Marc, Deck height with 35s, 37s and stock tires? John D
Deck height from where?
Posted 16 September 2010 - 03:51 PM
Marc, Deck height with 35s, 37s and stock tires? John D
Posted 16 September 2010 - 05:17 PM
Posted 16 September 2010 - 05:41 PM
Above the ground. The ultimate flat bed off road truck is the US Army deuce and a half. That is intended as a complimentary statement about the XPCamper flat bed system. The duece and a half evolved to be large and robust due to the military application. A recreational off road multi-purpose truck probably had a "sweet spot" in size and cost quite a bit smaller than a military truck. That depends on the buyer's needs. It is difficult to enter that market when large companies have been working the problem for a century. It can be done. I believe the current market is evolving toward better fuel economy.
Attached is a picture of a truck made from duece and a half components. The bed is from a military trailer that is towed behind a deuce and a half. Truck enthusiasts in this forum will find this truck desirable. It is not practical because it goes too far in the direction of heavy duty. This truck gets about 15 miles per gallon.
Posted 16 September 2010 - 06:22 PM
Posted 16 September 2010 - 06:30 PM
Just talked to the guys at Ute Ltd.
They said the weight of a flatbed for a newer Tacoma would be 250lbs.
Now, how much does the factory bed weigh?
Posted 16 September 2010 - 07:17 PM
Posted 16 September 2010 - 07:23 PM
The deck of this empty F-150 I have here is about 30 inches off the ground with 29 inch tires. It is like comparing apples and oranges next to the custom flat bed. Nevertheless, deck height does speak to center of gravity questions, ultimate height of a popped up camper with 6 feet of head room, access from the ground when climbing in the door, and other things.
Posted 17 September 2010 - 12:50 AM
You are correct about the access from the ground though - no way around that.
Posted 17 September 2010 - 05:36 AM
Posted 17 September 2010 - 06:52 PM
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