Hey Proeliator

[purecountry]

I saw your truck, and I've read every spec I can find on it. Tell me if what I have is right so far. HP dana 60 front, locked, chromo shafts, dana 70 rear, locked, 10 inches (or so) of lift using leaves. 514 stroker with a 4 speed and a 205 set up, 44 boggers. Am I right? And heres my question for you. I found a bronco for sale on here that has a 460, a 4 speed, 4 inch superlift, 3" body lift, 15x14 wheels, and mt baja tires. Would this be a good donor truck? Id like to use the 4" lift, the 460, and the 4 speed. Add in a 14b ff rear, a dana 60 front, both chromoed, and some cut 39.5 boggers. If you were gonna one ton a f-150 would you use leaves for a straight mud truck? Or try and keep the front coils? I know this is confusing as shit, and I apoligize if I sounded like a fucked up window licker, but any help you could provide would be great. Thanks man. Jordan

[mustange70]

i wouldn't cut those boggers unless you're pushing 600+HP if you plan on doing mud.

[Proeliator]

Originally Posted by mustange70

i wouldn't cut those boggers unless you're pushing 600+HP if you plan on doing mud.

X eleventy billion.

Actually, I'm using stock leaves. I basically just copied Bob Chandlers design from his first few BigFoots. The thought was, when I go to bigger axles/tires, I could throw on some soft 4" lift springs and trim my fenders and still have room for 56"s. Set up otherwise sounds right as far as the basic drivetrain goes. There are some little details that I didn't think were critical for a mud bogger/dragger when I first build it, but have since added. Specifically, I fabbed up the crossover steering out of the gate, but later added the hydro assist which has been awesome. I cavitated my pump once which resulted in some grievous breakage, now it doesn't have to work so hard. Much like I didn't think I needed a twin sticked xcase, but once I did that I fell in love with it. I twinstick everything now. The radiator in the bed I did from the start.

What you are talking about would be a good donor truck, depending on the price. As far as using the coils over the leaves, its just a straight mud truck so use whatevers easiest for you. Where people go wrong with leaves is they get stiff, highly arched springs for lift and they flex for piss.

[mustange70]

Yeah diddo on the spring stiffness, you need to have some flex in order to keep control in the rough pitts, as well as keep all tires on the ground at all times.

[Brocko2]

stock leaves? and 10 in lift? please explian sir.

[94stepsideford]

Originally Posted by Brocko2

stock leaves? and 10 in lift? please explian sir.

mega super drop down brackets

[Proeliator]

Originally Posted by 94stepsideford

mega super drop down brackets

Yup. Do a little research on how Bob Chandler built his original Bigfoots. I had twofold reasons for going this route, one being that it was cheap and easy while still yielding pretty good performance. The other reason, is that if/when I wanted to put some ginormous tires and rockwells under it all I'd have to do is get some mild lift springs and trim my fenders.

Granted, if I were doing it today I'd just build a link system. Ten years ago, however, if somebody was building a giant mud truck they were usually using lift blocks and stiff ass banana springs......taking inspiration from Chandler seemed to make sense.

[loveshackle]

Originally Posted by Proeliator

Ten years ago, however, if somebody was building a giant mud truck they were usually using lift blocks and stiff ass banana springs......taking inspiration from Chandler seemed to make sense.

And then he went out on the maiden run in a mud pit and had it videotaped.

Since then, he's just been sitting at home, writing passionate Thank You notes to himself, dreaming of Heef's balloon knot, flagrantly hinting his 'I can't discuss it' profession, and reposting said video on Pirate at every opportunity.

[Proeliator]

Originally Posted by loveshackle

You touch yourself everytime you think of me, and I really can't blame you

[KDIO]

Originally Posted by Proeliator

You touch yourself everytime you think of me, and I really can't blame you

NAW, YOUR THINKIN' OF THE W-TRAIN.

[loveshackle]

Originally Posted by KDIO

NAW, YOUR THINKIN' OF THE W-TRAIN.

No, he's right. It's an affliction.

Speaking of Affliction...

Who ya got, Pro?

Fedor...4:00...Round 1

[Proeliator]

Offtopic, but an offtopic I can get behind My money would be on Fedor, by at least round two. My gut would say round one, but the money plays it safe

[loveshackle]

See black text above...

Taking the family to National Western Stock Show up in Denver, so it's gonna be a struggle to catch it. Luckily, I've got Dish & Direct DVRs at the house... I'll just be late to the party. Hell of a card.

[Proeliator]

Originally Posted by loveshackle

See black text above...

Snap, great minds think alike

[94stepsideford]

Originally Posted by loveshackle

And then he went out on the maiden run in a mud pit and had it videotaped.

Since then, he's just been sitting at home, writing passionate Thank You notes to himself, dreaming of Heef's balloon knot, flagrantly hinting his 'I can't discuss it' profession, and reposting said video on Pirate at every opportunity.

Bravo.