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2024 Ford F350

September 30, 2025 By Gauge Magazine


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Issue
October 2025
Owner
Rick Waychoff
Ride
904_eighteen_n_up
(2024 Ford F350)
Meaning Behind the Name
Lift with bags. All the way down is 18 inches of lift and goes up from there another 8inches.
Photographer
Chris Gosda

Ride Details

Original Cost
91k
Build Cost
200k for almost 300k invested
How long did it take you to build?
7 months
How long have you been building?
First one built. Didn’t build myself. Used multiple different shops. Interior/audio done by XLR8 Motorsports.
Club Affiliations
Back Yard Boys
Your future plans?
Will build other trucks. Always one off trucks. Nothing off the shelf.
Thanks to
@XLR8_motorsports @tiswheels @Cmw_coatings @ng_lighting @hornblasters @ddaudioforlife @furytires

Engine Details

Make
6.7 HO diesel 2024
Cylinders
8
Chrome or polish
Polish

Chassis Details

Drop or lift inches
26
Four Link
Custom
Airbag Info
Airlift performance
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Polish

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Size
30x16
Rear Wheel Size
30x8.25
Front Tire Size
44x16.50x 30
Rear Tire Size
44x16.50x30

Paint Details

Color
Glasier Gray
Paint Type
Tri-coat
Graphics By

Interior Details

Amps
DD Audio
Speakers
Dd Audio 3- 15 inch subs 30-8 inch mids multiple horns
Stereo Installed by
XLR8 Motorsports
Seats
Lia Leather
Tint Percent
5%
Trunk or Bed
Bed
Upholstery Description
Lia leather and custom upholstery by XLR8 Motorsports
Upholstery By
XLR8 Motorsports

“904 Eighteen and Up”

2024 Ford F350

Owned by: Rick Waychoff

Photos by: Chris Gosda


Some trucks sit high. Some trucks sit low. But Rick Waychoff’s 2024 Ford F-350, nicknamed “904_eighteen_n_up,” does both—and then some. With its custom air bag suspension system that drops 18 inches and lifts an additional 8, this one-off showpiece redefines what a lifted truck can be.

Photographed by Chris Gosda for our October 2025 issue, this Florida-based F-350 is part rolling artwork, part audio monster, and all-around jaw-dropper.

The name “904_eighteen_n_up” is a nod to its unique suspension setup. Thanks to its Airlift Performance system, the truck can sit slammed at an 18-inch lift or air up to tower even higher—an extra 8 inches above that. It’s more than just a stance—it’s a statement.


A First Build That Went Big

Here’s the kicker: this was Rick’s very first truck build. Rather than wrenching in his garage, he partnered with multiple specialty shops to bring his vision to life in just seven months.

The interior and audio were handled by XLR8 Motorsports, a shop known for next-level custom work. Rick’s approach is simple: every build he touches will be one-off. No cookie-cutter parts, nothing off the shelf.

Rick originally dropped $91,000 on the truck fresh off the lot. By the time the project was finished, the investment soared to nearly $300,000, with $200,000 in upgrades alone. That kind of dedication shows in every polished bolt, stitched panel, and glowing LED.


Power Under the Hood

At its core, the F-350 runs a 6.7L HO Power Stroke Diesel V8. While the engine itself remains mostly stock, its presentation is anything but—polished hardware, clean detailing, and all the performance you’d expect from Ford’s latest heavy-duty platform.


Suspension & Chassis: Lifted with Air

The heart of the build is the custom four-link chassis setup paired with Airlift Performance air suspension. With 26 inches of lift, the truck rides on one of the wildest adjustable systems we’ve seen on a late-model Ford. Polished components throughout the suspension and undercarriage shine just as bright as the Glasier Gray paint.

No lifted truck feature is complete without talking wheels—and this F-350 rolls on massive 30×16 wheels in the front and 30×8.25 wheels in the rear, wrapped in 44×16.50×30 Fury tires. The combo gives it a show-ready stance that looks just as insane on the ground as it does aired out to full height.

The truck wears a flawless tri-coat Glasier Gray paint job that keeps it classy while letting the hardware and stance steal the spotlight. Unlike many wild show builds, this F-350 doesn’t need graphics or wild flames—the finish is clean, smooth, and just right for a truck of this caliber.


Inside the Beast: Audio Overload

Step inside and you’ll find custom Lia Leather seats and full interior upholstery by XLR8 Motorsports. But the real centerpiece? The audio system.

  • 3 DD Audio 15-inch subwoofers

  • 30 DD Audio 8-inch mids

  • Multiple horns for ear-rattling clarity

  • Powered by DD Audio amps, carefully installed and tuned by XLR8

This setup doesn’t just play music—it shakes the ground and commands attention at every show.


Club & Community

Rick is affiliated with the Back Yard Boys, a crew known for their passion for one-off builds. He also shouted out some key partners that made this truck possible:

  • @XLR8_motorsports – Interior & audio

  • @tiswheels – Wheels

  • @cmw_coatings – Finishes & polish

  • @ng_lighting – Lighting upgrades

  • @hornblasters – Horn setup

  • @ddaudioforlife – Audio components

  • @furytires – Tire setup


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Filed Under: Features, October 2025 Tagged With: October 2025 Gauge Magazine feature.


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