A big part of the suspension uncomforted is the increased towing capability. It’s the trade off you make. Stiffer chassis and stronger springs and shocks mean harsher ride. However if you load the back up with some weight you’ll notice it rides beautifully. When the truck is only a daily and not a tow rig it’s a great idea to swap the shock and spring setup in the rear. Love the video!
@coleeades5 күн бұрын
Great explanation! I’m off-road more often than I tow so that’s why I did a more “raptor style” suspension. Now I squat more if I tow but there’s always a trade off
@americancapitalist909427 күн бұрын
I have a Sierra 1500 All Terrain edition that I’ve turned into a quasi camping/overland vehicle. I don’t consider myself an overland enthusiast, as I have to use my truck for a variety of other purposes and most of my off-roading is done with ATV’s, but I’ve been really happy with it. The extra power and space alone are worth it.
@delvinmorales94583 ай бұрын
I went with a 2019 F-150 STX myself. For the same price in the used market I got something that can fit three car seats easily, had 400 pounds more payload, and better fuel economy. I'm not taking it down Jeep trails. Its been perfect for the forest roads and exploring we do.
@coleeades3 ай бұрын
Same here, for me it fits just fine on 95% of trails here in northern Utah
@freewayleeАй бұрын
Ageed! Dang, the F-150's have come a long way.Twin turbo is the game changer. Thanks man. I drive the 6.0 F250 diesel...yeah, a lot of hate for this motor. All fixable 200k miles and loving it. With a few cheap mods (add-a-lead, front spring airbags, and chip retune) not a lot of money and it is a beast. I have a Leer shell with a clamshell RTT. With big trucks, as you have mentioned, throwing mechanics tools , recovery gear, bottle jacks, etc, why not? We have the space!
@busantonyinusa4 ай бұрын
I upgraded my F150 seat to leather with Katzkin. Highly recommended. Like your truck! Good job.
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I’ve definitely thought about doing them, do you feel like they get extra hot in the summer or is the ventilation ok?
@busantonyinusa4 ай бұрын
@@coleeades it was ok for me in Michigan summer. They have air ventilation option as well.
@yourenzymeАй бұрын
@@coleeades you can get aftermarket ventilated seats from Katzkin as well! I only just discovered this recently, had no idea it was even an option.
@thesneak2814 ай бұрын
The 6.5 looks more proportional imo. But the departure angle sure suffers. I hate the parking argument. It's half a foot of wheelbase. Back the truck in like everyone else and you will always fit 😂😂. Love the build!
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
You’re 100% correct, an F150 is still an easy car to park even with the 6.5. Looking back I wouldn’t have said that in the video. Thanks for watching!
@Billothy694 ай бұрын
I have a 2014 f150 with the 3.5L ecoboost and a supercrew cab with 6.5ft bed. I definitely love it, and yeah the turning radius is pretty bad but any truck is gonna be bad so it's not that much worse, and the trade-off of having WAY more space to fit longer things in the bed is absolutely worth it for me. I don't have a rooftop tent but I use a truck bed tent with an air mattress to camp and I can lay down in the bed with the tailgate closed if I want with plenty of room to spare. It definitely sticks out a good bit in most parking spots but it's not a big deal. I love my truck and I don't ever see myself getting anything smaller. I also used it to tow a trailer across the country when I moved and it saved me a lot of money on moving, not really something you can easily do in a midsized truck. Only downside of a full size truck on a trail is the turning radius if you're on tight trails, and you're more likely to get scratched up but oh well you're offroading, it's gonna happen either way. Biggest downside for my gen truck is that the SYNC system is actual hot ass and there's no truly keyless entry/start. I have the fob but not the kind that senses it in my pocket and unlocks when I grab the handle, but that's not a big deal once you're used to it if you're coming from a car that does have those things.
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
Ya 6.5 bed is truly a great option, truly not many cons to it at all. At least not ones that matter. Thanks for sharing!
@rickhavingfunАй бұрын
Got a lariat a that motor...that engine is a beast. You give it the beans and you leave in a hurry.
@coleeadesАй бұрын
Ya it’s rocks!
@saltyseatv590421 күн бұрын
Don't forget about that power invertor!!! Love mine.
@monocogenit16 күн бұрын
All that electronic off-road stuff is mostly advertising/gimicks, the big thing is lockers. lockers. lockers. lockers. And yeah, nice truck. I wanted an F-150 or tundra, but after found the price with options I wanted, went with a 23' Frontier pro4x.
