Big Rigs, Full Sized Only
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It's being done at WFO, all their parts/work:
Suspension - Straight Axle Swap Parts - GM 2500/3500 HD 2011-19
Suspension - Straight Axle Swap Parts - GM 2500/3500 HD 2011-19
www.wfoconcepts.com
It'll be a '05+ Super Duty Super 60 axle, WFO's fabricated radius rods, King or Fox coil overs (we're still working on availability, obviously things are tough as far as supply goes right now), 4.56 gears, ARB locker, etc. The rear axle will be rebuilt to match (4.56s and ARB) and new leaf springs in the back to take it to a total of a 6" lift (it sits at about a 5" lift right now, with a full 5" in the front and a 1.5" block in the rear... so the truck is only going up 1" more as far as suspension). The t-case gets rebuilt and clocked down, new front and rear driveshafts, and we'll add hydro assist to the steering. Tires will be 37x13.5-17" Toyo M/Ts for now, I actually wanted to run 39x13.5-17" BFG KO2s but they're ~90 days back ordered. At least the Toyos are a 65psi, 4300lbs load tire. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few details.
-TJ
Excellent! Good luck with sourcing kings. I got lucky and found a set when I needed them (fall of 2020).
try:
Filthy motorsports (their guy Ben brazda is a shock genius)
Off road warehouse (call multiple locations)
Accutune off road
Sdhq
Down south motorsports (where I got lucky and found mine)
… will take some Google and phone grunt work to find a set sitting on a shelf somewhere.
try:
Filthy motorsports (their guy Ben brazda is a shock genius)
Off road warehouse (call multiple locations)
Accutune off road
Sdhq
Down south motorsports (where I got lucky and found mine)
… will take some Google and phone grunt work to find a set sitting on a shelf somewhere.
Advocate I
You should check out @carbon_shocks on IG. Newer shock&suspension company (USA made) that a lot of the big dogs of the desert scene have been vouching for, and I think they’re pumping (quality) parts out faster than anyone else right now.
If I hadn’t already had my Icons I think I would’ve gone with these guys. Good company to keep an eye on.
Advocate I
Heck yeah, you’ll love them. I have a set of fox shocks that were on my 14 Silverado and that’re now on my 17 with about 300k miles on them now. Zero complaints and would buy them again.
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Traveler III
My full size. 1996 F350 460ci, 5 speed, 4x4. Mainly a tow rig for Base Camp 4x4 trips.
Advocate I
Wrapping up the solid axle swap, can't wait to get the Four Wheel Camper back on it:
-TJ
-TJ
Advocate I
My full size. 1996 F350 460ci, 5 speed, 4x4. Mainly a tow rig for Base Camp 4x4 trips.
LOVE this setup. My uncle had a standard cab blue and white F250 with a cabover that he had the blue stripe on so they matched......would love to find a decent one of these to make a project....
GRestuccio
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Recently added to the group! Have a 2021 75th Anniversary Ram PW. I have added a Retrax cover, AMP Research steps, and ceramic window tint so far. Looking at 37’s and new wheels.
Won’t let me upload a photo.
Won’t let me upload a photo.
Expedition Master II
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- Mike&Jen
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17” AEV wheels with 37x12.50-17 BFG KO2. Perfect setup on stock PW suspension, no rubbing for most driving
Finally did the "Norcal" mod to fit the 305x70x17's KO2's and man, I should have done this ages ago. Was concerned that I would have to pull the coilovers off and crank up the preload (i.e., lift) but the tires fit with no rubbing and the King EXT version shocks are in their sweet spot for both up and down travel.
It rides very different and like a truck should ;) The 6.2 still has more than enough pull to turn these easily but I might look into a tune or even gearing to get some mileage and torque back, and to keep some strain off of the trans. If I can find a decent kit and/or parts, may even build and add a trans cooler.
Next - trying to find a body-matching camper shell, 3M clear film to protect the rockers and paint from the new wheel/tire poke, bumpers & winch, roof racks, lighting, cell range extender, dual batteries...
It rides very different and like a truck should ;) The 6.2 still has more than enough pull to turn these easily but I might look into a tune or even gearing to get some mileage and torque back, and to keep some strain off of the trans. If I can find a decent kit and/or parts, may even build and add a trans cooler.
Next - trying to find a body-matching camper shell, 3M clear film to protect the rockers and paint from the new wheel/tire poke, bumpers & winch, roof racks, lighting, cell range extender, dual batteries...
GRestuccio
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Love this. Looking at the AEV saltas with 37”. Suspension will come later. Any other recommendations?
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It all depends on what you want to do. I’m still running stock plus the fox2.5 and loving it
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