Hi, I have a 97 F150 4x2 with a modified front end (4x4) I was just wondering if anyone knew where I could find a nice front lower valence. I tried Truckin' Magazine where I found my original that was removed a couple weeks ago as it was chipped up and in my opinion not worth repairing but I didn't realize it would be so challenging to find a new one. If anyone cold help me out I would really appreciate it.

97 F150 4x4 (no curve in valence near licence plate like the 4x2 model has)

Thanks!

 

Have you checked the dealer? I know the lower valance for a '97 4x4 is only about $40.

I replaced mine on my truck.

Doug

 

Thanks, I picked it up today. It was $44 and they could only get one with tow hook holes. I am going to put some nice little lights in these holes I think.

 

Is that the absolute bottom piece of the flaring in the front that bolts below the two tow loops? It is just that skinny piece of plastic right?

This winter I hooked onto a greyhound bus that was stuck trying to pull out of a school parking lot - a minor grade but traffic forced it to stop on it's way up. The driver slid over the curb a little and couldn't go ahead so I tried pulling her back into the cleared area.

I actually was moving it! 6 inches or so each time per bump.. If the tow rope didn't break I bet a few more (well maybe 20) bumps would have gotten it free.

Oh, anyway, this *** faced turd as it turns out, wrapped the rope around the bottom flaring and the tow loop. Instead of just around metal.. Dumb dumb dumb, since i was in the truck, I didn't notice until the guy came with a piece of plastic in his hand asking me where'd it come from!? I couldn't believe it - there was SO much room for him to wrap the rope around with hook.. no need at all to go underneith and through. <grumbling again>

So - is that what it's called? a valence and it's only worth about $40?