@coleeades5 күн бұрын
Ya I never used those features in my speced out Tacoma. 4x4, 4x4L and a rear locker works just fine
@momoneyhabitsАй бұрын
I had a Colorado after having a RAM for daily driving. The choice was easy to go back to a full size. I love my F150 and every time i load it up, all i think about is how most this stuff would not have fit as nicely in the Colorado.
@drewolm2 ай бұрын
Great looking truck. People totally overlook the full-size for a lot of reasons that really don’t make sense or are invalid. You hit in a couple of key points. Much better fuel capacity AND better fuel economy. More space. Comfort! With a Tacoma, you go up in tire size and add stuff to the bed, you’ve totally maxed out what that truck can do. Gears, suspension, major money. A half ton eats it up no problem, especially Ford. Highest payload.
@coleeades2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you watching the video! Thanks
@JRuddАй бұрын
Full send on the full size. After children, it was the best option for me.
@coleeadesАй бұрын
I agree ☝️
@hoofhearted79Ай бұрын
If you like this full size ford with the 3.5 ecoboost, you would love the powerboost hybrid with the 7.2 kw propower onboard generator. I think that would be the lick for an overlander. I LOVE mine and the extra power it has. Check it out, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
@dmvbenz75364 ай бұрын
I have a 2022 ram 1500 big horn with the hemi in it, quad cab with the 6’4 bed and have no problem turning around or being in tight spaces, I also have a level with 33 tires on 20in rims and have the offset so the tires stick out a few inches
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
Heck ya! 💪
@joshuabright5474 ай бұрын
Rocking the same truck with fx4 package! I have downhill descent control so it doesn't seem like there's any cons for me. Love my truck
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
Oh I didn’t know the FX4 had that! You have the ultimate rig then!
@SkylarRaceАй бұрын
Your towing and payload numbers are a bit off for your specific truck. According to Fords 2019 Tow chart that 13,200 pound towing number is only for 3.5EB powered Supercrew 2x4 6.5 ft bed trucks equipped with the Max Tow Package, 3.55 axle, and 20 inch wheels. Yes very specific these ratings are. Your truck, 3.5 Supercrew 4x4 5.5ft bed can tow 10,700 pounds. Payload is even more specific and yes it's possible for up to 3270 in very specific F150 configurations but not on your truck that's a Supercrew, 4x4, and short box. In 2019 3230 is the max possible payload for 3.5EB only when in a regular cab 2x4 long box AND equipped with the pretty rare heavy duty payload package that brings the GVWR up to 7850. The max possible payload in a supercrew 4x4 short box with 3.5 (your truck) is 2030 pounds or 7000 GVWR meaning your truck in base XL trim weighs 4970 with no options or accessories added. Payload is unique to each truck based on what's added to it and that number is on the "tire and loading info" sticker inside the driver's door. Being an XLT with some options your payload will be lower probably around 1700-1900 pounds. Ford has a chart that breaks down payload based on engine, drive type, cab and bed type (wheelbase), and max GVWR. 3rd Gen Tacomas have a Max payload of 1535 pounds for PreRunner Access cab 2wd models but most are well below that.
@coleeadesАй бұрын
Thank you for letting me know and taking the time to explain it. 👍 Thanks for watching the video
@joncothranphotography9375Ай бұрын
I agree that the full size truck is the way to go. The fact that you can get one for around the same price as a midsize with close to the same fuel economy and you get so much more truck and comfort. It's a no-brainer for me. I'm currently in a GMC, but my next one will be a Tundra to get that reliability... I don't want to rebuild this darn tranny for the third time!
@coleeadesАй бұрын
Don’t blame you! I’m a big fan of the new tundras. They are sweet
@anonlukes5447Ай бұрын
I don't disagree that it's not worth getting but they definitely are not around the same price. A 4x4 F150 basically starts at $50k vs a Frontier/Tacoma starts around 37k.
@tailewis8210Ай бұрын
man i want a friggin f250 rig to be able to tow while still enjoying overlanding; CJC offroad witht he carli kings and everything will be my route but i currently drive a bmw coupe so its time to add a vehicle with some space. love the rig!
@coleeadesАй бұрын
Thanks!
@DaRSaffectАй бұрын
Not gonna lie, I've clicked on your video once before but, once you said turbo V6 in your entry part of your video i ejecto seato my self out lol!! buuut, decided to came back to see what you've done. over all opinion "sweet set up, great job".
@coleeadesАй бұрын
Let me guess… you’re a 5.0 guy? Haha thanks for watching anyway 👍
@DaRSaffectАй бұрын
@@coleeades trucks should be v8s plain and simple. im a 2020 Titan Pro-4x guy btw.
