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Likely better off hitting up the customer service for patriot to find out what axle and hubs they use. (y)

Oh the LEGAL part of it again. How about you post up an example of such a case? Until then you are just jaw jacking.

Any of the big-3 domestics in a 3/4 or 1-ton, regardless of engine will suit you fine. Id drive each one and purchase the one that you enjoy the most. They are all great trucks these days.

Far as I know, the new Sterling 11.6 is standard on any 10k+ GVWR F250 and SRW F350. Continuing the oh-so-common confusion between 250 and 350 similarities. 🙄

For combined weight rating that is understandable. Especially with todays wacky tow ratings for 3/4 and 1-tons. But for strictly GVWR, most trucks are beyond 70% without a load, just passengers.

Just about there. Was able to finish up the custom rear 1/4 panels, as well as burn in much of the hitch. Even with my marginal sheet-metal skills, they are likely the straightest panels on the thing :LOL: Next up is to add skirting for the section between the tailgate and the bumper, and...

One serious question…. why assume the “season” ends with the end of summer? Some of our best trips/adventures have been in the fall/winter. 😎

Some afternoon shop shenanigans. OEM bumper occupied this space, so in order to finish out the rear bumpers, custom 1/4's were needed.

Indeed

'nother update. I cannot say how much I appreciate this mod. Last week we took a 5-day trip into the Payette National Forest north of McCall Idaho. The southern end that we passed thru had an active prescribed fire in process. We rolled right thru without even smelling the smoke. :cool:

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Being narrow has massive benefits. We sit at 10'3" tall and just 80" wide (same as truck cab) We operate for the most part in the PNW and while we dont hit narrow jeep trails, we go where we want. The only time we are turned around or have to cut limbs/trees is post windstorm trips or early...

Oh hey, its LAWYER related! So since you are the resident expert.... What sort of margin would a legal team of a vehicle MFG apply to a GVWR, to best protect their client in the event of a claim? Asking for a friend. ;)

Rotation was not a requirement for this application and such a short block. Larger blocks and shorter wheelbase (single piece driveshaft) necessitates it, but this does not. Pinion angle is still within spec to factory. The change is so slight that the carrier bearing didint need shimming...

Her you go big guy. https://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/88396/ Hope you like the taste of crow

So you cannot back up your claim that Im incorrect? Oh come on…. If you can Ill ‘like’ all your posts for a week, or maybe even let you eat at the cool kids table! Or how about this…. you find a single truck on the market today that challenges my claim. As in, running at max GVWR on the...

The truck or the camper? or both? Pretty sure Ive posted photos of both, likely years ago. Both are used a ton, so are typically an occupied mess. I do have some updates for the camper come spring (additional cabinets). I suppose I could nav some photos then. 👍 Thank you, btw.

Finally! So thats what all your nonsense has been about?? Alright, so if thats what you are convinced is incorrect, please enlighten us as to what IS being taxed near peak GVWR while running down the highway. And since you are so convinced Im wrong, Ill even let you use my own rig as an...

Well past the 10year mark. 👍 And reliable and comfortable in every season as you can imagine. Although I do have some additional cabinets to build and install, to fill some of that wasted space above/around the seated dinette area.

Sorry guys, original build thread was lost when Pirate originally dissolved. I can link to my photo album on Flickr later if youd like. Maybe when I catch up with projects and work (haha 🤪) Ill repost the build thread. Chances are low for that however.