thuren
I have Thuren Springs up front which lifted it about 1.75". My new mega cab is going to have a full Carli 3" kit, same tires and topper. Just in darker gray! Might throw an AEV bumper on for good measure.
I really like the look of these Aev wheels. I have received lots of parking lot compliments too. I like that they don't have the fake bead lock bolts. Not sure why all the bro wheels feel that is mandatory these days?
I have had good luck with Mickey Thompson MTZ in the past. Great off...
power wagon
@ $21k you could find a pretty nice used Power Wagon. Then you wouldn't even need to upgrade anything! If I were looking for mid 2000's gas 3/4 ton trucks. That would be my pick. Every once in a while you can even find a PW with a manual.
In my neck of the woods, a 2005-2008...
dis
I should say I am not trying to disrespect any of you riding around in those prospectors! They look spectacular, and I am sure they work well for the purpose that you bought them for. Just spewing my opinions hoping to share some of my knowledge and experience to help others make...
I take nothing personally. Just putting my opinions out there like the rest of us!
I am pretty sure I am exactly AEV's target customer. I own 3 ram trucks, which are used for work, hauling trailers and equipment, as well as pleasure hauling the family and pushed off road as hard as anyone...
but
A one ton truck sucks as a daily driver. Make sure you are going to use it before you go buy one!
My wife always asks how my new truck drives and my answer is always........."like a moving van"
east west
East of the Mississippi river - I would get a F150 or Ram 1500 eco-diesel, unless I needed payload or towing capacity of an HD truck
West of the Mississippi - I would recommend a Ram 3500 or F350 with a Diesel, IF you actually go off road. If you stick to logging roads, same as east...
long bed extra height
I also vote for the extra height. I spend a lot of time getting in and out of my topper be it on trips with the kids or getting tools for work.
I went with an ARE MX topper. Had some issues with the first one, but the second is going strong with some hard wheeling...
miss dodge?
That payload capacity is impressive for a half ton!
How do you like the 150 compared to your old dodge? Any regrets on stepping down to a half ton? Does it handle the trails you ran your old dodge on just a well? Probably quite a bit faster than the cummins!
Enjoy it!
ford
Sounds like you are sold on the ford! Go get it, and wheel the snot out of it. Take some pics for us. The best advice in any of these threads is to get the one YOU like best and like driving the best. Take one of each home for the night and drive the family/significant other around in...
dodge
In my experience a dodge/ram is the best performing pick up off the road. I have owned 1/2 ton and 1 ton ford and dodge trucks, and could take the dodges further any time. I have driven my CCLB 2014 ram with a cummins and 37's places most people only take quads. Never a hiccup. Tons...
seriously
Seriously is right. I don't even think their suspension has any value? $1900 for a level kit? for that price you could get carli coils, and fox shocks. I think this AEV stuff is not even in the ball park? The stock coils on the RAM trucks are STIFF!
Figured there might be a fellow expo'r out there looking for one of these!
Located in Lafayette Colorado. Will deliver within 500miles
Asking $16,000
2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 cargo, regular wheelbase. Sliding side door, and most important a Duramax diesel. only 119k on the ticker. The...
People always forget to mention that resale on a diesel is MUCH higher and often ofsets the initial purchase price or more. Overall I dont think maintenance is much more expensive if DIY.
The one big expense that shocked me when moving to big diesel trucks was tires. I regularly got 60k miles...
full size
you can wheel a full size down any of those trails. I have ran Elephant hill, black bear, and countless other moderate Colorado and Utah 4wd trails in a CC 1/2 ton. The only time you will notice the extra width is with all the elbow room and space between the kids.
I have no idea...
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