someone elses views.
netwurk,I did entertain the idea of rally style lights with a molded into the bumper look. But I thought it might look too busy for a clean look.
Yours look great,though!
Those Alessio's look fine,Alf. I have been searching for a wheel that I like for two years. I am thinking about painting the centers of the wheels I posted above. Maybe changing them to
a charcoal,and leaving the polished outer rim intact. The whole general plan was to take on an older Mustang look,as the grilles are a similar shape. Still may do it,,,,,,,,,98

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Billet third brake light cover/oval pattern
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
WOW,what a cool site!

FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!

Now,if it only looked like this in real life

 

Why not put 4 lights in the grill? Would look sweet, and confuse some people going the other way when driving with everything on.

As for the wheels, chrome look much better with that color. I have a Camry as my 2nd car the same color, and have had many diff. wheels on it. The best are some chrome 5 spoke that look pretty similar to your pic. But then they're 18" with 35 series rubber bands on 'em.

 

Ok, I like the wheels. Make sure they ar at least 19s. And put the lights behind the grille. I'm thinking of selling my brush guard. Any takers local to Tampa/St. Pete area? I've had it since Nov. 2000. It's the GSP Safari guard. It's in mint condition. I'll take $200 for it. I want a Pre-Runner bar.

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5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Charcoal;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; Clear corner lenses; under hitch backup lights; 2 KC Hilites Daylighter 6" 150W black round; Cranked torsion bars; 2 Polk Audio EX10 10" subs under rear seat; Sony XM754HX amp; Viper 300ESP alarm; NR Auto white/black gauges; changed silver 2-tone to dark charcoal, warranty paint work on bed sides and roof; removed all Lariat striping...for now. Body shop reapplying new ORP decals; 2001 Lightning tail lights; Husky catch-all liners; Custom 5.4L badges; Flowmaster 40 Delta Series SI/DO exhaust w/ dual 18" chrome angle cut tips out back
Pending
99 Z-28 chrome tips
Warranty Paint Work Pending
Hood being repainted due to acid rain damage
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Subs & Amp pending.

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Hey lariat,
I plan to use 17's or 18's,don't want to go too radical with the Houston streets They let 18 wheelers drive through neighborhoods there.
Probably will go no lower than 55's for tire height.
The city I'm in right now(Detroit)has the worst roads I've ever driven on,though. The streets at home will feel like riding on air after this place ,,,,98
Still haven't decided on a grille,though,Hmmmm

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Billet third brake light cover/oval pattern
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
WOW,what a cool site!

FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!

Now,if it only looked like this in real life

 

I like the the front of your truck as is. Adding the lights, butt-ugly!

 

Nice name,lol. Thanks for the comment,I've been trying to make it look different from everyone else on the road. I'm almost there

 

98Screamer- Definitely go for the rims. Lights behind the grille would look much cleaner and compliment the Stillen airdam.

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1999 4x4 F250 LightDuty XLT SuperCab 5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster exhaust, K&N FIPK, Superchip, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, PIAA Air Dam with 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (85W Superwhites), 4-KC Daylighters (150W), Leer 100XL Shell, Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComp Mud Terrains on 17x8 American Racing Atlas Rims. Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart.

 

You could go with the hella black lense lights behind the grill.