99 lightning/raptor

[blue504life]

seeing a few 4x4 projects made me want to do one

so heres the 99 F150 Lightning 4x4 or as ford now calls it the SVT Raptor

using model rear end and springs

added styrene blocks for lift

tranfer case from a 97 F150 4x4 kit

all i got for now

well need lots of help for the front

questions/comments welcome

thanks

blue504life

[vizio93]

Looks pretty sweet so far. Can't wait to see some more progress !

[jedimastergary]

Looks like one killer 4X4 will be watching to see how

it turns out in the end

[blue504life]

Looks pretty sweet so far. Can't wait to see some more progress !

thanks man

you could probably get a few scale inches more lift on the rear by dropping the rear leaf spring mounting location down too. out of the box it's up near the top of the frame rail.

for the front you may try some long coil springs fit into the stock/modified spring buckets and a solid axle. not sure what your donor 4x4 kit has to offer as far as front suspension so i can't make a recommendation there.

Dave

thanks ill have to keep that in mind for my next build, my donor kit was a lindberg F150 flareside kit but all i used was the trans case

more pics, one day off of school and no internet, so i got a lot done

for the front axel i used a second 99 lightning rear end with the rear leafs to give it the lift

sorry about the pics my camera is dead

[jedimastergary]

looks wild love the tires makes it look mean

and nasty bet it would be a killer trail truck

[blue504life]

looks wild love the tires makes it look mean

and nasty bet it would be a killer trail truck

thanks man, it would be a great trail rig with plenty of power to pull it out of tight spots, but it would be a lot of money to do it

better picture time

Edited April 8, 2010 by blue504life

[jedimastergary]

Looks real good now I can see more detail in the

pics might have to try a build like this of my own

I have the engine from a lightning project that

went bad and I was only able to save the motor

maybe a older ford or a ranger would be a good

home for it. Will have to see when go to hobby

shop this weekend.

Love the tires what kind are they?

[blue504life]

Looks real good now I can see more detail in the

pics might have to try a build like this of my own

I have the engine from a lightning project that

went bad and I was only able to save the motor

maybe a older ford or a ranger would be a good

home for it. Will have to see when go to hobby

shop this weekend.

Love the tires what kind are they?

thanks man, theres a lot of little details in it, im hoping to get more in it soon

if you do a ranger do it a street truck with the lightning motor, have yourself a lightning bolt

wheels are from a aoshima highlift kit, there kinda hard to find

last of the pics

[jedimastergary]

Turned out great I got a Lindberg F150 Flareside that was the only

pickup I couuld find so might add Ligtning motor to it. I have a

set of racing seats to add to minemay also usea hood scoop on it

and build it as if It was a real truck i would like. Also found a F250

2 wheel drive at another place that I got might convert it to 4X4 and

build it wild trail rig with parts box seats

[blue504life]

Turned out great I got a Lindberg F150 Flareside that was the only

pickup I couuld find so might add Ligtning motor to it. I have a

set of racing seats to add to minemay also usea hood scoop on it

and build it as if It was a real truck i would like. Also found a F250

2 wheel drive at another place that I got might convert it to 4X4 and

build it wild trail rig with parts box seats

thanks man, its not quite done yet but close

[highway]

wheels are from a aoshima highlift kit, there kinda hard to find

If you want some nice off road tires, check these out:

http://public.fotki.com/cnaind/truck-tires--wheels/off-road--pickup-tires/

He posts on the forum and shows his work.

[blue504life]

If you want some nice off road tires, check these out:

http://public.fotki.com/cnaind/truck-tires--wheels/off-road--pickup-tires/

He posts on the forum and shows his work.

thanks man, ill have to see what might fit the truck better

[highway]

thanks man, ill have to see what might fit the truck better

I'm not 100% sure, but I think the regular Swampers he has are based on the ones you have from Aoshima, I have the Toyota from them with the Swampers and they look very similar. His Swamper Boggers and Baja Claw tires are just as impressive!!

[jedimastergary]

This truck looks great and has inspired me to build a Lindberg F150

flareside 4X4 trail/ mud bog truck with the lightning engine.

Hey I have a question I can not tell is there a air cleaner or

air box on the motor or is it just the blower I got my motor

out to start my F150 and noticed I do not have one.

[Jordan White]

Dunno if he mounted it on his, but there is an airbox that mounts to the driver's side fender with a hose going from it to the back of the supercharger.

[jedimastergary]

Thanks I must have lost it I will decide if it is needed or

if it can be skipped when i build mine might just make my

own design

[blue504life]

there is a large intake tube, i just havent added it yet. i might build a cold air kit for it

[RodneyBad]

MMMMmm

Lightning wheels fit the Swampers Nicely.

nice use of the motor too.

Truck is looking good.

[Brizio]

Looks good! looking forward!