Larger items, such as 4x8 sheets of plywood, fit between the wheel houses and can be carried with the tailgate lowered, Giombetti explains.
"Further, an optional Bed Extender allows more flexibility when transporting large items such as lumber, cinder blocks or firewood," he explains. The tubular steel bed extender is a curved cage unit which attaches to the rear of the pickup bed. With the tailgate lowered, the unit pivots from its stowed position within the box and locks into place, extending the load-floor to seven feet.
"With the tailgate closed," Giombetti says, "the stowed bed extender provides a convenient storage area, keeping smaller items from sliding around the bed while the truck is in motion. The Bed Extender can also be removed, allowing full, unobstructed use of the box."
The Lariat has standard 17-inch chromed steel wheels and OWL tires, with standard all-season tires on 4x2 models, and all-terrain tires on 4x4 models.
On XLT, 16-inch polished aluminum wheels and all-season OWL tires are standard on 4x2 and 4x4 models, while all-new 17-inch cast aluminum wheels are optional on the 4x4 XLT.
That extra interior space starts with a front 40/60 bench, which seats up to three people and is standard. Captain's chairs with a floor-mounted console are optional.