Over the past few years, CST Performance Suspension has been known for not only producing proven suspension systems but also for turning out some amazing prerunners and show-stopping vehicles. The company's new '05 Ford F-150 5.4L V-8 is definitely not the first CST project vehicle we have featured in the pages of Off-Road magazine. The focus for this Blue Oval was not only to create another head-turner, but also to equip it with enough modifications to help chase CST's Trophy Truck throughout the racecourses in Baja while still maintaining a quality ride for daily driving.
Following the custom-painted stripes of the truck, we noticed the Glassworks Unlimited fiberglass front fenders giving room for the 35x12.5R17 Toyo Open Country tires wrapped around a complete set of Moto Metal 954-style 17x8-inch chrome wheels. The front bumper needed to be modified in order to match the lines of the new fenders.
Most people would simply replace the entire front bumper when applying fiberglass, but CST wanted its truck to not only perform great in the dirt but also look good doing it. CST did a little fender work of its own in the rear of the truck, flaring the bedsides to accommodate the larger off-road tires. From this viewpoint you can also see the custom billet door handles by Grippin' Billet as well as the carbon-fiber-wrapped factory bedrails by Auto Extras.
 We ventured deep into the...  We ventured deep into the woods for our photoshoot. With the forest walls caving in around us, the bright colors of the Starbucks Customs paintjob stood out just as the painter, Mike White, said they would. While the truck was parked, a few travelers came by and offered up their own views: "Dang, that's one heck of a truck, can we get a ride?" |  Looking around the front of...  Looking around the front of the bed you can get a better look at the 2.5-inch Fox three-tube bypass shocks mounted from the bedcage to the rear axle. We really enjoyed the clean look of this metalwork, as well as how it wraps itself around the front of the bed and stays hidden from a side view of the truck. |  Constructed above the Wolf...  Constructed above the Wolf spray-in bedliner is a custom bedcage also fabricated by CST that ties in a rear bumper, tire carrier, and shock hoop. This allows the truck to carry two fullsize spare tires or two 37-inch spare tires for the Trophy Truck when chasing it at the races. Both tires are strapped down in place and locked for safety. |