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1994 Ford F-150 Marriage Proposal

How To Mix Marriage, Metal, And An F-150

By Kevin Blumer, Photography by Kevin Blumer
  • The front end was fabricated using 1.75-inch, 0.120-wall 4130 chromoly tubing, and it's four inches wider per side than stock. The I-beams and radius arms are welded together into solid "J-beams" for added strength and simplicity.....
    The front end was fabricated using 1.75-inch, 0.120-wall 4130 chromoly tubing, and it's fo
  • .....The equal-length beams are matched by an equal-length swing-set steering system. Careful planning meant that the tie rods only required minimal bends for clearance.
    .....The equal-length beams are matched by an equal-length swing-set steering system. Care
  • Kingpin beam ends and matching knuckles were employed; they're much stronger than their stock ball-joint counterparts. Note the double-sheared tie rod end and the knuckle's fabricated steering stop.
    Kingpin beam ends and matching knuckles were employed; they're much stronger than their st
  • At each J-beam juncture you'll find a Sway-A-Way 2.0 coilover, a 3.0 bypass shock, and a 2.5-inch diameter bump stop. Note the monster-sized beam pivot bracket just visible behind the coilover. Custom pivot brackets are required if you're building an equal-length system. McKenzie's limit straps stop the suspension at full droop.
    At each J-beam juncture you'll find a Sway-A-Way 2.0 coilover, a 3.0 bypass shock, and a 2
  • A Blitzkrieg Motorsports (BMS) 9-Inch housing is something relatively new in the axle world, but the company's offering shows a design that can compete with the best of 'em. The center section is made of three CNC-bent sections.....
    A Blitzkrieg Motorsports (BMS) 9-Inch housing is something relatively new in the axle worl
  • .....which are then welded together, after which the third member mounting face is welded on. Beefy axle tubes and a substantial back brace complete the BMS housing. Currie axle shafts and a Strange Race Case are also on board.
    .....which are then welded together, after which the third member mounting face is welded
  • Mounted above the Deaver springs, Sway-A-Way 3.0 bypass shocks are on board to control the rear suspension's bump and droop action. To the immediate right of the compression adjusters you can see a corner of the custom-built 48-gallon Transfer Flow fuel tank, which retains the stock tank's EVAP emission controls.
    Mounted above the Deaver springs, Sway-A-Way 3.0 bypass shocks are on board to control the
  • Few things are as obnoxious or as dangerous as a floor jack that flops around. This one sits securely in a locked-down perch. Note the way the locking arm connects to the jack's actuation collar and prevents unwanted movement and noise.
    Few things are as obnoxious or as dangerous as a floor jack that flops around. This one si
  • Building headers with equal-length primary tubes can require some tricky routing, but Mac Performance pulled it off in fine style and with good fitment in the engine bay.
    Building headers with equal-length primary tubes can require some tricky routing, but Mac
  • Here's a slick way to mount a muffler. The Magnaflow's mount tucks in high and out of harm's way.
    Here's a slick way to mount a muffler. The Magnaflow's mount tucks in high and out of harm
  • Six Soltek HID's are ready to go atop the cab, mounted to the roll cage with a Keith-built mounting frame.
    Six Soltek HID's are ready to go atop the cab, mounted to the roll cage with a Keith-built
  • Keith (left) and Tony Sato contemplate which of the two of them will smoke you first, and by how much.
    Keith (left) and Tony Sato contemplate which of the two of them will smoke you first, and
By Kevin Blumer
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