@MrBixlАй бұрын
@@DaRSaffectsorry for your loss
@TheGhostOf2020Ай бұрын
9:23 you have way too much trust in the general public man. I love the keypad too, it’s super useful, but don’t tempt fate by leaving the keys in the car. Regardless if someone can guess the keypad code, a brick and 10 seconds of rummaging around is all it takes. Don’t feel like you need to feel paranoid, but… this would be like leaving the deed to your home and your social security information in your house just in a drawer because you lock your doors at night. Stay safe man, love the build, gave me a lot of great ideas!
@mike_s_mediaАй бұрын
I have a 2019 F-150 Lariat with the 5.0, they do have hill descent btw!
@stevensanchez75564 ай бұрын
I have a lariat fx4 package. Got hill descent control. Have offroad gauges that tell me the angles the truck is sitting at. 4low,high,auto and locking diff
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
Awesome 💪
@lockandloadlikehell4 ай бұрын
Oooh auto- center locking differential for road travel like GM Autotrac
@mikewood729414 күн бұрын
Cole - just found your channel…i really like it. I’m in Riverton but lived in Logan in earlier years. Can you tell me what you use for time deflation/inflation? Thanks for your videos.
@coleeades10 күн бұрын
You bet! Here’s some links. I use a rapid tire deflator and the M18 tire inflator. a.co/d/g9ZNyds kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3a4e2pviNOKZtksi=nTVurc_NKZfEOwZ-
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy10 күн бұрын
Tacoma’s (at least the prior ones) are horrible for indoor room. Especially the back seat. My Gladiators had way more room in the back seat, for passengers at least. Especially rear leg room if you’re over six feet tall.
@coleeades10 күн бұрын
Ya no gear storage at all.
@lbenji134 ай бұрын
Did you notice much difference in power when upgrading to 35s? I'm also coming from a Tacoma with 33s (loved it but I live in Colorado where the lack of power at elevation was very annoying). Curious if you noticed much of a difference - I have the 3.5EB as well. Thanks!
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
When I bought the truck the previous owner already had 33” tires on so I didn’t notice a difference going to 35”. So I might not be the best guy to give you an answer on that. But I haven’t heard of anyone with that issue. The 3.5l is so powerful I doubt it has much of an impact
@chownzi24614 ай бұрын
My dads truck is a 6.5 ft bed but i drove my buddys truck with the 5.5 and it feels so much easier to drive the wheels base makes the truck feel way smaller
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
Ya it’s such a toss up… I think the 5.5 looks better as well
@JPEBeard4 ай бұрын
I rather have a non turbo 5.0! More reliability and durability! Less maintenance and cost!
@Billothy694 ай бұрын
I've heard nothing but good things about the 3.5 tbh. People say it's one of the most reliable engines Ford ever made and can easily hit 250k+ without issues.
@raptordc5Ай бұрын
I had a 15 5.0 mustang and 18 5.0 f150 and I had nothing but problems out of the motor. 18 was the worse. Very bad type writter idle, finicky knock sensor, and would eat 1-2 qts of oil between 3k mile oil changes. The sad part it's very common all the way up to 2020MY
@Youtubeuser1aaАй бұрын
It is proven the 3.5 is less reliable than the 5.0?
@ripesince88Ай бұрын
@@Billothy69 say what lol? You’re probably first person I ever heard say that.
@Billothy69Ай бұрын
@@ripesince88 really? I've heard it a lot from several people. Not uncommon to get over 300k
@jrwhitehurst5411Ай бұрын
Since you have the 36 gallon tank I'm assuming you have the max tow package (I believe the two go hand in hand). What size wheels do you have? I have a 19 with max tow package and I want to put 17" wheels on it. I'm hearing from some that 17s wont work bc the rear caliper is too big and others say it will, just barely. Just wondering about your wheel size or if you know anything about 17s fitting?
@coleeadesАй бұрын
17”s fit no problem. You should be totally fine. 👍
@powdernitz4 ай бұрын
standard fuel tank size on 19 f 150 is 26 gallons.
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the exact number 👍 26 isn’t actually that bad. Not great, but better than I had guessed.
@captseamus4 ай бұрын
2020 F150 XLT FX4 has a 2" factory lift, skid plates; 36 gal gastank; downhill assist. I think the shocks are heavier duty than non FX4. I replaced the tires to Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT. I pull a loaded 7800# car hauler... 5.0 V8-390HP/ 10SP TRANS/ 3.55 REAR... fuel 9.2mpg towing Michigan to North and South Dakotas' through the Black Hills.
