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Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:30 pm
by tcm glx
I ran semi float on 35s hard for 3 yrs , never an issue. That being said I wasn’t big on jumping or catching massive air either.
If you splurge on full floater, do it. If not start with Semi but definitely try and go with the 35 spline axles.
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:08 pm
by Turf Tamer
35 spline axles and a Detroit are going in for sure. This rear end was a unexpected expense and is eating into my shop fund. Just trying to find a need vs want balance and get this thing done. That said, I want to avoid having to do something twice. Those of you following the build can see how I’m using the truck and the upgrades I’m in the process of having done. That’s why I figured I’d pick your brains.
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:08 pm
by Turf Tamer
35 spline axles and a Detroit are going in for sure. This rear end was a unexpected expense and is eating into my shop fund. Just trying to find a need vs want balance and get this thing done. That said, I want to avoid having to do something twice. Those of you following the build can see how I’m using the truck and the upgrades I’m in the process of having done. That’s why I figured I’d pick your brains.
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:49 pm
by Turf Tamer
Got the parts on order for the full floater. RuffStuff 9” housing with a back truss, Solid D60 rear end kit and a 9” 3rd with 4.88’s set up for 35 spline axles. Decide to keep a spool. I don’t drive much on the street and I like the way the truck handles with the spool.
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 3:20 pm
by Turf Tamer
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:31 pm
by Pickuptrucker
Sick interior
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:40 pm
by Turf Tamer
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:36 pm
by Turf Tamer
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:43 am
by S00TLYFE
looks killer dude!
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:16 am
by Turf Tamer
Little progress on the 9”. Just waiting on axles now.
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 4:50 pm
by decker
That's the exact seat I want for the back of my Bronco for my three kids. Do you have a link?
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:26 pm
by Turf Tamer
decker wrote: ↑Thu Oct 28, 2021 4:50 pm
That's the exact seat I want for the back of my Bronco for my three kids. Do you have a link?
I ordered the seat from PRP. This was my order/options “60" Bench Standard Bench Seat, , Stitching: Black| Piping: 212 - Carbon Fiber Silver| Back: 210 - Carbon Fiber Black| Center: 212 - Carbon Fiber Silver| Arm: 210 - Carbon Fiber Black| Band: 210 - Carbon Fiber Black3 Adjustable Head Rest”
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 4:17 pm
by Turf Tamer
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:41 pm
by 36Fan
Thanks for posting that pic of the seat in there. I couldn't decide between a bench or 3 buckets for my truck, I ended up with 3 Mastercraft buckets. Looks good with the bench!
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:15 pm
by Turf Tamer
36Fan wrote: ↑Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:41 pm
Thanks for posting that pic of the seat in there. I couldn't decide between a bench or 3 buckets for my truck, I ended up with 3 Mastercraft buckets. Looks good with the bench!
Only reason I went with the bench is I like to take my dog with me as much as possible.
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:26 pm
by Turf Tamer
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:01 pm
by Turf Tamer
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 2:25 pm
by Turf Tamer
Guess I’ll update this thread. The truck was finished enough to take it out to KOH. It’s maiden dirt trip was on Friday before our EMC race and Tom and I went out to watch the TT race at around mile marker 43. After that we took some trails back towards Newberry and let the truck stretch its legs a bit. Truck felt great for the most part. The rear end isn’t as planted as the front, but overall the truck was predicable. As usual it’s always the last jump that gets ya. I was running the truck in 4x4 to break everything in and hit this tiny jump on the gas service pipeline road about 100 yards from the end of the trail and broke the front axle on the landing. Damn thing only had 90ish dirt miles on it. I just zip tied it to the beam and ran it like that for the rest of the week. Found a few areas that need some attention, but overall I’m happy with the truck. The biggest shock to me was how freaking loud the rear bypasses are even on a paved road. Thank god it’s not a daily driver. I decided to pick up a new shell in favor of repairing the old one. This new shell has a front sliding window so it should add another layer of glass between the shocks and my ears. Gonna have a new aluminum roof rack made to loose some weight up top and we’re going to tie the rack and shell into the cage for strength. We also decided to reroute the exhaust since it was dumping onto the rear axle and heating it up. I’m thinking I’ll have it routed through the front lower corner of the passenger side bed panel. Kinda where I’m at now. I did pick up some Assault sun visors for the truck in Hammertown which were kinda cool and needed.
Out at Mm43 waiting on them TT’s
Ugly side. For now.
FML
New shell looks tits on the 250
I’m glad I found these by chance. It sucked not having sun visors
Unfinished door panel. Don’t judge it just yet.
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:18 am
by Turf Tamer
The truck is finally getting some attention again. The front end is torn apart and the cause of the failure seems to be from the shop that did the rebuild failing to install the c clip on the passenger side hub. Frustrated, but they are fixing it. The old shell is off and we’re trying to figure out how to install the new one but keep the windows. The truck actually looks good without the shell, but I like the sleeper status the shell gives the truck.
Re: 1990 Ford150 4x4 "Bajamobile"
Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 3:46 pm
by Turf Tamer