You can always add the 20" wheels to a truck with the camper package. That's what I did. I'm not a huge fan of the regular 20" options but really liked the 20" rims that come on the platinum. I got a new take off set of 20" platinum rims for about 1k delivered off eBay.

 

• Tailgate Step*
• All-Weather Floor Mats
• Navigation*
• Wheel Well Lines

I did not get the Tail gate step.
1. I could not use it with my trailer attached.
2. I wanted a FLAT tail gate for loading and sitting on. However, I did add a Best Step under the bumper when I got it home.

Ford Mats Suck! Get some REALLY MATS, like the Husky X-act Fits.

Navigation. Don't like Fords. Garmin is cheaper and better. Plus I can update it a lot easier & cheaper.

Wheel Well Lines. They are nice, and about the same $$ as after the fact.

 

I hear your concerns about the tailgate step. The first mod I plan on doing is adding the standard tailgate panel and getting rid of the assist handle. That's also the main reason I'm opting out of the factory spray-in liner so that I can get it done after removing the handle and have everything match. I'll have a canopy on the truck, so the step should still come in handy.

The Husky mats are definitely on my list as well. I really like the ones in my Focus ST. I opted for the Ford rubber mats to get me by until I get around to ordering the Huskies. The carpeted mats on my Focus were trashed in the week I used them before my liners showed up for it.

I agree a Garmin or phone will beat any built-in nav unit, but I'll likely still order it because I think not having it on the display would drive me crazy. I use the nav in my Focus quite a bit, but only after looking up the address of where I want to go on my phone.

 

One more item I did not see on your list, that you may want to add.

The Electronic Locking Rear Axle..??

 

 

It's there, under the FX4 package. That's one of the biggest "must haves" for me and is part of the reason no truck on the lot will fit the bill; it seems like no dealers around here order the FX4 package for some reason.

 

To my knowledge the FX4 package is:

FX4 Off-Road Package (4x4 only; n/a on F-450; other restrictions apply) includes transfer case and fuel tank skid plates, Hill Descent Control™ (SRW only), Rancho® shocks and FX4 Off-Road box decals.

I was unaware that locking rear-end was included.

 

Locking rear end is a required option when selecting the FX4 pkg...


The FX4 Off Road Package* includes Hill Descent Control on SRW, transfer case and fuel tank skid plates, Rancho® branded colored front and rear shocks, unique "FX4 Off-Road" box decal (decal not included with Platinum) (requires 4x4, limited-slip rear axle on DRW, electronic locking rear differential on SRW and all-terrain tires).

 

I always think of the FX4 package as skid plates an ugly decal and crappy shocks. Didn't know you had to order the E-locker with it. I have had e-lockers on both my 6.7L trucks, never used it. That's just me though.

 

Congrats on the new truck. You will love it.

 

Congratulation, SHOpar. You are going to be shocked at the power difference from the 7.3.

 

The wheel well liners are good but if you deal with road salt you still need to stay on top of rinsing it out back there. Crud still gets loaded inside the body panels around the rear wheels.

I got the transmission pto option because I'm hoping to keep this truck for a while and I always feel that the pto option is under utilized by the aftermarket industry and I keep hoping that a company will offer an economical line of products to take advantage of this. An air system or generator are always on my mind but it's unlikely I'd ever use it. Might be a mistake on my part to have ordered it.

Have fun waiting!

 

I agree...you will be shocked....especially when you hook up to tow. By the way don't tell wife when your going to floor it the first time. I didn't mine and you should have seen her face...priceless

 

Another thing to think of is the sun roof gets rid of a lot of head room. I'm 6'4 and have had an 03 F350 xlt and an 03 F350 king ranch with sunroof and the xlt had a good 3" + of head room compared to my current truck. And I think I've only opened it once myself, I'm scared it'll start to leak. My friends usually open it though lol

 

We have the moon roof on our 250. We rarely used it. Wind noise bothered wife, she couldn't talk,loud enough.

 

also on my 350, never use it.

also don't use the power slider window in the back