I Installed A Lift Kit On The Farm Truck (1986 F250 7.3 idi 4x4)

I want to lift the truck enough to run some aggressive tires because of the road. I also want to replace any and all worn out steering components so the truck is safe when driving on the highway. I went with Tuff Country because I knew their lifts were the best in the business. It's by far the smoothest full leaf lift I've ever used.
www.tuffcountry...
www.rockauto.com/
/ rpridaho
Instagram: @redpoppyranch

[@ronhart4166]

The sweetest part of the job is when you are lowering the floor jack and the tires touch the ground. SUCCESS !!!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

The wheels didn't fall off.... Yes!

[@oldtimeengineer26]

Oh man does that ever bring back memories from my younger days. I bet it does ride and sound like a $50K Truck which in my mind is totally outrageous. Like watching your videos sir.

[@kfstreich4787]

I love my old Fords, but they are nothing like a brand new $50-80k truck

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks for watching. While I love old trucks and prefer them for a lot of reasons, A brand new truck sure makes me feel like I'm doing something right. Luckily, doing things wrong first is usually my specialty

[@doyouliketowatch]

Karl Streich your paying for options that people didn't really need back then though, quality isn't even close and either is longevity. Vehicles are not meant to last. Too computer controlled.

[@Nopsi1300]

Thank you, most Homesteaders these days produce to much "lets talk about this and talk about that" videos without doing anything... I just like it to see something has been done. Respect for your work and effort!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks Nopsi! If I talk too much you'll figure out how much of a moron I am... #notalking

[@BlakeLarson]

Looking forward to seeing everything you get done this summer! Keep up the good work and keep pumping out these videos!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I can't wait to get back to it! Thanks for watching!

[@2eagle86]

I still cant believe you sold this trucks...it was sure a nice looking truck!

[@jvt201]

its best policy to overhaul, restructure, repurpose old heavily used trucks and sedans even etc with new parts wherever necessary . the vehicle does not give problems on the road and has satisfactory use. its very cheap than buying new. its a bit of work but satisfying and economical. better to have own auto shop and tools.

[@charlestolley2294]

I love the line about, just because it's not brand new doesn't mean it can't still be nice, that's how I do my cars too, we have a 10-year old family car and a 15-year old commuter, and I try to keep them both in tip-top shape

[@wrenw7951]

good old truck is looking good! gotta love seeing a truck come together so nicely.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I think I'm going to put a welder generator on the back after I get a flatbed for it.

[@wrenw7951]

Red Poppy Ranch can't go wrong with that. Plus you have a generator big enough to run a house and a side job option if needed. maybe later down the line buying/making a trailer just for the welder so it doesn't take up bed space.

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Looks like you have a nice little project to work on! Thanks for sharing!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I got over half way through video without seeing the grinder/cutting wheel come out, I was impressed and worried at the same time. =)

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I've had a few come apart. I've learned to wear a good pair of gloves and safety glasses. The mistake that some people make is not holding on for dear life when using a thin blade as well as knowing the limits of these blades. I never keep my face in line with the rotation of the blade. If a blade happens to come apart it would hit me in the arm or hand instead of my face but this has not happened to me in years. If a blade shatters, you did something wrong. Use good quality blades is probably the most important part. Thanks for watching

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I thought your grinder was permanently fixed to one of our arms, lol. I use one occasionally and when I was younger I used one while wearing gym shorts, only for a minute, and the wheel caught my short and they got all wrapped up on the grinder.............Was VERY lucky my boys were not part wound up in that mess. LESSON LEARNED!!!!!!!

[@ustinman8446]

Great Videos, One has to stop and catch their breath. you have so many irons in the fire. Can't Waite till you're on your homestead. Then you don't have to waste time traveling to get work done. Great Job ! Enjoy Watching. Thanks.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Copy that!

[@ibisooyibo4770]

watching this in fast mode is so relaxing.

[@ericmendez8722]

Very cool my friend looks like you know those trucks well..

[@davidcasper8923]

If you ever need to pull the door panels off again, spray bed liner or something similar to the inside of the door for some more noise muffling. Great job.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Great idea!

[@johnhunter273]

Amazing what new life can be giving with a few parts!!!

[@topnotchpiperdad]

Well done sir you are one handy guy no doubt its going to be one great workhorse when you get back to the build, really looking forward to that i enjoy your videos. All the best to u and yours.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks Buddy! Waiting for a little more snow to melt so we can dive back in!

[@homerfantastic]

Be ready for paint soon. Looks great.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Negative on the paint... I'll be afraid to drive it!

[@jake4x41982]

I did somthing similar to this on my 1989 f250, but I used a f350 straight axle from a donor truck literally bolted right in and the caliprs didnt even need to come off, the axle was out of a diesel mine is a 5.8 so I ended up netting about a 4 inch lift in the process.. looks good

[@RedPoppyRanch]

If I find a D60 down the road I may do this. Everybody wants an arm and a leg for them around here.

