Another major feature of the truck Mike felt compelled to change up this time around had to do with the suspension setup. The existing RYD Motorsports 14” lift, complete with front and rear 4-link systems weren’t going anywhere since it looks great and performs even better. What Mike had in mind was simply cosmetic as he planned on elaborating on the looks of the suspension components. What he cooked up is something very special that you might not have seen at any other truck show. The existing overlays were removed so they could be engraved and chromed. Now when we say engraved, you may want to take a closer look at just what we actually mean. The attention to detail in the scrollwork is insanely intricate, and when paired with the new dark blue color on the components, the engraving seems to pop even harder. You’re only likely to find this type of modification on top-notch Lowrider vehicles, but Mike arranged for this expert level of craftsmanship to elevate his Ford’s suspension setup to the next level.

With so much else changed on the Ford’s exterior, a brand-new set of wheels and tires were also required to put a different spin on it. Massive 30×16 Paradigm wheels from JTX Forged are two inches larger in diameter than the truck’s last set and look great bolted into place. Covering the new rollers are 42×15.50 Country Hunter M/T tires from Fury. This beefy rubber selection has all the right off-roading features Mike was after to give his truck the ability to conquer any type of terrain it might square up against. With an amazing base point to start the rebuild from, Hollywood Mike did have the advantage while pushing his F-350 into a much higher rank. Riding the wave of success of the Ford’s initial build, which was good enough to gain entry into the SEMA show, Mike leaned on his familiar circle of talented friends to help transform the truck into what he now affectionately calls “Cloud Nine9.” Eden Gonzalez and Cesar ‘Tweety” Olivas of Tweety’s Truck and Tire played a big role in getting the truck to where it is now. Michael’s wife Ashley and his son Peyton also provided him with the support he needed to push through the hard work of rebuilding an established winner. Sure, it’s always tempting to change up a few things here and there with a completed truck, but to break it down and undergo a complete identity change fully? Now, that takes courage— and a whole lot of extra time and money. It’s all worth it to still hold the keys to one of the baddest OBS Ford F-350s on the streets.