Project F-150 Prerunner Fenders & Front Suspension - FullDroopTV (Season 1, Episode 7)

In this episode of FullDroopTV, we install fiberglass fenders and a long travel kit on Project F-150. See us install Fiberwerx fiberglass fenders and learn how to install the Dixon Bros Racing long travel suspension kit on a 2007 Ford F150 prerunner. We also install a pair of Swayaway coilover shocks.
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[@sdpikapp]

so that huge gap over the light from the front fender doesnt bother anyone else?

[@haydenbriggs]

It bugs the fuck out of me!

[@vendettasnow78]

Bugs me.😣

[@SilveradoOutdoors0205]

Wait a couple episodes, they fix it.

[@MOOSE_BMX]

Horrible.

[@kenanderson2216]

That's what you get for $500 a pair. Easy fix. You buy them for the main shape. You want perfect - good luck. It's fiberglass.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you like the show...not much difference with this kit and the older F150. I think just the shock hoops you get with the older F150 kit. It was like that with our Ranger. Also a friend of mine had the kit for your truck and it worked great.

[@ShredSPEEDmetal]

You would think with how expensive the kit is they would atleast drill the holes out for you ...

[@Salty_reviews]

Damn it doesn't line up at all with the light or Hood and bumper

[@morganneals1163]

I noticed the same thing so i paused the video and looked to see if i was the only one who seen it. Fuck thats unfortunate cuz it pops right out at you

[@krisbello7365]

mgrande11 fiberglass moves so much that the mold could come out perfect but if you lay the fender or any part on its side or upside down it will take on a different shape.

[@Salty_reviews]

Thanks Kris, I didn't know that, all this time I thought it was shitty molds.

[@JBWization]

Ha, ha I was thinking that too.

[@D3Bivs]

you guys should do the ram runner kit, that would be awesome

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Yes going to be a surprise but it will be well worth the wait.

[@francobarraza7247]

I want to do this to my 2009 f150 once I have enough money!

[@skatefreak666666]

nice stripping the axle nut at 13:15 haha

[@delslate8803]

went on kind of hard didn't it, lololol

[@haydenbriggs]

He didnt strip the nut, he cross threaded the nut onto the axle threads 😂

[@menjivar76]

Don't listen to the stupid comments , haters are everywhere. Nice job!! , really appreciate the time you guys took to do this video so beginners like me could learn from the pros how to work in our trucks ourselves. I love this video, cuz tomorrow I'm receiving my mid travel kit from Dirt king Fabrication and you guys are sowing the whole process step by step. My truck is a 04 Nissan Titan. Thanks for the free classes. Keep posting more videos and hopefully one day would be a Nissan.

[@broomy51]

Would love to see the silverado driving or even how it turned out!!

[@psykoonthestreet8640]

1. The gap does bother me on the glass. I'd send those back immediately. It's a common problem, and most glass shops are happy to replace with a better fitted replacement 2. High angle ball joints aren't all that bad for a lower priced, functional long-travel kit. Not everyone can afford a 10k dollar long travel heim kit (which doesn't even include coil overs/resi shocks) 3. Some of the techniques he uses are kinda cringe, sure, but: this kid has more talent than most of the keyboard warriors posting these hate comments. He works the way he works. Whatever. Relax. 4. Hanging the brake line is a big no-no, however, when installing a long travel kit, you don't use factory brake lines anyway. So who cares if it stretches, or even breaks. It's getting replaced with 9+ lines Give props where props is due. The truck turns out pretty awesome, and is fully functional. Coming from a background in fabrication, and an off-road enthusiast, I can say this is a pretty damn good tutorial start to finish. He not only gives you locations, how-to's, but also includes what EVERY BOLT/NUT SIZE is as he's doing it.

[@johncarder819]

That fender looks crappy.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Ya this is going to be a great build!!!

[@BrokenBrowOutdoors]

I see you also like to live life on the edge by using chrome sockets on your impact.

[@jethi511]

Yeahhhhh, new episode! Keep'em comin!

