I have a 1995 f150 with a 5.0L v8, 4x4. I've lifted it 4", sits on 35" tires and 17" rims. Gear ratio is 4.10... I installed the cab lights, got the new bumper, new headlights, working on a sound system right now and getting the seats reupholstered to leather. But other than that I'm running out of ideas. Mechanically, the truck runs fantastic and no issues now.
Obviously it could be painted but that's just not a priority for me.

If you have any ideas, send them over! Always looking for something to do here. Below are a couple pics, sorry about it being dirty.

 

Nice! what head lights, you get, and how is lights, at night time.

 

The headlight cases i got off ebay. After a couple years the plastic is starting to flake though. I'm considering getting new, quality ones. the bulbs are from OPT 7. They're pretty bright.

 

What do you use the truck for? Anything it lacks in terms of performance? Either in terms of power or suspension? Looks like a straight and clean body, nice truck to work with.

​​​​​Upgrade differentials (Truetrac rear, selectable locker front), built 351W swap, chromoly axle shafts, and long travel are things I'd be after based on my own uses.

Oh and I see auto hubs, I'd be swapping them to manual lockouts.

 

Its my daily and put tools and stuff in the bed but nothing extreme. Do like to take off road and trail riding but nothing extreme like boulder crawling. Wouldn't mind more power but I think i get approx 10 mpg and would like to keep it from dropping more. Has brand new suspension but nothing nice, what came with the superlift kit.

I currently have an open rear diff.

What are the benefits of manual hubs? Haven't had any issues with the auto hubs...

 

Hey Gavin,

Besides the manual hubs, which I agree is a good idea...

In all honesty, with everything you’ve done, once you have your tunes going and seats back in, you’ll have built up a good truck, you know what I would suggest living in California under those beautiful blue skies?

I think you should polish it up and take it out on weekend adventures! Head out with a rough plan, firm plan, no plan... Where ever, what ever, doesn’t matter.

Just get out and enjoy that bad boy!


That’s my 2c.

Cheers, 🍻

 

That sounds like a really good idea. What's the benefit of the manual hubs? I haven't had issues with the auto ones...

 

Ive never heard or experienced good things with auto hubs. Maybe some people like them? Anytime I’ve had them they were simply a pain to keep clean, greased, working properly, they worked sometimes, sometimes they didn’t. I’ve just changed them out for Warn premium on my trucks and called it a day.

The ones I have experience on were the vacuum SD hubs. They were a real pain. Anyone I know who had them, changed them out. I have a couple sitting on shelves I can’t give away.

The OBS auto hubs I have not had. It was explained to me that they work on centrifugal force. When the front axel is engaged and starts turning they lock by a cam spinning outward on the centrifugal force. When you stop, or want to reverse, they can disengage, then have to reengage. From what I was told, they were prone to failing when you need them. Maybe someone who has them can confirm.

Personally, if I’m off road, I want a solid lock on the hubs, not centrifugal force or vacuum. It’s just one less thing to worry about if your out in the boonies on your own.


Hey, enjoy it, looks like you have a nice truck. Post up some pictures of your desert adventures so we can live vicariously through you in the cold winter months up here! I’ve always loved the south western USA.

Cheers, 🍻