My 1996 B4000 Build

[Vexy]

Well I finally decided to make a little thread of my own that shows the transformation my truck has went through in the past year. I was 17 at the time and was working a minimum wage job. I paid for all of the parts, but saved a ton by doing the work myself. Well, enjoy guys.

Completely stock, the first time I took her offroad.

4" Rough Country Suspension Lift installed, a little flexing.

Took advantage of some heavy rain.

Mud that freezes after coming in contact with the truck? Check.

Complete white out, roads closed. Fun!

New 33x12.50R15's...FREE. Thanks uncle!

The new 33's mounted on 15x8 Cragar v5's.

I didn't want to stick far out of my parking space!

Came across this. Look familiar? Ahh, she grew up so fast...

3" Body Lift and HornBlasters Train Horns(pic soon) installed.

Got a little mud on the tires...and every square inch of the frame! What a nightmare to remove.

 

[4.0B2]

yeah mud is to much cleanup.. that's why we roll w/ a lot of rocks now! LOL

nice rig man. working min wage jobs don't keep you from doing stuff-- just makes you manage money a little better. looks good. keep it up.

 

[Vexy]

yeah mud is to much cleanup.. that's why we roll w/ a lot of rocks now! LOL

nice rig man. working min wage jobs don't keep you from doing stuff-- just makes you manage money a little better. looks good. keep it up.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

 

[stegomon]

remind me of me at that age

 

[mp3deviant721]

Nice truck. Always liked the Mazdas. I kinda wish I had one. Front end swap and bed swap? Hmmm..............

 

[Vexy]

Nice truck. Always liked the Mazdas. I kinda wish I had one. Front end swap and bed swap? Hmmm..............

If you ever decide to do it, please feel free to make a thread about it! I'd love to see.

 

[badmts]

You know at first I felt like a traitor 'cause a mazda is NOT a FORD and I really like the whole RANGER thing but now I just love my little B4000 and when you tell people you seriouly wheel a mazda they look at you like you are lying ,crazy or BOTH! The front end looks so much cleaner

 

[Vexy]

I agree, it is quite funny.
I also like how I am the only one with a lifted B-Series within a 50 mile radius of my town.

 

[Vexy]

Any recommendations for mods? I'm saving up for the 5.0 swap. I may need posi in the rear?

 

[4.0B2]

lets see.. if you gotta have the 5.0--

then get a 9 rear and 44 front, atleast. maybe even d60's..

 

[Vexy]

lets see.. if you gotta have the 5.0--

then get a 9 rear and 44 front, atleast. maybe even d60's..

I have a feeling that you are against the 5.0 swap. Its just that my truck feels sluggish.
Since I have 33's, some 4.56's should bring some oomph back, correct?

 

[tivouser08]

Love that truck man, great job. I had a 95 Mustang that color...

 

[Vexy]

Just removed the decals that go down the side of the truck and removed the mud flaps. It looks a lot better imo. Pics soon!

 

[Vexy]

I added a custom prerunner bumper that I had purchased from a TRS member. I will get pics up today.

 

[Vexy]