Formidable Ford
Owner/occupation: Jerry Wilson Jr., Adrion, Michigan/Factory worker
Vehicle/model: 99 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Body: Reaper Racing Banshee lightbar, Carr roof-mounted lightbar, nine KC lights, custom airbrushed tailgate by Eby Customs.
Powertrain: 5.4L V-8 engine, stock transmission, stock transfer case.
Running gear: Front Dana 50, rear Sterling 10.5-inch, ORU polished aluminum differential covers, 4.56 gears.
Suspension: Custom National Spring 12-inch lift, dual 12-inch-travel Fox remote-reservoir shocks at each front wheel, single 14-inch-travel Fox remote-reservoir shocks at each rear wheel, ORU crossover steering and front shock hoops, custom pitman arm, dual Skyjacker steering stabilizers.
Tires/wheels: 39.5x18-16.5 Boggers/16.5x12 Eagle 589.
Fascinating fact: This truck has evolved little by little during Wilson's ownership, beginning with a 4-inch lift kit, graduating to an 8-inch lift kit and finally to the current 12-inch kit.