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  1. ThundahBeagle

    Cheap vs inexpensive

    Here, here!
  2. ThundahBeagle

    Cheap vs inexpensive

    Ha ha ! All of those things are expensive in the long run. Seriously though, to the original poster...Cheap things are expensive! To me, cheap is cheaply made. Which is different than inexpensive. I can tell you right now that my 1950's through early 2000's Craftsman tools were more...
  3. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    Of course, then there's always maintenance. Im at 100 thousand miles, so time for all that maintenance. Dealer wants like $2,000 to do it, so I'm hoping to do a lot of it at home
  4. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    For me it's less than that. Diamond deck tool box, front level and rear shocks (Bilstein 5100's all around), used Leer camper shell, used Trac Rac roof rack, some lighting (which I've yet to install!) And I just picked up the Chevy/GMC 7 spoke steel wheels on which, in the not too distant future...
  5. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    Well, most of my driving will be highway, back and forth to work. The tours of little roads, dirt roads, camp trails and going camping, hiking and to the mountains can only be weekends and vacations. I'd like to do as much as I can. Last few times we were out was first week of November up to...
  6. ThundahBeagle

    My new 2002 GMC YUKON.

    Looks great already!
  7. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    My goal is to get my truck similar to @RoarinRow
  8. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    Thank you. I like it. I dont tow, but we have been thinking of getting a travel trailer. I have had the bed full of cinder blocks, however, and that was enough to cause some rear end sag. If you simply level the front, it will be level. Putting much weight in the back or towing will lower the...
  9. ThundahBeagle

    Done with ground tent

    Im going ro have to get a telescoping boat hook! My vehicle is a 2014 GmC Sierra with a Leer camp shell on the bed, and a Trac Rac rack on top of the shell. I usually camp in a ground tent. I often put a kayak up on the top so a RTT is not for me, although I like the concept and look of them...
  10. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    Here's a pic from before the Bilsteins
  11. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    Yeah, I'm at 3.42. Really a 32 inch tire is pretty good. Mine aren't even that tall. Dont forget, getting a tire that is 1 inch bigger will only gain you a half inch of actual height. So spending $ on 33's (or 35's and regearing) wont get you much at this point compared to leveling off the...
  12. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    Nice truck! Good truck. I'm not sure where you are going that you are bottoming out on fire and logging trails. Maybe you are more adventurous than me. I have the Bilstein 5100's at the top setting and I like it. Only the fronts have that adjustment, so if you get Bilstein 5100's at all 4...
  13. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    An inch taller tire gives you half an inch more of height. If your nose end sits a little low, as many trucks from the factory do, then a front level will bring the front up about 2 inches. Two and a half extra inches up front is always a better option. If you take a look at something like the...
  14. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    Sounds like a good truck! The best tool or vehicle is the one you have with you. That tire is just shy of 32 inches. Not bad. I myself an in the 31 5 or 31.7 range. And I would like to go a little bigger. I intend on getting some 33's soon. With the almost 2 inch front level I put in, that...
  15. ThundahBeagle

    Buildup truck vs camping setup

    Like CLRussell says, you do have to find what works for you. Having said that, identify the problems as a first step: Bottoming out? You may want a little height. Level the front? You didnt say what year your F-150 is. But most of the time a 20 inch and above rim is going to be more show and...
  16. ThundahBeagle

    2006 GMC Sierra aka “granopy”

    I think I would take Fridays off it could be as Disney as that, too! Looks like a nice time
  17. ThundahBeagle

    Need some real world suggestions on lighting options.

    Great setup all around. The lighting looks really good, too. I'd like to put some clearance lights but dont want to drill into my roof, so I thought I would put them on my Leer 180 shell, right where it levels off a little higher than the cab. Maybe a 12 inch bar in the grill, and follow your...
  18. ThundahBeagle

    Need some real world suggestions on lighting options.

    ""They" mostly come out at night. Mostly."
  19. ThundahBeagle

    Gun Cases/Roof Rack Storage

    Good gravy! Sorry if I misunderstood. Something like that does make sense.
  20. ThundahBeagle

    Roof Rack suggestions

    Never heard of them but I am going to check them out outta curiosity. @Lil Bear you are talking about on top of the cab itself, correct? Not on top of a camper shell?