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My 2021 F150 Lariat in Smoked Quartz build so far...

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Just picked this up about a week ago. Went in to the dealership to place a custom build order and they had just received this truck on lot, which had nearly everything I wanted, so I went ahead. Pretty tough to talk yourself out of having it today versus having it in a few months. Really enjoying it!

What I've done so far:
  • Rough Country 2" leveling kit
  • Front windows tinted
  • JL Audio stealthbox installed - 2x12" subs
  • JL Audio 600w amp w/ driver side hidden bass control knob
  • 6 3/4" antenna swap
  • Wireless charger insert for console
  • Bull Ring tie downs
What I'm doing in next two weeks:
  • Upgraded exhaust (haven't decided which yet)
  • Rear wheel well liners
  • Spray in bedliner
  • Roll-up tonneau cover
Still considering:
  • New running boards
  • Considering new wheels/rims but not sure yet. Seeing a lot of conflicting info on whether 34's will fit with no mods.
  • Thinking about color match for some of the chrome but I'm not sure how well the color matching would work for the smoked quartz, or where I could get it done. Need to do some research.
What else should I upgrade?

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Just picked this up about a week ago. Went in to the dealership to place a custom build order and they had just received this truck on lot, which had nearly everything I wanted, so I went ahead. Pretty tough to talk yourself out of having it today versus having it in a few months. Really enjoying it!

What I've done so far:
  • Rough Country 2" leveling kit
  • Front windows tinted
  • JL Audio stealthbox installed - 2x12" subs
  • JL Audio 600w amp w/ driver side hidden bass control knob
  • 6 3/4" antenna swap
  • Wireless charger insert for console
  • Bull Ring tie downs
What I'm doing in next two weeks:
  • Upgraded exhaust (haven't decided which yet)
  • Rear wheel well liners
  • Spray in bedliner
  • Roll-up tonneau cover
Still considering:
  • Maybe new running boards
  • Considering new wheels/rims but not sure yet. Seeing a lot of conflicting info on whether 34's will fit with no mods.
  • Potentially plastidip for some of the chrome but I'm not sure how the color matching would work for the smoked quartz. Need to do some research.
What else should I upgrade?

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Looks sharp.
 

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I think all thats left is to upgrade to a King Ranch.... beautiful ride tho.
 

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Just picked this up about a week ago. Went in to the dealership to place a custom build order and they had just received this truck on lot, which had nearly everything I wanted, so I went ahead. Pretty tough to talk yourself out of having it today versus having it in a few months. Really enjoying it!

What I've done so far:
  • Rough Country 2" leveling kit
  • Front windows tinted
  • JL Audio stealthbox installed - 2x12" subs
  • JL Audio 600w amp w/ driver side hidden bass control knob
  • 6 3/4" antenna swap
  • Wireless charger insert for console
  • Bull Ring tie downs
What I'm doing in next two weeks:
  • Upgraded exhaust (haven't decided which yet)
  • Rear wheel well liners
  • Spray in bedliner
  • Roll-up tonneau cover
Still considering:
  • Maybe new running boards
  • Considering new wheels/rims but not sure yet. Seeing a lot of conflicting info on whether 34's will fit with no mods.
  • Potentially plastidip for some of the chrome but I'm not sure how the color matching would work for the smoked quartz. Need to do some research.
What else should I upgrade?

20210618_192651.jpg
Nice truck! I also want to upgrade the audio in my 501a. How much was it to get the JL Amp and subs put in?
 
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Nice truck! I also want to upgrade the audio in my 501a. How much was it to get the JL Amp and subs put in?
The place I used was about 900 bucks to get the amp, subs, and control knob installed, and they were able to do it in about 4 hours.
 

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34’s will fit with those wheels you have. I have a 21 sport (same wheel, just black) and the rough country level kit. I’m running Toyo AT3’s in 34” and have zero rub no matter what
 
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34’s will fit with those wheels you have. I have a 21 sport (same wheel, just black) and the rough country level kit. I’m running Toyo AT3’s in 34” and have zero rub no matter what
Thanks I'll talk to my tire guys about this. Do you have a pic of your AT3s? I've been leaning towards toyo.
 

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275/65-20. Here’s after getting it washed, waxed, and ceramic coated today. She won’t stay this clean during duck season, lol
 

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the 275/65/20 look awesome. That’s the size I’m leaning towards when mine comes in. Are those LT? I’m not going to be doing any extreme off-roading so trying to avoid the extra weight of the LT, but there’s not many in that size not LT. Just the Nitto G2’s that I can find.
 

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the 275/65/20 look awesome. That’s the size I’m leaning towards when mine comes in. Are those LT? I’m not going to be doing any extreme off-roading so trying to avoid the extra weight of the LT, but there’s not many in that size not LT. Just the Nitto G2’s that I can find.
I’m pretty sure they are LT’s.
 
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275/65-20. Here’s after getting it washed, waxed, and ceramic coated today. She won’t stay this clean during duck season, lol
Looking sharp! I've just got finished with the 4 things I mentioned I was about to get done this week, including spray-in bedliner, upgraded exhaust, wheel well liners, and tonneau cover install. Took some more pics, and a video of the magnaflow. Also, removed the FX4 stickers from the sides and the dealer stickers from the back.

As a reference to people from the future searching for examples of this setup: 2021 F150 5.0 V8 MAGNAFLOW DUAL EXHAUST 19565






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How is the sound of the exhaust vs stock? What engine?
 
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How is the sound of the exhaust vs stock? What engine?
You can check the video, which is a better explanation than I could provide with words, but its a big improvement from my perspective. By the way, I highly recommend watching with headphones, as you can't really hear any bass on a phone. Good solid, throaty V8 noise with essentially no drone. Feels like you're driving a V8 now. I didn't want anything overly aggressive, but there are louder options. If you want to see more details check out Magnaflow part #19565.
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