I've been using a front mounted Curt receiver to haul a moto w/carrier for awhile now and wanted to add a winch but not a ton of weight typically associated with a huge overbuilt winch style bumper. Main reason being the moto and carrier is already adding about 300 lbs so weight could get out...
Hmm interesting perspective, a big reason I went with front and rear carriers was to avoid the hassle of off-roading with a trailer. I've personally had great luck using my set-up in some pretty nasty, tight stuff (for a camper rig) I couldn't imagine dealing with a trailer through some of the...
I've been looking into doing a similar set-up as far as mounting a winch behind the stock bumper and found this >>>http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/94-98-7-3l-exterior-discussion/397426-hidden-winch-factory-bumper-intercooler.html
Stumbled on this old thread and thought I'd share my solution. I actually carry 2 bikes one front one rear and can access my camper door to boot. For the rear I started with a folding hitch mounted cargo carrier and reinforced the **** out of it and it doubles as a super functional back...
I do lose about 2 feet of sitting shade with the carrier but that wouldn't be an issue without it and besides I put other stuff on the carrier like my beer cooler and gas grill which is nice to have in the shade anyway. If I didn't have the carrier I'd mount it the same way except with the...
I had a Busdepot awning for my 4 runner and was less than impressed. Complicated to set up, terrible in the wind (legs bent). huge heavy bag to haul around in between camps and it got a hole in it just setting the pos up first time. I now have an Alaskan pop up and run an ARB on the back and run...
I had a 2003 Tundra with a Palomino 8ft in a 6 foot bed so it ended right AT the end of the lowered tailgate. Camper was stated as being 1200 pounds. I'll be honest and say the truck chassis felt overwhelmed and power and brakes felt compromised. I'm sure the newer bigger Tundras are more...
Another vote for the ARB here, I dig the mounting set up on your rig btw subT!
I recently installed the 6.5 wide on my Alaskan, but on the back where I personally needed it most. It especially helps in rain getting in and out of the Camper. I also have a full height door the awning is mounted...
"The TTB articulates well but keeping my '86 in the lane with 285's even was a chore."
Hmm Since doing the balljoints and bushings in mine I feel it handles on and off road every bit as well or better than my 99 F250
that had a solid dana 60 and it has Much bigger tires than the 99?? 285/75 16
I almost bought one that was custom built for some vertically inclined folks that WAS 2 inches higher than stock! They can add 2 inches if building from scratch I guess.
The tech support has been great so far from them whenever I have questions and mines an older one..2000
No real mods on the suspension aside from HD Bilsteins and airbags. The truck is running 16x10 wheels which widens the track. One interesting thing of note is the truck has NO swaybars. I assume the PO removed them..In spite of this the rig handles surprisingly well and it is Very stable and...
This^^ One helpful hi-lift accessory is the lift mate which lifts your rig by the wheel, then you place the jack stand under and lower it onto the stand. Since you'll have a jack stand this will do the trick...
I used to have a Palomino but now have an Alaskan. The Alaskan is a bit heavier but I find the trade off in heat retaining efficiency, no wind noise or condensation worth it. It has good quality real glass windows as well. True I didn't have a higher quality brand canvas side but I did add...
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