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wow... this sure did take off.
You can mix leaf and four link. There is not a single problem with that, its run ALL the time. Currently I am working on gettin some Yota axles for my Sami project (gotta go pick em up.... but I have em). One I got that, I will run a 4 link in the rear, and Jeep YJ LEAF springs up front. I know plenty of rigs running something similar. So, if you want one end linked, go for it. Would help keep cost down by only do one end, and would improve ride quality.
hydro steering = generally illegal on the street. How can cops tell ? Thats a risk you run. Hydro steering isn't the best for a pavement pounding street truck. Trust me. Its a whole different animal. I would stick with regular steering box or rack and pinion. I would maybe consdier hydro-assist. Where you have a hydro ram that HELPS turn your tires, but doesn't do all the work itself. Its a helper.
Don't need a new t-case. He went with a crazy aftermarket one, because he wanted a lower cral ratio. T-case is some of the best ways to bring your crawl down. Not needed though, unless you plan to crawl.
If you want 44" tires in the long run, get those. build the truck around those. It would be your best bet, and best way to spend money IMO.
by "boxed in" he is refferring to the frame. Normal frame are similar to a C-channel or I-beam. To "box it in" means literally that. Weld plates of metal around it to make it a box. Much stronger. Good thing you have a newer F150, frame comes boxed from factory !
I know I missed a ton of stuff I wanted to cover... oh well. Any questions, ask away.
Oh, and I forgot where your located. How close is Alabama to you ??? How long of a drive ? I know one of the best Fab shops around, and they are located down there, in Birmingham. Let me know.
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