ive got an 04 XLT and was curious if it is possible to put the lariat package over head console in plus how much modification it would be, has anyone done this before?

 

yeah if you search on here there are a few threads that deal with it. some guy named ol bird or something like that has a web site that he sells them. people have done it...im thinking of it myself...

 

Ok, thanks I completely forgot about searching lol, im realy interested about it bc I could realy use it

 

I have a black one if your interested in purchasing pm me.....

 

I have added one to my XLT. I installed the version that just has outside temperature and compass, but you can also go with the version that has the computer functions. It just costs a little more.

Ol Bird that was mentioned has a web site offering his kits. That's where I got mine. Here is his site: Retrofit Ford F150, F250, F350 Overhead Console Kits

Pretty easy to install if you can follow instructions.

Pics in my gallery.

 

There is someone (ol Bird) who sells refurbished overhead consoles for F250's. I believe that I read they are actually F150 overhead consoles. This guy did the research and plans for a simple bolt on kit without removal of the headliner.
Now to answer the questions can you put the lariat overhead on an XLT. I have a 09 XLT and I can not put the lariat overhead on. My friend has an 08 XLT and can not either. He had to do an aftermarket install. The issue is when you buy a lariat it has the overhead frame welded to the inside of the roof line. The XLT's do not have this frame between the headliner and the roof.

 

Ok I figured there would be a frame missing or something ill have to look into the bolt on one then, what's the difference with the compass and tempurater one and the other one with computer funtions like what can it do?

 

You have an '04. Keep that in mind when you check out the site I gave you. There is nothing different about the roof between an XLT or any other trim. They are all the same, and the stiffener will be there.

The unit I installed came out of an F150, and it only has outside temp and compass. But the unit fits perfectly as you can see by the pics in my gallery. You just have to cut the headliner.

If you buy the unit that came out of an F250, it will have the computer with Miles to Empty, Miles per Gallon, plus temp and compass. That one is more expensive, and you will have to do more wiring. If you want to go that way then you are lucky to have an '04, because it originally was offered with the overhead console. An '05 and later never had the computer functions overhead, and getting them to work on these later trucks is said to be more complicated.

Just check out that site. He explains it all pretty well.

 

Ok, thanks alot, so my truck is almost like plug and play or it would still need to be programmed etc.?

 

There is no programming, but I would not call it plug n play. You will have to wire it in, plus add the temp sensor sender up front by the radiator support.

 

Sweet, I have a 2002 lariat overhead console from my previous truck that I rolled, I had been wondering if it would go into my current XLT.

 

Right, so like the miles to empty and everything is there tho just nees to be wired in?

 

Again, i have a black, never used w/ outside temp. I'll give it away. It's from ol'bird. PM me if you would like it.

 

I can't PM!!! I am interested, what would you want for it??

 

After you make one more post, you will be able to PM.