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Just add: Lift/level for bigger tires, bigger tires, traction device(s), skid plates, off road lights. However if you wanna do some REAL off roading, keep that as your tow rig and get an SWB SLA rig.
Intended purpose or terrain and budget makes a big difference in what might be suggested.
I'd say the 3 big items to address are tires (33 or bigger AT/MT), clearance (aka a lift), and armor since all that stuff underneath is real expensive. Sliders would be great if since these trucks are pretty big for trails.
My first major mods on my new truck were 285/70r17 tires (33s), RCI full skid plate set, and a simple leveling kit. I will upgrade the suspension over time but needed some height right away.
Oh...and make sure you have plenty of recovery equipment like winch or come a long, jacks, traction boards, straps, shackles, etc.
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As has been mentioned, the use will drive the equipment. But please don't make the mistake that "bigger is always better". About the worst thing you can do to your truck is to, >ahem< over-compensate a "shortage" by putting the tallest lift or the biggest tires on your truck. If you're truly interested in "off roading", then remember rule #1- the higher you lift, the worse your C.O.G. becomes. And rule #2- bigger tires ruins gear ratios. Both rules have a direct application and affect on your off road ability.
I've had my S-Crew cab on Class IV Jeep trails with little problem. I have a 2" level in the front (with Icon UCAs) and a 1" lift in the rear (via Deaver springs). I run 34" tires with 3.73 gears, factory E-Locker. Even though I have all the torque I need, if I ever had a rich uncle die, the first thing I'd do is swap the 3.73 gears out for 4.11s. But lets not kid around, my truck has a 145" wheel base. A Class V Jeep trail would just be out of the question for my truck. But I still have plenty of fun, as my truck is completely set up for overlanding, so even though she's a bit porky, Gertie will take me about anywhere I want to go.
2 things to remember: 1- keep it simple, and 2- Buy the Best and Cry Only Once. Remember those things and you should do just fine.
... Now back to our regular scheduled programing...
As has been mentioned, the use will drive the equipment. But please don't make the mistake that "bigger is always better". About the worst thing you can do to your truck is to, >ahem< over-compensate a "shortage" by putting the tallest lift or the biggest tires on your truck. If you're truly interested in "off roading", then remember rule #1- the higher you lift, the worse your C.O.G. becomes. And rule #2- bigger tires ruins gear ratios. Both rules have a direct application and affect on your off road ability.
I've had my S-Crew cab on Class IV Jeep trails with little problem. I have a 2" level in the front (with Icon UCAs) and a 1" lift in the rear (via Deaver springs). I run 34" tires with 3.73 gears, factory E-Locker. Even though I have all the torque I need, if I ever had a rich uncle die, the first thing I'd do is swap the 3.73 gears out for 4.11s. But lets not kid around, my truck has a 145" wheel base. A Class V Jeep trail would just be out of the question for my truck. But I still have plenty of fun, as my truck is completely set up for overlanding, so even though she's a bit porky, Gertie will take me about anywhere I want to go.
2 things to remember: 1- keep it simple, and 2- Buy the Best and Cry Only Once. Remember those things and you should do just fine.
Have fun!
Good points about COG and lift height. I think 2 inches is good for these trucks to get the nose off the ground. Also, I've heard of a lot of people throwing 35s on their smaller rigs and then dropping back down to 32 or 33s since they lost power and maneuverability. Same concept with these. 35s are probably good but anything larger you're dealing with some other issues.
Last edited by overlandFX4; 08-15-2016 at 08:28 AM.
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