One of the reasons, yes. But more so, I need some cash flow for my business: Terra Bikes — terrabikes.com
I'll be getting an F150 again. LOVE that truck, but for now, just need to get finances plumped back up.
Yes, crewmax shortbed. I have found with this setup that I can do practically any trail I could do in my 98 taco (minus the silly insanely tight trails).
As life would have it, family sizes increase, unforeseen expenses come up, businesses don't work out as planned, and thus, sometimes we have to sell some ******* to make due. And sometimes that means we have to sell our Overland Builds. I'm sad to be in this position, but I have had a touch of all...
My original lift / wheels setup hit me by about 2-3mpg. That was fox 2.5 + an OEM HD leaf in the rear. Tires were Toyo 275/70r18 wrapped around Fuel Shok +0 wheels. Pretty light wheel/tire combo (roughly 29+58lbs = 88lbs/wheel).
Add an Alu-Cab RTT and I lost another 3-4. Drove the Baja and...
My tiny little rhino wind fairing legitimately gave me back 2mpg. I can only imagine a properly sized and placed fairing. I could imagine getting another 1-1.5mpg if I doubled the size.