John Mata Jr.
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October 08, 2025
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F100 Builders Guide
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Despite what you’ve heard, there’s never a bad time to buy something cool for your truck. Even if it’s the middle of show season (like now), there’s always time for a quick project between shows. Weeknights after work and weekends at home are always a good time to spin wrenches. To help keep your free time booked this summer, we have gathered a pile of new parts that will greatly improve the performance and enjoyment of your F-Series truck.
Looking for a quick way to pump up the volume of your truck’s audio system? We’ve got you covered. How about a quick brake upgrade? Yep, that’s here too. Even if you’re looking to start a more in-depth project like a motor swap, there are tools here to help you along the way. We’re always on the lookout for the coolest new products to share with you, no matter how big or small, and we think you’ll get a kick out of the latest group wares we’ve rounded up for your consideration in this issue. Follow along and have your credit card handy!
FFG’s tried and true Coyote Swap Motor Mount Kit for 1988-1986 Ford OBS trucks and Broncos remains one of the company’s best-selling products of all time. This kit allows installation of 2011-2021 Ford Coyote engines while retaining factory suspension and power steering components. Each kit includes assembly hardware, motor mount bushings, and installation instructions.
Fat Fender Garage
480-621-6072
www.fatfender.com
Increase the performance of your F-100 truck with a LEED Brakes rear disc brake conversion kit. This kit features an 11.5-inch rotor with a large 54mm single-piston caliper with a built-in parking brake and is compatible with most 15-inch and larger wheels.
LEED Brakes
716-852-2139
www.leedbrakes.com
The radio features revolutionary virtual analog screen technology, which offers 4 unique displays, including analog settings and a digital display with station and song info. Customize display color and audio settings, stream music via Bluetooth, and enjoy MP3/WMA/FLAC playback from USB. With a built-in 300-watt peak amplifier, adjustable EQ, and dual subwoofer outputs, the USA-850 DigaDial offers a stellar audio experience.
Custom Autosound MFG
800-888-8637
www.customautosoundmfg.com
This kit is designed as a direct replacement for cracked factory pieces on 1994.5-1997 OBS Power Stroke trucks equipped with the stock turbo. The product features a black outer layer, is Aramid/Nomex reinforced for durability, is rated to a 550-degree Fahrenheit working temperature, and is made in the USA.
Riffraff Diesel
541-879-1052
www.riffraffdiesel.com
Riffraff Diesel’s OCR unit for 1994-1997 Ford 7.3L Power Stroke prevents overboost codes and PCM defueling commonly found when tuning or adding a different turbo. Its preset regulator allows the MAP sensor to see up to 22 psi and nothing beyond.
Riffraff Diesel
541-879-1052
www.riffraffdiesel.com
Here’s a drop-in upgrade for your stock 1992-1996 and 1997-2004 Ford truck dash. Dakota Digital’s RetroTech RTX Series is focused on retaining a stock look without sacrificing the late-model features you love. Every effort has been put forth to incorporate OEM design elements regarding the layout, face styling, and indicators. Flipping the included switch activates the LED backlighting, so you can set it to your favorite color scheme.
Dakota Digital
800-852-3228
www.dakotadigital.com/RTX
Designed for 1973-1979 Ford F-Series pickups, the RetroLiner kit from BedWood is an industry-exclusive, application-specific real wood bed liner system designed for trucks with factory metal bed floors. It offers classic styling in a variety of natural wood tones and colors to customize the largest flat surface on your pickup. The state-of-the-art mounting system allows the RetroLiner to “float” just above the stock metal bed floor, allowing water to drain appropriately.
BedWood
270-713-6843
www.bedwood.com
These alternators provide up to 165 amps at idle and 225 amps at full charge. They have the same form factor as the Ford 7068, 7078, and 7716 alternators that fit most
1961-1995 Fords with the small case alternator, 6.875 hole spacing, and 1-wire hookup with internal voltage regulator for fast, simple regulation.
Tuff Stuff Performance
800-331-6562
www.tuffstuffperformance.com
Designed for 1967-1972 and 1973-1979 Ford F-Series trucks, these sets are stamped to original specifications for a precise fit and authentic appearance. Crafted from durable materials with a bright, OEM-style finish, these sill plates restore the clean, classic look of your truck’s interior. Both sets include driver and passenger-side sill plates,
plus installation hardware.
Classic Industries
800-854-1280
www.classicindustries.com
This 86-piece tool kit is perfect for road trips! It’s loaded with premium-quality curated tools to perform vehicle maintenance or common trail repairs on the go. Each tool is easy to access when it’s needed, and the whole roll-up stashes away nicely when it’s time to go. Order this convenient package online or at your local Ford dealership.
Ford
www.ford.com
This stealth audio system is designed to be mounted discreetly underneath a seat or behind the dash. It delivers all the modern features you’d expect from a late-model vehicle while allowing a classic car or truck to maintain its vintage aesthetic.
Custom Autosound
714-773-1423
www.customautosoundmfg.com
Restore drivability on lowered 2004-2020 Ford F-150 trucks with SPC’s adjustable front upper control arms. These arms give +2 degrees of camber and -1.0 to +3.0 degrees of caster adjustability while also giving more ball joint articulation on trucks lowered up to 2.5 inches. Sold in pairs.