[@ssceverythingcummins1894]

real professional letting the caliber hang from the break you must be a pro ! just saying haha

[@cesarconh895]

SSC Everything Cummins Brake CALIPER. Just saying haha

[@Iamtherealsun]

SSC Everything Cummins he changed the lines out later lol

[@alrodrodriguez]

I love how easy the fenders were to take off compared to the chevy's haha

[@menjivar76]

What happens with this guys? Thanks to you guys I did installed a mid travel kit in my truck. Now I’m about to install my front fenders. We need more videos, please come back 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

Awesome video! I'm looking forward to converting my 98 F150!

[@xxsocalzfinestxx3487]

To bad you guys didn't continue making videos, I loved um.

[@DoritosDoor]

would I need shocks too in the front with my L/T Kit or just coilovers?

[@mobflip]

Upper and lower ball joints? That kits a joke

[@MarkJones-sk6vk]

Yep, and in the later vids it looks like it rides poorly.

[@johnnyrivero9437]

Hi where can i order the rear fenders for my truck ?. I found the front bulge fenders but not the rear

[@LemmeBumACig]

Secondly you never use an air gun to start any type of bolt. Thread by hand first otherwise you'll probably end up cross threading

[@jasontalbot8375]

the fitment is horrible!

[@baileyferguson8812]

Does this kit come with steering knuckles or did u just bought it new stock one?

[@Instah_edgrrr]

What are the cons and pros for a daily driven prerunner f150. Thinking of converting my f150.

[@jb1995]

How do I get a hold of you guys? I want to do this to my Ford F1 50!

[@ianalderson6929]

Major Media freak it was only said like 39 times in the video

[@drainmonkeys385]

So... after you put fenders on.. you only did close up to the fender .. but not a view of the whole truck". Why?

[@patriotagainstcpsabuse1296]

My question is, at least for us who have OCD, how donyou fix the warp in the fender above the headlight? I’ve never worked with fiberglass and just got an 06 f150. I’m looking at these fiberwerx fenders but caught the warp after the install.

[@greysinclaire]

Fiberwerx is a great company for how durable their fenders are but sadly, just like any fiberglass fenders on the market, you'll always need to do some sanding and body filling to get them looking A+. But for guys like these, they don't care so much about the look for show quality. They mainly need it for performance.

[@jesseallen1870]

That fender gap is horrible makes the whole front look cheap an unprofessional...

[@seeker156]

You should but links to your next episode and previous episode in info/description section. Video was great, love watching this stuff.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Just visit our channel for all our videos...Glad You like them!!!

[@joshcrosson]

Anyone else notice that the truck is sitting on the bump stop at ride height?

[@dwp139]

good to know the front fenders actually aren't that hard...I just got my fiberglass ones. Much like everyone, yes that gap at the fender bugs me, so I think when I do mine, I will not tighten down the one behind the headlight until I have that lined up with the hood. Only one other question...on the passenger side fender, do they just drill a hole for the factory antenna?

[@dirtlifemagazine]

This Dixon Bros Racing kit reuses the factory spindles, it helps to keep costs down. Also I have the same 4WD kit on my Ranger and it works fine. Yes a fabricated spindle would be nice but not necessary.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

That only works for Dodge trucks...

[@billmelater9327]

Fender looks like trash and the company who made it should be ashamed.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Do a search for JeepSpeed. You should find what your looking for. Really you don't see long travel kits for solid axle vehicles but JeepSpeed racers set theirs up nice for the desert.

[@silvercoaststacker2247]

What parts did you use exactly for the 07 f150? And about how much were they? I had a little trouble looking for the same components on the provided links of websites.

