Any other Regular Cab trucks out there?

[Rockman5159]

Love it ! looks nice

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Thanks .Yes that pic was before I put leveling kit on it. Also added chrome mirror covers. 5.0 10spd auto 3:73 geras and iI love it!

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[Rockman5159]

My first two trucks were regular cabs, and I would love another one. The issue is that the automakers have decreed that "regular cabs are for the poors" and refuse to offer basic convenience packages or upper level engines on them. In terms of "luxury", a regular cab is hot or cold in 3 minutes no matter what is happening outside. With heated/vented seats, phone remote start and a heated wheel, it's very hard to be uncomfortable in one.

Mine is a 2021 that sticker was $46,284. I speced out a 2023 with same equipment and same truck now list for $54.628. INSANE. Socal Security doesnt pay that well so I guess this will be my last 1.lol

 

[Rockman5159]

Looking at the tracker statistics, it seems that regular cab 2021 orders are in the minority. I will put up a few pictures of my truck with hopes it will make any others feel less lonely. In a world flooded with crew cab trucks, I had to order mine after a long and fruitless search for 2020’s and even 2019’s. The majority had options that made no sense, or dealer add-ons that I wouldn’t have wanted even if they were free, like tinted windows (most of my driving is at night) or bed liner (I do a lot of work with metal and it just gets stuck on or gouges the liners) and I wanted the V-8 4X4 with 3.73 gears and 9.75 axle. The heavy duty payload package was hard to pass up, so I went with the 8’ bed and it still fits in my small driveway without any effort. It doesn’t look quite as long in person and in fact, I panicked for a moment thinking it was a short bed when I saw it from behind parked in the dealer’s back lot.

Unfortunately, Ford decided that several options aren’t available with the regular cab. I really wanted the LED headlights, 4A transfer case and sliding rear window. I would like to at least get the sliding window, then hopefully some information about adding the OEM LEDs will appear and maybe some day, after the warranty expires, I will feel adventurous enough to swap out transfer cases.

Unloaded, the ride is stiff, though comfortable and on the highway it rides super smooth and quiet. The steering is almost too light and doesn’t have much feedback at low speed. The brakes feel good with a nice stiff pedal. I haven’t gotten any opportunity to use four wheel drive but hopefully will next week.

Those wheels are the best looking wheels on An F150 IMO

 

[amschind]

Fixing my current truck up has kind of changed my mind. I did the 302A XLT with this one because I thought that it struck the best balance. But for the next vehicle, I'm really thinking about getting a used XL reg-cab/short-bed and then buying a wrecked top level trim vehicle and scavenging it for the interior and/or adding aftermarket stuff in. The fundamental question is: what is the most difficult/costly feature to add? The answer comes back as the powertrain and HDPP frame, which will be non-negotiable when I replace this truck. Self-driving is the wildcard, as retrofitting those sensors may be a challenge. On the other hand, I had to do that ANYWAY to put decent bumpers (read "better than plastic and aluminum foil") on my current truck, so that may also be a wash.

 

[Davidwnuc]

2022 XL High 4x4
Roush supercharger
3.73 gears with locking diff.
lowered…obviously
Plan on making a thread about it soon just haven’t gotten around to it yet.

 

[Popplemer]

2022 XL High 4x4
Roush supercharger
3.73 gears with locking diff.
lowered…obviously
Plan on making a thread about it soon just haven’t gotten around to it yet.

Probably too busy smiling. That truck is gorgeous. Got some get up and go does it?

 

[Davidwnuc]

Probably too busy smiling. That truck is gorgeous. Got some get up and go does it?

Thank you.
yeah man. it rips! i have only launched it in 4H twice so far. speeds get too high too fast for most locations around here. I need to get to a track when the weather cools off.

 

[Popplemer]

Thank you.
yeah man. it rips! i have only launched it in 4H twice so far. speeds get too high too fast for most locations around here. I need to get to a track when the weather cools off.

Gotta get some videos of it at the track! That coyote + blower has to sound great

 

[Nando7057]

My Regular Cab - All mods in my signature

 

[Scrambler68]

Ford may not make them with all the options but I’ve been busy building my RCSB the way I want it.

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

Ford may not make them with all the options but I’ve been busy building my RCSB the way I want it.

Looks badass!

 

[Nando7057]

Ford may not make them with all the options but I’ve been busy building my RCSB the way I want it.

Beautiful

 

[desertdust]

My ‘23 2.7 4x4 rclb w/ raptor takeoffs. Really enjoying it so far.

 

[Bossharp]

I really think the 2024 XL short bed is the best bargain in a new F-150 and even with the new restrictions really well equipped. Gone are roll up windows lolol! Since cost IS a factor on my budget I can basically make it mine and serve me well for less than $8,000.00. The mods I plan are typically done on many new trucks. Tires and wheels, paint to match bumpers grill mirrors and handles, hard one piece tonnou cover and maybe a 3-5 drop. I'm getting a 2 wheel drive simply because I don't need a 4×4 so I save the $5,000.00 Ford wants for that. With Granger's KILLER 4% back of invoice and low out the door price the cost for a brand new 'Sport Truck' will be cheeper than many regular cars or trucks by far.
When I went to my Credit union 100% financing was no problem and less than most new vehicles. The real key is you get the 5.0 12" dash and screen 3.73 locker hitch cruise tilt power windows (both one touch up), locks mirrors all standard..It is the most well equipped XL 'base' single cab ever made by far. All the really important 'options' are now standard on a real base XL..Who needs chrome lolol!

 

[UNIKRN150]

I really think the 2024 XL short bed is the best bargain in a new F-150 and even with the new restrictions really well equipped. Gone are roll up windows lolol! Since cost IS a factor on my budget I can basically make it mine and serve me well for less than $8,000.00. The mods I plan are typically done on many new trucks. Tires and wheels, paint to match bumpers grill mirrors and handles, hard one piece tonnou cover and maybe a 3-5 drop. I'm getting a 2 wheel drive simply because I don't need a 4×4 so I save the $5,000.00 Ford wants for that. With Granger's KILLER 4% back of invoice and low out the door price the cost for a brand new 'Sport Truck' will be cheeper than many regular cars or trucks by far.
When I went to my Credit union 100% financing was no problem and less than most new vehicles. The real key is you get the 5.0 12" dash and screen 3.73 locker hitch cruise tilt power windows (both one touch up), locks mirrors all standard..It is the most well equipped XL 'base' single cab ever made by far. All the really important 'options' are now standard on a real base XL..Who needs chrome lolol!

As a "Fully Loaded" F150 RCSB owner I can tell you from experience that YOU are a FKING genius!

YOU " figured it out"!

If not for the fact that THIS will be my last (of many) new truck purchases, I would have NEVER paid all that money for a Fully Loaded XLT. ...that and the "0%" interest that is no longer available.

You're getting the same damn truck that "I" got for THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS less and you're likely going to spend WAY LESS than I did adding the options I got. AND MORE!

Enjoy and congratulations!

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