SPC Performance
800-525-6505
www.spcalignment.com
The material comes pre-cut to fit your specific model truck to correctly cover key interior areas, including floors, firewalls, and headliners. Enjoy supreme heat and sound control with DEI’s vehicle-specific thermal acoustic kits.
Design Engineering Inc.
800-264-9472
www.designengineering.com
This innovative system starts with a basic frame kit that’s both sturdy and fully customizable to fit your exact bed dimensions. Designed with simplicity in mind, the frame assembles quickly and provides a strong foundation for mounting your bed floor. The optional hinge kit, which installs directly to the frame, is designed for straightforward application to your truck bed and converts the bed floor into a tilting panel for easy access to the rear chassis section. Choose between gas shocks or an electric lift system to best suit your preference and build style.
Pros-Pick
888-515-7489
https://pros-pick.com
Designed for you to customize and fit your specific instrumentation needs for your 1957-1979 Ford F-100 truck and more, these blank dash panels are molded from rugged, UV-protected ABS material. These panels will also meet or exceed factory specs and are available in finishes including matte black, brushed aluminum, or carbon fiber.
Classic Dash
866-882-3525
http://classicdash.com
This unit plugs directly into Vintage Air’s Gen 5 (and Gen IV) A/C systems, offering the user full climate control functionality. Select your preferred temperature, and the DCC-4000 takes it from there with varying fan speeds and cooling needs to hold your preferred temp level. Available with a chrome or black housing finish, the display color theme is user-configurable, as is horizontal or vertical orientation.
Dakota Digital
800-852-3228
www.dakotadigital.com
Kincer Chassis offers all the parts necessary to convert your 1965-1979 Ford F-Series truck. This basic conversion kit comes with everything you need to convert your truck’s frame over to 4WD. It includes front coil buckets, shock mounts, a frame box, a track bar mount, and an engine crossmember. For a more intensive kit, which includes an assembled front axle, make sure to reach out to Kincer directly to help convert your vintage F-100, F-150, F-250, and F-350 to 4WD!
Kincer Chassis
865-297-3478
www.kincerchassis.com
FFG’s 1957-1960 Ford interior kits feature custom-built door panels, coordinating kick panels, a dash pad, a headliner, sun visors, and premium bench seat upholstery—all designed to revitalize your classic truck’s interior with FFG’s signature luxury touch. Each kit is handcrafted to order with DIY-friendly installation instructions, making it straightforward for builders of all experience levels.
Fat Fender Garage
480-621-6072
www.fatfender.com
These radius arms for F-100 trucks allow quick caster alignment and are suitable for both OEM and Collino I-beams. The entire system allows full alignment to set up and is compatible with original spindles, steering systems, shocks, and springs.
Collino
www.collino.us
Scott’s 4-bar kit has a simple design, which improves the ride quality and handling of your custom truck tremendously. The pinion angle does not change throughout the travel of the suspension, unlike a triangulated 4-link system. Set this rear suspension kit up for coilovers or airbags—the choice is yours!
Scott’s Hotrods
800.273.5195
www.scottshotrods.com
This kit raises the bar for the serpentine market, as it features an innovative bracket design, stainless steel hardware, and billet aluminum spacers. The Reaper system is CNC machined in the USA, is supported by a lifetime warranty, and is available in 4 finish options: polished, C3 Clear, Stealth Black, and Black Diamond.
CVF Racing
651-356-8593
www.cvfracing.com
Designed for Ford Coyote engines, these covers add much-needed form to your engine bay while hiding all the function. These covers are shipped in matte black and are ready for installation or custom paint work.
Pyramid Optimized Design
360-778-3942
https://pyramidoptimized.com
This handy item is compatible with all 7.3L and 6.8L Ford Godzilla engine bolt-ons, such as intake manifolds, headers, and oil pans, to provide accurate engine mock-up in your chassis. Weighing only 47 pounds, this Godzilla mock-up engine can be lifted in and out of the vehicle easily without the need for an engine hoist.
Speedway Motors
800-979-0122
www.speedwaymotors.com
This dash is a direct-fit, injection-molded dash that includes tach, speedo, fuel level, water temp, oil pressure, and volts, all on a high-def 12.3-inch LCD screen. Each kit comes with oil and water senders, bushings, a pre-terminated and color-coded wire harness, a joystick, and cutouts for 4 additional gauges.
AutoMeter
866-248-6356
www.autometer.com
Do you like to change up your truck’s accessories to keep things interesting? Well, this valve cover kit comes with removable tip valve covers that can be swapped out with ease!
Ford
www.ford.com
This ultra-high-performance, all-weather tire is built for drivers who want sharp handling, a quiet ride, and bold street style. Now available in 24-inch and 26-inch sizes, it’s ideal for your custom truck build running oversized wheels.
Atturo Tires
855-632-8031
www.atturo.com
These housings feature 10 bright SMD-type LEDs and dual functions as both side marker and turn signal (wiring required). Each side marker light from United Pacific is epoxy coated and fully sealed to prevent water intrusion, fits left-hand and right-hand locations, and installs just like the original. Available with amber or red lens.
United Pacific Industries
866-327-5288
http://upauto.com
The R-TB8 Full-Range Truck Speaker Boxes are engineered to fit neatly behind the seat of classic trucks. Each speaker box is equipped with an 8-inch speaker paired with a soft dome tweeter, delivering a full range of frequencies. This speaker system handles up to 175 watts of power per box.
Retro Manufacturing
888-325-1555
www.retromanufacturing.com
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