FlyAngler's Trailhunter | 35" KO3s, ARB Zenith Bumper, Lighting, etc.

[FlyAngler]

I use my 2024 Trailhunter as a daily driver, but since I work from home that generally means running around town. I also use it for traveling and recreating. I like to fly fish (surprise!) and my goal has been/is to outfit the truck for excursions to remote locations that get a lot less fishing pressure and perhaps harbor some monster fish (along with some tranquility, of course). I bought my Trailhunter in October 2024. I mostly have the mods professionally done.

Color: Underground

Bed: Long

Tires: ~35" BFG KO3 LT285/75R18 (pads and flaps removed)

Lift: Westcott Designs Preload Collar (Front); Airlift 5000 (Rear)

Lighting: Rigid SR-L Reverse Lights, NACHO Quatro Spot 4in. x2, NACHO Quatro Flood 4in. x2

Bed Cover/Rack: BAK Revolver X4TS w/ Elevate Rack

ARB Zenith Winch Bumper (front) w/ Warn VR EVO 10-S

Other:
River Quiver 4-Banger (fly rod vault)
Flycraft Stealth 2.0 raft w/ 4x Riversmith Swiftcast rod holders
Airstream Basecamp 20X

As of early August 2025, I'm currently looking into suspension changes because it just doesn't drive the same with that heavy bumper and winch I added last week. Just when I thought I just about finished! I've reached out to Dobinsons as well as my local 4x4 shop for advice.

Shout out to Lewis Off Road in Derry, NH who installed the front bumper, winch, and NACHO Quatro lights for me. I highly recommend them. Blake took good care of the truck, answered all my questions, and kept me updated with pictures throughout the process. He does good work and stands behind it.

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[Vidman]

Keep us posted. Will be interesting to see what you end up installing for suspension I’m looking to swap out my suspension but not sure what direction to go.. truck looks great

 

[tgrneal]

I want this bumper! I just wish it had headlight hoops.

 

[Airborne]

Looks awesome, i also remote fly fish, im in catskills somtimes very remote old logging trails, honestly my biggest concern is “ Catskill pinstripes, “. Ugh i hate scratches……..but im in woods alot fishing remote pocket waters on esopus and Beaverkill near roscoe….i also tie my own flies, im currently working on fall boxes, i love fly fishing in fall and winter, do you tie your own ? Its an addiction lol….we need a fly/ tying fishing forum lol
David

 

[FlyAngler]

Thanks, guys. I'll keep updating as things progress with the suspension and such.

Yes, I started tying my own flies just a year and a half ago. I can't imagine starting out without YouTube. Made it easy to advance quickly through many techniques, though of course mastering them will take more practice. Fortunately, the fish usually don't care!

Yeah, I'm struggling with accepting scratches. I think I'll do what I can, but accept it's just gonna happen. Or at least I'll try!

-David

 

[bemmster]

Love that bumper, following to see the progress and what you end up doing with suspension. I will say I have dobsinsons springs on my trailhunter, 820 in the front and 819 in the rear. Truck feels so much better with them. If you go that route i would DEF get the 822 up front, the 820 springs barely gave me any lift at all but they do ride much better.

 

[SauteArabia]

Yeah this is sick. Very jealous. Keep us posted

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