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    FORD 350

    The absolute ultimate in Ford touring performance. This Ford is a powerhouse, and we’re ready to put the power in your hands. Talk to our experts about how we can take the ultimate Ford to the next level. At Big Dog Builds we have the skills, experience and R&D to build the Ford of your dreams.

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    Build Type

    Big Lapper

    Towing

    9/10

    Looks

    7/10

    Interior

    10/10

    Driveline / Performance

    8/10

    Off Road Capability

    5/10

    Modification Ability

    8/10

    Towing Class

    NIL

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    Build Type

    Big Lapper

    Towing

    10/10

    Looks

    10/10

    Interior

    10/10

    Driveline / Performance

    10/10

    Off Road Capability

    6/10

    Modification Ability

    8/10

    Towing Class

    NIL

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    Heavy

    FORD F350 BUILDS
    Planning your dream HD truck build, whether it's a Chevy, a Ford or a Ram 2500 or 3500, starts well before the truck rolls into the workshop. Dean, co-founder of Big Dog Builds, walks the workshop step by step: wheels and tyres first, then suspension, airbags, alignment, flares, electrics, roof rack, bar work, driver-assist recalibration and off-grid power. Bring these answers to your build design call and the whole process moves faster, whether you're after an essentials build or a full touring setup for a lap of Australia.

✅ What you'll see:
· Why wheels and tyres are step one, and why screenshots of styles you like (and don't) help before the first call
· Why the factory wheels and tyres usually can't stay once the suspension is upgraded
· The spare question: four wheels with a factory-size spare, or five with a full-size spare
· Wheels and tyres pre-fitted and balanced before the truck arrives, to cut time in the workshop
· A Chevy 2500 lift kit with adjustable remote-reservoir shocks checked on the prep trolley before it reaches the hoist
· Rear airbags: the sign you're leaning on them too much, and adjusting pressures from the driver's seat when you tow
· Flared or non-flared fitment, colour-coded flares, and what a wider offset does to the track
· The Chevy 2500 under-bonnet powerboard with one breaker that shuts off every accessory, plus grey and red Anderson plugs at the rear so a regulated solar blanket can top up the under-bonnet batteries
· The Big Dog Builds accessory rack, a prerunner-style front bar and 360 camera relocation
· Driver-assist recalibration after suspension, bar work and wheel changes
· Under-seat power that runs one household appliance at a time, from an induction cooker to a coffee machine
· NB1 or NB2: why the registration category matters for payload and towing, and why the rules differ by state

✅ How it's set up:
· Chevy 2500 demo parts: 3-inch BDS kit, Fox 2.5 remote-reservoir DSC shocks, triple-bellow rear airbags and an Air IQ compressor
· Road-force balancing and Hunter wheel alignment in the workshop
· Accessory rack with front and side LED lighting; Starlink on a Gorilla mount, solar and MaxTrax as options
· Under-seat 200Ah lithium battery and 2,000W inverter with app monitoring
· Canopy-ready prep, hitches, weather shields and paint protection as extras

✅ Where to start:
· Send in screenshots of wheel and tyre styles before your build design call
· Work out how you'll register the truck, NB1 or NB2, and check your state's rules
· Interstate? The transport network can get your truck to the Queensland workshop; fly in for the handover and drive home, or have it shipped back
· Already built? The aftercare team is a call or an email away for questions or a stage-two build
· Still choosing your platform? Download the free Buyer Kit below

CHAPTERS
0:00 — Planning your dream HD truck build
0:59 — Interstate? Fly in, drive home
1:27 — Step one: wheels and tyres
2:46 — Precision wheel balancing
3:41 — Four wheels or five: the spare question
4:02 — Pre-fitted and balanced before the truck arrives
4:28 — Step two: suspension
5:10 — Every part checked on the prep trolley
6:09 — Rear airbags and pressures on the fly
8:06 — Wheel alignment
9:18 — Flared or non-flared fitment
10:45 — Electrics: the under-bonnet powerboard
12:10 — Tow wiring and rear power plugs
13:19 — The accessory roof rack
14:30 — Front bar, lights and camera relocation
15:52 — Driver-assist recalibration
16:22 — Off-grid power under the seat
17:24 — Canopy-ready prep
17:41 — NB1 or NB2 registration
18:29 — Interstate transport and turnaround
18:56 — Aftercare and stage two
19:38 — Wrap-up

👉 Free 2026 Buyer Kit: https://start.bigdogbuilds.com/buyer-kit/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=bc_mcgai6rd0tq&utm_content=McgaI6RD0TQ

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    How to Plan Your Dream Truck Build
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    F‑450 Platinum Dually on 37s with a Carli 4.5" lift, King 2.5s, American Force 22s & full KC underglow—complete walkaround, build sheet + night shots.
We’ve built a lot of F‑Truck duallies—this brand‑new F‑450 Platinum is one of the standouts. 

