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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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97 ORP buld process!

Well I have a 97 ORP with a 5.4. Thought I would do a build thread...

Current mods:
Ported PI heads
SHM custom cams
Ported Aluminum PI intake
Ported TB Elbow
BBK 80mm tb
36lb inj
90 LMAF
Suncoast 4r100
PTC 9" converter
True-Tracs (F+R)
4.30's
OBX longtubes
SCT livewire
A4WD Expedition Front Diff
Driveshaft Specialities Extreme Angle CV's
Readylift torsion keys
4wd 7700 5pack leafs
Hankook RT03 295/75R16
08+ F250 Tail Lights
55w reverse lights...

Future Mods:
Custom made 7" lift (Cross members Have been cut just need to be welded)
Custom UCA (already made just need to machine for ball joints)
Fox 2.0 Coilovers ( Way down the road)
Deaver 5" rear springs ( Need to Order)
16x10 M/T Classic locks ( In garage)
35" Toyo M/T's
08+ F250 Tailgate with step/ Camera ( currently in paint)

Now onto Pics.....

Bone stock:




Present:



New head lights:
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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how are those torsion keys working for you? ive been told key lifts are really bad on the suspension. and the rear leaf packs are out of a 7700 series? i didnt think they sat that much higher

nice looking truck!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Well the keys I got for Free... Yes they are bad. i have to replace ball joints, tie rods, hub bearings every year. Yes the 4wd 7700 series lifted the rear of my truck nearly 1.5". Thats when I installed the ready lift keys. I also have the 7700 Torsion bars. But they are over cranked. I have added 3.5 inches to the front. I needed to add additional 1" to the rear via a 3" block to level it back out. I also have a warn 9ti winch up front with warns hiddent mount.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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Nice lights, I have the same ones.

Pics of the reverse lights?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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I'll take pics this morning when i leave in the dark to give you an idea how bright they are...
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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im planning on doing an AAL in the rear and 7700 tbars up front, that should put me where i want to be. unless i can find the rear leaf packs. sooo, you gonna use those leafs and tbars with that lift your doing?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bansheeman6100
im planning on doing an AAL in the rear and 7700 tbars up front, that should put me where i want to be. unless i can find the rear leaf packs. sooo, you gonna use those leafs and tbars with that lift your doing?
I will be sticking with torsion bars for awhile until I can pony up the extra $2200+ plus for the coil overs and springs. Then i'll have to build a engine cage, and stiffen up the front some...

The 7700 rear leafs are already spoken for...
 
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