[Ford Assassin]

Another update...


The truck has been running for over two months without fail, 18-19 mpg highway, 12-13 towing on the highway, 14-15 city.

But I have found out that I have lost all interest in off-roading....

As such I am not interested in climbing into this thing forever, so I have decided to convert to 2wd.

I already bought a front frame section w/suspension along with a 8.5" 10 Bolt with 3.42 gears (open) and rear spring hangers.

I already have a brand new set of gray Boss 338 20x8.5" & 20x10" I bought for another project that'll go to the K5 instead. I bought a set of used, but nice tires today for $200 mounted/balanced, 245/45/20 for the fronts and 275/40/20 for the rear.

I also bought a DJM axle flip kit for the rear, says its good for 5-6" of drop, but I plan to retain as many (or all) of my existing rear leaf springs because when towing it doesn't sag more than an inch. This is something I want to keep. If I need more rear drop, there are always drop shackles too.

I have already tore the front suspension completely down, going to replace the old rubber bushings in the control arms and sway bars with poly-urethane. I am also going to replace the ball joints (still the originals) while I have everything apart.

I am on the cheap so I am just going to cut a coil (using a cut off wheel) to set my ride height, will replace with drop spindles down the road.

I have to have the stock 1.25" rotors modified to work with my Boss wheels too, no biggie, just some minor work on the lathe.