Prerunner opinions...
Hotshot
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 11,958
Likes: 228
Personally, I would not do it. I think your truck looks much better like it is.
I don't like pre runner fenders and I think only a regular cab looks right as a prerunner.
I had a small lift with 32 inch tires and some other stuff like a grille gaurd etc. All it did was basically make everything worse on my truck. Fuel economy was about 12 or so. It gets 17 now. The ride, handling, braking, and overall performance suffered. It also cause the brake pads to wear much quicker. I would never do it again. I say think before you lift it.
I would only lift a truck if it was a toy and was actually going to go offroad.
I don't like pre runner fenders and I think only a regular cab looks right as a prerunner.
I had a small lift with 32 inch tires and some other stuff like a grille gaurd etc. All it did was basically make everything worse on my truck. Fuel economy was about 12 or so. It gets 17 now. The ride, handling, braking, and overall performance suffered. It also cause the brake pads to wear much quicker. I would never do it again. I say think before you lift it.
I would only lift a truck if it was a toy and was actually going to go offroad.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 635
Likes: 0
I may agree with you on the first part. I may disagree on the second though, when I type in "Ford f-150 prerunner" on Google Images, most of what I see is extended cab but I do see your point. Thanks for the input.
http://www.racecar2000.com/ad-photos/24182-mod.jpg
Fleet Owner
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 21,437
Likes: 76
From: Gilbert, PA
Make a prerunner out of a 1st gen lightning. After all, thats where the lightning originated from. They were originally built to compete in the Baja. Then they produced the street version known as the lightning
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
I wanted one soooo bad.
Hotshot
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 11,958
Likes: 228
I think the reason I don't like the full prerunner look, is the same reason I don't like the 4x4 fender flares and stuff like that. I just don't like anything that resembles a body kit or ground effects etc.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
More Turbo
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 630
Likes: 4
From: Northeast
Southernblues,
I have my truck set up Pre-runner style with Front Bumper and bed mounted Tire Carrier. I like the way it looks and get many people asking me about.
Big Six
Fleet Owner
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 21,437
Likes: 76
From: Gilbert, PA
Not the article i was looking for but you get the idea http://www.thebaskins.com/pics/Docum...htning5?full=1
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 610
Likes: 3
From: Homestead
Cool--I'd like to read a history of that, if you have a link to one, Brad.
Southernblues,
I'd love to see some pics of that--especially the tire carrier--is it an integral roll bar, too? Does it go to the frame, or just to the bed? I'd like to see the bumper(s) too!
Big Six
Southernblues,
I'd love to see some pics of that--especially the tire carrier--is it an integral roll bar, too? Does it go to the frame, or just to the bed? I'd like to see the bumper(s) too!
Big Six
More Turbo
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 630
Likes: 4
From: Northeast
Big Six
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
48prerunner
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Aug 16, 2016 06:50 PM
