1995 Ford F150 2WD - Central Coast Prerunners - CCP

We can't imagine what it was like prerunning in "stockish" trucks when original Stroppe-prepped Broncos were winning the Baja 1000. The beatings those brave souls must have endured in those trucks is mind-boggling. Craig Anderson grew up watching the desert racers of the past, and eventually started prerunning for some race teams. When it came time to build his current F-150 into a prerunner capable of handling the race course, he turned to Central Coast Prerunners to get the job done.

Specs
Vehicle:
1995 Ford F-150 2WD

Owner / Hometown:
Craig Anderson / Arroyo Grande, California

Chassis:
Ford F-150 frame with CCP caging front to rear, CCP strut frame

Engine:
351ci V-8, custom aluminum air inatke

Drivetrain:
Ford AOD tranny, Cone Industries 9-inch with spool and full-floating hubs, 4.56 gears

Suspension:
Camburg extended I-beams and radius arms, King 2.5 14-inch-stroke coilovers, Deaver leaf packs with King 2.5 16-inch-strike bypass shocks

Steering:
Stock linkage with 4.5-inch extensions

Brakes:
Disc brakes at all four corners

Tires/wheels:
35x12.50R15 BFGoodrich Baja T/A tires on Walker Evans 15x10 beadlocks

Interior:
Mastercraft Baja RS seats, Crow four-point harnesses, custom center console

Other Parts:
Glassworks fenders and bedsides, Hella 4000 lights with HID conversions, CCP tire holder

Favorite Off-Road Area:
Race tracks

Remembering the famous Stroppe-equipped Broncos that inspired him in his youth, Craig wanted to canvas the truck in a style reminiscent of the original racers.
Remembering the famous Stroppe-equipped Broncos that inspired him in his youth, Craig want

This truck introduces itself as a prerunner. Glassworks fenders cover the BFG Baja T/As and a Central Coast Prerunners (CCP) front bumper follows the front end closely and gives just enough protection to prevent the bodywork from being crushed. Three Hella 4000 lights with HID conversion kits sit on the front bar.
This truck introduces itself as a prerunner. Glassworks fenders cover the BFG Baja T/As an
Camburg extended I-beams were added to a CCP strut frame. CCP added 4.5-inch spacers to the stock steering linkage to account for the 4.5-inch-wider-per-side track width. King 2.5 14-inch-stroke coilovers with dual-rate coils suspend the front end.
Camburg extended I-beams were added to a CCP strut frame. CCP added 4.5-inch spacers to th
Camburg radius arms pivot on 1.25-inch Heim joints off of bolt-on frame mounts. King 2.5 shorty 2.5-inch-stroke hydraulic bumpstops stop any harsh hits. The King 2.5 shorty bumpstops don't have the long body of a normal 4-inch stroke 2.5 bumpstop, and can be installed in much tighter spaces. You can also see the solid aluminum body mounts that replaced the rubber when the tip-to-tip rollcage was installed. CCP built skidplates and guards to protect the vitals under the truck.
Camburg radius arms pivot on 1.25-inch Heim joints off of bolt-on frame mounts. King 2.5 s

Out back sits a Sandy Cone-built 9-inch rear end that's been trussed across the back for extra rigidity and strength in the housing. It has full-floating hubs, disc brakes, a spool and 4.56 gears. Deaver leaf packs support the rear of the truck while 16-inch-stroke King 2.5 external bypass shocks absorb the rough roads. Full 4-inch-stroke King 2.5 hydraulic bumpstops adorn the frame over the rear axle.
Out back sits a Sandy Cone-built 9-inch rear end that's been trussed across the back for e
Central Coast Prerunners built this very trick spare tire carrier to quickly release and provide access not only to the spare but also the aluminum jack underneath.
Central Coast Prerunners built this very trick spare tire carrier to quickly release and p

A 42-gallon fuel cell is placed as far towards the cab as possible to keep weight centered in the vehicle. The Optima Red Top battery was squeezed right next to it as well. CCP did the 'cage work using 1.75-inch 0.120-wall tubing, and placed a custom box with two red and one amber LED lights to be visible to tailing drivers in dusty conditions.
A 42-gallon fuel cell is placed as far towards the cab as possible to keep weight centered
CCP designed the rollcage to protect in a nasty accident, but still be easily accessible to entry and exit of the vehicle since this is a prerunner. CCP also made a bracket to hold the breaker bar and socket for removing the wheel lugs.
CCP designed the rollcage to protect in a nasty accident, but still be easily accessible t
Mastercraft Baja RS seats with Crow Enterprizes four-point harnesses hold occupants in place while prerunning for races.
Mastercraft Baja RS seats with Crow Enterprizes four-point harnesses hold occupants in pla

Under the hood, Central Coast Prerunners fabbed up a crossmember over the engine to better brace the frame where the coilovers' force is applied. Check out the custom aluminum air intake built to meet the mostly-stock Ford V-8 engine.
Under the hood, Central Coast Prerunners fabbed up a crossmember over the engine to better
Central Coast Prerunners built a custom center floor console to ride on the transmission tunnel. It holds all the auxiliary switches for the truck and a race radio. CCP even included three cupholders.
Central Coast Prerunners built a custom center floor console to ride on the transmission t
Walker Evans beadlock wheels are wrapped with 35x12.50R15 BFG Baja T/As. The full-floating Cone hubs retain the 5x5.5 wheel bolt pattern.
Walker Evans beadlock wheels are wrapped with 35x12.50R15 BFG Baja T/As. The full-floating