What did u do to your raptor today?

[Bozz]

Life took me from San Diego to South Carolina last time. Wait....that was the Navy. One hell of a fun drive in 2011 GT Mustang!
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Drive 'er like you stole 'er!

 

[Irregular F150]

Ughh, hopefully nothing serious….

 

[TomDirt]

Right now it's just a dream and a lack of skill... but I'm looking for a Ford truck bed... perhaps GEN1 Raptor, but more than likely a 6.5 or 8 foot F250 bed, then im going to transfer it onto a trailer frame OR find a truck that has a straight frame from mid cab back and then cut it in half and just use the trucks frame, suspension and axle already there. If I can get an F150 like that I will want matching wheels since the lug pattern will be the same... if not... I'll figure it out.

The end goal is to transfer the rack and camping stuff I have onto a trailer so I'm not starting over and then build my truck out a bit more as the designers intended

How much do you estimate that would weigh loaded up? I'm guessing that a shortbed F150 box on a generic trailer frame would be fairly light. Adding airbags to adjust height is key... they have very little suspension travel so balance is crucial. But this seems like a very interesting project

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

How much do you estimate that would weigh loaded up? I'm guessing that a shortbed F150 box on a generic trailer frame would be fairly light. Adding airbags to adjust height is key... they have very little suspension travel so balance is crucial. But this seems like a very interesting project

I'm not sure on exact numbers but my jet ski and trailer are flirting with 1000 lbs. Of course it has 12 inch tires and is fully aluminum.

The tent is about 200 pounds, the rack about 60, supplies would maybe a few hundred? At least one spare tire (probably two if it matches the truck), at least one vp racing style gas can, propane, water tank... Basically everything I need for a 4 day weekend.

I have some sketches done up but once I get home I got a school buddy who does cad.

 

[TomDirt]

Might also be interesting to do a matching vinyl wrap instead of paint. Especially with all flat panels. No louvers, vents, etc. And the oem gas tank *might* be possibly converted to another use or extra storage room.

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

Might also be interesting to do a matching vinyl wrap instead of paint. Especially with all flat panels. No louvers, vents, etc. And the oem gas tank *might* be possibly converted to another use or extra storage room.

Yeah ruby red seems to be a hard one for vinyl match. It can get very close though.

Gas tank should be able to be converted into a reservoir with a pump in it for gas instead of carrying extra cans. More discrete but lower clearance. If I got a back half of a truck it would make sense to not mess it it.

 

[TomDirt]

And you can use the oem spare tire mount too. I realize it's a hassle to get to, but what a great way to carry an (extra) spare!

 

[Irregular F150]

Man those shock perches are a pita to remove. Guess ill let some grease soak on it overnight lol

 

[Gumby]

I am liking the thoughts on the overland Traler. Raptor bed. you could use the old frame rails. I don't think I would. you don't need anything that heavy. 3X2 box would be fine. 3500 axel with 6 lug for raptor wheels . Fox shocks. siting on a set of stock Raptor springs. Keep it nice and simple.

under mount spare fuel and water and tire is genius.

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

I'm gonna write all these down into my notebook and get back to you with sketches once I'm able to unpack my stuff. Under bed spare mount, fuel tank and body match vinyl...

I'm taking my leafs off for Icon on middle setting in about 2 weeks so I'll keep those leafs on hand in case I can reuse them.

Made it to Utah safely. Off to camp at moab for a bit.