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Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

Right about this time I always start to miss my truck! I guess because it starts raining I want to go wheelin!

Wish I never sold it! I guess the stangs worth it though.

[ November 24, 2009, 02:24 AM: Message edited by: MikeD. ]

Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :

I know the feeling...I could really use my old one now.

Posted by 90FOX5.0 (Member # 9338) on :

thats a bad ass truck bro my uncle just got an small block 350 and putting it in a k5 blazer

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

Damn John, V10! Probably don't miss the gas!

Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :

quote:
Originally posted by MikeD.:
Damn John, V10! Probably don't miss the gas!

Nope, not at all. My Navigator is 2x's+ the MPG and alot more comfy...

Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :

I had a small B2300 truck, but man was it useful for day to day life.

I have gone back and forth from Mustangs to Trucks continuously over the past 5 years or so lol

Posted by BCINGUU (Member # 2397) on :

Still got mine - 1996 F250 Super Cab Long Bed V8 460/7.5 Liter with 55k miles - ordered it from the factory with every possible option. Looks new, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs no reconditioning. KBB thinks it is worth $6700. It's worth a lot more than that to me - so I can't think of any reason to sell it.

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

I hear ya.....

[ November 24, 2009, 11:21 AM: Message edited by: hidnn.o.s. ]

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

I don't miss mine at all [Razz]

Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on :

I miss a couple of mine too....Sold the white superduty for my coupe a couple years back.

[ November 24, 2009, 12:10 PM: Message edited by: 89bluenotch ]

Posted by FoX GT (Member # 4587) on :

How about Drew's truck? Talk about a lift!

[ November 24, 2009, 12:39 PM: Message edited by: FoX GT ]

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

Damn nice trucks guys! Drew's truck way nice, but your not taking that thing muddin. Thats the best part of having a truck!

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

quote:
Originally posted by MikeD.:
Right about this time I always start to miss my truck! I guess because it starts raining I want to go wheelin!

Wish I never sold it! I guess the stangs worth it though.

TTB FTL!!!!!

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

solid axle FTW!!!

[ November 24, 2009, 12:31 PM: Message edited by: blown95svt ]

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

Yeah, I beam = no bueno. I replaced it twice before I sold it.

[ November 24, 2009, 12:32 PM: Message edited by: MikeD. ]

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

quote:
Originally posted by MikeD.:
Yeah, I beam = no bueno. I replaced it twice before I sold it.

twin traction beam, its fords version of the ifs. its a horrible design for off road!!!! rangers/broncos/explorers/and the trucks came with it. i cut my crap out and threw in a hp44 and a 9in under my explorer! its beautiful! [Big Grin]

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

quote:
Originally posted by blown95svt:

quote:
Originally posted by MikeD.:
Yeah, I beam = no bueno. I replaced it twice before I sold it.
twin traction beam, its fords version of the ifs. its a horrible design for off road!!!! rangers/broncos/explorers/and the trucks came with it. i cut my crap out and threw in a hp44 and a 9in under my explorer! its beautiful!

I had the front end off a 79 bronco, I was just waiting to get the gears swapped and I would have put it in. I sold it before I could get it done. I sold that thing for 6 grand 3 years ago, I couldnt get 3,000 for that thing now days.

Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :

quote:
Originally posted by FoX GT:
How about Drew's truck?

Is it true that you have to lift the cab off the PSD's in order to do major work to the engines? That's crazy [Eek!]

Here's mine:

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

ya it sucks! i have tons of money in mine! i would probly get more if i parted it out than for the whole thing! i had an offer of 3500 a couple days ago [Frown]

, but ya i have the 79 bronco axles under mine, 5.13 gear, arb/detroit lockers. on 37s. now if i can stock snapping front shafts i would be happy!!

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DLo:

quote:
Originally posted by FoX GT:
How about Drew's truck?
Is it true that you have to lift the cab off the PSD's in order to do major work to the engines? That's crazy

Here's mine:

yup!!!! on everything with the 6.0-newer!!!

Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :

Is that another one of Ford's brilliant ideas, next to the TTB? [Big Grin]

Btw, badass explorer! Rarely ever see those trucks done up. I'd actually like to do a HP44/9" on my Jeep. Where did you find your drivetrain?

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DLo:

quote:
Originally posted by FoX GT:
How about Drew's truck?
Is it true that you have to lift the cab off the PSD's in order to do major work to the engines? That's crazy

This is true. I'm installing head studs and new HG's right now as well as a few more go fast goodies.

The record for fuel only and stock turbo's for thr 6.4L PSD is 610 rwhp. I'm shooting to beat that number shortly. [burnout]

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

here are some old pics with stock gears/lockers/35's and old suspension

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DLo:
Is that another one of Ford's brilliant ideas, next to the TTB? Btw, badass explorer! Rarely ever see those trucks done up. I'd actually like to do a HP44/9" on my Jeep. Where did you find your drivetrain?

thanks! its the fullwidth stuff from the full size bonco 78/79. also can get the full width stuff from the 70's trucks. but you got a jeep! they make bolt in 44/60s and its a bit pricey but less fab work!

Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:

quote:
Originally posted by DLo:

quote:
Originally posted by FoX GT:
How about Drew's truck?
Is it true that you have to lift the cab off the PSD's in order to do major work to the engines? That's crazy

This is true. I'm installing head studs and new HG's right now as well as a few more go fast goodies.

The record for fuel only and stock turbo's for thr 6.4L PSD is 610 rwhp. I'm shooting to beat that number shortly.

How's mileage anyway? I talked to a couple of guys who owned the 6.4 and they said they're getting 12-13 [Eek!]

I guess DPF's and whatever smog equipment aren't much help [Big Grin]

Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :

quote:
Originally posted by blown95svt:

quote:
Originally posted by DLo:
Is that another one of Ford's brilliant ideas, next to the TTB? Btw, badass explorer! Rarely ever see those trucks done up. I'd actually like to do a HP44/9" on my Jeep. Where did you find your drivetrain?
thanks! its the fullwidth stuff from the full size bonco 78/79. also can get the full width stuff from the 70's trucks. but you got a jeep! they make bolt in 44/60s and its a bit pricey but less fab work!

Lot of guys do an 8.8 in the rear from explorers, but I'd like to run at least 35's. I figure a 44/9" would work for that, probably hold up to 37's too. We'll have to see. I don't know my head from my ass when it comes to wrenching and fabbing, but that's what 30 packs and friends are for [Big Grin]

Posted by 444_C.I.D. (Member # 2956) on :

Nice bronco man! I miss my truck a ton as well, but selling it enabled me to put a down payment on a house, so all is good.

Posted by section525 (Member # 2819) on :

I miss mine too. It hasn't left the garage for a couple months.

Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

[QUOTE]Originally posted by blown95svt:
[QB] here are some old pics with stock gears/lockers/35's and old suspension

Did you make that turn? Looks like you almost tipped, nice.... [burnout]

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by blown95svt:
[QB] here are some old pics with stock gears/lockers/35's and old suspension

Did you make that turn? Looks like you almost tipped, nice....

i can now that i have 37's and gears/lockers. but in that pic no! i was trying to get the hell out of dodge!!!!! the hole was deep, water came in through my pass window!!!!

Posted by fasthatch (Member # 7277) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:

quote:
Originally posted by DLo:

quote:
Originally posted by FoX GT:
How about Drew's truck?
Is it true that you have to lift the cab off the PSD's in order to do major work to the engines? That's crazy

This is true. I'm installing head studs and new HG's right now as well as a few more go fast goodies.

