My truck got hit (GOT REAR-ENDED post) and I am considering calling up the body shop and telling them to forget about the Lariat sticker and pinstripe, along with the 4x4 decals. This would wipe over a hundred off my deductible since they have to buy the whole kit to replace the Lariat sticker.
What do you think?

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01' Supercrew Lariat Black
Gen-III
5.4L
4X4
Med. Parchment Interior
Leather Captain's Chairs
Moonroof
CD Changer
LSD
Factory Cab Steps
Bedliner
Bug Deflector
Slider
No Mods
No Tow Package

 

I don't mind the Lariat stripes and 4x4 decal although my 4x4 decal doesn't have the "OFF ROAD" written right next to it either. It is just subtle enough. I like to keep them very much like they were when new so when I go to sell them they look a little more recognizeable. I personally take pride in keeping one looking new for a long time. That's a trick in of itself. Especially since I plan on keeping this truck quite some time. I also don't have any dealer decals on my truck though so I think I have it where it suits me just right. Each to their own, though.

 

DrJeffro,

I pondered just a day before I removed the stripes/Lariat deco off of my black 2X and glad I did. If the fender badges didn't have the 3 holes in the fender to fill-n-paint, those would be gone too. Remove the stripes... looks much better without it. I think it would look even better if you removed them on your 4X. Definitely not worth a $100!

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2001 F-150 SuperCrew, Lariat 4x2, Black w/gray leather, 5.4L Engine, Towing package (1.02" radiator)

Modifications: Gibson SideSwept Exhaust, K&N filtercharger w/modified cold air box, ******* lid, Bed Extender, Ventvisors, Hood deflector, Black Stull Billet Grille, Lightning Tails

Shopping List: Oil filter relocation, Front & Rear Swaybars, PermaCool Cool Pack II dual electric fans (available this summer)

[This message has been edited by Area 52 (edited 05-26-2001).]

 

My vote is to keep the stripes. I like it on my Arizona Beige Lariat. Sets is apart from the XLT (no offense to the XLT drivers...). However, to each his own. Do what you like, personalize it to suit your taste. Remember, you are the one who gets to look out on the driveway and say "Damn nice truck!" I do everyday.....

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2001 F150 Supercrew 4X2 (Gen III), Lariat, Arizona Beige Metallic, 5.4L, Towing Package, 3.55 LSD, Moonroof, Captains Chairs, Premium Sound, Extender
Ordered 12/14/2000, Received 2/9/2001 Life is Good...
Modifications:
Line X bedliner, Ford factory splashguards, Black Westin Step Bars, Aux Back Up Lights, Advance Cover folding hard cover, Extender Lock, Husky Floor mats, New Factory Ford transmission (replaced at 2100 miles), PopNLock remote tailgate lock

 

DrJeffro,
I also just recently removed the Lariet script and pinstripe. I did decide to leave the 4x4 sticker on though.(Mine does not say off road under it) I think it makes the truck look more sporty and cleaner. Good luck with your truck.

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• 2001 SuperCrew,Lariet, 4x4, 5.4L, 3.55LS
• K&N Generation II FIPK
• Goodyear Wrangler LT 305 70 R16
• American Racing Chrome Sliders
• Chestnut/Harvest Gold 2-tone

[This message has been edited by skinny (edited 05-28-2001).]

 

This certainly is a subjective topic. However, I recently bought a Red SuperCrew and made sure it had the proper decals on it. I can see where a black model might look good without the decals but I prefer the decals. My two cents!

 

I say ditch'em. I haven't like the lariat stripes since the 97-98 model year, when it was less noticeable.

This is strictly an opinion. That's why there is chocolate and vanilla, different flavours for different tastes.


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Bambino Worldwide
Owners Gallery Truck #179
1999 reg cab/short box/ORP/Silver on Dk Graphite - 3.55; 4.6l 5sp; Factory Tonneau; 40 chan CB/Maxrad Antenna; Kicker amp'd sub tubes; Rockford Fosgate components up front; Custom Exhaust; Mobil 1 5w30/Motorcraft FL820s; Amsoil Series 2k in the driveline.

 

Here's what I did.
I have a 4x4 XLT Black.It had the small 4x4 logo in the back (no orp).One day while waxing I was boarded so I decided to take them off & if I did'nt like it I would put the opr decal's on since my truck has all the opr component's on it from the factory except the decal's.
I left everything off & love the look.
It look's so much cleaner.
Just my opinion though!

