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F1504x4
11-25-2008, 03:34 PM
I figured it was about time I post up the hell my truck has been through and where I hope for it to go. I bought the truck from my dad two years ago. Basically:
1999 F150 4x4 Ext. Cab Short Bed
5.4L V8 Engine
Offroad package (shocks, skidplate, small lift)
Magnaflow exhaust system
We used the truck mainly to haul gear and a 4-wheeler to and from the ranch in Junction as well as to carry corn to the deer stands. We also used to wheel it out there on the rocks and hills and creekbeds. I'm not going to use this as my trail rig, just to make it a nice DD and still be able to wheel it over the weekend if I want to.

Here's how she used to look:
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/IMG_1425.jpg
After some wheeling and whatnot she kinda got beat to hell and I figured I'd take this as an opportunity to make her nice and still wheel pretty well.
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/Photo0032.jpg
Rebuild process:
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/Photo0087.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/Photo0089.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/Photo0090.jpg
Priming and temporary rattlecan:
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/Photo0100.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/Photo0102.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/Photo0135.jpg

F1504x4
11-25-2008, 03:35 PM
From here, I went ahead and decided to do some performance upgrades. I ordered a 3 inch Performance Accessories body lift, a JET performance chip, and a K&N 77 series intake.
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/IMG_0287.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/IMG_0296.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/IMG_0297.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/IMG_0304.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/Photo0021.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/Photo0009.jpg

F1504x4
11-25-2008, 03:35 PM
Since then I restored the interior which had gotten beat to hell and cut up.

Right now I'm putting money away on the side for a trail rig for her to tow around. About the only things left to go on her are new shocks next month, take her in to get the door and door locks fixed and a coat of flat black, then a suspension lift and some new tires. That pretty much sums up everything.

8Runner
11-25-2008, 04:56 PM
Cool, I didn't know you had done all that body work to it.

F1504x4
11-25-2008, 07:02 PM
it was a pain and i still have more to do to it..the goal is to make it really nice, not neccasarily a true trail rig..something to be comfortable in while i haul a small rig

jerryg79
11-25-2008, 11:27 PM
Adam-
Badass! How do you like the K&N 77??
Oh, and if you have any questions, make sure you do your research before you ask them, they'll grille you no matter how sincere you ask :flipoff2:

wow

davido
11-25-2008, 11:53 PM
Yes, you're old Jerry.

F1504x4
11-25-2008, 11:54 PM
the 77 is awsome. that plus the chip definetly made a noticable difference is hp and gas milage

F1504x4
01-31-2009, 04:55 PM
So my old shocks were pretty much **** so over December I replaced them with some Rancho RSXs
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/PC310059.jpg
Front
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/PC310058.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/PC310063.jpg
Back
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/PC310065.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/PC310067.jpg
Heres how the shocks looked compared to each other
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/PC310061.jpg
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp284/F1504x4Offroad/Truck%20Progress/PC310066.jpg
So far they work wonders compared to what the facotry gave me. The front ones were especially shot so there definetly a difference in ride quality and I can't wait to try em out offroad.

BTW the hole on the stock back shock was because the exhaust system put on by the shop ran too close and melted it, so I had to slighty shift the system so it won't do the same.

KrazyKarl02
01-31-2009, 07:17 PM
What is everyone's opinion on the red boots? On my bronco I left them off. Do they actually do anything? I know they are supposed to protect the shock, but what if water/dirt gets in there?

BMFScout
01-31-2009, 07:34 PM
I can never get them to stay in place, fawk 'em I say. I'm no mud bogger either though.

F1504x4
01-31-2009, 08:39 PM
I think they are supposed to keep dirt and water out. the zip ties made a good seal so id assume it works..tho i dont know if getting water/dirt/debris in ur shocks is a frequent occurance if u dont have the boots? If yall are leaving em off id assume not

85cj7
01-31-2009, 08:45 PM
I had them on, when one ripped off the white body of the shock covered by the boot was rusted to hell. So i tore the last 3 off. I'll never put them on again.

AggieTJ2007
01-31-2009, 08:47 PM
they tend to hold the dirt/ water in, leave them off, they are for the road

F1504x4
01-31-2009, 08:50 PM
ok well im glad to find this out now and not when they start rusting. thanks guys

mudtoy67
01-31-2009, 09:19 PM
Ya, pretty pointless if you're mudding. Look at the top of your shock where the boot hooks on that lip, there are holes in that lip to let air in/out...and everything else.