Well am I the first Canadian to purchase a supercrew 4x4 or what. I have yet seen another canuck advertising on this site...these trucks are the best!!

My problem is in trying to decide on weather to have running boards put on the supercrew or a good looking set of flaps and nurf bars. I like the looks of the nurf bars, but the protection of a running board is superior.

Has anyone installed boards or nurf bars and flaps on their supercrew 4x4 yet??? I have seen the Ford boards in their brochures, but not that crazy about them.

This is driving me up the wall trying to decide which way I should go......please help ....send pictures.....anything!

2001 Supercrew 4x4 (Wedgewood Blue/Silver)

 

2001,
You maybe the first Canuck to receive a SCrew. But "waltesa" from Ontario has been active message sender on these boards for months, and has been waiting since Jan. for his. See the "Order Date" thread.
I agree with you. The black factory running boards do not look good on the color combo you (& I) ordered. I happen to like the Ford step bars that are illustrated in the Ford Accessories catalogue ("Styled molded running boards Part # 16450). The last time I was at the dealer, they did not yet show a part number for the SuperCrew. They come painted to match the truck (silver would be my choice) and have black ribbed step pads. They (like all Ford Parts) will not be cheap-$500 would be my guess.
My next choice would be SS nerf bars. (No rust please & also a real concern for a "Calgarian".) I think Westin, Manik and SmittyBuilt have them.They all have WEB sites. And I'm sure there are others.
Let us know what you get and post a picture when you get them.
BTW, Post a picture of your truck-I'm still waiting!!!


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2001 SuperCrew, 4x4 Lariat, Blue/silver, 5.4L Captains Chairs, 3.55LS, Moon Roof, Bed Extender, everything but the AV system & skid plates.(Ordered: 2/11/00, Build Date: Week of 4/10, ETA date: May 1)

Planned Mods: Sprayed-On Bedliner-(LineX); Retrax Rolltop cover, Fiberglass Cab steps (Ford) or SS nerf bars; Gibson SS Dual Sport Cat-back system; SuperChip; K&N Air intake kit; Clear back-painted bug-deflector; (& Maybe: SVT Lighting wheels and Michelin Pilot LTX 285.60/HR18 tires.)

 

Thanks for the support SuperCrew!
The end is near - Thursday's update shows that it's bucked. Of course it also means I'll have a Thursday/Monday vehicle (Friday being a holiday). Hopefully it'll be here for the Canadian long weekend in May.

 

I've found a running board manufacturer that makes a model for the SuperCrew. Their Premier Step Plus model, available in factory-matching colors looks pretty good.
I'm on the verge of ordering one...

Visit their website at: www.aerotecinc.com

 

I just called Smittybilt out of Corona California. They are working on a "Sure Step" nerf bar that "will be out in about 30 days." The guy at Smittybilt said the part number will be "FN1750S4"

Will be working on obtaining a pair as soon as they are out!

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White,XLT 4x4,5.4L

 

2001--

I just placed an order for Aero-Tec's Premier One-Piece running board. Should be installed within two weeks. My SCrew is for work as well as play, and this style has a step for access to the bed of the truck as well as to the cab. It runs from wheelwell to wheelwell. Price is $499.00 plus tax, installed. It comes from the manufacturer unpainted. The dealer paints it to match the truck: four color coats and four clear coats.

It seemed like the best setup for my particular needs. We'll see.

--JK_TN

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JK_TN
2001 Ford F150 SuperCrew
Black/Lariat/5.4/4x4

 

Did you ever decide on the Nerf bars? The SS ones from Better Built I installed are very sturdy and s/b able to hold up with the salt and snow in Canada.

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2001 SuperCrew, 4x4 Lariat, Blue/silver, 5.4L Captains Chairs, 3.55LS, Moon Roof, Bed Extender.(Ordered: 2/11/00, Built 4/4-4/10, Delivered: 4/29)
Mods: Ford Vinyl floor mats, Line-X sprayed-on bedliner, Better-Built SS nerf bars, K&N Air filter, EGR "SuperGuard" painted hood shield.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewP...964&p=21336187

Future Mods: SnugTop Hard Tonneau cover; Gibson SS Dual-Sport exhaust system; SuperChip; (& Maybe: SVT Lighting wheels and Michelin Pilot LTX 285.60/HR18 tires.)

