Bigg50's build - Well sort of...

[Bigg50]

For extended trips, I've been trying to find a way to store a larger cooler. It would fit perfectly where I keep my storage tote in the bed. The tote contains all my recovery gear and a few spare parts. With the newly added rack, I decided it would be a good place to throw the recovery gear. But what to store it in? I finally decided on this tactical case. It's perfect as it's low profile, water proof, and relatively cheap compared to other options.

Amazon.com : Plano Molding Company All Weather Tactical Gun Case, 36-Inch : Hard Rifle Cases : Sports & Outdoors

Seems to fit the bill.







Depending on the type of trip planned, I'll use it. For the normal weekend, fast paced run, it will not be used as I don't want to add anymore weigh to the roof as it probably weighs a good 50lbs with all the gear in it (not all pictured above).

 

[t_j]

Every time you post another picture of that rack I want it a little bit more!

 

[The Macf]

What's in the sack on the left?

 

[t_j]

Bag with traction mats it seems

 

[scarrjack]

Every time you post another picture of that rack I want it a little bit more!

I hear ya, I may be calling next week to order

 

[McGrath4u]

I hear ya, I may be calling next week to order

Group buy?


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[Bigg50]

Got a few updates. Biggest being that I installed Icon's new RXT rear suspension setup. The setup comes with new progressive springs, bumpstop kit, and their new patent pending bypass shocks with reservoir. Install was pretty strait forward and took myself and a buddy roughly 8 hours to install it all. The kit increases up travel by 20% and down travel by 30%. The Raptor is lacking in up travel big time which has led to many a donkey kick on the trail once I ran out of travel. Icon acomplished this by repositioning the mounting spot of the shock.

I was really wasn't sure what to expect but I was stoked with the results after last weekends trip. I put the truck so some rough terrain and the truck just soaks it up. I actually have to relearn the truck now. Stuff I used to have to slow down for I can just blow through now. I'm so glad I pulled the trigger on this setup.

Old triple bypass shocks. Notice where they mount at the top. This is the stock mounting position.


New shock



New setup installed. Notice the new mounting location.




I also changed up my bed storage. I really liked my old chase rack but it was really heavy. I deciding to swap it out for a very simple rack. The old rack weighed in at 184lbs and the new to me rack (thanks Joe!) comes in at 44lbs. New one isn't as trick as the old one but I'd rather have the 140lb weight savings.

New setup. 2 spares are stacked. All my tools, fluids, and recovery gear is in the tool box. And my jack is mounted to the floor with a quick release skit setup.





And finally, we hosted a run from Barstow to Vegas. 2 day run covering 400 miles of the Mojave desert. Here's a pic and video of the adventure.



https://vimeo.com/134525098

 

[Marcs]

Very nice video. Thanks for posting

 

[Bigg50]

Had a blast weekend at our Group Therapy meet in Barstow. I continue to fall in love with this truck especially since adding the Icon RXT rear setup. I was able to tow my 6500lb travel trailer down, rip around the desert for the weekend, and then tow back comfortably. I took 5 different Raptor owners for a ride and they were blown away by the trucks performance which was cool to hear. Means all the money I've blown on it was sort of worth it haha!







My wife is even beginning to love the offroad adventures.


Plus I'm able to put her to work haha. All the action shots of my truck were taken by her. Most of the time I don't get any of those shots since I'm the one taking all the pics of the trucks.

 

[McGrath4u]

Any reason why you lost the roof rack for this event?


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