Yahoo Autos Ford Maverick leads automaker's selection of souped-up SEMA trucks
Ford's cavalcade of custom cars continues at SEMA with a bunch of modified trucks. It's a wide variety this year, since Ford now has roughly four sizes of trucks from small to large, Maverick to Super Duty. We've gathered the ones that will be present at Ford's booth at the upcoming custom car show, starting from the small Maverick on up.
Tucci Ford Maverick
Potentially our favorite of the custom Fords is this Maverick XLT (pictured at top) from Tucci Hot Rods. It has the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive, and it has been lowered on a coil-over suspension setup. It also gets a cat-back exhaust. But besides the mechanical tweaks, it features custom 3D-printed fender flares, front lip and roof spoiler designed by Tucci to give it a sporty, street-truck look, not to mention the custom wheels. Inside, it has four Recaro racing seats with harnesses. It's rounded out with Ford parts including a tailgate spoiler, bed liner, bed cover and dash cam.
D.R.A.G.G. Ford Maverick
This Maverick was built by the Drag Racing Against Gangs and Graffiti group that helps at-risk youth with programming that can lead to auto industry jobs. As you can see, it has a lifeguard theme that would make it perfect for a reboot of "Baywatch" (well, another reboot of "Baywatch"). It gets the custom color scheme, auxiliary lights, custom wheels and waterproof seat covers. Among the Ford parts used are the bed cap, toolbox and roof rack.
Air Design Ford Maverick
The third Maverick of the group was put together by aftermarket body part company Air Design. It's another all-wheel-drive turbo model, but it's designed for more dirt than the Tucci truck. It's lifted 1.5 inches, has 31-inch tires and features a cat-back exhaust. Fender flares and cladding on the doors and tailgate come from Air Design, while Ford supplied the bed cap, floor mats and portable refrigerator.
Attitude Performance and Outside Magazine Ford Ranger Tremor
Leading the pair of Rangers headed for Ford's SEMA booth is one built by Attitude Performance and Outside Magazine. It's based on the Ranger Tremor, but continues adding to the off-road capability with a 6-inch lift and big tires (the exact size wasn't given). It has an upgraded exhaust, a Ford off-road bumper and Rigid Industries lights. The Ford and Yakima bed rack supports a Thule tent. The truck also has a Watergen water collector.
Skyjacker Ford Ranger
The other Ford Ranger comes from off-road suspension company Skyjacker. It has a 6-inch lift, too, and the requisite large tires. Off-road bumpers and rock sliders protect the body, and the Warn winch is there in case you or a friend gets seriously stuck. To make it a little quicker and meaner sounding, a Ford engine calibration was added along with a cat-back exhaust. Rigid lights help illuminate the road.