In this video Dean walks you through the full setup: 
✅ Carli 4.5" Pin‑Top system with black‑anodized King 2.5 remote reservoirs, 
✅ PMF dual steering stabilisers (King 2.0s), 
✅ American Force 22s wrapped in 37×13.5R22 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, 
✅ KC underglow package that turns heads at night. 
✅  We also added Baja Designs S2 Pro flush‑mount reverse lights, and a 
✅ Carli progressive soft‑ride leaf pack to keep the big dually composed on-road.

If you’re anywhere in Australia, we can organise transport to and from our workshop, build the truck, and hand it over ready to tour.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Cold open – Why this F‑450 Dually is special
00:38 What’s finished & what’s left
01:29 Platform overview (2023/24 F‑450 Platinum, RHD conversion)
02:14 Front‑end options & lighting mounts
03:19 KC underglow walk‑through
03:59 Front suspension: Carli 4.5" Pin‑Top + King 2.5 RR
04:41 Limit straps, radius arms/drops, sway‑bar links
05:21 Steering: PMF dual stabilisers + King 2.0
06:03 Panhard + geometry & alignment benefits
06:48 Wheels/Tyres: American Force 22s + 37×13.5R22 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
08:22 Load‑rating talk (dually rear capacity)
09:09 Platinum interior, power steps & underglow on doors
09:56 Dual rear wheel setup & custom spinning centre caps
10:40 Rear suspension: Carli soft‑ride leaf pack + King 2.5 RR
11:20 Underglow placements in the arches
12:11 Bed steps/tailgate
13:12 Baja Designs S2 Pro reverse lights
14:23 Night shots + outro

Suspension & Steering
✅ Carli 4.5" Pin‑Top system (front coils, limit straps, radius arms & drops, sway‑bar end links, adjustable panhard)
✅ King 2.5 remote‑reservoir shocks (front & rear), black‑anodized accents
✅ PMF dual steering‑stabiliser kit with King 2.0 stabilisers
✅ Carli progressive soft‑ride leaf pack (rear)

Wheels, Tyres & Stance
✅ American Force 22" dually wheels (custom Big Dog Builds engraved/spinning centre caps)\
✅ Nitto Ridge Grappler 37×13.5R22 (load index 128Q ≈ 1,800 kg per tyre)

Lighting & Electrical
✅ KC under‑glow kit (white; amber snap‑on covers available)
✅ Baja Designs S2 Pro flush‑mount reverse/work lights
✅ Factory power steps, massage seats, power tailgate/bedstep (Platinum trim)

Always check local regulations for lighting/ride‑height/track modifications before on‑road use.

WORK WITH BIG DOG BUILDS

Australia‑wide transport available (fly in, collect, and drive home).

Consults for F‑250/350/450, RAM & Chevy HD platforms.

Custom spec for touring, towing or show builds.

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    F‑450 Dually Perfection: American Force 22s, Nitto 37s, Carli Suspension
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    F‑350 North Queensland Battle Rig — Carli 5.5 Dominator 3.0 • Long‑Travel Airbags • Method 305 • Ridge Grapplers • AMVE Bar • S&B Tank • Switch‑Pros • Starlink Ready

Built for corrugations, heat and heavy loads, this F‑350 is specced to take North Queensland abuse without blinking. 

We cover the entire setup: Carli 5.5" Dominator 3.0 suspension (big‑bore 3.0 shocks), radius‑arm drops + 15" limit straps, long‑travel airbags, Method 305 NV on 35s, AMVE bar with winch & lights, S&B long‑range tank, tidy electrical (Switch‑Pros SP9100), roof rack with Starlink Mini integration, and touring wiring at the tow end. I

If you’re punishing your truck on corrugations or towing heavy, this is the spec list to copy.

