It doesn’t take being a shop owner to build the ultimate diesel, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! Between Randall Williams and his crew at The Diesel Shop in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, they have many years of building prowess and diesel expertise. So it should come as no surprise that our gorgeous cover model this month, a built 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty, hinged on that combined skill set, resulting in one unforgettable custom truck.

Everyone Loves a Lowered Dually

Randall and his crew at The Diesel Shop have built a number of impressive trucks over the years, but if you’re looking for a unique showstopper like no other, look no further than one of Randall’s personal rigs—his lowered 2017 F-350 Super Duty dually.

Traditionally, dual rear-wheel trucks are thought of as strict workhorses, capable of towing and hauling thousands of pounds with little effort. But outside of this magazine, how many dually-turned-show-trucks do you normally see? Not that Randall has taken this truck to any shows, but certainly wouldn’t look out of place if he did.

While Randall’s dually maintains its superior towing and hauling abilities, it’s the truck’s unique details that elevate it to a different class—or lower it—as the next thing you’ll notice about the truck second only to the red paint is its lower than average stance.

Featuring a full air-suspension system, the F-350 proves just how good a lowered dually can look. Giving the truck its lowered stance is a Hutch’s Welding front air-bag suspension kit paired with a custom cantilever rear air-bag suspension kit built specifically for the project by The Diesel Shop. Backing the air suspension are dual Viair compressors and a 7-gallon air tank.

“Everyone loves a lowered dually, even the haters,” Randall told us when asked what he learned while building his truck. We have to say we definitely agree!

Adding to the truck’s unique look are stout 24-inch Alcoa wheels, which Randall wrapped in 285/40R24 Giovanna rubber – tires known for their all-weather performance as well as reduced road noise. Expertly tucked up into the truck’s fender wells, Randall tells us there is no rubbing from the tires to speak of, from one end of the truck’s steering to the other. The aggressive bulldog-like stance achieved by combining a bagged suspension with the large wheels and tires tucked up under the truck was certainly worth the effort to do it right.

Power Stroke

Although the truck has been modified considerably as far as the suspension is concerned, it was important to Randall that the truck remained true to its diesel form. So, under the hood, the dually maintains a 2017 6.7L Power Stroke diesel V-8, but not without a number of components upgrading its power and performance.

First and foremost, Randall and his team at The Diesel Shop outfitted the engine with a KC Turbos Whistler turbocharger, which added over 100 horsepower with its drop-in application. The team also added a five-position chip for added horsepower and torque adjustability on command.

Letting the truck breathe even better is a No Limit Fabrication cold-air intake, while H&S Motorsports upper and lower fuel filter kits give added protection to the truck’s fuel system. Fuel for the truck is supplied through a 50-gallon fuel tank. Expelling the spent fuel from the engine is a custom 4-inch exhaust dumping just in front of the truck’s rear wheels.

Backing the Power Stroke, you’ll find the truck’s reliable factory 6R140 6-speed automatic transmission, spinning a heavy-duty driveshaft.

The Full Package

Randall’s F-350 Super Duty remains pretty true to form in regards to the truck’s body and interior, but they too got upgrades to enhance the build.

Outside, the truck features a Fomoco grille, RYD Motorsports bumper valance, and an aftermarket hood, all of which add to the overall character of the build. Nothing, however is quite as stunning as the Race Red paint that graces the body, laid by Donny Maner. Absolutely flawless, the color was chosen to garner attention, undoubtedly, but for us, its the meticulously chosen black accents and contrasting body-color badging that really makes the truck stand out. This is definitely not your average factory Race Red and black paint scheme!

 

Inside, the truck fittingly maintains its factory black leather upholstery, but the steering wheel has been upgraded to that of a factory Ford Raptor along with paddle shifters. The stereo system saw the biggest upgrade inside, featuring a Phoenix stereo system with a 13-inch Tesla Style digital screen head unit. The system also features a MTI Acoustics custom box with a 13-inch JL Audio subwoofer and matching JL Audio amplifier.

To say that Randall’s lowered 2017 Ford F350 Super Duty is a show-stopper, is putting it lightly. Randall credits in part spending the money for good parts for how this build turned out. We’d argue that his knowing where to go big and where to ere on the side of more simplistic rather than overdone should also be credited for the finished build, not to mention Randall and his team’s building skills!

Like we said, he has yet to take it to any shows but we have a feeling there might be a few in his future with this gorgeous build. And who knows, it may just show up to a show being even lower. Just like with any build, there’s something Randall would do differently on his – a lower rear end and ride control, he told us. Regardless, this truck will remain one to look out for!

Here’s to hoping we see it in the Winner’s Circle at some of our favorite mid-America truck shows in the near future!

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2017 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY

Owner:

• Randall Williams
• Locust Grove, OK

Chassis & Suspension

• Hutch’s Welding front air bag suspension kit
• Custom cantilever rear air bag suspension kit built by The Diesel Shop
• Two Viair compressors
• 7-gallon air tank

Wheels & Tires

• 24-inch Alcoa wheels
• 285/40R24 Giovanna tires

Engine & Drivetrain

• 2017 6.7L V-8 Powerstroke upgraded by The Diesel Shop
• KC Turbos Whistler turbocharger
• Five-position chip
• No Limit Fabrication cold-air intake
• H&S Motorsports upper and lower fuel filter kits
• 50-gallon fuel tank
• 4-inch exhaust
• Factory 6R140 transmission
• Heavy-duty driveshaft

Body & Paint

• Fomoco grille
• RYD Motorsports bumper valance
• Aftermarket hood
• Race Red paint laid by Donny Maner

Interior & Stereo

• Factory black leather upholstery
• Ford Raptor steering wheel
• Paddle shifters
• Phoenix stereo system with a 13-inch Tesla Style digital screen for the head unit
• MTI Acoustics custom box with a 13-inch JL Audio subwoofer and matching JL Audio amplifier

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