The record for fuel only and stock turbo's for thr 6.4L PSD is 610 rwhp. I'm shooting to beat that number shortly.

hope your replace sll the cab bolts an streeing shaft bolts there one time use only

Posted by fasthatch (Member # 7277) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DLo:

quote:
Originally posted by FoX GT:
How about Drew's truck?
Is it true that you have to lift the cab off the PSD's in order to do major work to the engines? That's crazy

6.4 you have to remove the cabs on the 6.0 you don't have to its just easy to work on the 6.0 with out the cab on.when the 6.0 first came out ford would not let you take the cabs off under warranty,

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 444_C.I.D.:
Nice bronco man! I miss my truck a ton as well, but selling it enabled me to put a down payment on a house, so all is good.

If thats your house behind it, it looks like a fair trade. Your trucks sick bro, what are those 44's?

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

quote:
Originally posted by fasthatch:

quote:
Originally posted by DLo:

quote:
Originally posted by FoX GT:
How about Drew's truck?
Is it true that you have to lift the cab off the PSD's in order to do major work to the engines? That's crazy
6.4 you have to remove the cabs on the 6.0 you don't have to its just easy to work on the 6.0 with out the cab on.when the 6.0 first came out ford would not let you take the cabs off under warranty,

its easier to pull the cabs off to remove the heads. its a must if you have studs

[ November 24, 2009, 03:06 PM: Message edited by: blown95svt ]

Posted by fasthatch (Member # 7277) on :

quote:
Originally posted by blown95svt:

quote:
Originally posted by fasthatch:

quote:
Originally posted by DLo:

quote:
Originally posted by FoX GT:
How about Drew's truck?
Is it true that you have to lift the cab off the PSD's in order to do major work to the engines? That's crazy
6.4 you have to remove the cabs on the 6.0 you don't have to its just easy to work on the 6.0 with out the cab on.when the 6.0 first came out ford would not let you take the cabs off under warranty,
you have to pull the cabs off to remove the heads.

not on the 6.0 you dont its just easy i have done it both ways

Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :

Since this turned out to be a 4x4.............

Posted by 444_C.I.D. (Member # 2956) on :

quote:
Originally posted by MikeD.:

quote:
Originally posted by 444_C.I.D.:
Nice bronco man! I miss my truck a ton as well, but selling it enabled me to put a down payment on a house, so all is good.

If thats your house behind it, it looks like a fair trade. Your trucks sick bro, what are those 44's?

That was a house i was renting at the time. but the house i bought is nicer [Big Grin]

The tires are 42" Iroks on 17X12 wheels

Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

quote:
Originally posted by blown95svt:

quote:
Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by blown95svt:
[QB] here are some old pics with stock gears/lockers/35's and old suspension

Did you make that turn? Looks like you almost tipped, nice....
i can now that i have 37's and gears/lockers. but in that pic no! i was trying to get the hell out of dodge!!!!! the hole was deep, water came in through my pass window!!!!

WOW, really. Did you need the wench?

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:

quote:
Originally posted by blown95svt:

quote:
Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by blown95svt:
[QB] here are some old pics with stock gears/lockers/35's and old suspension

Did you make that turn? Looks like you almost tipped, nice....
i can now that i have 37's and gears/lockers. but in that pic no! i was trying to get the hell out of dodge!!!!! the hole was deep, water came in through my pass window!!!!
WOW, really. Did you need the wench?

no winch, had to have a friend use a pull strap to help me back out of it, that pic was me tryin to back out of the hole. It was too deep for me to back out

Posted by 93venom (Member # 778) on :

my ranger geared on 35's- sits in the garage next to the 93.

Posted by ratfast (Member # 8720) on :

Here's mine.

502 Crate motor, TH400 w/ straight cut planetaries,NP205 gear driven transfer case, detroit locker corporate 14 bolt rear, dana 60 front.
15.1 @ 89 mph quarter mile w/ 38" swampers

Posted by ratfast (Member # 8720) on :

Damn photos.

Posted by ratfast (Member # 8720) on :

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

Sweet rig! I have a buddy with the same truck, 4 speed and 4.88's and it blows up 40" swampers.

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