So on my platinum under the windows on each side I have this chrome strip. My buddies Lariat does not have this or its black? Can these be swapped or mine just removed?

 

They can be swapped.
I just ordered the black F-150 moldings iirc.
With the door open you will see a small black torx screw. Remove it and start prying.

Its a pain imo

 

once removed its junk? part number?

 

Unfortunately I dont have the part numbers, just called and they sent.

They can be saved but my front 2 didnt make it, rears came off easy.

 

what happened to the front 2?
don’t you have to remove the mirror in order to remove the front?

i am doing just the opposite, going from black to chrome

 

Kylant...Putco makes them and they fit perfect Chrome or Black. Couldn't stand that rubber on my arm. 45.00 on amazon.

 

these?

 

Yea except I have a reg cab so there cheaper.

 

id love to see before and after pics

 

they broke when i pulled them off
no i didnt remove the mirror

 

ok.

i’m pretty sure the mirror needs to be removed because there is a bolt holding the front of it under the mirror assembly

 

i have seen those. I don’t want the stick on ones.
I am going factory replacement. should be here next week

 

They can be saved depending in how you pull them off.
2 torx screws holding the outer belt molding. One on each end and 4 long clips that can break, holding it to the top of the outer door.
the mirror does not need to be removed just lift the molding up after you unclip it and slide it back. Just make sure it won't rub on the exterior door paint, the belt molding ends can scratch. Sometimes the front moldings bend and become damaged since they are long and the clips hold it down.

 

i have seen a couple posts on the facebook 2017 sd forum that state the mirrors need to be removed to get the front off

 

part numbers? Im looking to do black and also don't want stick ons