Hey we have the same color truck! this is the first time I have seen someone with the same color as mine...
Ford Fullsize Thread !!!!
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Wallygator
Adventurer
Did you go with the 6.2? What made you choose this configuration and what are your plans? Thanks.
Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
Yeah, 6.2. I have a work truck I take home, so it doesn't get enough mileage to keep a diesel healthy. And I don't expect to tow more than 10 000#. And our offroads are really slick, the diesels extra weight suffers.
Plans are, as my budget allows, I just bought a house:
Bds 4'' suspension with radius arms. Mostly because a 2" system costs as much as 4, and it's time I went for more travel.
Cooper 37x13.5r18 Stt pro tires
18x9 +18mm Raceline Defender wheels, or Method NV. Haven't decided yet:
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/buy-wheel-offset/MR30589087518H/method-nv-18x9-18-custom-wheels?bolt_patterns=8x6.69,8x170&suspension=Stock&trimming=No+trimming
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/buy-wheel-offset/935B-89081+18/raceline-defender-18x9-18-custom-wheels?bolt_patterns=8x6.69,8x170
4.88 gears, Yukon Grizzly front locker, oem elocker rear.
Bushwacker Extend a fenders, the largest ones without the fake bolts.
Yakima kayak rack with an extra bar to mount some maxtrax. The Leitner racks are nice but way too much $$$ if I don't have a RTT anymore. Going to use the midsize truck Yakima towers. They'll barely hold the Kayaks over the roof, the fullsize ones are too tall. The tower reach over the roof, but don't forget, the Kayak holders sit a few inches taller over the crossbars.
I'm trying as hard as possible to resist a Camplite 6.8 camper. I'm coming full circle back to tents. I'd like to get a new jetski next year instead. Seems like my expo needs, are less "expo" every year. I also noticed that the short bed and long bed campers are the same. One has more closet space, big deal. So this time around, I went short bed CC, instead of long bed extended cab. 6.75' of bed space is still plenty.
3.73 gear because at least I'll get decent mileage before the wheels/tires/gear upgrades. I got the truck for $38,000 OTD. CCSB has no carrier bearing. Just one big drive shaft. D60 front, 10.5 rear axle.
Prefer XL actually for looks. But I have the power windows, locks, ESOF package. XL has no lane or headlight sensors to mess up with a lift kit. And I saw little point in paying for nice wheels twice since none of the OEM wheels fit a 37x13.5 tire. Rubber floor, and the seats were surprisingly nice. I might not Katskin them anytime soon.
Plans are, as my budget allows, I just bought a house:
Bds 4'' suspension with radius arms. Mostly because a 2" system costs as much as 4, and it's time I went for more travel.
Cooper 37x13.5r18 Stt pro tires
18x9 +18mm Raceline Defender wheels, or Method NV. Haven't decided yet:
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/buy-wheel-offset/MR30589087518H/method-nv-18x9-18-custom-wheels?bolt_patterns=8x6.69,8x170&suspension=Stock&trimming=No+trimming
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/buy-wheel-offset/935B-89081+18/raceline-defender-18x9-18-custom-wheels?bolt_patterns=8x6.69,8x170
4.88 gears, Yukon Grizzly front locker, oem elocker rear.
Bushwacker Extend a fenders, the largest ones without the fake bolts.
Yakima kayak rack with an extra bar to mount some maxtrax. The Leitner racks are nice but way too much $$$ if I don't have a RTT anymore. Going to use the midsize truck Yakima towers. They'll barely hold the Kayaks over the roof, the fullsize ones are too tall. The tower reach over the roof, but don't forget, the Kayak holders sit a few inches taller over the crossbars.
I'm trying as hard as possible to resist a Camplite 6.8 camper. I'm coming full circle back to tents. I'd like to get a new jetski next year instead. Seems like my expo needs, are less "expo" every year. I also noticed that the short bed and long bed campers are the same. One has more closet space, big deal. So this time around, I went short bed CC, instead of long bed extended cab. 6.75' of bed space is still plenty.
3.73 gear because at least I'll get decent mileage before the wheels/tires/gear upgrades. I got the truck for $38,000 OTD. CCSB has no carrier bearing. Just one big drive shaft. D60 front, 10.5 rear axle.
Prefer XL actually for looks. But I have the power windows, locks, ESOF package. XL has no lane or headlight sensors to mess up with a lift kit. And I saw little point in paying for nice wheels twice since none of the OEM wheels fit a 37x13.5 tire. Rubber floor, and the seats were surprisingly nice. I might not Katskin them anytime soon.
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Wallygator
Adventurer
Nice! An thanks for the great reply. It's only me and I still can't decide on what cab configuration. I like the 8' bed but yeah 6.75' is pretty good. It will be a gas though as I just don't need a diesel or the expense of it.
vintageracer
To Infinity and Beyond!
Betarocker
Adventurer
Had a photographer friend stay with me over the long weekend and went out with the camera.
His truck makes mine appear normal sized.
His truck makes mine appear normal sized.
ExplorerTom
Explorer
pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
Sock Puppet
Adventurer
This was mine a couple of days ago. Now back together with improvements and running great:
Rakkasan3187
Active member
ambulancemonkee
Observer
I love this truck.
