Truckguy24's 2024 XL 101A SuperCrew RWD

[Truckguy24]

I am definitely keeping the steel wheels on the truck, and I had seen in a steel wheels Facebook group that a gentleman figured out the 11th gen 17 in Chrome plated steel wheel center caps, fit the 2010 to present steel wheels. Those Chrome plated steel wheels have a similar profile the way that the center cap sits to the lug nuts. All of the other types of center caps have too deep of a lug nut attachment point. I had even tried a different style and it sat too far off the front of the face of the wheel.

Ford part number: 5L3Z-1130-S

I love the look and plan to finish it off with a set of Chrome beauty rings. Simple stuff but very pleased and look forward to the beauty rings when I decide to pull the trigger on those.

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[HammaMan]

Bro, get some 20" BAP takeoffs on FB for $1k and level that thing! 18s if you can't hand the 20s.

 

[Truckguy24]

I am keeping everything else pretty much stock. No suspension, engine, or any sort of wheel and tire setup. I really like the steel wheels personally. This is my daily driver and the days of playing around with my daily driver are behind me since I have my other vehicles to play with and fuss over.

 

[Truckguy24]

After a few weeks of driving the truck, It is apparent how much really has changed in the 21 years since my '04 was built. The XL seats despite being manual recline and front to back movement only, have significantly more bolstering and are more comfortable than the power seat in both my older F-150 and my Mustang. It doesn't even have adjustable lumbar which is a big item I need. And I have found out whatever they set it at is more than enough for me. Crazy!

I Continue to be blown away at how far this truck has progressed even for a base model. Hence why I feel it is really more of an XLT of previous years. Comparatively with options, it pretty much is. Much nicer than either of my older higher trims.

 

[Truckguy24]

Some goodies arrived today.

My truxedo soft roll up came and was installed. I have the same cover on my 2004 and it's been a great cover for my use.

And then my Ford mats came that are designed for the vinyl floor. Not a fan of cutting holes in my floor for the attachment points, so I just put them in as is. Seem fairly snug since it's rubber on textured vinyl.

 

[JCsTruck]

Your truck is looking good but those steel wheels… You could dress them up with these chrome hub caps and transform their appearance from work truck like to retro cool. They even have them in black.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015G8F2K...BYYND0VM&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I installed the Rough Country wheel wel liners and they were the easiest things to install and didn't need trimming . https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR1R8ZGK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[Truckguy24]

Thank you! Yes seems kind of hit or miss with the wheel well liners. Ended up working out no big deal but just funny they seem to vary so much.

So the wheels are actually going to be dressed up a bit over time. What I am going to do is eventually paint them black most likely, chrome trim rings to go with the nice chrome center caps I got from Ford. And then I will be putting on a slightly larger size raised white letter tire. It'll look like a retro steel wheel and really fit the look of the truck and what I'm going for.

Similar examples on Mavericks but you can see how much it pops with the raised white letters. Everyone has their preference but that is what I will be doing for sure.

 

[JCsTruck]

I like your thinking and that does look nice.

 

[Truckguy24]

First wash. I will be doing my full paint correct and sealing in the coming month or so. But glad to have her all cleaned up for now. Just over the moon with this thing so far.

 

[Truckguy24]

Glad I purchased when I did. Kept getting the short end of the stick the past few years with stuff like this. I knew tariffs were coming and knew they'd likely wouldn't have the intended effect lol.

On the exact truck I purchased, there are a few in my search. Same dealer, prices are up now $2,000 as of today lol.

 

[Truckguy24]

Last month I picked up the rough country rubber bed mat. I got the truck with the spray and liner as part of the deal, and wanted the mat to prevent things from sliding around. Pretty good for the price, it's a mat lol.


Yesterday, I finally added the chrome trim rings which gives a nice touch. Still going to leave the wheel paint alone and probably won't bother painting them the more I look. Just not really into the customizing of a daily driver much anymore haha. Pretty happy as is.

Been averaging right around 21 MPG according to the computer. Running 93 octane since I'm used to it for my other vehicles.

Probably in another month or two I'll do my wheel skin stitch on steering wheel cover. That'll do it for any upgrades until next year when I add the OEM fog lights. I will do my first oil change coming up memorial Day weekend a little over a thousand miles in. Otherwise, just keep trucking and enjoying this beast.

I just continue to be so impressed with how well the truck drives, the unbelievable power, incredible fuel mileage, and just having something that I just don't care to change much of. Really just a damn nice truck out of the box.

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