I agree with JHanson - although on our 05 Tundra with a full time ATC Ocelot on it we have just used Air bags and a Hellwig sway bar for 102K miles with no issues. And we have taken it some fairly rough 4x4 roads, but I drive slowly and at times use a spotter for exact placement of wheels. That being said, when we get our new Tundra, we plan on putting a leaf spring package on (which I had added to an older Toyo HiLux and that did add 2" to the lift and worked great - the rancher we sold that truck too is still driving it). We generally run 40 - 50 lbs when loaded in the airbags. Truck still comes in about #200 to #300 over GVW when we are loaded up.
First Gen tundra airbags and airbag spacers (articulation)
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Posted 19 February 2021 - 02:01 PM
2005 Tundra 2013 Ocelot "Ridiculously comfortable"
2021 Tundra 2022 Cougar Shell Built Out "Even more ridiculously comfortable"
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Posted 23 February 2021 - 04:43 AM
Now I’m toying with idea of adding a valve to the line so when off road and articulating the air can flow from bag to bag... but we’ll see.
In other news I found a good deal on a 02 7.3 f350 so as long as it passes smog it will be mine this weekend. It may be the new camping truck four doors is much better for our family of four
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Posted 23 February 2021 - 02:05 PM
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In other news I found a good deal on a 02 7.3 f350 so as long as it passes smog it will be mine this weekend. It may be the new camping truck four doors is much better for our family of four
That is good news, and is a very good engine. I sometimes I wish I would have kept mine. If it has an automatic transmission, you might consider adding a trans temp gauge to monitor temps. If you find that you’re running close to upper limits, an oversized trans cooler from a 6.0L is a way to keep things happy.
I am haunted by waters
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Posted 23 February 2021 - 02:54 PM
Installed super springs on my 06 Access Cab to carry my Hawk around full time for 3 years. While that worked OK, if I had to do it over(build up a 1/2 ton truck) I would replace the entire spring pack. By the way, the camper is now full time on a F250 which is the best set up of all(except maybe a F350). First time you need full braking power on a steep down hill grade, you'll be grateful for the bigger braking system.
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Posted 24 February 2021 - 01:03 AM
That is good news, and is a very good engine. I sometimes I wish I would have kept mine. If it has an automatic transmission, you might consider adding a trans temp gauge to monitor temps. If you find that you’re running close to upper limits, an oversized trans cooler from a 6.0L is a way to keep things happy.
Thank you! That’s good info! I’m definitely new to the diesel world and there is A LOT to learn.
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Posted 24 February 2021 - 01:08 AM
Installed super springs on my 06 Access Cab to carry my Hawk around full time for 3 years. While that worked OK, if I had to do it over(build up a 1/2 ton truck) I would replace the entire spring pack. By the way, the camper is now full time on a F250 which is the best set up of all(except maybe a F350). First time you need full braking power on a steep down hill grade, you'll be grateful for the bigger braking system.
It seems having the camper on a 1/2 ton pickup is doable and it seems a lot of people have zero issues with it. Myself, I will feel much more comfortable for a truck meant to carry that kind of weight.
Not to change subjects but did you do any suspension modifications on your f250 for the camper?
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