{"id":104559,"date":"2024-04-11T20:51:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T03:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=104559"},"modified":"2024-06-28T18:46:26","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T01:46:26","slug":"best-aftermarket-parts-upgrades-for-the-ford-f-150-with-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/best-aftermarket-parts-upgrades-for-the-ford-f-150-with-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Aftermarket Parts &#038; Upgrades for the Ford F-150 (with Videos)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_a134ec-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_a134ec-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_a134ec-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_a134ec-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_a134ec-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_a134ec-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_a134ec-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_a134ec-81{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_a134ec-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_a134ec-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_a134ec-81 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-5efb67  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-ac8942\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_60209e-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_60209e-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_60209e-de\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_60209e-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_60209e-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_60209e-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_60209e-de img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_60209e-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_60209e-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_60209e-de summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_60209e-de\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aftermarket Ford F-150 parts and upgrades we suggest include: Replacement headlights, a Kool Vue rear view mirror, a Westin tailgate liner and bed mat, and Anzo tail lights.<\/li><li>On this list, the Replacement brand headlights stand out due to their overall value and perfect fit as an OEM replacement. The Kool Vue rear view mirror is also a remarkable upgrade because of the simplicity of its installation, and the immediate improvement in rear view visibility.<\/li><li>The Anzo tail lights can give your F-150 a sharp, personalized look but you may end up wanting to upgrade to LED bulbs, as well.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own a Ford F-150 and are looking for ways to replace parts or go for some upgrades without spending too much, check out the following list of aftermarket parts that were reviewed in detail by ASE-certified master automobile technician Richard McCuistian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that what you&rsquo;re about to read are honest, unbiased observations and insights by Richard on key product aspects such as fit, installation, performance, and pricing. This information goes beyond usual product descriptions, so you can make more informed decisions about your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Vehicle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2007\/Ford\/F-150\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2007 Ford F-150 XL 6 Cyl 4.2L\">2007 Ford F-150 XL 6 Cyl 4.2L<\/a>; 11th Generation (2004 &ndash; 2008)<\/li><li><strong>Reviewer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replacement Headlights<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);border-color:#5f5f5f;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84{position:relative;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-right:16px;margin-left:16px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-right:8px;margin-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_bbfdfc-84 prod-rev-box\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea3cc8-bf\">Stock Replacement Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-a632e17b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-0bebbafa\"><style>.kadence-column_de2e10-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_de2e10-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_de2e10-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_de2e10-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_de2e10-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_de2e10-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_de2e10-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_de2e10-48{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_de2e10-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_de2e10-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_de2e10-48 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-6b30b0f9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/product-review\/replacement-headlights.webp ,https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/product-review\/replacement-headlights.webp 780w, https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/product-review\/replacement-headlights.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/product-review\/replacement-headlights.webp\" alt=\"replacement headlights\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Replacement\/Headlight\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/SET-F100111.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-1edb6d93\"><style>.kadence-column_73c4e4-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_73c4e4-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_73c4e4-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_73c4e4-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_73c4e4-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_73c4e4-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_73c4e4-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_73c4e4-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_73c4e4-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_73c4e4-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_73c4e4-01 kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-md-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_24b51e-bf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_24b51e-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_24b51e-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_24b51e-bf\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link_24b51e-bf, .kt-adv-heading-link_24b51e-bf .kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_24b51e-bf\"]{color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_24b51e-bf\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link_24b51e-bf{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_24b51e-bf\"]{font-size:20px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_24b51e-bf\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Replacement\/Headlight\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/SET-F100111.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_24b51e-bf\"&gt;Replacement Headlights&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_24b51e-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_24b51e-bf\">Replacement Headlights<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Competitively priced, easy to install, and delivering perfect performance, these headlights are good replacements for OEM lights.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_65b19a-85{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_65b19a-85 .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_65b19a-85 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_65b19a-85 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;background:#ffce05;border-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);margin-bottom:1rem;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_65b19a-85 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_65b19a-85 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#333333;border-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_65b19a-85 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_65b19a-85 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_65b19a-85 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#ffce05;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_65b19a-85 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_65b19a-85 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kt-btn-align-center kt-btn-tablet-align-inherit kt-btn-mobile-align-inherit kt-btns-wrap kt-btns_65b19a-85 kt-force-btn-fullwidth top-prod-cta-button\"><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Replacement\/Headlight\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/SET-F100111.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"&gt;$176.99 from CarParts.com&lt;\/span&gt;'><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">$176.99 from CarParts.