[@VADERtheFADER]

I'm from Yuma, AZ. There are A LOT of jeeps out here...what products are there for say a 94 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo V8

[@moderngunguy3666]

Looks like crap around the headlight for the fender meets the headlight

[@dirtlifemagazine]

They are the 56000-110 a 2.5x10" remote reservoir shocks. I can't put links here in the comments but if you visit Sway Away's site and click Offroad Racing in the left column, then in the right column click RACERUNNER SHOCKS 2.5", you will see this part number. I really have no way to determine their lifespan because everyone's driving style and truck is different. They are rebuildable so that helps!!!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Don't worry about the bumpstop fully compressing that's its job and limit straps generally stretch about about an inch per foot but that is only if you drive hard enough to completely droop out the suspension and actually stretch it.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Great question...we are looking at one possible for next season. We are thinking we might build a 1400 or 1450 race truck, but we are still in the planning phase.

[@drainmonkeys385]

Can you do a Ford F-150 to raptor conversion for me?

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Well we plan to do that for next season, you're right it costs a lot more but you do get huge travel numbers.

[@rastavioaguilera]

Some links for the components would be appreciated here or your website. And full specs of the truck would be awesome.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Nope...only child.

[@rastavioaguilera]

Some links for the components would be appreciated here or your website. And full specs of the truck would be awesome.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

The Silverado will be used in an upcoming shock tuning episode as well as the last episode of the season where we put the Silverado up again the F150

[@johns818]

These guys use an impact on everything lol

[@daljeetsingh3912]

i subscribe your channel in 15 seconds🙄🙄

[@A1soldiersaint]

The fiberglass fits like poop and looks bad. It would be ok if its just a beater but this kit costs a lot and I would want it to look nice.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Do you mean a 1-piece front clip? We have something planned for next season that will use one.

[@JarrettLemke]

I have a F150 that I will be putting on a midtravel suspension, I will be using a hydro bumpstop to limit up travel but to actually keep it from fully compressing the bumpstop do I just pump the pressure in the bumpstop high enough for when i jump and land/fully compressing the suspension the bumpstop does not fully compress? and I just want to make sure I have this correct: limit straps will stretch approx 1" in their lifetime, so I need one less inch in the straps new?

[@XSpartanatorX]

Lookin good. Too bad they don't have fabricated spindles. Cast is junk

[@ssceverythingcummins1894]

as the other comments say a joke I bet the ppl commenting are better mechanics hanging by the break line best yet lol who ever comments and is a real mechanic props to yah

[@henryliu8518]

Do you really just let the calipers hanging while its removed??? Good luck to all of your customers

[@mds19238]

fasteners for the control arms (rubber bushings) should only be tightened in a normal (laden) position.

[@OverTheTop94]

isnt it illegal to run wheels that arent covered by the fender?

[@Nitro91]

God that fitment around the front headlight were the hood and the fender meets looks god awful !!

[@LemmeBumACig]

First of all you never just let the caliper hang like that by the hose, big no no

[@aggressivepizza6736]

Nick Russel They knew they were replacing the brake lines so they didn't care if those ones ripped or not.

[@gateway8833]

+Aggressive Pizza Even if they are going to replace them they should still show the proper procedure because someone is going to see that and think it ok to do that.

[@aggressivepizza6736]

Abby Babby I love how one man designs and fabricates a prerunner all by himself and all you guys can do is sit back and criticize something as stupid as "he left the brakes hanging"

[@gateway8833]

+Aggressive Pizza Good morning, He should have included a statement explaining that he did that because he was replacing the break line. Anyone reading these comments will know not to hang calipers by the break line.

[@gateway8833]

+Hot Rod Lincoln I have been doing fabrication work for almost 40 years, everything from wagons to race cars. My point is that if you are going to present yourself as a subject matter expert you do all the work correctly. It is imperative that safety instructions are amplified during these types of demonstrations because people see this type of material and believe the results are as easy as it looks and that is very far from accurate. This guy did not do all this work alone, nor did he accomplish it as fast as it appears. They rehearsed the shots and then when they make an error they re-shoot so its perfect.

[@gateway8833]

So many things wrong here, don't hang the break caliper by the break lines. You are setting the driver up for a very exciting not-stopping test of the the front bumper your going to build.

