2020 Ford F250 on 37s - Expedition Truck Camper Build!

[montypower]

@rruff - Good feedback on the digressive valving. Icon shocks are valved this way (we have the electronic valve shocks on our 2dr Bronco). It is always surprising when small bumps are semi firm/harsh and big hits are pillow soft.

Our Super Duty FOX 2.5 resi shocks have adjustment for low and high speed compression which works well (adjust for loaded/unloaded). Fox uses a more progressive style valving. Either style can handle extremely well if properly valved to spring rate and vehicle weight.

 

[andy_b]

Removing the sway bars front and rear was one of the first things I did to our truck. There was a bit more sway with the Fox 2.0s and factory springs but it wasn’t too bad.

Once the camper was finished, I had Alcan make use some custom springs front and rear along w/ some ADS 2.5 valved for the weight of the final build. For the limitations this truck has (leafs front and rear, no links/control arms), the ride is great. Noticeably better on all surfaces.

 

[TexasSixSeven]

I pulled the sway bar from my F250 about a week before I installed the suspension. I wanted to run it a few days without to decide if I needed to order the end links to reinstall the sway bar with the Carli suspension. It was pleasantly surprised at the ride and handling. Installed the 2.5” suspensions without the sway bar, and haven’t looked back. Ride is much better, handling is still very controlled, and truck performs better off road.

 

[montypower]

@TexasSixSeven - Win Win Win
I know Carli uses sway bars to sell extra products but it is certainly worth experiencing sway bar delete. Thanks for sharing your experience!

 

[montypower]

Finally finished!!! So much work to get everything together.

Expedition Ready! 2020 F250 on 37s, Locked F/R, 4.30 Gears, HP D60, PSC Hydro, FOX 2.5" + Camper - 875W Solar - Lithium - 40g H2o! - Arizona - SOLD

Offering our Truck Camper Combination! Completely dialed and ready for travel. We spent an absorbent amount of time prepping this combination to be truly turnkey. The camper is the perfect paring for this truck with modifications to function off grid and off road. 37" Tires + Front & Rear...

forum.expeditionportal.com

 

[Tex68w]

I pulled the sway bar from my F250 about a week before I installed the suspension. I wanted to run it a few days without to decide if I needed to order the end links to reinstall the sway bar with the Carli suspension. It was pleasantly surprised at the ride and handling. Installed the 2.5” suspensions without the sway bar, and haven’t looked back. Ride is much better, handling is still very controlled, and truck performs better off road.

Agreed, no sway bar on these late model SD's is a better option than the over priced torsion sway.

 

[montypower]

We finally added a proper PSC Reservoir w/ pressure relief valve. The trick was mounting location for the reservoir. Realistically the factory reservoir is the ideal location in above and in front of the PS pump. We wanted to keep the factory location and mounting points. This required fabricating a custom bracket.

It came out sweet! CNC Cut. Like art!

 

[montypower]

Bike Rack 2.0 - This is essentially the original bike rack we built over 4 years ago (see original video). It was built for our 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab. We then moved it to our 2020 Ford F250 Super Cab.

But we needed to modify it further to fit the longer / taller Trek Rail eMTB bikes (29" tires). This Rack 2.0 version video shows how the rack works. We also show how we use the storage area.

Interior bike racks are the BEST option for those with expensive bikes. It gives much greater security and protection from weather (dirt, dust, rain, snow). Plus, having your bikes onboard offers flexibility for those quick last minute bike rides.

Hope this video will give you ideas on what is possible!

 

[Tex68w]

Bike Rack 2.0 - This is essentially the original bike rack we built over 4 years ago (see original video). It was built for our 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab. We then moved it to our 2020 Ford F250 Super Cab.

But we needed to modify it further to fit the longer / taller Trek Rail eMTB bikes (29" tires). This Rack 2.0 version video shows how the rack works. We also show how we use the storage area.

Interior bike racks are the BEST option for those with expensive bikes. It gives much greater security and protection from weather (dirt, dust, rain, snow). Plus, having your bikes onboard offers flexibility for those quick last minute bike rides.

Hope this video will give you ideas on what is possible!

A buddy had his and his wife’s two bikes stolen off the back of their truck in under five minutes while checking into a hotel in Arizona. $25K gone in the blink of an eye. I bet they’d kill for an interior option like that but unfortunately their rig is a single cab.

 

[montypower]

Thanks for everyone who followed along the build and adventures. Donki is sold.

 

[Kingsize24]

Thanks for everyone who followed along the build and adventures. Donki is sold.

What's next up on the agenda?

 

[montypower]

What's next up on the agenda?

Haven't update this in a bit... https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/a-2022-bronco-raptor-named-dino.243838/

We nearly finished the build. Will need to update it soon. LOVE it. Wife may LOVE it more (which is good considering the cost).

 

[Kingsize24]

Haven't update this in a bit... https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/a-2022-bronco-raptor-named-dino.243838/

We nearly finished the build. Will need to update it soon. LOVE it. Wife may LOVE it more (which is good considering the cost).

I remember it, just didn't know this would be a replacement. Can't wait to see the update!

 

[Todd780]

@Christian P. @Dendy Jarrett @Scott Brady @Brian McVickers

You guys gotta act on this one quickly.... This is disgusting.

 

[ITTOG]

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@Christian P. @Dendy Jarrett @Scott Brady @Brian McVickers

You guys gotta act on this one quickly.... This is disgusting.

Are you talking about the text or did you hit the link?


JK. But seriously, I have been shocked how long this has been on the site.