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_de6a95-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:16px;}.kadence-column_de6a95-f4 > 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1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_19a3b5-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_19a3b5-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_19a3b5-a3\"]{font-size:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_19a3b5-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_19a3b5-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_19a3b5-a3\"]{font-size:10px;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading_19a3b5-a3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_19a3b5-a3\">Price may change from the time the review is published. This product is also available from other stores.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: Replacement Brand Headlights\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VEJ3cf-n9CE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These headlights are very competitively priced. Local suppliers get over $100 each for these same headlights.<\/li><li>They are indistinguishable from brand new OEM Ford headlamp assemblies, which is good if you want to maintain that original look.<\/li><li>They last longer than simply polishing the existing headlights.<\/li><li>They come with new bulbs and sockets, which is also a plus.<\/li><li>The mounting brackets and bolt holes lined up perfectly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To be totally honest, I can&rsquo;t think of a single negative thing to say about this product.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-replacement-brand-headlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the full review\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-replacement-brand-headlight-side-by-side-an-old-headlight-for-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"product review new replacement brand headlight side by side an old headlight for a 2007 ford f 150\" class=\"wp-image-104566\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-replacement-brand-headlight-side-by-side-an-old-headlight-for-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-replacement-brand-headlight-side-by-side-an-old-headlight-for-a-2007-ford-f-150-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-replacement-brand-headlight-side-by-side-an-old-headlight-for-a-2007-ford-f-150-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-replacement-brand-headlight-side-by-side-an-old-headlight-for-a-2007-ford-f-150-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-replacement-brand-headlight-side-by-side-an-old-headlight-for-a-2007-ford-f-150-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-replacement-brand-headlight-side-by-side-an-old-headlight-for-a-2007-ford-f-150.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A new Replacement brand headlight side by side an old headlight for a 2007 Ford F-150 | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kool Vue Rear View Mirror<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);border-color:#5f5f5f;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_21c871-12{position:relative;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-right:16px;margin-left:16px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_21c871-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-right:8px;margin-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_21c871-12 prod-rev-box\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c65206-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c65206-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c65206-2f\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c65206-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c65206-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c65206-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c65206-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c65206-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c65206-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_c65206-2f prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c65206-2f\">Upgrade Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-2067078c alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-0fba8279\"><style>.kadence-column_9c73d4-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_9c73d4-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_9c73d4-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_9c73d4-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_9c73d4-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_9c73d4-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_9c73d4-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_9c73d4-d6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_9c73d4-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_9c73d4-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_9c73d4-d6 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-345b19d6 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror\/kool-vue\/jh939?&amp;vehicle%5bcylinders%5d=6&amp;vehicle%5bliter%5d=4.2&amp;vehicle%5bsubmodel%5d=XL&amp;vehicle%5bmodel%5d=F-150&amp;vehicle%5bmake%5d=Ford&amp;vehicle%5byear%5d=2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp\" alt=\"Kool Vue Rear View Mirror Front\" class=\"uag-image-101667\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp\" alt=\"Kool Vue Rear View Mirror Front\" class=\"uag-image-101667\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror\/kool-vue\/jh939?&amp;vehicle%5bcylinders%5d=6&amp;vehicle%5bliter%5d=4.2&amp;vehicle%5bsubmodel%5d=XL&amp;vehicle%5bmodel%5d=F-150&amp;vehicle%5bmake%5d=Ford&amp;vehicle%5byear%5d=2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-850c2b16\"><style>.kadence-column_26a4b3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_26a4b3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_26a4b3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_26a4b3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_26a4b3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_26a4b3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_26a4b3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_26a4b3-c3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_26a4b3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_26a4b3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_26a4b3-c3 kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-md-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6c874c-13\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6c874c-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6c874c-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6c874c-13\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link_6c874c-13, .kt-adv-heading-link_6c874c-13 .kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6c874c-13\"]{color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6c874c-13\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link_6c874c-13{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6c874c-13\"]{font-size:20px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6c874c-13\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror\/kool-vue\/jh939?&amp;vehicle%5bcylinders%5d=6&amp;vehicle%5bliter%5d=4.2&amp;vehicle%5bsubmodel%5d=XL&amp;vehicle%5bmodel%5d=F-150&amp;vehicle%5bmake%5d=Ford&amp;vehicle%5byear%5d=2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6c874c-13\"&gt;Kool Vue Rear View Mirror&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_6c874c-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6c874c-13\">Kool Vue Rear View Mirror<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kool Vue rear view mirror, priced at $19, impresses with its design, offers simple installation, and greatly improves rear visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_a4d8ac-e4{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;background:#ffce05;border-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);margin-bottom:1rem;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#333333;border-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#ffce05;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kt-btn-align-center kt-btn-tablet-align-inherit kt-btn-mobile-align-inherit kt-btns-wrap kt-btns_a4d8ac-e4 kt-force-btn-fullwidth top-prod-cta-button\"><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror\/kool-vue\/jh939?&amp;vehicle%5bcylinders%5d=6&amp;vehicle%5bliter%5d=4.2&amp;vehicle%5bsubmodel%5d=XL&amp;vehicle%5bmodel%5d=F-150&amp;vehicle%5bmake%5d=Ford&amp;vehicle%5byear%5d=2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"&gt;$19.99 from CarParts.com&lt;\/span&gt;'><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">$19.99 from CarParts.