2023 XLT Hybrid build

[Krischievous]

Sure

That looks real nice especially with the cyber orange!! Thanks!

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[Luthinator]

Finally think I have my 23 XLT hybrid just how I wish I’d have bought it. Purchased 8/7/23. To date I have done or added:

Color matched air design roof spoiler
Tailgate spoiler
Tailgate appliqué
XL front grille swap
18” Drag D70 wheels with retro Maverick center caps
Genuine BAP taillight assemblies
Tint inc windshield tint strip
Genuine BAP front and rear emblems
Genuine Ford ventvisors refinished in matte black
Eibach lowering springs
2019 Ford Flex roof antenna

I’m pretty happy with this tribute to an early 2000’s mini truck. Really enjoying this truck more than I thought I would and have enjoyed making it unique-ish. Thanks again for having me! Hoping to hit some meets or shows next year!

Jeff

That is sexy!! I love the detail with the center hubs.
How did you get color matching cab spoiler?? How much was it if you don't mind?

 

[fltwd]

That is sexy!! I love the detail with the center hubs.
How did you get color matching cab spoiler?? How much was it if you don't mind?

In a previous life I was a store manager for OReilly. Our local hub store has a paint booth and I’m great friends with their commercial salesman who is also PPG certified. I purchased the paint and he painted it for me. It was done about a month before the truck came in. Both of us were just glad it matched! Paint ran me about $100. He painted it for me for no charge. I tried to offer him some $$, but he wouldn’t take it. I waited almost 2 months for those center cap decals to come in from Bulgaria. Some like them and some don’t.

 

[fltwd]

Your truck looks awesome! Thinking of the cab spoiler too.

You have a beautiful truck as well! I thought about flares myself, but haven’t committed. Love the color matched center bar!

 

[Rojo]

Man, I wish those BAP taillights were not so expensive, Id get a pair immediately

 

[fltwd]

Man, I wish those BAP taillights were not so expensive, Id get a pair immediately

I had a hard time getting these. I actually have an extra in stock in my parts dept because of it. Probably will never sell another set. lol

 

[clos0791]

Finally think I have my 23 XLT hybrid just how I wish I’d have bought it. Purchased 8/7/23. To date I have done or added:

Color matched air design roof spoiler
Tailgate spoiler
Tailgate appliqué
XL front grille swap
18” Drag D70 wheels with retro Maverick center caps
Genuine BAP taillight assemblies
Tint inc windshield tint strip
Genuine BAP front and rear emblems
Genuine Ford ventvisors refinished in matte black
Eibach lowering springs
2019 Ford Flex roof antenna

I’m pretty happy with this tribute to an early 2000’s mini truck. Really enjoying this truck more than I thought I would and have enjoyed making it unique-ish. Thanks again for having me! Hoping to hit some

Finally think I have my 23 XLT hybrid just how I wish I’d have bought it. Purchased 8/7/23. To date I have done or added:

Color matched air design roof spoiler
Tailgate spoiler
Tailgate appliqué
XL front grille swap
18” Drag D70 wheels with retro Maverick center caps
Genuine BAP taillight assemblies
Tint inc windshield tint strip
Genuine BAP front and rear emblems
Genuine Ford ventvisors refinished in matte black
Eibach lowering springs
2019 Ford Flex roof antenna

I’m pretty happy with this tribute to an early 2000’s mini truck. Really enjoying this truck more than I thought I would and have enjoyed making it unique-ish. Thanks again for having me! Hoping to hit some meets or shows next year!

Jeff

I really like the stock ride and handling on my Lariat. I have the Eibach lowering springs but haven't installed them yet. How much of a change in ride and handling did lowering your Maverick make? Thanks.

 

[clos0791]

Man, I wish those BAP taillights were not so expensive, Id get a pair immediately

How much are they? I know they are extremely easy to swap.

 

[fltwd]

It’s still extremely smooth going down the highway. Some rough patches make it a little more firm of a ride, but that’s expected when lowering and shortening the amount of dampening applied. Also, handles much nicer. Near no body roll…and no longer feels wallowy in curves. Very flat driving through curvy roads at speed. I don’t regret lowering it

 

[fltwd]

It’s still extremely smooth going down the highway. Some rough patches make it a little more firm of a ride, but that’s expected when lowering and shortening the

How much are they? I know they are extremely easy to swap.

I’ll have to check to see the cost. I think msrp was somewhere near $900ish, but that’s retail.

 

[thev8man]

Finally think I have my 23 XLT hybrid just how I wish I’d have bought it. Purchased 8/7/23. To date I have done or added:

Color matched air design roof spoiler
Tailgate spoiler
Tailgate appliqué
XL front grille swap
18” Drag D70 wheels with retro Maverick center caps
Genuine BAP taillight assemblies
Tint inc windshield tint strip
Genuine BAP front and rear emblems
Genuine Ford ventvisors refinished in matte black
Eibach lowering springs
2019 Ford Flex roof antenna

I’m pretty happy with this tribute to an early 2000’s mini truck. Really enjoying this truck more than I thought I would and have enjoyed making it unique-ish. Thanks again for having me! Hoping to hit some meets or shows next year!

Jeff

Booyah
Pretty darn nefty

 

[C Brown]

Finally think I have my 23 XLT hybrid just how I wish I’d have bought it. Purchased 8/7/23. To date I have done or added:

Color matched air design roof spoiler
Tailgate spoiler
Tailgate appliqué
XL front grille swap
18” Drag D70 wheels with retro Maverick center caps
Genuine BAP taillight assemblies
Tint inc windshield tint strip
Genuine BAP front and rear emblems
Genuine Ford ventvisors refinished in matte black
Eibach lowering springs
2019 Ford Flex roof antenna

I’m pretty happy with this tribute to an early 2000’s mini truck. Really enjoying this truck more than I thought I would and have enjoyed making it unique-ish. Thanks again for having me! Hoping to hit some meets or shows next year!

Jeff

Looks Good! Say, I also see wind deflectors on the side windows, and a "Ford" hitch plug that you didn't list as being added, right?

 

[fltwd]

I did list the deflectors, but didn’t even think about the hitch cover. It’s just a generic ford logo one I found on the internet.

 

[fltwd]

Excuse the dirty truck. This is the only picture I have right now. I purchased real BAP xlt headlamps new at work and installed them tonight. These were the last bit this truck needed to look “right” imo. They were rather salty, but I’ve spent more for less. These are level 3 lighting package and were plug and play. No accent lamps on these, but they look insanely good. Better in person, I think.

 

[fltwd]

It’s been a little while since I’ve updated. I’ve done a few things. I think I’m nearing the end of my build. Biggest addition was the new Katzkin interior. It just really sets the truck off. Other subtle additions like a hood decal, front lip, etc were also added. Taking it to a car meet tomorrow evening. Haven’t done of those in a very long time.

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