Overland Build - Lift, Tires, bed slide, bed panels, sleeping... On going

[Frenchy]

Ok thanks for the feedback. So you have experience where your u joints failed or leafs wore out prematurely? Ouch!

I wonder, how many have actually had this experience with a simple 1” lift ? Also since the truck was sagging by about 1”, wouldn’t that mean I simply corrected that issue making the angles etc correct again?

I got to experience a bit with my 2012 Frontier (different vehicle, I know). With the different angle of the at the rear U-Joint it will cause the center and rear U-Joint to rotate at different speeds. A simple YouTube video can show you how much it makes a difference.

As for the leaf springs they have a designed path of articulation for both Factory and Aftermarket. Aftermarket usually follows the Factory pretty well. It is normal for a leaf to be close to flat with a full load. The bump stops help prevent it from going further. It you put an extended shackle on there then the leaf spring will start to bend inward and that it what cause the premature failure.

Now if you are carrying more weight and need to keep a certain lift height, then you find out the total weight and get the corresponding leaf springs(or coil springs for the front) and replace the OEM with the new. It makes a huge difference in reliability and comfort.

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[QuickSilver]

I got to experience a bit with my 2012 Frontier (different vehicle, I know). With the different angle of the at the rear U-Joint it will cause the center and rear U-Joint to rotate at different speeds. A simple YouTube video can show you how much it makes a difference.

As for the leaf springs they have a designed path of articulation for both Factory and Aftermarket. Aftermarket usually follows the Factory pretty well. It is normal for a leaf to be close to flat with a full load. The bump stops help prevent it from going further. It you put an extended shackle on there then the leaf spring will start to bend inward and that it what cause the premature failure.

Now if you are carrying more weight and need to keep a certain lift height, then you find out the total weight and get the corresponding leaf springs(or coil springs for the front) and replace the OEM with the new. It makes a huge difference in reliability and comfort.

no offence, but I kinda feel like you are the human version of Ai lol. The frenchy pre Ai, like clippy *joking*

In all seriousness I am sure modifying your vehicle in any way can stress stock parts. I doubt lifting the back 1 inch will cause an issue and don’t see how blocks vs shackles would be any different in terms of stress on components if they lift the same amount. I will take my chances and tend to take all the popular opinions with a grain of salt.

So far, with real world experience on a ford ranger, (haven’t towed or been off-road yet with this setup) I really like the ride and am not experiencing any issues. In my opinion it’s a great budget friendly solution.

 

[Frenchy]

no offence, but I kinda feel like you are the human version of Ai lol. The frenchy pre Ai, like clippy *joking*

In all seriousness I am sure modifying your vehicle in any way can stress stock parts. I doubt lifting the back 1 inch will cause an issue and don’t see how blocks vs shackles would be any different in terms of stress on components if they lift the same amount. I will take my chances and tend to take all the popular opinions with a grain of salt.

So far, with real world experience on a ford ranger, (haven’t towed or been off-road yet with this setup) I really like the ride and am not experiencing any issues. In my opinion it’s a great budget friendly solution.

Except for me it's not personal opinion but actual experience I have found shackles to be much worse and lifting 1.5 inches of best. Makes a big difference than what would think

 

[QuickSilver]

To help with the fire ban's this season I made a DIY Ammo Can fire pit to go with my overland setup in the truck. It's nice and compact, easy to pack.

 

[OGMix376]

To help with the fire ban's this season I made a DIY Ammo Can fire pit to go with my overland setup in the truck. It's nice and compact, easy to pack.

Great now I have to make one.
Very much enjoyed the build video.
Gonna build one for my brother for his birthday present

 

[QuickSilver]

Great now I have to make one.
Very much enjoyed the build video.
Gonna build one for my brother for his birthday present

Cool, it’s a fun project. My ammo can was powder coated to start with so I didn’t strip the paint as I figured it could handle the heat, so far so good. let me know if you want any links for stuff I used etc.

 

[TxOTRRanger]

I just finished reading through your build thread. Cool build and another cool Ranger on here, alongside everyone else's.

 

[QuickSilver]

I just finished reading through your build thread. Cool build and another cool Ranger on here, alongside everyone else's.

Thanks! I am working on a how to for the fridge slide and I built a table mount for the topper, I will update here soon.

 

[QuickSilver]

I completed an aluminum no weld fridge slide with tilt! Super fun and works great.

I put the YouTube video for the build here https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/diy-projects-for-rangers.40312/

 

[JoeDirt03]

It's nice to see more of a "DIY" build. Ever since getting the truck in January I've been having fun setting it up for "Overlanding".

The common theme I've seen is how to blow a bunch of $$ but I like building stuff myself to save a bit.

So far I've spent close to an entire month this year sleeping out of the tent and been to some awesome places

 

[Frenchy]

It's nice to see more of a "DIY" build. Ever since getting the truck in January I've been having fun setting it up for "Overlanding".

The common theme I've seen is how to blow a bunch of $$ but I like building stuff myself to save a bit.

So far I've spent close to an entire month this year sleeping out of the tent and been to some awesome places

Give it time and you will get it setup the way you want. Just be aware that regardless you will have to spend some money on things you don't necessarily want to. Suspension is one of them.

 

[JoeDirt03]

Give it time and you will get it setup the way you want. Just be aware that regardless you will have to spend some money on things you don't necessarily want to. Suspension is one of them.

Yeah lol. I'm moving to the west coast next year but suspension is high on my list of things to get before I make the move. I gotta finish paying this thing off first though.

 

[QuickSilver]

It's nice to see more of a "DIY" build. Ever since getting the truck in January I've been having fun setting it up for "Overlanding".

The common theme I've seen is how to blow a bunch of $$ but I like building stuff myself to save a bit.

So far I've spent close to an entire month this year sleeping out of the tent and been to some awesome places

Cool tent! Ya a lot of the time I really appreciate when things are simple. It really seems that the phases go: start simple, start getting close to over build things, and finally pull back by simplifying to find some balance. At least that’s how it goes for me. Some of my favourite setups were in the simplicity of it all.

 

[JoeDirt03]

Cool tent! Ya a lot of the time I really appreciate when things are simple. It really seems that the phases go: start simple, start getting close to over build things, and finally pull back by simplifying to find some balance. At least that’s how it goes for me. Some of my favourite setups were in the simplicity of it all.

Totally, I love a simple setup. All I want to do is throw some Spare clothes in the truck and go, nothing else. I did a back seat delete and built up a storage system with drawers so I can keep everything I need in the truck at all times with a few exceptions (batteries and camp stove fuel)

 

[QuickSilver]

Spring camping video

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