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I doubt you would break anything, but I think it's a bad idea. Good chance the vehicle will shift. Usually in your scenario you can use your factory jack until you get the axle high enough to get the bottle jack underneath the ideal jacking location. I usually like to use my factory jack in...

I see. You'd have to Anderson Cooper arms otherwise. :)

Way better than the ultra thin sliders that you had before! They were very cheap. Why would there have been an issue the doors taking room when open, if you had used a traditional hinge? The reason I ask is I open my doors frequently for ventilation. I added a mesh screen (like many others)...

Your pooch is certainly going to enjoy her personal space :) She can always visit. Not going to work as well with the 40 console 40 setup. I'm certain there will be a lot of nose over the center console for a pet.

+1 Nice interior shots! Being you went from a regular cab, I'd be interested in seeing what you do with the super cab space (I assume you don't need it for passengers).

Very nice truck. It will look beautiful with the silver spur fibrerglass FWC

Best of luck on your sale. Curious... how do you know for sure you will no longer need them on an F150?

Do you slide out the bed and then put in the cushions to form a queen or king? If not... Here is something I did with my upper bed area to even the lump left underneath the sliding portion. You could then add some tape between the slide out and whatever you used. BTW I'm surprised your bed...

I've done that a few times. Don't park though. Somebody will panic and be sure to let you know your valve is open or they may even close it on you. Same thing if you ever forget to close a door or latch. I find it quite humorous how people freak out. It's all with good intention though. I...

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I just found this online: • In 4x2, 4x4 Auto, and 4x4 High modes, the electronic locking differential will automatically disengage at speeds above 25 mph (41 km/h) and will automatically reengage at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h) So, it can be engaged in 2WD, but it would require a hack to...

I *believe* the FX4 package gives you a selectable rear locker. But the rear locker, yeah. You'll use that more than the 4x4 if you know what your doing off-road. Remember too going back to your first post, you mentioned ice. Four wheel drive may get you going, but does zero for anything else...

Thank you Klahanie. I took a look at the SPP package body builder guide and then compared that to the body builder guide without the SPP package and there doesn't appear to be any difference in payload. What I did discover is the 5.0 offers 500lb more GAWR on the rear axle (3800lb vs 3350lb)...

Agreed 6.75' on an F250/350 It's 6.5' on a F150

I'll be sure to give you a though review. I've been happy with my GMC but I'm over 150,000 miles / 240,000 km now. I still may keep my black GMC as a sport truck. I have some nice 22" wheels and in my opinion it is a beautiful truck. I have another garage/shop for storage B) One of the...

Great job Vic! Talk about storage space! I love how you have the queen bed set up full time now. You are definitely going to have to go to one of the FWC/ATC camping parties and show off your craftsmanship and ingenuity some day. You've given so much to this forum, we all owe you a root beer.

It won't fit on my driveway. We live in a townhouse with a single car garage. One side of the driveway is for the GF to pull her Jeep into the garage. I park on the other side of the driveway and it has a couple of decorative poles that support the building. I've already smacked into those...

I think I'm pretty much sold on the V8. Driven conservatively I think it would be comparable in fuel economy to the 2.7L with a 1400lb Hawk on full time. The V8 does give the benefit of more payload and the option of the snow plow prep package (Canada version is different than the US site)...

I'd look at a GMC again if they made a regular cab short box. I think they discontinued it in 2018. The heavy duty payload option is only available on the super cab and larger trucks. They use a beefier frame in addition to the suspension components. Otherwise I would get it. 1850 plus a...

I looked through the posts but didn't find what I was looking for, I found more on the 3.5L. Anyhow... I'm looking at a F150 regular cab short box and was wondering what you guys/girls think of the 2.7L Ecoboost. The 3.5L is not an option in the regular cab short box. I drove both the 5.0...

My current set up is a 2009 GMC Sierra regular cab short box 2WD with Firestone Ride Rite airbags, hauling a Hawk with kitchen (~1400lbs). It's been a great truck overall, as we mainly camp in National and Provincial parks. That being said we have had a couple scares on ice. I may just be the...

Adding the weight will make a world of difference. A 1 ton without weight is like driving a pogo stick.

We have a jug of acetone at the shop for removing gooey stuff, like sticker glue. My manager who purchased it, was an RV mechanic for about a decade. If I remember, I'll ask him if he used it as an RV mechanic for caulking.

I wouldn't even question resealing the entire camper if it's a 1996 model. I think your budget and how long you intend on keeping the camper will dictate which route you take. It's mainly labour, so shopping for the right person to do the job should be your focus. If they have experience...

As a pointer to help prevent this from happening in the future, get in the habit of counting the number of latches undone as you go. It helps to always do them in the same order, but that likely won't happen every time.