Trucks.

[jackattack]

What are you regularly carrying, other than a truck camper, that won’t fit in a small pickup? An 8 ft bed is on what, 5%-10% of trucks on the road?

Skis, apparently.

[neufox47]

Skis, apparently.

My high school buddy bought a 2500 diesel truck when he was 25 making $65k as a mechanic. It cost him $12k more than a comparable 1/2 ton. He didn’t own any trailers over 5,000 lbs. drove the piss out of it and maybe it lasted quite a bit longer but he put almost 200,000 miles on it and junked it last year. I asked him if he ever once towed anything a 1/2 ton wouldn’t have pulled or hauled. He could remember two loads of firewood and some sand. So he spent $12k to avoid a few extra trips. Not to mention thousands on fuel.

[jackattack]

There has to be some middle ground between 4.5’ and 8’

[Obstruction]

There has to be some middle ground between 4.5’ and 8’

6.25’.

[smartyiak]

6.25’.

What is it in metric?

[hawkgt]

Friend put the deposit down on the Lightning. I have to admit, I like the idea. I'll hold out for a while to see how good real life range is pulling campers, hauling loads, etc...

He lives in the foothills and planning on putting a lightweight plow on it. That will be interesting. In theory, you can control each wheel spin much more efficiently if all 4 corners have motors, monitor/control wheel load.

[up an down]

Friend put the deposit down on the Lightning. I have to admit, I like the idea. I'll hold out for a while to see how good real life range is pulling campers, hauling loads, etc...

He lives in the foothills and planning on putting a lightweight plow on it. That will be interesting. In theory, you can control each wheel spin much more efficiently if all 4 corners have motors, monitor/control wheel load.

Only 2 motors for the Lightning

[XXX-er]

I don't think the f-150 uses motors at each wheel ?

but the electric should have lots of power for towing

[hawkgt]

hmmmm, if 2 motors then it would be front and rear drive I assume, must use sensors/brakes to control wheel spin then. Wonder if you can run FWD or RWD and if any advantages over the other for towing, etc....

[bodywhomper]

It’ll be interesting to hear/learn about the tech in these torque-y etrucks related to traction control and manual manipulation.

[grinch]

Theyre heavy. I think almost double the weight.Friends tesla sticks really well on snow covered road. Accelerates almost like its a dry road

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[Hopeless Sinner]

Here's C&D on 2022 Tundra.


https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...hoto-released/

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

that grill is fucking ridiculous.

[Hopeless Sinner]

that grill is fucking ridiculous.

Agreed.

[dannynoonan]

that grill is fucking ridiculous.

But having some ridiculous, over wrought grille is the American way... Always has been

[bodywhomper]

It’ll be interesting to see what the aftermarket bumpers look like.

[heckacali]

It’ll be interesting to see what the aftermarket bumpers look like.

I am good friends with the owner/designer of a very popular custom off-road bumper company focused on toyotas.
He was saying that toyota is putting so much stuff in, on and behind the bumpers now (electronics, road sensors, etc) that there is less and less they are able to do for the newest models ( landcruiser, taco, 4runner, tundra)

[schindlerpiste]

I am considering buying a 2014 FORD Shelby Raptor with Baja package that has only 25K miles on it. The suspension was fabricated by Rogue Racing, which recently has gone out of business. It appears that the bushing on one of the front control arms has worn and needs replacing. Shelby advised that the only thing to do is to replace the suspension which would cost big $$$. The bushing is made of nylon. I am looking into having someone fabricate the bushing.
Does anyone know anything about Rogue Racing, or where I may be able to obtain the bushing

[bodywhomper]

I am good friends with the owner/designer of a very popular custom off-road bumper company focused on toyotas.
He was saying that toyota is putting so much stuff in, on and behind the bumpers now (electronics, road sensors, etc) that there is less and less they are able to do for the newest models ( landcruiser, taco, 4runner, tundra)

It seems like odd decisions from Toyota. The aftermarket is not just to make your ride look cool or for recreation stuff. I know people that use tundras as work trucks and have aftermarket shit, like bumper with winch, that they regularly use for work.

Is your friend’s shop in grass valley, colfax, or somewhere else?

[The Reverend Floater]

I am considering buying a 2014 FORD Shelby Raptor with Baja package that has only 25K miles on it. The suspension was fabricated by Rogue Racing, which recently has gone out of business. It appears that the bushing on one of the front control arms has worn and needs replacing. Shelby advised that the only thing to do is to replace the suspension which would cost big $$$. The bushing is made of nylon. I am looking into having someone fabricate the bushing.
Does anyone know anything about Rogue Racing, or where I may be able to obtain the bushing

Man, if anyone offroad went out of business as of late, I'd definitely ask questions about their quality. That category is absolutely on fire.

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[snowaddict91]

Man, if anyone offroad went out of business as of late, I'd definitely ask questions about their quality. That category is absolutely on fire.

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For real.

[schindlerpiste]

Here is the worn bushing




A fabricator will make new ones all around. I am getting stoked, as this should be a fun and capable truck this winter

[Bobby Stainless]

Ive got a 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road with a manual available. 31k miles. $42k buys it.

[simple]

Ive got a 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road with a manual available. 31k miles. $42k buys it.

Color?

[Bobby Stainless]

Color?

Black/Black. Bed topper. MBRP exhaust (whatever that is). Ill post a picture shortly.