Back in Black!
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Back in Black!
Earlier this summer a tree in our side-yard came down in a storm and took out my 2016 F150 Platinum 
Fortunately I had replacement coverage on the truck and came out OK with insurance - decided to save a few $$$ and found a lightly used 2016 vs getting a new 2018 - also decided I wanted a long-bed this time vs. the short 5.5 - not a lot to choose from in my target colors - Ruby Red, Grey or Black - found the perfect one in MD but it sold the morning before I was headed there from NC - but then found one that had pretty much everything but the FX4 package just across the line in SC so we went and brought it home yesterday. I live down a long gravel drive-way and know better than to get the black, but just wanted something different from the Ruby Red and that black looks sooooooo good when clean.
Now to get busy making it my own...... I had a Hellwig sway bar and Morimoto LED Fogs that I had never gotten around to putting on the previous truck, so those will go on today, as well as putting the ConsoleSafe, Husky liners & under seat storage bin that I pulled off the old truck into the new - then I need to get wheel liners, mud flap, and appointment with my tint guy and decide what tonneau cover I'm going with this time - most likely another Extang Encore, just longer.... (by the way - if anyone is in the Triad or Triangle NC area and looking for an Extang to fit a 2015-18 5.5 bed, I'm going to have one available as soon as I confirm pricing on replacement rails). I also want to change out the mirrors for tow-mirrors but going to have to find a good deal at a salvage yard - and debating if I want the chrome capped or the black..... finding them with all the needed features for the Platinum is tough.
Finally, I had my ruby red tailgate shield "wrapped" to tone down the chrome - and think I want to do that again on the "new" truck... but still trying to decide.....
Photoshop mock-up....
Fortunately I had replacement coverage on the truck and came out OK with insurance - decided to save a few $$$ and found a lightly used 2016 vs getting a new 2018 - also decided I wanted a long-bed this time vs. the short 5.5 - not a lot to choose from in my target colors - Ruby Red, Grey or Black - found the perfect one in MD but it sold the morning before I was headed there from NC - but then found one that had pretty much everything but the FX4 package just across the line in SC so we went and brought it home yesterday. I live down a long gravel drive-way and know better than to get the black, but just wanted something different from the Ruby Red and that black looks sooooooo good when clean.
Now to get busy making it my own...... I had a Hellwig sway bar and Morimoto LED Fogs that I had never gotten around to putting on the previous truck, so those will go on today, as well as putting the ConsoleSafe, Husky liners & under seat storage bin that I pulled off the old truck into the new - then I need to get wheel liners, mud flap, and appointment with my tint guy and decide what tonneau cover I'm going with this time - most likely another Extang Encore, just longer.... (by the way - if anyone is in the Triad or Triangle NC area and looking for an Extang to fit a 2015-18 5.5 bed, I'm going to have one available as soon as I confirm pricing on replacement rails). I also want to change out the mirrors for tow-mirrors but going to have to find a good deal at a salvage yard - and debating if I want the chrome capped or the black..... finding them with all the needed features for the Platinum is tough.
Finally, I had my ruby red tailgate shield "wrapped" to tone down the chrome - and think I want to do that again on the "new" truck... but still trying to decide.....
Photoshop mock-up....
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
I bought my tow mirrors from Fairway Fords online store. They are in ohio. When you decide on the trim level, Chrome or not, Ford sells the mirrors in kits of two. They are not listed as a pair. Listed as a kit I got two non power fold with floods, puddle and power adjust for a little under the price of buying a left and a right.. For me it saved about $150 I think buying the kit
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
I bought my tow mirrors from Fairway Fords online store. They are in ohio. When you decide on the trim level, Chrome or not, Ford sells the mirrors in kits of two. They are not listed as a pair. Listed as a kit I got two non power fold with floods, puddle and power adjust for a little under the price of buying a left and a right.. For me it saved about $150 I think buying the kit
Moderator
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 8,209
Likes: 1,223
From: San Antonio, TX
You can probably get wrecking yard mirrors off of a 2017+ Super Duty, since the cabs/doors are the same as an F150. There are a lot more of the tow mirrors on Super Duties. Pretty rare on F150s.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
thats a good idea.... the full featured ones with bliss, camera, etc are even more rare but good idea to check on the super duty. Thanks!
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 243
From: GA
Earlier this summer a tree in our side-yard came down in a storm and took out my 2016 F150 Platinum
Fortunately I had replacement coverage on the truck and came out OK with insurance - decided to save a few $$$ and found a lightly used 2016 vs getting a new 2018 - also decided I wanted a long-bed this time vs. the short 5.5 - not a lot to choose from in my target colors - Ruby Red, Grey or Black - found the perfect one in MD but it sold the morning before I was headed there from NC - but then found one that had pretty much everything but the FX4 package just across the line in SC so we went and brought it home yesterday. I live down a long gravel drive-way and know better than to get the black, but just wanted something different from the Ruby Red and that black looks sooooooo good when clean.
Now to get busy making it my own...... I had a Hellwig sway bar and Morimoto LED Fogs that I had never gotten around to putting on the previous truck, so those will go on today, as well as putting the ConsoleSafe, Husky liners & under seat storage bin that I pulled off the old truck into the new - then I need to get wheel liners, mud flap, and appointment with my tint guy and decide what tonneau cover I'm going with this time - most likely another Extang Encore, just longer.... (by the way - if anyone is in the Triad or Triangle NC area and looking for an Extang to fit a 2015-18 5.5 bed, I'm going to have one available as soon as I confirm pricing on replacement rails). I also want to change out the mirrors for tow-mirrors but going to have to find a good deal at a salvage yard - and debating if I want the chrome capped or the black..... finding them with all the needed features for the Platinum is tough.
Finally, I had my ruby red tailgate shield "wrapped" to tone down the chrome - and think I want to do that again on the "new" truck... but still trying to decide.....
Photoshop mock-up....
Fortunately I had replacement coverage on the truck and came out OK with insurance - decided to save a few $$$ and found a lightly used 2016 vs getting a new 2018 - also decided I wanted a long-bed this time vs. the short 5.5 - not a lot to choose from in my target colors - Ruby Red, Grey or Black - found the perfect one in MD but it sold the morning before I was headed there from NC - but then found one that had pretty much everything but the FX4 package just across the line in SC so we went and brought it home yesterday. I live down a long gravel drive-way and know better than to get the black, but just wanted something different from the Ruby Red and that black looks sooooooo good when clean.
Now to get busy making it my own...... I had a Hellwig sway bar and Morimoto LED Fogs that I had never gotten around to putting on the previous truck, so those will go on today, as well as putting the ConsoleSafe, Husky liners & under seat storage bin that I pulled off the old truck into the new - then I need to get wheel liners, mud flap, and appointment with my tint guy and decide what tonneau cover I'm going with this time - most likely another Extang Encore, just longer.... (by the way - if anyone is in the Triad or Triangle NC area and looking for an Extang to fit a 2015-18 5.5 bed, I'm going to have one available as soon as I confirm pricing on replacement rails). I also want to change out the mirrors for tow-mirrors but going to have to find a good deal at a salvage yard - and debating if I want the chrome capped or the black..... finding them with all the needed features for the Platinum is tough.
Finally, I had my ruby red tailgate shield "wrapped" to tone down the chrome - and think I want to do that again on the "new" truck... but still trying to decide.....
Photoshop mock-up....
Trending Topics
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,801
Likes: 48
From: Abilene TX.
That looks Awesome! I say go for it!
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
thebig350
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
13
Jul 19, 2010 06:08 PM
ngng
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
25
Nov 13, 2008 12:20 PM