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And before I forget... I am truly rushing with things at this point. For those who didn't read previous posts, I had some incidences with the frame work that I was going to outsource. A week at the frame shop and the work was sub-par. LARGE portions of the frame was not even touched, the...

Ahh ok for some reason I thought your springs in the rear had a lower rating than the factory ones. 9K isn't too much weight though I don't think. I expect in my future to be 11 or so all the time. As the future for my rig is a service bed and camper (with kayaks even) I'm expecting to have...

Thanks Seabass! I do appreciate hearing it all. Like you said the ride is pretty sweet! I figured that the increased sidewall height was going to make things feel plush - after all it is a lot more rubber. Like you said also, I was able to drive twice as fast on the backroads as before and...

Ok...so Suspension work done - well. Sorta almost. Some minor things. But its pretty amazing! Way better than stock. The front flexes a TON. The rear not as much, then again there really isn't a lot of weight back there as pictured. The springs are SD springs for a F-250 (new). I'm not...

These are interesting looking. I'm going to have to research them more to see what they actually do. Yeah just got my truck back and I'm going to wire something into the clutch jumper just as a temporary - it'll at least stop the idiot thieves I suppose.

WOAH!!! Now that is full size! More info and pics please. It is similar to one of my original thoughts before deciding to need something 'lighter' due to road specifics.

Oh and I forgot... prior to the suspension project was the frame project. I decided to choose a guy near by who supposedly is very reputable and has been doing this all his life. The mission was to strip, clean, and paint the frame as good as possible with a rust encapsulator (like eastwood)...

Well the suspension/axle work has been in progress for a few weeks now. Here is what I settled on: SKY 4" RSK rear shackle flip associated hardware SD springs front and rear - since I dont know total weights yet, plan is to still run Atlas 2 stagers at a 'weak' rate for off highway use, and...

Is there anything specific that you wish you would have done differently?? The bed I'm considering is still 4' wide, and I believe 6.75' total outside width.

Thanks for the thoughts, keep them coming. I suppose I should clarify - for my situation, this is for a OBS 7.3. Unfortunately it's an auto. But it's nice to hear just in general what others have considered. I am considering swapping a manual, but haven't figured where I would relocate the...

As the title suggests. I have been noticing (in my area especially) a drastic increase in stolen full sized trucks. More specifically, 9th and 10th gen F350's with either the 7.3 or 6.0. Others have certainly experienced the same fate, but for some reason the Fords are getting all the...

Looking good fatkins!! I like what you have going on. Whats your GVWR? I max at 10K. Also, I'm curious if you would elaborate on your Phoenix since I think thats who I might go with seeing as how they seem to be more in the 'custom' world for fitting a bed.

I'm most likely going to be overweight anyway I am willing to bet. But aluminum service beds only weigh about 600-700 #'s. Seems reasonable to me. Now a steel one is out... but aluminum would work I think. The real ticket though is how much does this take away from camper ability, in...

HAHAHAHA @ Hillbilly Heaven. Just one pack?! What about a bucket? haha Well said though. Its interesting how many people travel unprepared. I currently know a friend and his gf who are traveling to Alaska for summer jobs - in a 2wd car, with no supplies other than stuff they are moving...

Hey all, as the title suggests. I'm looking to hear weigh in's of different camper types. More specifically, standard slide-in vs. flatbed vs. custom's that will fit in a service/utility bed. I have long considered a custom pop-up that will fit in a service bed as I frequently carry much...

Yeah see thats the big issue is not knowing weights. I mean I could guestimate some things based on knowing what the plan is but the reality is not knowing when that will actually happen. Additionally, one plan was to purposefully have springs that are rated for less than the 'max planned'...

Oh no! Well I think the SD springs are already ordered.... hmm. i might have to figure something out. From all the other things I have researched said they would ride better, especially with a RSK and a shackle flip. maybe my research was incorrect?? One reason I didnt go with Atlas right...

Perfect timing for this post. I would call viair. I was not previously a fan of them, but I told them what I wanted to do which is what you want to do plus run some minor air tools if necessary, or just have compressed air to blow stuff clean in the field. Needless to say they have a couple...

Oh, and a couple of pics...

Thank you for the kind words seabass! Its tough spending so much cash straight up, but like you said the peace of mind is way worth it. Starting this summer I will rely 100% on this truck for work, play, and moving my home (trailer). Without it I could possibly have to forfeit a great job...