Starting my F150

[CountryboyNC]

Well I have finally started my f150. It is a 2013 screw with the 5.5 bed and 4x4. It's got the factory rear locker, a 2.5 inch level, 315/70/17 Cooper ST Maxx. They are mounted on black 17.9 American Outlaw Deputy wheels. Most of my build is from Craigslist. I was able to find an fx4 grill painted to match to replace the chrome for $100. I then got a ARE Camper Shell painted to match for $280. It's time to set up a bed now. If anyone has any ideas on how to set up a sleep shelf that extends I'm all ears. And comments or ideas are greatly appreciated.
sorry I can't figure out how to turn it.

 

[dave1014]

What size is the lift on it?

 

[CountryboyNC]

2.5 inch level

 

[jhberria]

Good to see you started a build thread, and the new shell is looking awesome. Now bring it out West so I can take you on some actual trails.

Sincerely, your talented, good looking, articulate brother.

 

[155mm]

Nice looking truck!

 

[Marine]

Very nice

 

[OR2BAJA]

Camburg suspension and get rid of the leveling kit. Look at Baja Designs for a good light bar and some reverse lights. Front runner roof rack.

 

[CountryboyNC]

Well I’ve kind of bounced around a little bit here is my updated truck. I sold my $280 ARE shell for $1000 and got a brand new soft topper for $200. Didn’t really care for it and sold it for $300 and got this Century Royal with roof rack, lights, cloths hanger, carpet interior, and drop out sliding window and electronic locks for $200. Got a buddy who is going to paint it for $350.

I also added an RK brush guard and went to 285-75-17 BFG AT2s. Here is an updated picture.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Nice looking truck.

Ecoboost or 5.0? How does it do pulling that big trailer?

 

[CountryboyNC]

5.0. Does fine, I’ve pulled it through the Appalachian mtns when the family wants to go up into WV and also down to the N.C. coast. It’s obviously not a diesel but I can maintain 50-55 up hill without burning the tranny up. I will be adding a tuner here soon though just to help. That’s after I get the shell painted.

 

[CountryboyNC]

5.0. Does fine, I’ve pulled it through the Appalachian mtns when the family wants to go up into WV and also down to the N.C. coast. It’s obviously not a diesel but I can maintain 50-55 up hill without burning the tranny up. I will be adding a tuner here soon though just to help. That’s after I get the shell painted.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Good to hear. BTW just my $0.02 worth but I think the black topper looks perfectly fine on your gray truck.

 

[CountryboyNC]

It’s not bad, the only complaint I have is it’s the tuxedo black so it has metal flake in it, I wish it was more of a flat or matte black. I may save my 350 and attempt to paint it flat myself.... but have no experience in it

 

[CountryboyNC]

I’m trying to come up with bed storage ideas now

 

[TylerA23]

Whatcha got going these days with the truck ?