The Ford F-Series is the best selling vehicle in the
United States so it comes as little surprise the automaker is showcasing eight
of them at SEMA.
Kicking things off is Project SD126 from BDS
Suspension. The truck is based on an F-250 Super Duty XLT Regular Cab and it is
bound to draw attention as it features 42-inch tires, an off-road focused
suspension, and a custom rear bed. The model has also been outfitted with a ram
air hood, rugged bumpers, and a warn winch.
Power comes from a 6.7-liter V8 turbo diesel engine
which boasts a cold-air intake and a Diamond Eye exhaust system. There's also
an EZ-LYNK programmer which connects to a driver's smartphone.
Air Design F-150 Lariat SuperCrew
The Air Design F-150 goes in a different direction
as it "recalls the sport-truck mania of the 1990s." As a result, the
model has a streamlined appearance thanks a stylish body kit which includes a
new front air dam, extended side skirts, and a lower rear skirt. Other changes
include front fender vents, a hood scoop, a tonneau cover, and Forgiato
Fratello ECL wheels.
To further enhance the truck's appearance, designers
added a lowering kit with Bilstein shocks. The team also installed a Wilwood
Big Brake kit and a Ford Performance cat-back exhaust.
Modern Adventurer F-150 XLT SuperCrew
The Modern Adventurer F-150 is designed for the
outdoors and it features extended fender flares, a Skyjacker suspension, and
Fuel Stroke wheels with off-road tires. The truck also comes equipped with an
A.R.E. Z Revo cap, N-Fab bumpers, and a new hood.
Motivation is provided by a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6
engine which has Corsa air intake and a cat-back exhaust system. It is
connected to a ten-speed automatic transmission which sends power to a
four-wheel drive system.
CJ Pony Parts F-150 Lariat SuperCrew
The CJ Pony Parts F-150 is another off-road focused
model as it has a seven-inch lift kit, powder-coated suspension components, and
forged beadlock wheels with BFG Mud-Terrain tires. Other off-road goodies
include Lund fender flares, rugged bumpers, and an underbody LED lighting kit
for tackling tough terrain at night.
Under the hood, there's a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6
engine with a cold-air intake and a cat-back exhaust. It also runs a custom SCT
tune.
RK Sport F-150 XLT SuperCab
RK Sport's F-150 goes in a different direction as it
features a lowering kit, a custom suspension, and rear-wheel drive. The team
also equipped it with a number of carbon fiber components including a ram air
hood, a front splitter, and a rear spoiler.
Other highlights include a Katzkin leather interior
and a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 featuring a cold-air intake, a cat-back exhaust,
and a Cunningham Motors tune.
F-150 RTR Muscle Truck
The RTR Muscle Truck joins the 2018 RTR Mustang and
it has a new grille, revised fender flares, and LED daytime running lights.
Other styling changes include the addition of a skid plate and RTR Tech 6
wheels with Nitto Ridge Grappler tires.
Bigger changes occur underneath the skin as the
truck has been outfitted with new coilovers, upgraded rear dampers, and an
extended double wishbone suspension. There's also a heavy-duty rear axle, a
Katzkin interior, and a dash plaque signed by Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Tjin Edition F-150 XLT SuperCrew
The Tjin Edition F-150 is a low-rider that boasts an
Air Lift suspension, Baer brakes, and 24-inch Rotiform wheels. Additional
changes are limited but include a custom paint job, a tonneau cover, and a
Katzkin leather interior with a Kicker audio system.
The Operator F-350 By Hellwig
Lastly, The Operator from Hellwig Products is billed
as a "recon adventure rig" that features an Icon Vehicle Dynamics
Stage 5 suspension system, new sway bars, and Big Wig air springs. The truck
also boasts extended fender flares, new bumpers, and a revised grille. Other
highlights include a Warn winch, a MagnaFlow exhaust, and an Arctic Cat Wildcat
X that resides in the bed.