Why this build hits different
✅ Big‑bore control: 3.0‑inch shocks with remote reservoirs keep oil cool and damping consistent on endless corrugations.
✅ Correct geometry at lift: radius‑arm drops, adjustable panhard, sway‑bar drops/end links keep the axle centred and steering true.
✅ Travel + load support: Carli long‑travel sleeve airbags retain articulation with progressive or HD leafs, and still level heavy canopies.
✅ Real touring range: S&B tank retains OEM plates & spare location; tow end wired smart with dual Andersons and AirIQ‑controlled airbags.
✅ Clean electrics: Switch‑Pros for high‑beam trigger logic, dimming, LVD protection, and phone control—no relay farm.
✅ Connected anywhere: BDB roof rack with Starlink Mini Gorilla mount + 12→30V power module; roof solar tops up under‑bonnet batteries.

Interstate? We can transport your truck to Brisbane, build it, and do a fly‑in handover so you leave knowing every system.

Chapters
00:00 Meet the North QLD Battle Rig 
00:42 Who we are (650+ trucks) + Australia‑wide transport & handover
01:22 Carli 5.5" Dominator 3.0: 3.0 bore, remote res, welded lower mounts, heat control
02:51 Radius‑arm drops, 15" limit straps—travel without killing shocks
05:01 Wheels/tyres: Method 305 NV 18×9 (S18) on 35×12.5R18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers (~1800 kg LI) + flare options
05:49 Snorkel/airbox & tune: G&L Performance intake, MAF, battery relocate, calibration
08:11 Front protection: AMVE hoop bar, Carbon Off‑Road winch, Ultra Vision light, sensors & ACC relocation
10:16 S&B long‑range tank (retains OEM bash plate + spare)
10:51 Rear prep for canopy: leaf reset/blocks, long‑travel airbags, dual Andersons, 12‑pin
11:34 AirIQ app/remote—on‑the‑fly bag pressure
12:40 Tuning note (exhaust tip tells a story) + why F‑350 for heavy towing
16:18 Switch‑Pros SP9100 deep‑dive: dimming, high‑beam trigger, LVD, phone app
19:25 Roof solar → MPPT to under‑bonnet batteries; jump‑pack tip
20:10 Wrap‑up & where to watch next

Suspension & Chassis
✅ Carli 5.5" Dominator 3.0 (front coils, extended brake lines, big‑bore 3.0 shocks w/ remote res)
✅ Radius‑arm drops + 15" limit straps
✅ Adjustable panhard (axle centring)
✅ Sway‑bar drops & end links (torsion bar not used on this conversion)

Rear Support
✅ Leaf reset/blocks (pre‑canopy stance)
✅ Carli Long‑Travel Airbag Kit (sleeve style; articulates with progressive or HD leafs)
✅ AirIQ in‑cab/app control + Schrader valves

Rolling Stock
✅ Method 305 NV 18×9 (S18 fitment, guard‑flush look)
✅ Nitto Ridge Grappler 35×12.5R18 (~1800 kg LI)
✅ Flare options: pocket or smooth colour‑coded (flick‑stone & coverage)

Protection, Recovery & Lighting
✅ AMVE front bar (AUS‑made), hoop + tabs
✅ Carbon Off‑Road winch
✅ Ultra Vision bar + planned spotties; Stedi side lights
✅ Sensor & ACC relocations tidy and functional

Fuel & Range
✅ S&B long‑range tank (retains OEM skid & spare location)

Induction & Tune
✅ Snorkel + sealed airbox, battery relocate, intake plumbing, calibration by G&L Performance

Electrics & Control
✅ Under‑bonnet midi‑fuse brackets, clean looms
✅ Switch‑Pros SP9100 (high‑beam trigger logic, dimming, LVD, phone app; reduces relay banks)

Roof & Comms
✅ Big Dog Builds accessory rack with crossbars
✅ Starlink Mini Gorilla mount + 12→30V module & Deutsch quick‑disconnect
✅ GME XRS‑370 UHF, interchangeable whips (1.2 m / 640 mm)
✅ Roof solar → MPPT to maintain under‑bonnet batteries

Tow End
✅ Grey Anderson (ignition‑switched charge) + Red Anderson feed
✅ 12‑pin trailer socket; AirIQ profiles per trailer

📍Work with Big Dog Builds
If you have a RAM, a chevy, a Ford or a Tundra, get in touch now.

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Safety and Compliance 
Professional installation only. Confirm ADR compliance, GVM/GCM/axle loads, tow ratings, tyre load/speed indices, and state requirements (incl. NB1/NB2 classification and post‑reg pathways).

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