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EOR MFG
10-23-2006, 11:45 AM
I don't know why but maybe I was tired of the same stuff. We are trying to put together a truck that can take some good jumps without destroying itself. Problem is no one around here does it so give me some advise on making this thing hold together so I am not blind. I am not going desert racing so this thing will still see some trails so 4x4 and solid axle stays
here is the start I will post pics tonight

95 F350
10.25 Rear 5.38
d60 front 5.38 alloy 35 spline alloy all the way thru ARB
Stock height stock wheelbase (reg cab)
swing arm rear 14" travel bilstiens
leaf front 7100 bilstiens
timbren springs as bumps they already removed themselves in the rear
full cage of course tied to rear bed section/ frame corbeau seats 5 spd 351 borg warner case
41" Iroks 20" aluminum Mrt beadlocks

Things i know need addressing: air bumps
steering

help, pics and critisism welcome
Jimmy
ShaggyDoo
10-23-2006, 12:03 PM
You said you aren't planning on racing, but you could probably gets some ideas from the Donahoe truck. A little different from yours, but worth taking a look at. They have plenty of pictures up on their site. http://www.donahoeracing.com/proj_vehicles.php
TRD
10-23-2006, 02:25 PM
Good cage
Big motor
Stiff Shocks
Stiff Springs
Lots of up travel
Big Balls

Lets see that bitch fly!!!!!
Dont forget the pics! :D
Beat95YJ
10-23-2006, 02:35 PM
A coworker has a 2003 f-350 2wd that he beats mercilessly. All he has is a lift and some reservoir shocks. Damn tuff truck.
EOR MFG
10-23-2006, 05:50 PM
That Donahoe truck is great have seen it in person several times.
whatch think about the stock 351 is it enough it seems to motivate good as is
Jeff Knoll
10-23-2006, 06:00 PM
Another vote for Kreg's stuff.. It can fly.
deltaboarder
10-24-2006, 09:50 PM
yea F350s can jump :D

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/deltaboarder/myspacedumbtruck.jpg
BigF250on44s
10-25-2006, 12:32 AM
www.oneupoffroad.com and I know they beat theird truck hard.
TAWL_BOY
10-25-2006, 12:40 AM
Lighten the front....fiberglass fender and bumper. Maybe gut the interior. And then maybe mount your spare close to the rear. Just so it doesn't nose dive.

Oh yeah, listen to these guys about the suspension.
Aggie007
10-25-2006, 12:24 PM
Check out www.superdutyheadquarters.com as well.
EOR MFG
10-31-2006, 06:14 PM
Some pics of the truck just out screwing around this weekend far from finished but you gotta wheel
Got the bedsides in and will try to mount them soon

I will get some closups when my camera decides it wants to upload pictures

So anyone have any first hand experience270368270369270370
jhama78
11-01-2006, 06:34 AM
Yup they can fly heres my buds 1990 f350 on 44s that he mud races.... it does this all the time....:smokin:
jhama78
11-01-2006, 06:37 AM
another pic of the truck
Halogrinder
11-03-2006, 08:22 AM
:smokin:

thats a good huck in the mud :D
jhama78
11-03-2006, 10:04 AM
Heres a link to a vid of it running tractor tires:

http://www.nemudsling.com/video/2005/82705_WadeMaitland_TT.wmv
Kyron
11-03-2006, 12:22 PM
Heres a link to a vid of it running tractor tires:

http://www.nemudsling.com/video/2005/82705_WadeMaitland_TT.wmv
:eek: Thats a must see ............
Trailduster79
11-03-2006, 01:35 PM
Where is that pit at?
jhama78
11-03-2006, 04:32 PM
Where is that pit at?

Wallace NC. www.nemudsling.com
Triaged
11-03-2006, 05:11 PM
How did this end up as a mud bogging thread in the desert racing forum:confused:
jhama78
11-03-2006, 06:21 PM
Just think of it as desert racing during the summer rains ..... lol
Ag4x4
11-08-2006, 07:50 AM
:D WOW!!! The OBS F350 made the jump look nice and easy. It's leaf sprung and still landed the jump very well!!! That vid is great!!!!
:D