2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL

Modern Suspension Meets Legendary 7.3 Power

Every once in a while, a build comes through the shop that completely transforms a truck from the ground up. That's exactly what happened with Woodson's 2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL.

The goal was simple: build a truck that rides better, drives better, stops better, and has the power to match—all while keeping the legendary 7.3L Powerstroke under the hood.

The biggest part of this build was Phase 1 of a complete front coil conversion. The factory leaf spring suspension was replaced with a modern coilover setup using a 2017-2020 Dana Super 60 front axle and premium ICON Vehicle Dynamics suspension components.

A major piece of this conversion came from Texas Vintage Trucks, who designed and fabricated the custom coil spring buckets that made the swap possible. These custom brackets allow the newer Super Duty suspension to fit the 2001 chassis while maintaining a clean, factory-quality appearance. Their fabrication played a huge role in bringing this conversion to life.

To complete the suspension, we installed an ICON Radius Arm System, 2.5 Series Remote Reservoir Coilovers, adjustable track bar, dual steering stabilizers, rear CDCV piggyback shocks, and progressive rear leaf springs. The result is a truck that offers a smoother ride, improved handling, and far more confidence on and off the road.

Under the hood, the 7.3L Powerstroke received several upgrades focused on dependable power and drivability. A KC Turbos Gen 3 Stage 1 Turbo, Full Force Diesel Stage 1.5 Injectors, regulated return fuel system, S&B Cold Air Intake, upgraded intercooler, custom tuning, and supporting fuel and turbo components work together to provide reliable performance whether the truck is towing, daily driving, or hitting the trail.

To complement the added power, we also installed a 5-inch turbo-back exhaust, helping the engine breathe more efficiently while giving the truck the sound every 7.3 owner loves.

Braking performance was upgraded with a complete 2020+ Super Duty brake conversion, including larger rotors, calipers, hub bearings, and stainless braided brake lines. These improvements provide significantly better stopping power to match the truck's new capabilities.

To finish off the build, Woodson chose 18-inch Method 709-HD wheels wrapped in Toyo Open Country R/T Trail tires, giving the truck an aggressive stance that's equally at home on the highway, job site, or trail.

Build Highlights

Suspension

Phase 1 front coil conversion

Custom coil spring buckets fabricated by Texas Vintage Trucks

2017-2020 Dana Super 60 front axle swap

ICON Radius Arm System

ICON 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilovers

ICON Adjustable Track Bar

ICON Dual Steering Stabilizers

ICON Rear CDCV Piggyback Shocks

Skyjacker Progressive Rear Leaf Springs

Engine & Performance

KC Turbos Gen 3 Stage 1 Turbo

Full Force Diesel Stage 1.5 Injectors

TS Performance Chip with custom tunes

Regulated Return Fuel System

Fuel Bowl Delete

S&B Cold Air Intake

KC 6.0 Intercooler Retrofit

EBP Delete

5-inch Turbo-Back Exhaust

Brakes

2020+ Super Duty Brake Upgrade

Larger Front & Rear Rotors

Larger Calipers

Stainless Braided Brake Lines

New Hub Bearings

Wheels & Tires

Method 709-HD 18x9 Wheels

Toyo Open Country R/T Trail 295/70R18 Tires

Exterior

RECON LED Cab Lights

This is only Phase 1 of Woodson's F-350, but it's already a completely different truck. Between the custom suspension conversion, modern Super Duty components, upgraded braking system, and proven 7.3L performance upgrades, this build is ready for years of dependable driving.

A huge thank you to Texas Vintage Trucks for designing and fabricating the custom coil spring buckets that made this conversion possible. Their craftsmanship was a key part of bringing this modern suspension swap together and helping turn this 2001 Super Duty into something truly unique.