TruckinFool
New member
I know rigs a little long but I already have it and not sure ifs worth selling for a shorter wheelbase SD. Our exact plans are still evolving but it will see a wide variety of terrain. (Colorado Mts, Utah deserts, Wooded,muddy mountains, creek crossings, Beach/dunes etc.) Its an 03 F250 CC FX4 shortbed with the 7.3l (140k) Electronic 4wd and auto locking hubs. What are you guys doing to these trucks suspension wise to turn them into rock solid expo vehicles? I have a thing for pushing hard and do not like getting beat on trails. Couple that with the torque of the powerstroke plus weight of the truck and you can see my concern.
I have the basics rolling around in my head but what actually works? Im not used to wheeling with this kind of weight/circumstances and would love to hear what you guys run.
Basics:
Light pop up bed camper
Leveling kit
35's on steel wheels plus 2 full spare
frame mounted air tank with compressor
Some sort of diff swap out. Air Lockers, clutch type??
Rear air bags? Brands? will auto leveling help offroad body roll with camper?
replace all bushings etc
Maybe swap out electronic transfer case for manual if good cause?
Should I be looking for more articulation? NBS front suspension swap in order?
swap for stronger axles? front? rear?
Are the F250 rails going to take all this? haha perfect last question, I know lol
looking forward to hearing from ya!
I have the basics rolling around in my head but what actually works? Im not used to wheeling with this kind of weight/circumstances and would love to hear what you guys run.
Basics:
Light pop up bed camper
Leveling kit
35's on steel wheels plus 2 full spare
frame mounted air tank with compressor
Some sort of diff swap out. Air Lockers, clutch type??
Rear air bags? Brands? will auto leveling help offroad body roll with camper?
replace all bushings etc
Maybe swap out electronic transfer case for manual if good cause?
Should I be looking for more articulation? NBS front suspension swap in order?
swap for stronger axles? front? rear?
Are the F250 rails going to take all this? haha perfect last question, I know lol
looking forward to hearing from ya!