 

It should look great. You definitely want to install the mud flaps on the front tires. I believe the nerf bars take quite a beating from stones and even powder coating will chip.

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2001 SuperCrew, 4x4 Lariat, Blue/silver, 5.4L Captains Chairs, 3.55LS, Moon Roof, Bed Extender.(Ordered: 2/11/00, Built 4/4-4/10, Delivered: 4/29)
Mods: Ford Vinyl floor mats, Line-X sprayed-on bedliner, Better-Built SS nerf bars, K&N Air filter, EGR "SuperGuard" painted hood shield.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewP...964&p=21336187

Future Mods: SnugTop Hard Tonneau cover; Gibson SS Dual-Sport exhaust system; SuperChip; (& Maybe: SVT Lighting wheels and Michelin Pilot LTX 285.60/HR18 tires.)

 

finally got something off the smittybilt website. here it is:
"The following part number(s) will fit your vehicle.
Part # Description
FN1750-S4-B Sure-Step; Side Bar; Black
FN1750-S4-C Sure-Step; Side Bar; Chrome
FN1750-S4-S Sure-Step; Side Bar; Stainless
FN1750-S4-T Sure-Step; Side Bar; Texture

No-Drill installation
Rugged mount designs for strength
Non-Slip; wrap step pads
May be combined with Outland products for a complete package
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To speak with your nearest Smittybilt Authorized Dealer for more information, pricing and availability, call:
1-800-276-4889
Anyone have any experience with Smittybilt? I am thinking about buying these. Any +'s or -'s. Your opinion- what color/type would look good on a White XLT 4x4?? :-)

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White,XLT 4x4,5.4L,K&N Filter,....what's next?

 

I had Smittybilt bumpers/nerf bars all around my Jeep Wrangler. They are top quality and the finish (black) was very durable. I recommend them.

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2001 SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat 5.4/4-spd auto, 3.55 l/s, elec xfer case, skids, cab steps Class III tow, Stock 17"s, Oxford White/Med Graphite leather capts chairs, Rhinolined, SUPERCHIPS equipped
Planned: K&N FIPK (When they get the CARB # for 2001's...or maybe sooner)

 

Great looking nerf bars on the truck Supercrew!

I think I will go with the plan paintable black nerf bars and have them powder coated silver to match the bottom paint on mine....I think having the bars matching the bottom silver will look great!

Any comments on that idea?

 

Sorry for my ignorance, but I was not even thinking about adding the Nurf bars till I read about somebody's left door being hit. Do Nurf Bars actually prevent somebody (normal cars) of hitting the SCrew with their door? Here in Holland the parking spaces are very small and I'm looking for something to protect my doors, what are you're recomendations??? (can I order these online?)

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(Currently) Ordered 4 May 2000
4X2, Lariat, 5.4L, Deep Wedgewood Blue and Gold, Moonroof, 6cd changer

 

To ask the question a little more clearly: do the Nurf Bars extend far enough away from the side to prevent door dings?

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(Currently) Ordered 4 May 2000
4X2, Lariat, 5.4L, Deep Wedgewood Blue and Gold, Moonroof, 6cd changer

 

I don't know about the Nerfs for the SCrew. But the factory cab steps sure do. (On the 4x4 at least...but I think they are high enough on the 4x2 to protect also.)

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2001 SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat 5.4/4-spd auto, 3.55 l/s, elec xfer case, skids, cab steps Class III tow, Stock 17"s, Oxford White/Med Graphite leather capts chairs, Rhinolined, SUPERCHIPS equipped
Planned: K&N FIPK (When they get the CARB # for 2001's...or maybe sooner)

 

Does anybody know if there is a clear picture available of the factory cab steps?
Also are there any comments on these, are they just in black? What about these guys (www.aerotecinc.com) I looked at them they look great, but do they last???

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(Currently) Ordered 4 May 2000
4X2, Lariat, 5.4L, Deep Wedgewood Blue and Gold, Moonroof, 6cd changer