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_bc79ac-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:16px;}.kadence-column_bc79ac-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_bc79ac-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_bc79ac-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_bc79ac-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_bc79ac-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_bc79ac-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_bc79ac-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_bc79ac-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_bc79ac-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_bc79ac-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_bc79ac-20 pr-desc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_008282-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_008282-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_008282-02\"]{display:block;text-align:center;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_008282-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_008282-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_008282-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_008282-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_008282-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_008282-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_008282-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_008282-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_008282-02\"]{font-size:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_008282-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_008282-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_008282-02\"]{font-size:10px;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading_008282-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_008282-02\">Price may change from the time the review is published. This product is also available from other stores.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: Kool Vue Rear View Mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K1pIoXr3UWA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Easy and very quick installation &ndash; nice, well-engineered spring-loaded bracketry that can be latched open and then released to attach to the existing mirror. No tools needed.<\/li><li>Provides far superior rear view than the smaller flat mirror that came OEM, significantly enhancing driving safety and function.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No accompanying instructions of any kind were sent with it. Had to figure out exactly how to install it (although it wasn&rsquo;t that challenging)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the full review\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"product review new universal kool vue rear view mirror installed on a 2007 ford f 150\" class=\"wp-image-104567\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A new universal Kool Vue rear view mirror installed on a 2007 Ford F-150 | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Westin Tailgate Liner<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);border-color:#5f5f5f;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f{position:relative;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-right:16px;margin-left:16px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_8b64e7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-right:8px;margin-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_8b64e7-7f prod-rev-box\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a523bb-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a523bb-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a523bb-70\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a523bb-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a523bb-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a523bb-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a523bb-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a523bb-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a523bb-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_a523bb-70 prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a523bb-70\">Upgrade Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-51d2e6fb alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-e9fe5da4\"><style>.kadence-column_ae96da-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_ae96da-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_ae96da-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_ae96da-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_ae96da-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_ae96da-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_ae96da-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_ae96da-7c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_ae96da-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_ae96da-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_ae96da-7c kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-a24d5d29 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/westin-tailgate-liner-1-300x300.webp ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/westin-tailgate-liner-1.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/westin-tailgate-liner-1.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/westin-tailgate-liner-1-300x300.webp\" alt=\"westin tailgate liner 1\" class=\"uag-image-102293\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Westin\/Tailgate_Liner\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/W16506505.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-1b3cfe12\"><style>.kadence-column_c9e59b-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_c9e59b-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_c9e59b-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_c9e59b-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_c9e59b-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_c9e59b-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_c9e59b-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_c9e59b-4f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_c9e59b-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_c9e59b-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_c9e59b-4f kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-md-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_461b0c-c9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_461b0c-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_461b0c-c9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_461b0c-c9\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link_461b0c-c9, .kt-adv-heading-link_461b0c-c9 .kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_461b0c-c9\"]{color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_461b0c-c9\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link_461b0c-c9{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_461b0c-c9\"]{font-size:20px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_461b0c-c9\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Westin\/Tailgate_Liner\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/W16506505.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_461b0c-c9\"&gt;Westin Tailgate Liner&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_461b0c-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_461b0c-c9\">Westin Tailgate Liner<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tough and well-crafted Westin tailgate liner, priced lower than similar options from local chain parts stores, securely mounts to the tailgate with screws, but drilling is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_eba1e3-87{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_eba1e3-87 .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_eba1e3-87 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_eba1e3-87 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;background:#ffce05;border-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);margin-bottom:1rem;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_eba1e3-87 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_eba1e3-87 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#333333;border-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_eba1e3-87 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_eba1e3-87 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_eba1e3-87 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#ffce05;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_eba1e3-87 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_eba1e3-87 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kt-btn-align-center kt-btn-tablet-align-inherit kt-btn-mobile-align-inherit kt-btns-wrap kt-btns_eba1e3-87 kt-force-btn-fullwidth top-prod-cta-button\"><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Westin\/Tailgate_Liner\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/W16506505.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"&gt;$55.99 from CarParts.com&lt;\/span&gt;'><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">$55.99 from CarParts.