@Tommy-rr7ez4 ай бұрын
@captseamus If you knee you was going to be pulling your trailer when you bought your F150 you would've been much better In the long run for many reasons to have got a F250. I hope the 150 will work out for you especialy going to the mountains like you said. Happy Trails!
@SkylarRaceАй бұрын
@@captseamus FX4 package doesn't include a factory lift only Tremor does.
@nathanteele5345Ай бұрын
I have a 2018 f150 crew cab and I have a 6” rough country lift running 37s. I’m just getting into the overlanding scene looking forward to my first trip to northern Maine at the end of the month. How much do you air down your tires? I’ve been hearing around 20psi.
@coleeadesАй бұрын
Most of it depends on if you have a 17” wheel or not. I run a 17” wheel on 35”s and I air down to 18-20psi. But I would feel comfortable all the way to 15psi or so without a beadlock. If you have anything bigger than a 17” wheel that number will change for sure
@nathanteele5345Ай бұрын
@@coleeades I’m running 20” wheels. 37” tires. What would you recommend for an air pressure?
@coleeadesАй бұрын
You should be able to run 20psi no problem especially since a 37” tire is giving you more sidewall. Realistically both of us could run in the 12-15 psi range no problem but a general rule of thumb is to start at 20psi see how it rides/looks and maybe go down from there. Thats what I’ve done
@johnhenning6675Ай бұрын
From having a Toyota, why did you go with a Full size ford and not a full size Toyota like the tunda?
@coleeadesАй бұрын
Only because the new Tundra hadn’t been announced yet. I’m not a fan of the old Tundras and at the time the specs of the F150 were miles better than the old tundra. But now I’m a huge fan of the new one
@agententropy557710 күн бұрын
F150 is mid size. Taco is compact, 2500/f250 is full size.
@RizzosExperience-zy2qz4 ай бұрын
Most tacomas have less than 1000 lb payload. My sport was 950. None have more than 1200.
@colinarner7904 ай бұрын
Yes all need better rear leaf pack
@jasonallenphotography24763 ай бұрын
How are your phasers doing :/. Ford dealership tech here…..
@coleeades3 ай бұрын
Not great… have the infamous cam phaser rattle at startup. Any tips on what I should do about it?
@throttleout61233 ай бұрын
What kind of mpg's are you getting with 35s
@coleeades3 ай бұрын
16-17 normally. But if I put it in Eco mode on a road trip I can get 17-19
@mikescout58492 ай бұрын
F150 payload is 1200-2000. Def not close to 3200 as stated in the video
@coleeades2 ай бұрын
With the 3.5 Ecoboost it is up to 3200. Quick google search will show that. Thank you for watching the video. I really appreciate it 👍
@SkylarRaceАй бұрын
@@coleeades Yeah it's possible for up to 3270 in very specific F150 configurations but not on your truck that's a Supercrew, 4x4, and short box. In 2019 3230 is the max possible payload for 3.5EB only when in a regular cab 2x4 long box AND equipped with the pretty rare heavy duty payload package that brings the GVWR up to 7850. The max possible payload in a supercrew 4x4 short box with 3.5 (your truck) is 2030 pounds or 7000 GVWR meaning your truck in base XL trim weighs 4970 with no options or accessories added. Payload is unique to each truck based on what's added to it and that number is on the "tire and loading info" sticker inside the driver's door. Being an XLT with some options your payload will be lower than that probably around 1700-1900 pounds. Ford has a chart that breaks down payload based on engine, drive type, cab and bed type (wheelbase), and max GVWR.
@stewie8411 күн бұрын
Cool truck… but this is the mid-size
@sozoxd37542 ай бұрын
Ill pass on a dual turbo v6 in a full size truck
@SkylarRaceАй бұрын
So you prefer less performance or just concerned about complexity? Compared to bigger push-rod V8's that were designed over 100 years ago, modern turbo gas truck engines are smaller, lighter, more powerful, faster, tow more weight, superior at high altitude and extreme temperatures, pollute less, easier and quieter to tow with, create peak torque very low in the rpm range similar to a turbo diesel. Which is exactly what a truck needs and why all big trucks use turbo engines.
@sozoxd3754Ай бұрын
@@SkylarRace considering over 100k recalls on the tundra....yeah ill pass my guy
@sozoxd3754Ай бұрын
@@SkylarRace 24 tundra and Tacomas are lemons and overpriced. You can buy it if you want I'll be taking my money elsewhere.
@sozoxd3754Ай бұрын
@@SkylarRace let me know when those turbos fail and your bill to replace them. I'm a mechanic I know better 😂
@SkylarRaceАй бұрын
@@sozoxd3754 I am as well. Toyota Tundras first and second year failures have nothing to do with turbos it’s a manufacturing error. Fords turbos are going well over 300,000 miles easy with no major repairs.
