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Hello from Mississippi
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 2:51 pm
by MSf150
I've been reading for a minute on here, but I'm about to start my build so I figured I should post up.
I'm starting with a 96 F150 scsb 2wd, the plan is a 4wd swap with c&t beams and good suspension. We don't have any dezert here but lots of rough dirt roads and we try and camp often during the cold season.
I'm fairly new to ford, but can fab and wrench. My previous rigs have been squarebody chevys but I'm ready to go fast.
Re: Hello from Mississippi
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:28 pm
by hobbyturnedobsession
Welcome!
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Re: Hello from Mississippi
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:39 am
by Quicksand
Howdy! Sounds like a fun project. Look forward to seeing it.
Re: Hello from Mississippi
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:52 am
by MSf150
My starting point.
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Re: Hello from Mississippi
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:34 am
by hobbyturnedobsession
Keeping it stockish or attempting to lifht the world on fire?
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Re: Hello from Mississippi
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:46 am
by MSf150
It's getting a 4wd swap, cut and turned beams, deavers and shocks.
Shooting for 4 inches and 35's
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Re: Hello from Mississippi
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:04 pm
by hobbyturnedobsession
Apparently i can’t read lol. Good mix. Slap a posi in the front and an aggressive posi / locker in the rear and itlll go places. Coilovers or springs? Either or works nicely.
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Re: Hello from Mississippi
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:43 pm
by MSf150
I'm planning on springs in the front until the budget allows coilovers.
Rear plan is deavers and 2.5's in the back with a bed cage.
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Re: Hello from Mississippi
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:13 pm
by hobbyturnedobsession
Rancho springs give the best ride if you can find them. I think they’re a 400 lb spring rate. Deavers are nice but dont work well without modding coil buckets. Pro comps ride rough to me. Deavers, q80s are the new trend. 2.5 wide so youll need to either build a different shackle or cut washers.
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Re: Hello from Mississippi
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:27 am
by Quicksand
Good foundation. SuperCab mandatory for leg room, future cage, who knows.