From a load perspective D is plenty, but these are still heavy rigs and I wanted the additional side wall strength of E rated tires to prevent tire damage on sharp rocks when aired down. Fitment wise it doesn’t really matter, the 13.5s clear fine after some trimming (with the right offset wheels).
Yeah I just hammered it over with a 3lbs hammer. 5lbs will work better probably. I think keeping it intact is probably better for long term waterproofness than cutting it up. In the AEV flare instructions they also hammer it over after putting some stress relief cuts in. I didn’t see the need...
Mods:
I picked up the truck with 50 miles from Sunnyvale. It replaced a 2017 Ford Expedition that would have been hard to build into something capable due to missing aftermarket support.
Here’s the truck before picking it up.
The first mod was a SnugTop Rebel Camper shell. I went with the...
This is more of the “everything was better in the old days” talk.
Instead of complaining:
Educate these people who are new on leave no trace principles.
Use it as an opportunity to build your rig and get to places Subarus can’t.
Go to Saline Valley and explore side roads and slot canyons...
I switched from a Ford Expedition to a RAM 2500 due to the limitations of the platform and lukewarm aftermarket support. Wouldn't a truck with a camper shell also fulfill your needs? I was sceptical at first (two kids, third row was nice), but I would never go back from a truck platform (unless...
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