Build Spotlight

You’ve probably already read Episode 1, where we explored the truck’s starting condition, initial plans, and what the team learned about the upgrades ahead. Episode 2 moved the project forward in a big way. Building a project truck took planning, patience, and the right parts. In this episode, the team began transforming a workhorse 1997…

A classic truck revival starts with a simple question: how to get an old truck running? In this case, the subject is a 1979 Ford F-150 that sat untouched for a full decade. The goal was straightforward: free the brakes, wake up the engine, and try to drive it home. The truck was never meant…

Welcome back to the last part in our four-part series about the 1966 Ford F100 budget makeover. We have already completed the front end lowering kit installation in the third part, while the first and second parts covered everything from planning and measurements to front suspension removal. After finishing these three steps in this makeover,…

By now, you’ve already tackled the first two stages of the 1966 Ford F100 budget makeover. Part One covered prepping and stripping the front suspension, while Part Two guided you through cleaning, inspecting, and prepping the I-beams and bushings. In this third stage, we focus on reassembling the front suspension and installing the DJM lowering…

If you followed Part One of the 1966 Ford F100 budget makeover, you spent time planning your budget. You’ve also measured the ride height, checked alignment, reviewed caster settings, and mapped out the budget before lowering the truck. With that groundwork complete, it’s now time to tackle the 1966 Ford F100 front suspension, remove the…