Contributor III
- 201
- First Name
- Brian
- Last Name
- Miller
Hey guys!
I bought a new 2021 F-150 XLT 5.0L V8 4x4.
I will be building it up some for mild off-road/overland use. I do photo/video for a variety of clients in the outdoors/firearms industry and drive to a lot of events that are off the beaten path.
Below are some questions about modifications, but here is the stock truck I got last week:
Current modification plans:
Lift/Level:
I have a 2" spacer leveling kit being installed Monday. This will be until I decide on a full suspension upgrade down the road. Any suggestions? I don't want more than 2.5-3" lift.
Because of the towing package, it has a 3.5" rake. I think leaving 1.5" will be good because I will be hauling quite a bit of gear for the different events I cover and content I create for my clients.
Bumpers:
I have been looking around and don't see much for the 2021's. I see a few offerings from Fab Fours, ADD, Warn, and Barricade.
I most likely won't do a winch to save weight since most of my driving will be highway miles.
I will do front and rear bumpers.
Tires:
I have 17" wheels and want to keep it that way. I plan on running 33" tires when I replace these. I had BF Goodrich All Terrains on my previous truck (2WD '06 Tundra).
They were good tires, but do you guys have any recommendations for alternatives that I should look at? I hear good things about the Toyo Open Country.
Keep in mind I will be doing a lot of highway traveling so I don't want a super loud tire.
Bed Cover:
I have a Diamondback HD cover on order and will probably use something like the Builtright Industries panels for some bed organization and extra fuel.
I am considering adding a Front Runner rack on top of it for when I need extra gear/storage capabilities.
Off-Road Lighting:
I am currently researching and see mostly Rigid & Baja Designs leading the way. I don't need MASSIVE power, but added light for some of these events would be nice.
For instance, for one ultra-marathon I film, I have to travel a few miles on a winding mild to very rough fire road through the mountains to get from one access point to another. I run this
road 15 or more times during the event with quite a few of those being throughout the night. I'm always in a hurry and probably going faster than I should...lol.
What suggestions do you guys have for a reasonable budget. I am thinking some cubes and a light bar on the bumper, maybe some ditch lights.
Also, rear mounted cubes would be great for getting turned around in the woods so I can see the rocks and trees better. I'm totally new to these, so I am open to any and all suggestions.
Lighting Controls:
What type of controller would you guys suggest?
If you guys have any other suggestions or advice I would love to hear them. This is my first time modifying a truck like this and I am really looking forward to it.
Thanks!
I bought a new 2021 F-150 XLT 5.0L V8 4x4.
I will be building it up some for mild off-road/overland use. I do photo/video for a variety of clients in the outdoors/firearms industry and drive to a lot of events that are off the beaten path.
Below are some questions about modifications, but here is the stock truck I got last week:
Current modification plans:
Lift/Level:
I have a 2" spacer leveling kit being installed Monday. This will be until I decide on a full suspension upgrade down the road. Any suggestions? I don't want more than 2.5-3" lift.
Because of the towing package, it has a 3.5" rake. I think leaving 1.5" will be good because I will be hauling quite a bit of gear for the different events I cover and content I create for my clients.
Bumpers:
I have been looking around and don't see much for the 2021's. I see a few offerings from Fab Fours, ADD, Warn, and Barricade.
I most likely won't do a winch to save weight since most of my driving will be highway miles.
I will do front and rear bumpers.
Tires:
I have 17" wheels and want to keep it that way. I plan on running 33" tires when I replace these. I had BF Goodrich All Terrains on my previous truck (2WD '06 Tundra).
They were good tires, but do you guys have any recommendations for alternatives that I should look at? I hear good things about the Toyo Open Country.
Keep in mind I will be doing a lot of highway traveling so I don't want a super loud tire.
Bed Cover:
I have a Diamondback HD cover on order and will probably use something like the Builtright Industries panels for some bed organization and extra fuel.
I am considering adding a Front Runner rack on top of it for when I need extra gear/storage capabilities.
Off-Road Lighting:
I am currently researching and see mostly Rigid & Baja Designs leading the way. I don't need MASSIVE power, but added light for some of these events would be nice.
For instance, for one ultra-marathon I film, I have to travel a few miles on a winding mild to very rough fire road through the mountains to get from one access point to another. I run this
road 15 or more times during the event with quite a few of those being throughout the night. I'm always in a hurry and probably going faster than I should...lol.
What suggestions do you guys have for a reasonable budget. I am thinking some cubes and a light bar on the bumper, maybe some ditch lights.
Also, rear mounted cubes would be great for getting turned around in the woods so I can see the rocks and trees better. I'm totally new to these, so I am open to any and all suggestions.
Lighting Controls:
What type of controller would you guys suggest?
If you guys have any other suggestions or advice I would love to hear them. This is my first time modifying a truck like this and I am really looking forward to it.
Thanks!
