I posted this bizarre story in the General Care section under the topic heading of Make Ready Dept Puts on Tire Dressing From Hell, if anyone wants to read it.

That aside, I am happy to now be counted among the SCrew owners here. As much as I loved the SCab the SCrew just takes my breath away. I would not buy anything other than white trucks for the last 12 years, the Bright Red is a refreshing change. Does anyone else get up in the middle of the night to go look at their truck? These trucks are AWESOME!



I picked up my new wheels/tires yesterday, hope to post a pic of the truck this weekend.

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2001 Lariat SuperCrew 4x4
Bright Red
Medium Graphite Leather
5.4
3.55 Limited Slip
Sliding Rear Window
Trailer Tow Pkg.
Off Road Package
Captains Chairs
6 Disc CD Changer
Rear Seat Entertainment

16x8 Weld Typhoon wheels
& 285-75-16 Bridgestone Dueler AT tires ordered 4-16-01.

 

Have a friend looking at making the same change. Perhaps you could answer a few questions:
Does the limited or lack of bed space bother you? Is the bed extender really that helpful?
Any other thoughts would be appreciated..

 

Hey Gang. I have a SuperCrew with the bed extender and have carried many a load since I got it. I've also had the Regular Cab and the Super Cab in the past. Having the bed extender with the SCrew is a good idea, because it extends the bed farther than a regular 6 footer...So you get the best of both worlds, a four door with a full bed.

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'01 Ford F150 SuperCrew Lariat 4x4 5.4L V8 Gen II
Black, Tan Interior, Captain's Chairs, Rear VHS, 6-Disc CD, Limited Slip 3.55, ORP, Real Wood Dash, Westin Brush Guard, K&N Air Filter, Amsoil ATF and Motor Oil, Duraliner & Bed Extender

Coming Soon...
BFG AT Tires
Gibson Cat-back Single

 

Rob_NC:
Just curious - why'd you trade in the Screw?

 

I went from a F150 supercab to a Screw. Since I sometimes carry long loads (8' - 12' lumber / drywall) I purchased a "bed extender" from Harbor Freight for $39.99. If you have the tow package the "extender" slides into your hitch receiver. It's height adjustable and has a couple places to attach straps to secure the load. This takes the weight of long loads off your tailgate. Check it out at harborfreight.com.

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Mine: 2001 SuperCrew Lariat GenIII
Non Piston Slapping / 1.02 Radiator
Bright Red / Beige
5.4 / 3:55 LS / Tow Pkg.
Heated Seats / Captains Chairs
6 Disc CD / Moonroof / Sliding Rear Window
Bed Extender / Line-X Bedliner / Tinited Windows

The Wife's: 2001 Expedition Eddie Bauer
Med Wedgewood Blue / Tan Leather
Heated Seats / Moonroof / Rear Ent. System
Tinted Windows / 2nd Row Captains Chairs

 

Hey BD, if your buddy even thinks he wants a bed extender get it as option for $165 typical actual cost. Double that if you go back to dealer to buy one later. I'm thinking ol' Rob_NC has an old lady that didn't like the screw, what do you think?

 

Hi BD,

I ordered the SCab that is mentioned in the other Forum. Unfortunately, I did not have that luxury with the SCrew, it does not have the bed extender. There is approximately 1 ft difference in the bed length of the two beds, that extra length is what prompted the SCab choice in the first place but I had never gotten past wanting a Supercrew. I do have 5 x 10 utility trailer that I can put into service if need be, which is somewhat of a hassble, but the bed difference won't be that big a deal. The SuperCrew just stirs my soul!
A sidenote to all this is resale value, I feel the SCrew will take less of a depreciation hit that my Supercab would have.
Hope this helps, I'm sure others here will have valuable input.



[This message has been edited by Zach (edited 04-27-2001).]

 

Thanks I will pass the info on! They are now considering keeping the F150 SC (for bed space) and instead trading in an Explorer. Did you know that the Expedition has a bit more interior space than the Screw? Interesting. Thanks again

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'00 F250XLT 4x4CrewCab V106.8L Auto 156
Island Blue/Silver
[*]Off-Rd Package[*]3.73LS [*]Hvy Serv.Susp.[*]Tow pkg/Class IV hitch[*]DrawTight Activator II Trailer Brake[*]cloth split bench [*]power seats[*]rear slider/privacy glass [*]Ford clearance lights[*]Line-X bedliner[*]Leer Canopy

coming soon: K&N filter

 

A note on resale value. We traded our Screw last Tuesday nigth with 17k miles on it and got a respectable $23500 for it. We paid just over $26000 for it exactly one year ago. Now that aint too bad. I was so heart broken that I actually kissed its hood before we left the dealership. sniff

R

 

maine-s'crew;
Looking at the Screw myself, I can't imagine having one w/out an extender - but doesn't it get old having to haul most everything with the tailgate open? I test drove a SuperCrew - nice - reminded me alot of the Explorer/Expedition - not big enough (interior or bed)for me though! People seem to love 'em tho - great that they make trucks for everyones' needs/likes. Thanks for the feedback!



[This message has been edited by BD (edited 04-30-2001).]

 

BD - I didn't want to trade it, beleive me, but it was my wife's and she wanted more interior room. The Expy she got doesn't drive anywhere near as nice as the Screw. I would have taken it but I can't afford 2 $300+ payments. I miss it terribly.

R

 

Rob_NC:
Ah I see! Well, room is why we didn't get the Screw and instead got the F250 Crew! But of course I wouldn't want to have to drive it around town all of the time - it is big, tall and gets 13 mpg afterall! Too bad the Screw didn't work out - I am sure it has found a nice home!

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'00 F250XLT 4x4CrewCab V106.8L Auto 156
Island Blue/Silver
[*]Off-Rd Package[*]3.73LS [*]Hvy Serv.Susp.[*]Tow pkg/Class IV hitch[*]DrawTight Activator II Trailer Brake[*]cloth split bench [*]power seats[*]rear slider/privacy glass [*]Ford clearance lights[*]Line-X bedliner[*]Leer Canopy

coming soon: K&N filter