Many here more knowledgeable than I, but I think you would be looking at just sourcing the shorter coil springs up front and shorter rear blocks for the rear. Track bar may be longer on the Tremor than a standard SD (not sure about this) and the Tremor front sway bar is lighter duty than a...
I know there are a few guys running standard OUO radius arm drops on Carli 2.5/3.5 equipped trucks and I’ve not heard any gripes. Those are out of stock now, but also on sale. They also offer an adjustable bracket that allows you to “tune” how far forward your axle is moved. They are out of...
After removing my stickers, parking lot and gas station gawker conversations were reduced 445%. Even had the owner of a completely stock XLT Tremor go out of his way to park next to me in the back of a Lowes parking lot one day. He waited till I got out to say, “bet you wish you bought a...
I agree a 270 is on the lighter side, but at 200 yards or under, a hand loaded 150gn .277 bullet leaving the barrel at just under 2900fps isn’t much less than what a 7RM is going to offer. If you are handloading for the 7RM with heavies, it will certainly start to pull away from the 270 however...
If I could only move my front axle forward in the wheel well 1/2 to 3/4 inch, I’d be happy. I could remove my stock painted fender flares I guess, but who wants to do that? I too am back at the drawing board with 37x12.50s and the Carli 2.5/3.5 commuter. Running a O offset wheel - maybe...
I’ve found that idle time really eats into my MPGs too. Also have been driving in tow/haul around town more as lately I just can’t stand being in top gear doing 38mph.
I just had my first experience with my 7.3 where I dropped $100 into the tank and didn’t get to full. I do run 93 octane though….
4.30s would be a must IMO. On flat ground you would absolutely be in top gear at or under 2k. I wish I knew exact numbers to give you from past trips. Sounds like the 7.3L might be the right choice given your towing needs. I’d check wheel offset, as without at least a level, 37s will rub you...
I put in for the draw every year in at least two states - if I don’t get picked up, I add to my points and then I go to an OTC state. They’re tough for a number of reasons, but you learn so much out there that you can apply when your name is called for a lottery tag. I would encourage you to...
FWIW, with my 7.3L on 37s, I have towed up to 6500lbs at this point. That’s fairly light, but with with a surprisingly high tongue weight and a fully loaded bed on a 3400 mile trip, it handled and pulled like a champ. The 4.30 gears really help turn the slightly larger tires and the 10spd does...
Totally agree, and I could certainly see myself in a situation where I might “need” 4WD with a 35 on one of the front corners while trying to get back to sections of trail that wouldn’t require 4WD. The locked rear axle mitigates some of that risk and my factory winch adds an additional level...
I just keep the stock spare in the factory location and if I get a rear flat, will end end up changing two tires. Also keep a set of factory lug nuts on board for the factory spare…