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2001 Supercrew XLT 4X4
BLACK W/DARK GRAPHITE
5.4 EFI V8
17" 10 SPOKE'S
3.55 LIMITED SLIP
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
SKID PLATE'S
POWER MOONROOF
SLIDING REAR WDW.
TRAILER TOW PKG.
BED EXTENDER
CLOTH CAPTAIN'S CHAIR'S
STAINLESS STEP BAR'S
GIBSON SWEPTSIDE
WINDOW TINT
VENT VISOR'S
LINE-X-BED LINER
FORD MOLDED MUD FLAP'S
K&N FILTER
HUSKY FLOOR LINER'S
HEADLIGHT/FOG SWITCH MOD.
BFG 265/70/17 AT/KO
STAMPEDE BUG SHIELD
WEATHERTEC WDW. VISOR'S

 

My silver strips and decals for my black lariat screw go great and add style (I think) to my truck. I've seen some red stripes on black that didn't look so hot. Besides, since I paid for all the extra goodies that come with the lariat, I don't want people to think I have an XLT..LOL! Not that there is anything wrong with that One thing I asked the dealer to NOT put on was their logo decal. I absolutely hate dealership decals on vehicles (especially expensive ones!) Plain and simple, if you like the stripes, thats all that matters.

Warning: Keep your trucks away from lawnmowers. Mine was sprayed by rocks by one of our employees while parked at work. Lucky it only chipped and dented the drivers door. Just got it back from the body shop..Looks good as new! Cost $300 to repair dents, paint and re-clearcoat entire door.

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My SCrew:
Gen III, 2001 SuperCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55 Limited Slip, Black Exterior, Med Graphite Leather Captians Chairs with "BUN Warmers", Sliding Rear Window, Power Moonroof, Class III Trailer Tow Group, Skid Plates, Bed Extender, 6 Disc CD...

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You sure as heck could have had mine!
I had all the striping removed at delivery.
That tape crap is about the tackiest ripoff I've even seen. Go to a paint & body shop supply store and get yourself some good looking tape, for less then 10 bucks, you'll have enough to do your truck, tool box and the wifes vaccuum.

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2001 Lariat SCrew / Oxford White / Sunset Orange Pearl (House of Kolor)
Truck Master Designs FD630-S AirDam, Gibson 9504/Split Rear Exhaust, Fac Moon Roof, 3:55LS, 6CD, Gen III/Beige Buckets, Cab Steps, Slider, Tow, Bed Extender, Bell Tech 2" Shackles, Snug Lid

Check out my Photo's at
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/xtruky

 

Thats the beauty of opinions. What's one mans junk is anothers treasure. I don't think my stripes look tacky but it's fine if you do....Don't take this the wrong way, not everyone would like orange painted on white either.


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My SCrew:
Gen III, 2001 SuperCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55 Limited Slip, Black Exterior, Med Graphite Leather Captians Chairs with "BUN Warmers", Sliding Rear Window, Power Moonroof, Class III Trailer Tow Group, Skid Plates, Bed Extender, 6 Disc CD...

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With that said, it's a decision only you can make DrJeffro. I personally don't care for any stickers...so I would choose not to have them replaced.

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2001 Supercrew 4x4 XLT Harvest Gold, 5.4L, Bed Extender, 6 disc CD changer, Limited Slip, Keyless Entry...
MODS: K&N filter, Trenz billet grille, Rhino Bed Liner...

 

Thanks for all the replies. I have not been convinced to take them off so I guess I will just let them be replaced.

 

I've changed my mind after taking delivery Dr. J. What I had seen before was a Lariat with a lasso type stripe, which I thought was gaudy. What I got was much different; plain and a bit more conservative. I'm keeping it... and the 4X4 decal too (it wasn't as big as I had thought).

 

I got the box of my truck repainted (Ford's great paint of course) and they didn't have a 4x4 sticker in stock... since my dealer is so far away I decided to look into the custom market for mine... I went to the body shop and saw the stripeing guy... he cut me out custom 4x4 stickers out of chrome... they go great with my HD exhaust, L tails, chrome step bars and chrome wheels. I liked the one that were stock but I will take these over the stockers anyday. 30 dollars to have them cusom made and installed... would have cost me 40 dollars to drive to the dealership... oh and I like the Lariat pinstripe... when it is not pink or purple or yellow... silver and black would look mint on Huskers SuperCrew... but at least if you decide to go after market you can decide on anything you wantand probably won't cost you 100 bucks either.

Tribute to LeanNCut:
Have a striped day

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2001.5 SuperCrew XLT 4X4 (Gen III)
Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Deep Wedgewood Blue (accent)
5.4L V8
Chrome Tubular Step Bars (Ford)
Captains Chairs
Power Moonroof
3.55 LS
6750 GVWR
Class III Towing Pkg

Mods:
Harley Davidson Exhaust
'01 Lightning Head/Tail Lamps
Pioneer DEH-9200r
Boston Acoustic Components & 5X7s
Box Liner (Ford)
Splashguards (Ford)
Bug Defector Doubles as Rock and Sand/Salt Deflector in these snowy Canadian winters
K&N Air Filter

To Come:
17" Rims/Tires w/ BFG A/T or ProComps
WMS Velocity Tube
Radio Delay Mod
Eurolights