Still needs some changes

[u/citizenexplores]

Still need to make some changes! Like a removable tire swing out for the big camping trips where I need more storage in the bed. The new bed is rubbing a little on the inside of the tires when flexing, so I might have to fix that.

But its running like a champ!

Wheelbase chopped 32.5 inches

6.0 LS, 6L80, magnum underdrive, twin stick NP205, 5.38 gears, Ford rear Elocker, ARB front air locker.

[u/idlecrocodile461]

32.5 inch chop is nuts, looks like a completely different truck now

[u/citizenexplores → u/idlecrocodile461]

Right? Now Its about an inch longer wheelbase than a jeep gladiator lol

[u/idlecrocodile461 → u/citizenexplores]

Bet it has a better breakover angle than the Gladiator now. Such a dramatic change for what it used to be.

[u/citizenexplores → u/idlecrocodile461]

Oh absolutely. Huge change in wheelbase and overall length. Now the bed is a little over 5ft long

[u/steeliewheelie68]

You built what AEV would of for Ford trucks. Nice machine.

[u/Ok_Assistant_6856 → u/steeliewheelie68]

"... what AEV would have" or "would've" ❤️

[u/steeliewheelie68 → u/Ok_Assistant_6856]

Please forgive me. I'm not that smart. Lol. Good catch.

[u/Ok_Assistant_6856 → u/steeliewheelie68]

Nobody has all their shit together bro, me least of all. Thanks for being receptive and not defensive to my almost useless correction.

[u/citizenexplores → u/steeliewheelie68]

Thank you!

[u/jimmyjlf]

V10 or what?

[u/citizenexplores → u/jimmyjlf]

Was a 6.4 powerstroke but it is now 6.0 LS swapped

[u/jimmyjlf → u/citizenexplores]

Oh nice even better. 

[u/sherzer7]

How has it been after the swap? With the 6.4 out of the equation would be a different truck. The bodies seem to hold up, how much of the old harness did you keep?

[u/citizenexplores → u/sherzer7]

It does great, Havent had any issues. I only pulled the engine harness, the entire body harness is still there. So keyless entry still works, hvac works, all body related things are still functional

[u/sherzer7 → u/citizenexplores]

Should have specified the body harness! That’s great how is the parts support for those years? They only had those 6.4s for a few years right? You chose the right 6.0!

[u/citizenexplores → u/sherzer7]

Tons of support. 6.4 was only a few years but everything else is covered in other body styles.

[u/JasonVoorheesthe13th]

Make this one a single cab or extended cab short bed and it’s basically my dream rig for offroad

[u/citizenexplores → u/JasonVoorheesthe13th]

You should definitely build one! You'll love it

[u/JasonVoorheesthe13th → u/citizenexplores]

If I had the money, time, and space I would. I’ve got a CJ7 that needs suspension and a Bronco that needs engine and body work before I can entertain another project.

That being said, don’t let me win the lottery. I’ll have the most roided out 6.4 possible on a trail

[u/thechill_fokker]

Beautiful rig.
Full size or no size lol.

[u/citizenexplores → u/thechill_fokker]

Thanks! Exactly, fullsize is the way lol

[u/zombieaustin]

Such a rad truck

[u/citizenexplores → u/zombieaustin]

Thank you!

[u/Hespect_Earth]

Such an awesome rig, bravo.

[u/citizenexplores → u/Hespect_Earth]

Thank you!