I'm BACK!!! 2023 F-250 Tremor build
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ITTOG
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Still looks brand new. Have you used?2" lift and new shoes and 32's for the CanAm a few weeks back. I'm looking forward to seeing how the clearance will benefit me at the property during the last week of the regular season.
Tex68w
Beach Bum
Still looks brand new. Have you used?
Not nearly as much as I'd like, but yes, it sees use a few times per year and around town occasionally. As with all of my things, I go to great lengths to keep them looking good and well cared for.
ITTOG
Well-known member
Yeah I have seen enough of your posts to know you do take great care of your stuff. I am similar on my toys, but not my truck. I keep my side by side clean as well but you can definitely tell it has been used because our property is rocky and closed in so the undercarriage gets dented and scratched and the sides and tops are pinstriped. At this point it just adds to the memories.
Tex68w
Beach Bum
Our place has lots of rocks and cedar, it tears up the SxS's in short order, but we have dedicated rigs out there, so this one rarely sees much use there. That said, one of those machines is down, so I'll be dragging it out there next weekend.
Tex68w
Beach Bum
I received a Badlands 3-Ton off-road floor jack as a gift over a year ago. It sat in the box ever since, as I didn't have a way to safely and securely haul it in the bed of the truck. I had gone back and forth on mounting it to molle panels on the side of the bed, but I don't like the idea of that much weight suspended on those panels. I was looking for another solution, and I found it in the Demonized Fabrication mount.
If you don't mind giving up some bed space when it's mounted, then this is one of the most secure options out there. He offers a separate plate specific to our trucks that uses the bed bolts to securely mount it to the bed floor, then the jack mount mates to that. I might move it to the back corner to get it more out of the way, but I thought I'd try it near the tailgate first in order to make for easier access.
The jack handles lie in the base of the mount, and the jack itself is captured by the front axle as it slides into place. You then use the metal locking strap to keep it secure and locked away from those quick-handed opportunists.
It's not a cheap option as it costs more than the jack itself, but I take comfort in knowing I always have it back there, readily available and secure when rolling down the road.
If you don't mind giving up some bed space when it's mounted, then this is one of the most secure options out there. He offers a separate plate specific to our trucks that uses the bed bolts to securely mount it to the bed floor, then the jack mount mates to that. I might move it to the back corner to get it more out of the way, but I thought I'd try it near the tailgate first in order to make for easier access.
The jack handles lie in the base of the mount, and the jack itself is captured by the front axle as it slides into place. You then use the metal locking strap to keep it secure and locked away from those quick-handed opportunists.
It's not a cheap option as it costs more than the jack itself, but I take comfort in knowing I always have it back there, readily available and secure when rolling down the road.
Tex68w
Beach Bum
I miss the 200 at times, but not to the degree that I thought I would, and honestly, not that much at all. We have a GX550 Overtrail in place of our 2022 GX460 now, and it replaces the 200 in many ways, and in some ways, it's much better. I am still somewhat active over on Mud, but only in the LC250/GX550 subforum.
I don't think I'd buy back into the 200 platform as they are grossly overpriced and to some degree overhyped, at least that's how I feel now that I've pushed back from the kool-aid table lol. I am still a Cruiser fan, but I think the old ones are the only Cruisers in my future, something like a 43, 45, or 60 series.
I love my Tremor, it's my fifth 6.7L Super Duty, so it's safe to say that I am a fan of the platform. The 7.3L Godzilla is an excellent choice if you don't need the diesel. Tons of aftermarket upgrades, solutions, etc., and they are extremely reliable with great resale. Best of luck with your search, and make sure to post up here once you've brought one home.
SDDiver5
Expedition Leader
Nice looking jack mount. I also have a badlands jack and have been trying to figure out best solution for it. Like you I also don't want that much weight on the bedsides. I want like a bed stiffner, spare tire carries and jack mount all in one. Haven't found anything I like or want to pay for so am considering making my own. I have the metal and need the welding practice.
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