Overlanding Raptor Build

[Ncat]

Finally got a decent picture of the truck with the new lift and tires :)

 

[Ncat]

So excited! New wheels ordered and will be installed on the 29th!!! Stay tuned for pics! Seeing how much I can get done before Overland Expo West in May! Looking forward to that trip

 

[Ncat]

 

[Ncat]

So excited for the projects this week! Black Rhino Armory wheels installed and they look great with the BFG KM3’s and the SSR 2.5” lift :)

 

[Ncat]

I also got my new dash set up installed for the CB mic and my Garmin InReach unit. I used the BuiltRight Industries dash mount and two Ram mount arms for the mounting solution. I used the powered mount for the Garmin to save on batteries.

 

[Jaytperry89]

wow, great build. ive really enjoyed reading thru it. i dont know if i would lift it though. but thats me. im still working on my rig, maybe my mind will change when i get there.

 

[Ncat]

wow, great build. ive really enjoyed reading thru it. i dont know if i would lift it though. but thats me. im still working on my rig, maybe my mind will change when i get there.

I did the 2.5” lift as it is subtle. The reason I did the lift is the truck is so long that I have dragged running board and skid plates more than once. I personally would not go any higher, it’s a perfect balance of drivable and capable

 

[Jaytperry89]

is the lift only on the front?

 

[Ncat]

is the lift only on the front?

No, larger block in the back as well as spacers for the front

 

[Ncat]

Just got the rear cab and camper shell windows blacked out! Love the look :) also got the Sumo Superspring overload bumpstops in today. What a difference! No more sag when loaded and smooths out the ride quite nicely.

 

[Ncat]

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A gratuitous action shot from Joshua Tree last weekend. I may be obsessed with my truck :)

 

[Jaytperry89]

Lol I can relate, if your not looking at it when you walk away you got the wrong truck.

 

[Ncat]

Lol I can relate, if your not looking at it when you walk away you got the wrong truck.

That’s for sure! And parking so I can see it from the restaurant window :)

 

[Ncat]

Added a third Ram Mount arm on my Builtright Industries dashmount for my GoPro! Very pleased with how it turned out.

 

[Ncat]

Also got my switch labels on finally as well as bedlining the rear wheel wells. A good project day!

 

[Ncat]

Another view of the dash set up

 

[Ncat]

Front view

 

[Ncat]

And a gratuitous trail shot :) out flexing on Cleghorn trail in the San Bernadino mountains last weekend!

 

[mjherron]

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Front view

How is the weight holding up with the mounting plate Ncat?

 

[Ncat]

How is the weight holding up with the mounting plate Ncat?

Brilliant! Solid as a rock