OBS F250 slow adventure build

[java]

I need to get up there one of these days. Its starting to get chilly for swimming now.....

 

[amgvr4]

Yeah we thought about swimming to the island, but no one was brave enough to attempt it!

Here is the video from the trip up and down

 

[Nosferatu49534]

Great video. The locker will help a ton for sure. I love how much flex you get and the areas your taking such a big truck.

 

[Nosferatu49534]

Great video. The locker will help a ton for sure. I love how much flex you get and the areas your taking such a big truck.

 

[amgvr4]

Thanks man, I am still using the super stiff factory 3/4 ton rear springs. However I am thinking about swapping them to 1/2 tons for now to soften the rear up and get more flex from the back. Eventually I will three link it and ditch the leafs all together for the best ride/flex combo.

 

[Nosferatu49534]

You bet. I'll keep following along.

 

[amgvr4]

I made a trip to pull-a-part and gabbed a few things for the truck. First was a tail light to fix my trail damage.



I also got several different temp sensors for the overhead console. The one that came with it was reading way low. After trying all four sensors I was a little discouraged as they all read the same 19* when it was about 60*. However, the next morning it was reading correctly! It must have needed to reset or something.


I also got the mic mounted for my CB. Nothing special but it is nice to have it in the same spot all the time.

 

[seanpistol]

I've pounded out a similar dent by drilling a hole on the inside of the bed and beating on a piece of 3/4" bar stock, rounded at the end, with a hammer. Turned out pretty not-bad!

 

[pappawheely]

The metal is stretched. You won't get it straight without shrinking it.

 

[amgvr4]

Seeing as how I have hit that spot several times and the bed is pretty bad in other places I won't worry about fixing it. That is part of the reason I have not replaced the drivers fender or door. As soon as I do it will get crunched on the trail!

 

[Seabass]

Dents are stories. If you love your truck, and the dents don't cause operational issues, they can be kinda cool. I got a couple on my trucks. Every time someone points out one of mine I can re-live the event again. Unless it is a dent because I did something stupid. Those ain't cool.

 

[leojr]

Thanks man, I am still using the super stiff factory 3/4 ton rear springs. However I am thinking about swapping them to 1/2 tons for now to soften the rear up and get more flex from the back. Eventually I will three link it and ditch the leafs all together for the best ride/flex combo.

Superduty B codes are almost a direct bolt in and a definite ride improvement. The front hanger and rear shackle get drilled 1/16" larger. The front bolt moves to the rear, and the springs come with a new front bolt.

 

[98dango]

Superduty B codes are almost a direct bolt in and a definite ride improvement. The front hanger and rear shackle get drilled 1/16" larger. The front bolt moves to the rear, and the springs come with a new front bolt.

Aren't those front springs in which case they won't work on this truck.

 

[leojr]

Aren't those front springs in which case they won't work on this truck.

There are Superduty A, B and C codes for the rear. They are a near bolt on just as I described. I can provide ratings if it helps. I have the B code on my '96 F250 4x4.

For the front there is a range from S through X codes. But as these are Superduty length a RSK bracket or similar is required. This truck already has a much better front end suspension so I am sharing this as further confirmation that my suggestion is applicable to this truck.

Either way, I enjoy this thread!

 

[amgvr4]

I plan on building a three link for the rear and I don't need the 3/4 ton springs for most of what I use the truck for so if I slap on some different leafs it wil be from an OBS f150, cheap and bolt in. Thanks for the info on the SD springs leojr!