60 NOVEMBER 20194-WHEEL & OFF-ROAD 4WHEELOFFROAD.COM
TECHNICAL
BY Jay Kopycinski
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PHOTOGRAPHY JAY KOPYCINSKIHE DOUBLE-DUTY RAM GETS
out to run desert trails when
it’s not dedicated to work duty
getting the owner around town
or pulling one of several trailers.
With the Carli lifted suspension,
37-inch Toyos, and a front ARB
air locker, it’s got greatly improved ground
clearance and traction. Plus, the addition of
4.10 gearing means it can easily pull heavy
loads up steep grades on the highway.
Next on the plan were additions to fur-
ther accessorize the truck for both work
and play. Part of what it takes to set up
a 4WD or off-road vehicle is deciding on
which tools or spare items to bring, and
how to package them efficiently on the
rig. You may have a situation where you
can leave everything on the vehicle at all
times, or you may need to move items back
and forth between vehicles or your home.
In the case of this truck, the owner want-
ed some interior bed protection for hauling
items, needed to carry a 37-inch spare
tire, and also needed to haul a variety of
tools for day-to-day tasks and weekend
fun. With a goal of keeping most of the bed
area clear, he made good use of the space
at hand with some thoughtful planning.1