Finally going to start getting this on here- might take a while though...Original thread was on Expedition Portal- moving posts over from there so bear with me
Started in May of 2010- this is how it progressed from this:
to this:
to this:
and why....and maybe what's next...
"Bought the truck 3 weeks ago, doing some engine tuning (parts on the way) and planning out the real fun.
The truck is all stock with an aluminum Hillsboro bed. I am seriously contemplating selling the bed, having one made for the Camper and storage after reading the F550 flatbed thread by boblynch
Next thing is wheels and tires. Looking to go with the MPT 81's in the 335/80R20 or possibly the 365/80R20. Wheels I have been talking to Stazworks about some steel beadlocks.
Welcome to Stazworks extreme offroad web presence!
I don't want to lift it, so I am having the axle moved forward to get clearance. If need be I have an adjustable (1"-5") aluminum spacer to add and/or trim the fender.
That is going to be done by Evolution Machine
Evolution Forums
First I need to get the rims and tires so we can have them there to position the axle. Looking at having Clay at Evolution do the bed, he has some interesting ideas to improve the suspension and ride with his custom built shocks down the road as well.
Anyone have a good line on the MPT 81's, or even other wheels I should consider?"
"The truck is a quad cab 4x4 6.7L Diesel Cab & Chassis truck 64" Cab to axle, 164.5" wheelbase. Stock rims are 10 bolt 19.5's , axles are the same as the F 550- I think- rear Dana 110. GVW of 19,500 lbs.
I do want to go off road- though I have my other truck for more hard core stuff, but want to go off "the beaten path" and be self sufficient.
I have had Michelin XL's and XML's on my '01 Dodge in the past in the 38" size and, yes they were heavy. In reality there will be a lot of highway driving, but I am accustomed to the large off-road type tire, I like the ability to perform well off road and air down.
Other option is going with 22.5 rims and on/off road floats in a 365/85 R22.5 size. Last alot longer, carry the load well and stiff sidewalls- more limited off- road.
Need to nail down the tire choice soon as it will affect the rest of the build."
Started in May of 2010- this is how it progressed from this:
to this:
to this:
and why....and maybe what's next...
"Bought the truck 3 weeks ago, doing some engine tuning (parts on the way) and planning out the real fun.
The truck is all stock with an aluminum Hillsboro bed. I am seriously contemplating selling the bed, having one made for the Camper and storage after reading the F550 flatbed thread by boblynch
Next thing is wheels and tires. Looking to go with the MPT 81's in the 335/80R20 or possibly the 365/80R20. Wheels I have been talking to Stazworks about some steel beadlocks.
Welcome to Stazworks extreme offroad web presence!
I don't want to lift it, so I am having the axle moved forward to get clearance. If need be I have an adjustable (1"-5") aluminum spacer to add and/or trim the fender.
That is going to be done by Evolution Machine
Evolution Forums
First I need to get the rims and tires so we can have them there to position the axle. Looking at having Clay at Evolution do the bed, he has some interesting ideas to improve the suspension and ride with his custom built shocks down the road as well.
Anyone have a good line on the MPT 81's, or even other wheels I should consider?"
"The truck is a quad cab 4x4 6.7L Diesel Cab & Chassis truck 64" Cab to axle, 164.5" wheelbase. Stock rims are 10 bolt 19.5's , axles are the same as the F 550- I think- rear Dana 110. GVW of 19,500 lbs.
I do want to go off road- though I have my other truck for more hard core stuff, but want to go off "the beaten path" and be self sufficient.
I have had Michelin XL's and XML's on my '01 Dodge in the past in the 38" size and, yes they were heavy. In reality there will be a lot of highway driving, but I am accustomed to the large off-road type tire, I like the ability to perform well off road and air down.
Other option is going with 22.5 rims and on/off road floats in a 365/85 R22.5 size. Last alot longer, carry the load well and stiff sidewalls- more limited off- road.
Need to nail down the tire choice soon as it will affect the rest of the build."