What's your hunting rig?

My main one is 2008 Chevy 2500hd diesel. Have a 34 Toyo rt trail, icon shocks cognito uca with it leveled out and some trimming. Truck rides pretty good off road. I really think great shocks can really make a hd truck ride better. It’s still stiff compared to my 1500 but it’s very controlled. My 2024 1500 is my daily driver I’m about to put the eibach stage2r leveling kit on it. Coilover are adjustable so will be set at 2-2.5” and the rear is getting a 2.5” block.
 

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zr600 said:
Do you still have factory shocks? Does your truck have any kind of leveling kit in it?
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Factory shocks and I put a couple turns on the keys when I put those wheels on. Pretty sure it didn’t lift it at all
 
For rough stuff we have a 15 ruby w/ 3.5” AEV lift on 35s. So far I’ve upgraded steering to yeti smart steering, Adam’s drive shafts, warn 10k winch. Roof rack is critical in getting all our stuff back there and meat out.
 

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I just hunt out of my pickup… 37s, Carli pintop 4.5” lift, kings 2.5 resivour shocks, deaver springs. Rides awesome for a one ton, and has a ton of clearance and travel. Works pretty slick that i can tow the camper and then unhook and go if im on a road based hunt. IMG_0633.jpegIMG_5171.jpegIMG_3952.jpeg
 
I love it. In the process of going from my 18 to a 2026 350. I’ve got 6” plus lift on it now, thinking 4” for the next one.
 
K9kodi said:
I love it. In the process of going from my 18 to a 2026 350. I’ve got 6” plus lift on it now, thinking 4” for the next one.
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Carli makes some amazing suspensions. They are lifts meant to actually perform and give you travel, not just ground clearance. That first picture with it twisted to hell I could still open all 4 doors and the tailgate.
 
Not so much old-skool charm here but the pop up camper gets ready quick and propane heater makes it pretty dang cozy down to 10-15F so far
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Coleredding00 said:
Carli makes some amazing suspensions. They are lifts meant to actually perform and give you travel, not just ground clearance. That first picture with it twisted to hell I could still open all 4 doors and the tailgate.
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Yea it’s gonna take some coin!
My big concern is how a new truck feels tight and firm, the older I get the more the big lifts just feel
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K9kodi said:
Yea it’s gonna take some coin!
My big concern is how a new truck feels tight and firm, the older I get the more the big lifts just feel
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The Carli systems truly are a step above the rest. Their geometries are dialed, and if you can work with a good alignment shop to get it dialed to their specs, you really Don’t feel like you’re driving a lifted truck.
 
It’s gonna be the way I go for sure. Just waiting on some life changes hopefully in the next month or two then buy the new truck
 
2019 f150, almost 160k on it. Broke a bilstein 6100 here in September, have since went with fox2.0s. I’ve had a couple different suspension setups front and rear in this, currently has BDS upper control arms. The rear has progressive rate 2250lb springs lifting it 1.5” and allowing it to handle towing heavy, it drops 1.5” with any weight due to the light top spring. Rear shocks are Bilstein 5160s. Like most of my belongings I like, I have a ton of money wrapped up in this thing to haul a$$, tow trailers and be quite efficient for what it is. Currently has 295/70 r18 recon grapplers- pretty high praises for this tire. Wheels unfortunately are discontinued 18x10” monster beadlocks by raceline.
 

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One or the other, depending on the trip. Could also be jet boat, bike, or just my Kenetreks. Have to say, the Tug is by far my comfiest hunting camp.

2002 24v Cummins dodge. RTT, decked system, Diesel heater can heat either the cab or the Tent.

‘82 Nordic Tug 26. Burns 1.3 GPH. Slow but comfy. New deer camp (among other roles), added this year.

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Whittier tunnel!
 
TheHammer said:
2019 f150, almost 160k on it. Broke a bilstein 6100 here in September, have since went with fox2.0s. I’ve had a couple different suspension setups front and rear in this, currently has BDS upper control arms. The rear has progressive rate 2250lb springs lifting it 1.5” and allowing it to handle towing heavy, it drops 1.5” with any weight due to the light top spring. Rear shocks are Bilstein 5160s. Like most of my belongings I like, I have a ton of money wrapped up in this thing to haul a$$, tow trailers and be quite efficient for what it is. Currently has 295/70 r18 recon grapplers- pretty high praises for this tire. Wheels unfortunately are discontinued 18x10” monster beadlocks by raceline.
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What engine? Debating between the Eco or the 5.0 at the moment...
 
2007 Tundra currently has 260k on it, still runs strong and tight despite hauling trailers, 4x4ing backroads and grocery getting.

Leveling kit and air bags in back, slightly taller tires than stock.


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