Looking to upgrade to Lariat style
 

I have 2004 Supercab XLT it's not A Lariat but love the look of the front grill. HOw could I purchase the Lariat grill? would an aftermarket outfit have it or would I have to try and get it from the dealer?

If you want exactly Lariat style, you will have to get it from the dealer or if somebody swaps out from Lariat to a different type, you can use theirs. From the dealer is approx $175.

I would suggest checking ebay occasionally. I don't see a Lariat grill there right now...just some XLT, FX4, and some Billet grills. I did see a Lariat grill a while ago, however. It's an option if you want to save some dough.

I check ebay daily and have seen only one Lariat grille that I can remember ... and it was the insert only ("surround" not included). But, that certainly doesn't mean you shouldn't keep an eye out for it.

dleonard888, what color is your truck!? You see, when you replace the grille, the "surround" ring is the color of your truck. On the Lariat, it's chrome. This may very well determine with whom you could trade as I've only heard of one person successfully swapping out the surround only. Personally, I have a Lariat and would like a BLACK XLT (full grille).

Past all that, you can email Torrie at http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com. I have the model numbers at home and may be able to post them later tonight ... if not tomorrow. I think you may be able to get the Lariat for around $127 ... not sure about tax/shipping.

Gordopanocho,
I have a red XLT, the surround is red with all black grill.. The outer chrome is really what I like. However if you wanted to work something out on a trade that would be fine with me. Please let me know if you have any idea's ?? all we would have to pay for is shipping. I'm game

Unfortunately, I want to lose my Lariat chrome as much as the nickel colored insert. I want to replace the whole thing with BLACK. So, I won't be able to trade with you. Someone else might, but I won't. Thanks for the offer nonetheless.

Oh, the part number for the Lariat grille (comes with chrome surround) is 4L3Z 8200-DAB. Price listed on the email Torrie sent me is $192.67 ... no idea what you'll really pay. You can email Torrie "at" fordpartsnetwork.com.

Good luck!

I originally swapped out only my nickel honeycomb for black honeycomb and left the chrome. I liked this idea because this configuration isn't available on any other trucks. Now I'm thinking about swapping the chrome surround out for a black one (black truck).

I don't want to look like an XLT though... those things are cheap. Settle down I'm only kidding.

I don't want to look like an XLT though... those things are cheap. Settle down I'm only kidding.[/QUOTE]
Thats pretty FUNNY!! :D :-X05

GRRRRrrrrrr!!!!!!!! :-arrgh

Is the grill all one unit???? the inside attached with the surround ?????

Lariat Grill
 

GordoPanocho, I have a Black XLT with the OEM grill of course and am looking to replace it with the Lariat Grill (full grill as well) You up for a trade?

Anthony

alcoelho, I just sent you an email (I think). Since these types of discussions are not really permitted on the forums, we need to take it to email. If you didn't get my email, simply go to my personal off-site gallery and email from there. I look forward to hearing from you!
:-X22 Oo. :-tap

dleanard888, You might want to check ebay. A Lariat grill with surround just listed today ($25) for the 2004 F-150. Good luck.

I have a Black Lariat and want to perform the same swap as GordoPanocho (I'd like a painted gloss black surround instead of the chrome yet I want to keep my insert (and paint it silver). If anyone else is up for an even swap let me know (black surround only).

Thanks Fuzzola