[@FishinMoney-Darren]

Thats alot of work man! Good job! ❄️🚜

[@NativeDescent]

If you really want to make that pickup bulletproof, I would be keeping an eye out for a local Dana 60 solid front axle for it. Much stronger components and many can be had for cheap if you get lucky! I nearly had a matching set Dana 60 front and Sterling 10.25 rear from a 1995 F-350 that I was planning to swap into my 1994 F-150 but some lucky dog beat me to the punch.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I'm always looking for one. People want too much for them but I will keep looking.

[@michaelhorsford403]

man you have taken several years off that ole girl ..😎 nice work

[@JamesCouch777]

I gave you a thumbs up even though the video reminded me of when I had to rebuild the front transversal on my tractor...not something I want to do again.

[@StevesDIYProjects7]

cool old truck. id kept the old leaf springs :) many uses best steel for projects too. im gonna make my own machete soon. i plan to use mower blade. but as for springs im still being a lil hush hush on those plans. but im jelly. i like that truck :) its beast mode! and armon ima send you some links for cheap awesome lights from amazon. i have ways finding them for 10$ for huge light bars :) i keep the links saved on my pc.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I have four lights from Black Oak LED that I'm about to put on it.

[@44ronie]

Someone has some mad skills, I don't think my husband & I could change a tire together

[@YouTubeRanch]

snap....

[@brookiebakerie]

Man, I need some of those window and door seals for my 15 passenger van! I get so much road noise it's crazy!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Buying them is the easy part. Installing them is the pain...

[@01fxstsi]

I'm pretty sure there was cussing around the 5:50 mark. lol Good job. Love the music on your vids.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Don't give away my secrets... Music and high speed makes it hard the short words...

[@MikeDesertHunterHale]

"Don't think twice, it's all right"

[@deanmacka4975]

it's almost a new ute oh in your case a new truck yeah mate we call them ute's over here any who it's almost as New great job mate 😀🍻😎

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Ute! I like it it... Find me an old diesel land rover and I'll swap ya my Ute!

[@Mr.Safety.]

Your first line, it is so true, pld trucks are the shitttttt

[@k.cashman427]

Great job!

[@jvt201]

All machine parts have different strength and life and wear and tear.

[@MsSquattingBear]

Can we have a side view of the truck? After watching all that work we only got to see it drive off.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

More to come for sure...

[@waynecompton7612]

Thank you for the video you sure work fast (speeded up video) Take Care.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thats how I work Wayne.... That was real time!

[@fordnut4914]

I agree 50k for new truck is nuts

[@tomkrause62]

The problem I have with Rock Auto is that if I order 5 parts they will come from 4 different warehouses and they charge me separate shipping for each package. Yes, their prices are good, but shipping gets really steep sometimes.

[@cheriettejackson4248]

Gettin' to be one cool truck! :-D

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I hope it's dependable and tough. Cool factor doesn't hurt either... Thanks Cheriette!

[@r.blakehole932]

I did this (rear) for a truck of mine some years back. But along with the standard I also installed overload springs and heavy duty shocks. Sure increased my hauling capacity. Just wondering why you didn't do that here, given what this truck will be doing?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I will likely do air bags in the rear. We intend on hauling our own logs to mill so I will need some sort of an assist in the back. Over load springs have a tendency to be too stiff for me.

[@nelsonledoux4257]

Wish I had your skills. Great video though! God bless.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks Nelson!

[@fintan3563]

Are you going to have it painted? The red looks faded. 🛻🛻🛻

[@MadsWorld34]

i'm a ford man 100% but everyone of these I have converted to straight axel. and if I ever get anther one it will be too.

[@farmerrog7816]

How long did it take you to do it? Oh and good video!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Probably all together 8-10 hours.

[@thefall3551]

Should have tossed that ttb front end and put a solid axle in from the ford one ton.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I thought about it. Everybody wants a grand for them around here...

[@bobputman5947]

im jealous, what brand of tire are you going with.

[@kerrman91]

have you considered replacing the 50ttb for a Dana 60?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I would have loved to have upgraded the front axle but the are too expensive and hard to find. I may keep my eyes open for one down the road.

[@jake4x41982]

Red Poppy Ranch need to source one from a rustbelt state like nh I paid 350 for mine w springs track bar braket and shocks, I live in NH

[@greggwoods7173]

Nice.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks Greg!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks Gregg!

[@greggwoods7173]

Have you thought about adding running boards? They do make it easier on the back when getting in...

[@graphite737]

Good work! I hate block lifts, they are junk

[@gailreese4699]

HAA I need to hire you as fast as you work the labor won't be verry hi.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

At that pace I get $500 per hour...

[@gailreese4699]

Your are fired.HAAAAA

[@charlesdyer2376]

A little puddy a little paint will make it look like what it ain't.

[@emonvidaly]

For a while there was two of yous.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Yous are correct!

[@Spencerlholbert1]

6.9 IDI? 7.3 came out in 1988

[@su-mu]

9:16