jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Nice build, Don't see to many pickups with a snorkel does look clean. May I ask what brand you got? :smiley_drive:
Full Size Truck/Expedition Truck Concept Vehicle
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Martyn
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It is a Safari Snorkel that I got through ARB USA. An amazing amount of design work went into the product, both from the contour hugging shape and the parts use to modify the air box. The design takes advantage of an oval hole that is already in the inside skin of the fender wall. I'm very impressed with the way they thought it out and executed it.
As a disclosure I should say AT is an ARB dealer, the comments on the quality of the products are my own personal feelings and as such are sincere. My reason for choosing the ARB brand was:
That I could one stop shop and get the bumper, snorkel, and shocks all in one place. And have them shipped all together.
I had planned on doing all the work myself, and being more of a bush mechanic I knew I may get myself in a bind. I felt a little better knowing ARB help would be just a phone call away, and they were used to helping DIY people like myself who had bitten off more than they could chew.
I'd also called ARB prior to ordering and talked to JR about what I was intending to do. His knowledge of the products and his willingness to help me out should I get in a bind was comforting.
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Thank you, I'll have to see if it will work on my F150. I was on their site and they don't have bumpers for the 150. Hoping they at least have the snorkel. How do you like the flip pac? I'm thinking about a platform and a RTT.
jdholder
Explorer
Fiberglass front fenders, a little trimming on the rear and a modest 4.5 inch lift and you can easily fit 40's
But since you have the snorkel (and it likely would not fit with the Fiberglass Fenders, the 4.5 " lift will only allow 35's.
Now, if you don't mind taking a trim to your stock fenders, then I am sure 37's would fit with 4.5" lift.
I just like to keep my trucks low and hack the body to fit bigger rubber rather than lifting them too tall.
Good looking truck!
Martyn
Supporting Sponsor, Overland Certified OC0018
Regarding lifting the truck. Right now I'm going to hold off on doing anything and here is my reasoning.
I can fit 33" tires with no modifications and that would fill the wheel well nicely.
The truck concept is a work/expedition truck and lifting the truck would detract from this.
The truck I have is a crew cab with a 7 ft bed. I don't think I'm going to get any real off road advantage by lifting the truck. It's just long, wide and heavy. If I had a single cab or an extended cab it may give me a slight advantage, but I think I have to be realistic about the vehicle I have. I'm looking at functionality not looks.
I have the ARB 50 mm lift kit, but even lifting it 2" requires a pitman arm extension. It's a 2001 on leaf springs so it already has a side to side roll. With the AT FlipPac on it I don't want it to feel more like a boat when I drive.
Getting into the vehicle already requires using the step on the side (soon to be replaced). The truck is a daily drive, family vehicle, horse trailer tow vehicle etc. My wife has two replacement knees. Lifting the truck isn't an option, and I don't think it's necessary.
I can fit 33" tires with no modifications and that would fill the wheel well nicely.
The truck concept is a work/expedition truck and lifting the truck would detract from this.
The truck I have is a crew cab with a 7 ft bed. I don't think I'm going to get any real off road advantage by lifting the truck. It's just long, wide and heavy. If I had a single cab or an extended cab it may give me a slight advantage, but I think I have to be realistic about the vehicle I have. I'm looking at functionality not looks.
I have the ARB 50 mm lift kit, but even lifting it 2" requires a pitman arm extension. It's a 2001 on leaf springs so it already has a side to side roll. With the AT FlipPac on it I don't want it to feel more like a boat when I drive.
Getting into the vehicle already requires using the step on the side (soon to be replaced). The truck is a daily drive, family vehicle, horse trailer tow vehicle etc. My wife has two replacement knees. Lifting the truck isn't an option, and I don't think it's necessary.
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SafariPacific
Adventurer
I think 33" tires will be just fine. No need to go extremes just for looks. After all, you're probably not going to be rock crawling the thing. But then again...
Redline
Likes to Drive and Ride
I agree, approx 33" tire is enough and will keep the gearing/performance where it should be. With a good/proper tire those trucks will go places than most are willing to take them.
I think 33" tires will be just fine. No need to go extremes just for looks. After all, you're probably not going to be rock crawling the thing. But then again...
SightPicture
Observer
I've read this thread and I gotta tell ya, I am a die hard Ford guy and I would love a PSD. You seem to be on the right track with this bad boy and I'll continue to follow your thread. Also, when I replace my tires I'll be going with the BFG AT too!
