While waiting so patiently for our arrival date (10/28, we hope), been noticing the color matching fender flares, especially those on the two-tones. Is this an aftermarket thing or something we need to go thru the dealer for to make sure of matching the color? Or do they come with the lower two-tone paint option? If so, I don't remember any mention of that so I tend to think not.

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On order (ETA: 10/28): 2001 SuperCrew XLT, White/AZ Beige, 4.6 Triton V-8, Sliding Rear Window, Tow Package, Ltd Slip Diff, Bed Extender

Planned Mods: Rhino Liner? Line-X? and retractable cover

 

If its anything like how the pinstripe and decal colors are selected, you will be lucky if all 4 fender flares are the same color, let alone color coordinated!

My stripes and stickers lasted about 2 weeks before they ended up in the garbage can.

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2001 SuperCrew Lariat 4x4
Black / Grey Leather
Class III Trailer Tow Group, 5.4L Triton V8, Limited Slip Rear Axle, Bed Extender, Cab Steps, Engine Block Heater, Radio, AM/FM Stereo 6-Compact Disc Changer, Skid Plates, Moonroof, Sliding Rear Window, Ford drop-in Bedliner.
ARE-Z Cap (Black).
TriBall hitch (bumper protection)
Planned Mods: SuperChip, K&N or Air-Raid intake kit; Outland Sport Bumper, Reese front hitch receiver, behind the grill driving lights.

 

The wheel well flares will match the lower paint. Wheel well flares are not included with the 4x2 XLT.

I added them on my 97 XL supercab. It is not a fun installation.



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2001 SuperCrew Lariat4x2
Amazon Green Med Parchment Captains Chairs
Rear sliding Window MoonRoof Tow package
3.55 LSD / Mods: Line-X
Access Cover
GPS (Tripmate)
Expy Console

 

The Fender Flares are standard on the Lariat and will match the lower tu-tone.

XLT-Fender Flares are optional and does not match the lower tu-tone

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SuperCrew 4x2 Lariat, Oxford White/Silver, 5.4lt, Grey Leather Captain Chairs, 6 disc CD changer, Tow Package,
Chrome Westin Step Bars, Armor Bed Liner, Husky Mats.

Furture Modifications:
K&N Filter, Hard Tonneau Cover, Flip-up TV Console, Bug Guard

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...8920&a=8409218

 

ssg57,

Please post more details on adding the flares. I have thought about doing this with the 4x2 xlt I have on order. Where did you get the parts?

 

Ok, since we're waiting on a 4x2 XLT and not a Lariat, I guess we will be flare-less. Where do we find these to match the 2-tone?

John in Cal: any installation tips/advice? Other than maybe letting somebody else do it?

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On order (ETA: 10/28): 2001 SuperCrew XLT, White/AZ Beige, 4.6 Triton V-8, Sliding Rear Window, Tow Package, Ltd Slip Diff, Bed Extender

Planned Mods: Rhino Liner? Line-X? and retractable cover

 

CrewDawg. The stock wheel well flares are about $70 each, at least they were in 97. They require four machine screws and clips on the inside of the wheel well. There are 40 push clips that require holes on the outside of the wheel well. Pictured below are the clips.

You can remove them but the flares don't mount real flush to the fender when you do.

All in all the after market flares install easier, but you give up the factory look.
Good luck..

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2001 SuperCrew Lariat4x2
Amazon Green Med Parchment Captains Chairs
Rear sliding Window MoonRoof Tow package
3.55 LSD / Mods: Line-X
Access Cover
GPS (Tripmate)
Expy Console