I'm looking at ordering one of these great trucks and I want the 17 inch tire/rims to come on it. The Lariat is $600 (invoice) more compared to the XLT with off road group. So far I think that's the only way I can get the 17 inch tires on the XLT. I dont really care if I get leather seats or the power driver's seat and other lil goodies that come on the Lariat. Has anyone found a way around this.

Also, the limited slip axle, I am getting 4WD just wondering if I need this.

 

well when i was ordering mine if i went with 4x4 , 17" wheels were a option also u got the egg crate grille it was either 4x4 or lariat that the 17" wheels where a option wanted the 17" wheels but didn`t want 4x4 or lariat expence
This will be a werk truck not a toy for me

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Ordered 11/8/00
Build Date 11/27/00
Delivery Date 12/25/00 eww Xmas Shutdown grrr
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XLT 2001 Supercrew
Arizona Beige
5.4
Tow Pk
Captain chairs
Bed Liner.
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Nothen` Dirty` Going` On`Here`

 

For the difference in price, you can't go wrong with the Lariat. For a few extra bucks, you get the 17's you want, the color matched wheel flares, the color matched bumper top and painted mirror covers with the additional signal. I was in the same boat as you, I however wanted the 16's that come with the XLT, but in order to get the color matched wheel flares, I had to go with the Lariat. I personally am very happy with my decision, and if the rims bother me too bad I can always add aftermarkets. Also, the limited slip would probably payoff in the long run!

 

If you are getting the 4WD to really use it, rather than be seen in it, get the LS. Otherwise, one front wheel spinning and one rear wheel spinning will leave you stuck. With LS, you have to get three wheels spinning before you get stuck.

 

Okay Granpa, What the heck is an "LS"?

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'98 White Lariat

fourhour@yahoo.com

 

Did I miss something or are you saying that the L S D is part of the Lariat package?? I ordered it as an option on my Lariat package.

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Ordered on 11/2/00:
VIN'd on 11/13
Built on 12/4
ETA week of 12/25
Merry Christmas to me !
4X4 Lariat
SCrew, Arizona
Beige, 5.4 Liter, Offroad
Pkg, Moonroof, Rear
slider, Capt's seats,
Side steps, Bed xtndr,6
CD, L S D 3.55

Soon: Lid, Line-X Spray-in liner, Intake mods.

 

answered my own question....Nevermind.


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Ordered on 11/2/00:
VIN'd on 11/13
Built on 12/4
ETA week of 12/25
Merry Christmas to me !
4X4 Lariat
SCrew, Arizona
Beige, 5.4 Liter, Offroad
Pkg, Moonroof, Rear
slider, Capt's seats,
Side steps, Bed xtndr,6
CD, L S D 3.55

Soon: Lid, Line-X Spray-in liner, Intake mods.

 

Me too! But I have another one that puzzles me..... What the heck is an SVT that I keep seeing in the messages?

 

Me too! But I have another one that puzzles me..... What the heck is an SVT that I keep seeing in the messages?

 

If it what I think it is, it stands for Special Vehicle Team. It's Ford's special racing team. The Lightning, Cobra R, Taurus SHO and so on are SVT projects. Hopefully this is what you are asking about, if not, I'll just feel a little stupid!

 

GET THE L-S DIFF!!!! It just snowed 8" here and the truck did great in 2WD. Wife thought it was in 4WD. Truck is VERY stable in 4WD and takes off like a champ on the ice. Ask yourself this...How much is NOT having you and your loved ones stuck worth to you?

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2001 SuperCrew XLT- Bright red over silver, Captains, 5.4, 4x4, skid plates, towing pkg, 17"wheels, posi, Westin CPS tube steps, EXTRA FUEL CONSUMPTION PACKAGE!!