Pro transformed to XLT/Lariat Lightning - my DIY build

My goal was to transform my 23 pro into a budget XLT/Lariat. I was able to add some features my truck was missing thanks to trail blazers on this forum, glare free headlights, remote front windows down, bed lighting, passive keyless entry/lock, door keypad, front light bar, and adaptive cruise . All the paint matching on the handles, mirrors and bumpers was rattle can in my driveway. If anyone would like additional info let me know, I'll share some links and part numbers below.

Lariat Grille, purchased salvage off Ebay $300

Lariat Wheels, swapped with a forum member for my stock 18's

Steps, New Ice take offs Ebay $180

Led lights for steps, Harbor freight https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-utilityrock-white-led-light-2-pack-57205.html $25

Forscan reader $60

Leather seats, new Ice Lariat take offs Ebay $150

Leather steering wheel new eBay $200

Work Surface salvage eBay $540

Upper glove box salvage eBay $130

Wireless Phone Charge Pad $150
https://boostautoparts.com/products...- Non-Sliding&year=2023&make=Ford&model=F-150

Door handle and mirror caps, https://www.trimillusion.com/oem-pa...vdbsnpy8DkUxJsgrHAatd52Dza0KauMIaAuEzEALw_wcB $120

Light bar, salvage Ebay $350

Paint, primer, base and clear https://usa.specialistpaints.com/collections/kustom-canz-kits-custom-aerosol-can-kits $300

Automatic Wiper Rain Sensor eBay $30 part number LU5Z17D547B

Home Link Mirror and wiring harness, salvage Ebay and Bob's automotive mirrors $90
https://www.bobsmirrors.com/

Bed Lighting $138


Door Keypad $98


Adaptive Cruise $579



Passive Keyless Entry $224.04

Mcfly said:

Leather seats, new Ice Lariat take offs Ebay $150

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How difficult was this? Did you run into issues with fit? I've been interested in potentially trying to do ventilated seats in addition to switching to heating on my XLT (cloth).

wighty said:

How difficult was this? Did you run into issues with fit? I've been interested in potentially trying to do ventilated seats in addition to switching to heating on my XLT (cloth).

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Not really hard just time consuming. I did run into an issue with one cover. It was missing a zipper. The seller replaced it asap. They fit awesome.

Wow, that’s phenomenal! Your truck is truly a one of a kind.

I don’t realize that it was possible to add passive keyless entry to a Pro.


is there a YouTube tutorial?

PreservedSwine said:

Wow, that’s phenomenal! Your truck is truly a one of a kind.

I don’t realize that it was possible to add passive keyless entry to a Pro.


is there a YouTube tutorial?

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Thank you! Yes Kurts RPM garage had youtube videos for most of my mods. Link below.

Everything looks really good, is your headlight broken?

JRT said:

Everything looks really good, is your headlight broken?

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Thank you!

No, but I see what you mean. Must be the lighting.

Mcfly said:

My goal was to transform my 23 pro into a budget XLT/Lariat. I was able to add some features my truck was missing thanks to trail blazers on this forum, glare free headlights, remote front windows down, bed lighting, passive keyless entry/lock, door keypad, front light bar, and adaptive cruise . All the paint matching on the handles, mirrors and bumpers was rattle can in my driveway. If anyone would like additional info let me know, I'll share some links and part numbers below. Down the road I want to add the upper glove box and a leather steering wheel.

Lariat Grille, purchased salvage off Ebay $300

Lariat Wheels, swapped with a forum member for my stock 18's

Steps, New Ice take offs Ebay $180

Led lights for steps, Harbor freight https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-utilityrock-white-led-light-2-pack-57205.html $25

Forscan reader $60

Leather seats, new Ice Lariat take offs Ebay $150

Door handle and mirror caps, https://www.trimillusion.com/oem-pa...vdbsnpy8DkUxJsgrHAatd52Dza0KauMIaAuEzEALw_wcB $120

Light bar, salvage Ebay $350

Paint, primer, base and clear https://usa.specialistpaints.com/collections/kustom-canz-kits-custom-aerosol-can-kits $300

Bed Lighting $138

ML3Z-14A411-F​	Wire Assembly Jumper​	$23.40​	1​	$23.40​
ML3Z-14A411-D​	Wire Assembly Jumper​	$20.12​	1​	$20.12​
FL3Z-9C888-B​	Lamp Switch​	$28.75​	1​	$28.75​
JL3Z-13A756-A​	Cargo Lamp​	$32.78​	2​	$65.56​

Door Keypad $98

FL3Z-14A626-AG​	Keyless Entry Keypad​	$20.94​	1​	$20.94​
FL3Z-1520555-TD​	Molding Door Outside​	$77.00​	1​	$77.00​

Adaptive Cruise $579

ML3Z-9C888-DA​

Switch​

$19.42​

1​

$19.42​

ML3Z-9E731-G​	Sensor​	$431.22​	1​	$431.22​
W720714-S450B​	Fog Lamp Assembly Bolt​	$9.12​	3​	$27.36​

ML3Z-15K867-NA​

Wire Parking Distance Aid Se​

$100.89​

1​

$100.89​

Passive Keyless Entry $224.04

ML3Z-1522405-DCPTM​

Handle, Outside​

$82.59​

1​

$82.5​

PL3Z-14631-G​

Wire Assembly Jumper​

$141.45​

1​

$141.45​

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Your truck looks amazing, Billy . Thanks for sharing!

Ford Motor Company said:

Your truck looks amazing, Billy . Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you!

That is super cool, great work! Frankly, I am surprised at the low prices you snagged that stuff on ebay for

lurker said:

That is super cool, great work! Frankly, I am surprised at the low prices you snagged that stuff on ebay for

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Thanks!

Me too, it took some hunting to find the grille. Everything else was pretty available.

Truck looks great!

A question on the tail gate letters. Where did you get them and how close is the blue to the picton blue used in the Lightning logo? My XLT is white also, and I have been searching for the letter inserts and your look to match the color pretty closely from what I can see in the pics.

Congrats on the upgrade and thanks for sharing!

fvineyard said:

Truck looks great!

A question on the tail gate letters. Where did you get them and how close is the blue to the picton blue used in the Lightning logo? My XLT is white also, and I have been searching for the letter inserts and your look to match the color pretty closely from what I can see in the pics.

Congrats on the upgrade and thanks for sharing!

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Thanks! It's pretty close, a bit darker. I got it off Etsy. I think another member posted about it. Here's the link. I did Matte Black with lightning Blue outline.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163500...1&variation0=4131967652&variation1=4347289766

I thought about this... but where they really really get you is the seats. I just couldn't live without the XLT seats with Heat. Any plans to try and upgrade yours?

I think 2023 PROs have heated seats, mine does.