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1979 Ford F-150 Revival: How to Get an Old Truck Running Again
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…
Read More1966 Ford F100 Budget Makeover: Completing The Rear Drop (Part 4)
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,…
Read MoreHow Springs Affect Alignment on a 1965 Ford F-100: Suspension Geometry Explained
When it comes to upgrading your 1965 Ford F-100, the front coil springs play a pivotal role in ride quality, alignment, and tire wear. Many owners purchase aftermarket Ford F100 coil springs expecting a simple drop-in solution, only to find their trucks misaligned or wearing tires unevenly. The reason is simple: not all coil springs…
Read More1966 Ford F100 Budget Makeover: DJM Lowering Kit Install (Part 3)
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…
Read More1966 Ford F100 Budget Makeover: Front Suspension Removal (Part 2)
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…
Read More1966 Ford F100 Budget Makeover: Planning The Drop (Part 1)
Before lowering your 1966 Ford F100, careful planning is vital to get the look, feel, and drive you want without overspending. This is the first post from a four-part series on the 1966 Ford F100 budget makeover guide. In this part, we’ll cover the initial groundwork for a Ford F100 budget build, which includes measuring…
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