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_4e4869-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:16px;}.kadence-column_4e4869-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4e4869-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4e4869-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4e4869-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4e4869-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4e4869-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4e4869-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4e4869-71{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4e4869-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4e4869-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_4e4869-71 pr-desc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a65149-b0\"]{display:block;text-align:center;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a65149-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a65149-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a65149-b0\"]{font-size:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a65149-b0\"]{font-size:10px;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading_a65149-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a65149-b0\">Price may change from the time the review is published. This product is also available from other stores.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: Westin Tailgate Liner\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qkyy6TnC2U4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>About 20% to 30% less expensive at CarParts.com than comparable tailgate liners from local chain parts stores and truck accessory suppliers.<\/li><li>Easy to install and, when done right, requires no additional maintenance.<\/li><li>Reduces noise and vibration from the tailgate when driving on rough roads or carrying heavy loads.<\/li><li>Enhances the appearance and resale value of the truck by keeping the tailgate in good condition.<\/li><li>It&rsquo;s simpler to remove than glued-on liners if repairs need to be done on the tailgate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drilling required. If you don&rsquo;t like drilling holes in your tailgate, you might want to choose a different liner.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-westin-tailgate-liner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the full review\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-westin-tailgate-liner-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"product review new westin tailgate liner installed on a 2007 ford f 150\" class=\"wp-image-104568\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-westin-tailgate-liner-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-westin-tailgate-liner-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-westin-tailgate-liner-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-westin-tailgate-liner-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-westin-tailgate-liner-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-new-westin-tailgate-liner-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A new Westin tailgate liner installed on a 2007 Ford F-150 | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Westin Bed Mat<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);border-color:#5f5f5f;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_5b07d2-df{position:relative;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-right:16px;margin-left:16px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_5b07d2-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-right:8px;margin-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_5b07d2-df prod-rev-box\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0fd3e8-9b\">Upgrade Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-1889b20f alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-591ebbdf\"><style>.kadence-column_d74b5d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_d74b5d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d74b5d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_d74b5d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d74b5d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_d74b5d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_d74b5d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_d74b5d-21{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_d74b5d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_d74b5d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_d74b5d-21 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-900f4ca8 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/westin-bed-mat-1024x691.webp ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/westin-bed-mat.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/westin-bed-mat.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/westin-bed-mat-1024x691.webp\" alt=\"westin bed mat\" class=\"uag-image-101607\" width=\"400\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/westin\/bed-mat?&amp;sort=price-low\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-3de2444e\"><style>.kadence-column_9f70cb-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_9f70cb-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_9f70cb-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_9f70cb-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_9f70cb-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_9f70cb-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_9f70cb-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_9f70cb-2f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_9f70cb-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_9f70cb-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_9f70cb-2f kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-md-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dda35-f4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dda35-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dda35-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dda35-f4\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link_3dda35-f4, .kt-adv-heading-link_3dda35-f4 .kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dda35-f4\"]{color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dda35-f4\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link_3dda35-f4{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dda35-f4\"]{font-size:20px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dda35-f4\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/westin\/bed-mat?&amp;sort=price-low\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dda35-f4\"&gt;Westin Bed Mat&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_3dda35-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3dda35-f4\">Westin Bed Mat<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Westin bed mat, while a bit heavy to install, fits well, looks good, and holds up great, making it a solid choice for anyone needing a durable bed mat.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_9b32d8-1f{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_9b32d8-1f .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_9b32d8-1f .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9b32d8-1f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;background:#ffce05;border-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);margin-bottom:1rem;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9b32d8-1f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9b32d8-1f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#333333;border-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9b32d8-1f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9b32d8-1f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9b32d8-1f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#ffce05;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9b32d8-1f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9b32d8-1f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kt-btn-align-center kt-btn-tablet-align-inherit kt-btn-mobile-align-inherit kt-btns-wrap kt-btns_9b32d8-1f kt-force-btn-fullwidth top-prod-cta-button\"><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/westin\/bed-mat?&amp;sort=price-low\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"&gt;$108.99 from CarParts.com&lt;\/span&gt;'><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">$108.99 from CarParts.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:16px;}.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e5c01c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_e5c01c-fe pr-desc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_34215c-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_34215c-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_34215c-37\"]{display:block;text-align:center;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_34215c-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_34215c-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_34215c-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_34215c-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_34215c-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_34215c-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_34215c-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_34215c-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_34215c-37\"]{font-size:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_34215c-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_34215c-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_34215c-37\"]{font-size:10px;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading_34215c-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_34215c-37\">Price may change from the time the review is published. This product is also available from other stores.