[@Ironyone]

but he change the lines of caliper later in 16:08 thats why he left hanging the old break lines....I believe.. :D

[@D3Bivs]

Yea that's what i meant you guys should do a Dodge truck

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Just wait we are going to do a shock tuning episode with it really soon.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you like it. We will be doing 13 episodes for our first season so more to come.

[@XSpartanatorX]

Must have a brother named mike out there somewhere ....

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Yes that's why we installed our Fiberwerx fenders

[@user-nm7rx1wl8k]

What a joke

[@XSpartanatorX]

Did you call your own show and change your voice?

[@JoosshhST]

Where did you guys learn how to do all this fabrication? School or just experience?

[@Mrwilder2012]

This Is Awesome! While you Guys were Doing The Chevy Video I Was Installing Some Fiberglass Fenders. I Was Interested With The Dixon Bro Kit Due To Cost For My 1998 F150 4x4 Stepside. Otherwise I Will Have To Do My Suspension Last =/ Hoping Someone Will Make A Video In As Good Of Quality As You Guys For My Older Model Ford. Ps The Only Thing Good On A Dodge Is There Heated Rear Bumper For Pushing It Home.

[@mtnmosin2740]

The sound from sliding the bumpstop into the can was amazing!

[@jb1995]

So can I send my truck to you guys to do that for me? I have the same truck!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

No what do you mean for FDTV Talk?

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Yes this truck is fully street legal.

[@zacharychamberlain4189]

how much does the long-travel suspension lift the truck from it original hight? i have an 06 TRD tacoma prerrunner that i want to do this to.

[@gravitygear]

Not much. Proper desert prerunners and race trucks aren't much more lifted than stock. Hell, some are lower. They try to keep the center of gravity low. Don't want to flip these things when turning or carving berms. The big ass tires get room from increased track width and modified body panels (fiberglass fenders). If using coilovers, you can typically adjust the suspension height with the spring collar on the coilover. You want a good amount of squish and droop too much of one and you're bouncing off stuff instead of absorbing it.

[@ssceverythingcummins1894]

lmao I see you finally noticed that spelling error congratulations

[@shylildude]

For a 05-13 Toyota Tacoma, would you have to do any cutting like you did with the Silverado or can you unscrew the stock fenders on it like the F-150?

[@562xWhiteboyx]

You should do a link rear setup for one project to help show the massive differences in work, parts, cost and such

[@562xWhiteboyx]

Looking forward to it, can you say what truck you'll be doing it on or is that gonna be a surprise

[@codywade2552]

dude shouldnt be using an impact to start a bolt!!! crossthreading partner

[@QuebecOffroading]

the front of that new fender did not fit correctly, if you look after he was done installing it the front headlight did not line up with the fender, causing the fender to be lifted above the hood

[@codybell87]

Thats not an install problem. Its how they were molded.

[@muddy_armadillo]

Him letting those calipers hang makes me cring so bad.

[@greysinclaire]

Seems like you didn't watch the rest of the video. They replace the lines with longer/upgraded ones.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you noticed that!

[@socalsanta]

Awesome job guys... when will we get to see a project that utilizes an ibeam front suspension?

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Really just experience.

[@FUPRODUCTIONS66]

awsome! new episode but i would love to see like an over view of the silverado! and maybe it driving

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Yes this is a great career!!!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Thanks glad you like the show.

[@jesusagarcia1994]

I wish I could afford my own pre runner.. but I'm starting college soon.

[@702bluhh]

which long travel kits do you guys recommend for a 2007 ford ranger?

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Just the front install?

[@bananasslamim3005]

all the PROS commenting, love it

[@gorsk69]

got any suggestions or older videos of older twin I beam ford prerunner builds ??

[@delslate8803]

Deaver

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Ya like that!!!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you like it!!!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Glad you like it!!!

[@4EverDead04]

What wheel back spacing and offset did you use for the wheels?

[@BM4A]

This is gonna be a good build. Cant wait to see more episodes.

[@4EverDead04]

What length are the lower eyelets on the front shocks?