Ford 4X4 Guy, again...
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Ford 4X4 Guy, again...
Hey all, well it's been a long time since I've called myself a Ford man. Although that sweet Ford V8 sound had always been calling on me, just took a little longer to answer this time. I've been lurking around on here for a few weeks and since I just became a Ford Man again (by way of my new-to-me F-150) I thought I'd better become an actual member.
So hello all, it's good to be listening to the sweet sound of a Ford V8 again.
In the past I've owned a 79 F-150 Reg. Cab S/B 4x4 351M, 4Spd. a 89 F-150 Reg. Cab S/B 4x4 5.0L, 5Spd. and a 74 Bronco that was a street legal wheel to wheel off-road racer. Then I some how became seduced over to the dark side, that's right Jeeps.
However that evil Jeep spell has finally been broken and it will only be a matter of time before my new to me 96 F-150 Reg. Cab S/B 4x4 5.0L, 5Spd. is set-up and wheeling ready to kick some Jeep behind. I plan on wheeling it through lots of deep, deep snow and some rocky trails too.
So stay tuned it's gonna be one hell of a ride as I attempt to put those pesky little Jeeps in there place with some 'Power by Ford'.
So hello all, it's good to be listening to the sweet sound of a Ford V8 again.
In the past I've owned a 79 F-150 Reg. Cab S/B 4x4 351M, 4Spd. a 89 F-150 Reg. Cab S/B 4x4 5.0L, 5Spd. and a 74 Bronco that was a street legal wheel to wheel off-road racer. Then I some how became seduced over to the dark side, that's right Jeeps.
However that evil Jeep spell has finally been broken and it will only be a matter of time before my new to me 96 F-150 Reg. Cab S/B 4x4 5.0L, 5Spd. is set-up and wheeling ready to kick some Jeep behind. I plan on wheeling it through lots of deep, deep snow and some rocky trails too.
So stay tuned it's gonna be one hell of a ride as I attempt to put those pesky little Jeeps in there place with some 'Power by Ford'.
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Welcome to the site. I've owned quite a few Fords in my day too 83 T-Bird (first car), 86 Lincoln, 89 Bronco, 92 Mustang(still have) along with 2 Grand Cherokees. One's a ZJ with 4" of lift Rubicon Express
I'm down to only 4 vehicles right now, I'm not sure what happens they keep following me home...lol
Got my eyes peeled for a TJ..lol
I'm down to only 4 vehicles right now, I'm not sure what happens they keep following me home...lol
Got my eyes peeled for a TJ..lol
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Hey 1ATony I know what you mean about vehicles following you home the last time I owned a Ford 4x4 I actually had three of them at once. Just a few years ago I was up to #4 Jeeps at once (92 YJ, 92 XJ, 97 TJ & 05 LJ), but now I just have the LJ left to sell.
If you're looking to buy a TJ try and find one with the factory rear Dana 44 because the Dana 35 is an unreliable rear-end when mixed with larger tires and rugged back country trails.
Cheers D
If you're looking to buy a TJ try and find one with the factory rear Dana 44 because the Dana 35 is an unreliable rear-end when mixed with larger tires and rugged back country trails.
Cheers D
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Not far from you Zip, just a little to the east in Penticton B.C. Do you have a 4x4 Ford or a 2WD? If it's a 4x4 we have a lot of great trails that are fun to run just like Whipsaw is in your area.
Cheers D
Cheers D
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I will be out your way in the spring as my local 4x4 club is the caretakers of the Loadstone Lake campsite (off of the Whipsaw Trail) and we have a planned clean-up and painting party set to re-new that site once all the snow melts in late spring/early summer.
I'll get in touch with you in the New Year, once my ride is ready to play.
Cheers & Merry Christmas D.
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The only one that is mobile at the moment is my 03. I don't think I would take that anywhere as it is the 5th wheel puller. My Bronco is broken at the moment. A stupid small thing that is a pain to fix. My 75 is stored down at the wreckers. That would probably be my best choice to do something with.
Have not done any off road stuff for years. We just got a couple sleds so that will hopefully keep us busy over the winter.
Have not done any off road stuff for years. We just got a couple sleds so that will hopefully keep us busy over the winter.
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The only one that is mobile at the moment is my 03. I don't think I would take that anywhere as it is the 5th wheel puller. My Bronco is broken at the moment. A stupid small thing that is a pain to fix. My 75 is stored down at the wreckers. That would probably be my best choice to do something with.
Have not done any off road stuff for years. We just got a couple sleds so that will hopefully keep us busy over the winter.
Have not done any off road stuff for years. We just got a couple sleds so that will hopefully keep us busy over the winter.
The sleds must be awesome in your area, with all those remote mountains to play in and with excellent powder too.
My 4x4 buddies and I are sometimes looked at as crazy people for trying to use out 4x4's as snow machines. However it is quite amazing where you can take a properly set-up 4x4; by keeping the weight down and running really large tires at very low pressures (that's the secret to success) a 4x4 Truck/SUV can travel on top of several metres of powder w/o getting stuck.
Well I hope you get the Bronco sorted out w/o to much grief and if you ever want to get out and play with any of your 4x4 toys you know who to contact.
Cheers D
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