H or I beam are good forged rods for that application. Im sure you know but If I may, since everything is a part you can balance all the moving parts, that add yrs of life and runs even smoother. Good choice on the rods.
Enjoying your write up. Those rods might be weak but no even the best one can stand against water. You might getaway removing the plugs while at the parking lot. I hope you got forge rods this time, go back to the same puddle and show him who's the boss ...
Forgot, get recovery gear, compressor, tire deflator, if you haven't already get the License (permit) for GMRS radio. Get some max trax or equivalent boards, axe, shovel, trash bag......this litle things make the weekend more fun, safe and more capable.
Nothing wrong with ground camping, im still do it. Can't see the benefits of roof top tent right know, at least for now. There are many brands, style, prices. There is a roof tent for everyone, almost everyone. Like I said before, go out, meet other, talk to others in the trail, there is...
If there is no budget you can get a better suspension otherwise you are fine for now. I think this is what you should do, enjoy the truck, learn how the truck behave in the trail, learn how to wheel with your truck then you can start replacing parts as you find there limitations. I know is...
Usually suspension tend to overheat if you are in a location like mood, open road that you can go faster for long periods of times, a good suspension can transform a good vehicle in a better one.
Before the mods suggestions; what is the purpose of the build? I think you need to figured that out before you start buying stuff, you don't want to over build or underbuild. What trails, terrain, nature are around you. Just the proper set of tires according to the terrain can allow the Runner...
.....we officially start the build...
arrived....
Bilstein 5160
Bilstein 6112
ICON UCA
1/2in strut lift spacer
.25in wheel spacer
LED'S all the way around...
Now I need a good warm and sunny day....ugh!!
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