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The E and D ratings today really don't matter too much past the sidewall stiffness. The bigger thing is the weight rating of the tire. For example, the stock Nexen tires on the HD trucks are rated for 3640lbs per tire, where as a 37x12.5x17 Falken AT3W is rated at 3970lbs, comparing E to E tire...

So that's even more to the case of the total additions being higher in weight than the loss of payload. I wonder why. I think that generally speaking, weight is counter to offroad performance for sure. What you need to be thinking is "this thing needs tracks for the snow", at least that is...

Hey, could you two do me a favor and keep it down in here. I'm trying to build my 2500 out and your conversation is turning into an intrusive thought… *wipes drool*

That is less than I expected. I guess that is one benefit with working directly with the OEMs, you get some ability to provide greater accuracy for numbers. Only 420lbs lost over factory. 37" tires prob weigh around 100lbs more for all 4. 16.5Ti has to be 100lbs. The AEV front bumper weighs...

My only concern with the stock air filter would be worry about it getting caked with snow, and I don't think the sy-klone would have that same issue. Thanks for providing the product data Chet! I'm curious as to why AEV has decided to stop selling it.

Somewhat related, what made you decide to go with the standard intake over the prefilter? I plan on doing this mod in the next year or two and I plan to leverage the sy-klone pre-filter that is offered.

I enjoy my AT3Ws on my 2500 dodge right now, but they are def a little on the loud side for the highway, especially as they age. Not a huge deal but kind of surprising considering how tame the tread is. Overall, pretty happy with their performance on and off road, and in the hard packed and...

I can't recall the exact updates for the frame, but if I recall they discuss it in this video by TFL truck (link). I also don't know enough of the details on the 2500/3500 vs 4500/5500 past what has been discussed already. A few things I'll call out between the 2500 and 3500. As was mentioned...

If for no other reason, the resale on a dually with the hemi is gonna be basically worthless. The market for that buyer has got to be slim. For the amount of weight and towing you plan to do, I'd go Cummins without a second thought. You could do it with the hemi for sure, but you're not gonna...

Well, if it makes you feel any better at least you got a chance to tell the Mrs. that your starlink investment paid off. Sucks that happened dude. I hope Ram is able to get that addressed and they take care of you.

+1 the starlink idea. I guess a large part of it depends on what sort of adventure travel you do. If you're often separated from your vehicle, and in a location where service is close to 0, a sat phone may be the only viable option, but assuming you generally are close enough to your vehicle to...

Ah thanks! I've seen the mag before. I enjoy some of the photography but that is about where it ends for me. Thanks for sharing!

If you want a cap, don't get the ram boxes. There are for sure options around them, but they are either goofy as all hell or completely remove the usefulness of the quick access boxes. If you never plan to do a cap, I think it's a 50/50. Frankly I think they are a pretty interesting and...

I don't really wanna stir the pot here, but I am legit curious what mag it was and if it looked at least halfway decent. I'm a pretty active shooter and enjoy "overland built trucks" even if I realize that 90% of them see nothing more that forest roads or the local coffee shop parking lot for...

If I could fit 40s on my Ram without a monster lift or hacking the fenders, I'd 100% do it. 40s are the new 35s.

The width of a Ram 1500 should be the same as a Ram 2500, I'd assume others are similar. Width isn't as big a deal on the 1500+ platforms vs the midsize (midsize trucks are more narrow, Fullsize/HD trucks generally share the same or similar cab sizes and bed sizes, with length being the primary...

Bowen has done slim front garages on flatbed builds (see below). ) I see no reason he can't also do that for a "topper bed". Note that if you go down that path you're going to need to extend the bed to around 7.5-8ft in order to fit a standard size alucab topper. Perhaps you can instead do an...

Don't most bed cap/camper setups offer a lower and upper level and a zipper opening of some sort? I'd assume this is pretty possible with most of the wedge style campers?

The half canopy with tray looks very appealing to me, but not sure how it would work for you if you plan a cap camper? I love the idea of having that big locking box storage, plus having open bed space for dirty items, a dirt bike, etc.

My point is that there are dramatic enough differences between a Taco and a Ram HD that just because one brand performed well one one style of truck, doesn't mean it will on every style. You may find that the Bilsetin shocks work well for your application, I haven't run them on the Ram HD but I...