@frantory3 ай бұрын
Former military?
@coleeades3 ай бұрын
No, I am not.
@desperado58974 ай бұрын
Bro what do you do for work
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
I run the media for a company called Adrenalin Industries. Social media, KZbin, Web, etc.
@desperado58974 ай бұрын
I gotcha man. Cool, I enjoy the setup
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
@@desperado5897 thanks man!
@jake10214 ай бұрын
"Full Size"
@The_Top_Gun.3 ай бұрын
It is technically classified as a full size even though heavy duty pickups are larger.
@jake10213 ай бұрын
@@The_Top_Gun. Really? I didn't know that. I always think of trucks in "tonnage" 1/2 ton, 3/4, 1 ton, 2.5 ton. I think I've heard the 1/4 ton before but it's less common, maybe anything that has tonnage is full size
@Tommy-rr7ez4 ай бұрын
Cole you made some good points! But i need to correct you on something you said several times that you are wrong about. Cole your truck is Not a Full size truck it is a Midsize truck! A full size truck has a 8 ft. bed not 6.5 or smaller. What you explained bout you and your truck your Midsize truck is good for you and i am glad! Ive got a 2 Full size trucks but for me your truck cant do the things i do and it wouldnt hold up but for you it works and thats all that matters. Ive got one truck that is a 1988 GMC Ext cab K2500 with 30 gal tank 8 ft bed that takes 40 acres to turn it around. My main truck is a 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 single cab 8ft bed with 30 gal tank and a Factory 3 and a half inch lift on it with a 5 speed trans and my 88 has a 4 speed Bull dog trans in it. Both are great trucks and my Dodge only has 138000 miles on it and looks and runs like brand new. I dont have all the fancy buttons like yall have but that makes it more fun and i can turn my Dodge on a dime. But i have a raised roof topper on my Dodge and in process making a truck camper out of of it and just got a old 13 ft camper throwed on me im fixing to strip down to make a overland trailer out of it and thats where a 2500 comes in to handle the load with no problems. I like your truck and set up but for me i wouldnt trade my old trucks for a brand new NO WAY! I hope you dont get mad but you have a Midsize truck NOT full size truck! Take care and Happy Trails!!!
@coleeades4 ай бұрын
Appreciate you watching the video! Everything on Google says the F150 is a Full Size truck. So you might have to take it up with Google! Haha, glad you are enjoying your current trucks. Have fun out there!
@Tommy-rr7ez4 ай бұрын
@@coleeadesWell they are wrong but nothing for me to get upset about! If you want to I will prove they are wrong so I will give you a fun challenge! I will cut a load of firewood and I will get one of my buddies with a F150 or 1500 ,half ton like yours to make it fair, with a 8 ft bed. We will load the 8ft bed with the firewood full and then you bring yours or one like yours with a short bed F150 and we will load the same wood off the 8 ft bed and put in your 6.5 bed and if your truck holds the same load and safe to go down the road without fallen off I will admit I am wrong and apologize like a man and will give you that load of wood and you will have a whole lot of free firewood! Just because says something don't mean they are always right!!! Don't take this the wrong way but you go find any farmer, rancher or country folks in your truck and ask any of them is your truck a full size truck and you will get your right answer from the experts not computers that only knows what somebody told it to say from people who most has never even drove a pickup of any size. Let me know if I need to start cutting a load of wood buddy but you get the wood free if I'm wrong but you have to buy or frill me a nice steak supper when I prove you and Google is wrong and then we will shake hands and we will go get in the mud have some more fun!
@lockandloadlikehell4 ай бұрын
@@Tommy-rr7ezFull size = half ton and up, dpshtt; it has 0 to do with bed length, champ.. Dunning-Kruger strikes AGAIN.
@Tommy-rr7ez4 ай бұрын
@lockandloadlikehell Well I'm not going to call you no names but you keep thinking that ok and I will keep knowing the accurate info and we will both be happy as least I will!
@sozoxd37542 ай бұрын
@@Tommy-rr7ezfull size and mid size trucks have nothing to do with bed size my guy.
@user-qd3bh9zb5g4 ай бұрын
I dislike that it's a ford...
@ryandexter71993 ай бұрын
Nobody asked😂
@coleeades3 ай бұрын
@ryandexter7199 😂
@SaskatchewanBadAss15 күн бұрын
6ft bed minimum is a must regardless of midsize/fullsize. Need to able to lay day flat an sleep in it. An need to able to carry stuff.