PunchitChewie
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First off I didn't see the usual meet and greet section, so hello to all. Basic background is here is what I'm thinking of doing with my 2017 F-150 Lariat (I know so fancy) SCAB LB 4x4. I have the max tow package (3.55 with e-lock), but don't want to really throw a trailer on behind my land yacht. So my initial plan is to next spring pack up my Boxer pup Chewie, and road trip my way up to Alaska from Washington. Then possibly head down through Mexico, and on into Central America. The last half of that will remain to be seen. My plan is mostly to use BLM and other free camping. So not going to be really any super aggressive off roading done with my pavement princes.
I have to wait until I get home to see if AT has a update on the habitat for a long bed truck (have to email my measurements to see if the "tunnel" will fit). Other than slightly bigger tires I was looking at Falcon shocks. Mostly because I'm weird, and don't like the leveled look. Have watched a couple videos reviewing the Falcons, and they seem like a good upgrade over stock. I was contemplating a progressive spring like from Deaver for the back. Just not sure I need custom springs since realistically at most I'd be doing forest service roads. Maybe some Firestone bags to help level out at camp.
I do plan on getting on the scale with me and my dog in the truck to see how much of the stickered 1,711lb payload I have available. Part of why I'm looking at the AT habitat instead of a FWC Grandby. Truck can handle the weight I'm sure, but if I decide to head south of the boarder I don't want to be stranded because I overloaded the truck (I know I'm such a girly man). So long story short thinking shocks, tires (at least an all terrain to replace stock rubber), AT habitat if it'll fit the 8ft bed, and possibly skids plates for the giggles, and on board air system (seen some diy setups). I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade, so half way competent to be working on my truck.
So other than telling me to get a different truck, can you guys think of anything else to add/remove (like the back seat)? Aside from water, and recovery gear. I'm going to invest in a shovel, and some straps Water is going to depend on how much weight I have to mess with after I add in things like a fridge, and supporting 12v system.
I have to wait until I get home to see if AT has a update on the habitat for a long bed truck (have to email my measurements to see if the "tunnel" will fit). Other than slightly bigger tires I was looking at Falcon shocks. Mostly because I'm weird, and don't like the leveled look. Have watched a couple videos reviewing the Falcons, and they seem like a good upgrade over stock. I was contemplating a progressive spring like from Deaver for the back. Just not sure I need custom springs since realistically at most I'd be doing forest service roads. Maybe some Firestone bags to help level out at camp.
I do plan on getting on the scale with me and my dog in the truck to see how much of the stickered 1,711lb payload I have available. Part of why I'm looking at the AT habitat instead of a FWC Grandby. Truck can handle the weight I'm sure, but if I decide to head south of the boarder I don't want to be stranded because I overloaded the truck (I know I'm such a girly man). So long story short thinking shocks, tires (at least an all terrain to replace stock rubber), AT habitat if it'll fit the 8ft bed, and possibly skids plates for the giggles, and on board air system (seen some diy setups). I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade, so half way competent to be working on my truck.
So other than telling me to get a different truck, can you guys think of anything else to add/remove (like the back seat)? Aside from water, and recovery gear. I'm going to invest in a shovel, and some straps Water is going to depend on how much weight I have to mess with after I add in things like a fridge, and supporting 12v system.