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: Westin Bed Mat\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pz0E69LvkS0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>At $123, this mat is priced right! Suppliers in my area charge $150 for a bed mat like this one.<\/li><li>Easy install and position (with the caveat that it&rsquo;s heavy).<\/li><li>No special tools needed.<\/li><li>Heavy, durable, and thick.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Requires strength and stamina to unroll and install because of the weight of it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-westin-bed-mat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the full review\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-westin-bed-mat-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"product review aftermarket westin bed mat installed on a 2007 ford f 150\" class=\"wp-image-104569\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-westin-bed-mat-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-westin-bed-mat-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-westin-bed-mat-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-westin-bed-mat-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-westin-bed-mat-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-westin-bed-mat-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Aftermarket Westin bed mat installed on a 2007 Ford F-150 | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anzo Tail Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);border-color:#5f5f5f;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_aff40e-22{position:relative;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-right:16px;margin-left:16px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_aff40e-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{margin-right:8px;margin-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_aff40e-22 prod-rev-box\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2a0e48-4a\">Upgrade Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-01c7b6aa alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-2d3bebc0\"><style>.kadence-column_57eff3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_57eff3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_57eff3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_57eff3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_57eff3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_57eff3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_57eff3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_57eff3-c3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_57eff3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_57eff3-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_57eff3-c3 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-df9b7e79 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Anzo\/Tail_Light\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/A1R211060.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg\" alt=\"anzo ford tail lights\" class=\"uag-image-103228\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/anzo-ford-tail-lights.jpg\" alt=\"anzo ford tail lights\" class=\"uag-image-103228\" width=\"250\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Anzo\/Tail_Light\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/A1R211060.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-fe27f8d2\"><style>.kadence-column_01b83b-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_01b83b-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_01b83b-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_01b83b-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_01b83b-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_01b83b-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_01b83b-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_01b83b-c3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_01b83b-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_01b83b-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_01b83b-c3 kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-md-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f2921-9c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f2921-9c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f2921-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f2921-9c\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link_8f2921-9c, .kt-adv-heading-link_8f2921-9c .kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f2921-9c\"]{color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f2921-9c\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link_8f2921-9c{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f2921-9c\"]{font-size:20px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f2921-9c\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Anzo\/Tail_Light\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/A1R211060.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f2921-9c\"&gt;Anzo Tail Lights&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_8f2921-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8f2921-9c\">Anzo Tail Lights<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite offering a sexy upgraded look, perfect fit, and a competitive price point, these tail lights can be slightly dimmer than OEM assemblies due to lens and reflector design, which may lead you to decide to upgrade your bulbs to brighter LEDs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_9cfe5a-fb{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;background:#ffce05;border-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);margin-bottom:1rem;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#333333;border-color:rgba(68, 68, 68, 0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#ffce05;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{font-size:14px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kt-btn-align-center kt-btn-tablet-align-inherit kt-btn-mobile-align-inherit kt-btns-wrap kt-btns_9cfe5a-fb kt-force-btn-fullwidth top-prod-cta-button\"><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/Ford\/F-150\/Anzo\/Tail_Light\/2007\/XL\/6_Cyl_4-dot-2L\/A1R211060.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"&gt;$143.99 from CarParts.com&lt;\/span&gt;'><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">$143.99 from CarParts.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_6a5881-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:16px;}.kadence-column_6a5881-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_6a5881-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_6a5881-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_6a5881-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_6a5881-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_6a5881-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_6a5881-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_6a5881-b9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_6a5881-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_6a5881-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_6a5881-b9 pr-desc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0e5dad-31\"]{display:block;text-align:center;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0e5dad-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0e5dad-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0e5dad-31\"]{font-size:10px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0e5dad-31\"]{font-size:10px;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading_0e5dad-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0e5dad-31\">Price may change from the time the review is published. This product is also available from other stores.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: Ford F-150 Anzo Tail Lights\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I-YTowmz9aE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Anzo lamps from CarParts.com only cost half of what OEM style tail lamps cost in my local parts store.<\/li><li>These tail lights give the F150 a sharp, personalized look.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Anzo tail lights, even with the same bulbs, seem not to be as bright as the OEM due to lens and reflector design.<\/li><li>The performance of the lamps might make me decide to get bright LED bulbs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/ford-aftermarket-tail-lights-review-anzo-vs-replacement-brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read the full review\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"product review aftermarket anzo upgrade headlights installed on a 2007 ford f 150\" class=\"wp-image-104570\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/product-review-aftermarket-anzo-upgrade-headlights-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, 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