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    3.3l ford f150 vs 3.6l ram 1500, which would you rather own?

    considering a newer truck, there's a couple of f150 XLTs (a 2019 and a 2020) with the 3.3l 6spd CCSB 4x4 with around 45,000kms (27,000 miles?) also a couple of ram 1500s with the 3.6l 8spd DCLB, a 2019 with 45,000kms and some options and a base 2022 tradesman with 17,000kms all are one owner...
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    Purchasing 2003 Chevy Express AWD - What repairs/maintenance/upgrades should I plan for?

    this is why my 2009 silverado is a 4.8l and a manual shift transfer case. also the 5.3l express gets a bit better MPG than the awd 4.3l astro van it replaced
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    Purchasing 2003 Chevy Express AWD - What repairs/maintenance/upgrades should I plan for?

    i drive a 2004 awd cargo van at work. bought at 260k kms from a government auction a few years back for a song, it now has 360k. its needed one set of brakes, three wheel bearings. a front brake hose ruptured while driving and the mechanic said it was poorly designed (banjo tight at full lock?)...
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    1986 GMC S-15

    i saw that ad and thought of you as well :)
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    Family Camper/Dirt Bike Hauler – 2005 Ram 1500 Build Out

    i had an "old man tan" 2003 ram 1500 like yours (mine had the 4.7l) before my current truck and i loved it, if the body hadn't rusted away i'd still be driving it
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    Lets see some full size pictures...

    2009 Silverado
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    Frustrations... Express Van trailer wiring issues

    i just did this on my 2009 chevy, one wire was for the brake controller power and one was for charging the trailer battery while driving
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    Your advice on a Tacoma order to turn into light expo and DD

    I had my heart set on a Canadian double cab SB sport 6MT until I looked at the back seat leg room....
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    1986 GMC S-15

    I saw this ad and though of you... https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/kamloops/1986-gmc-s15/1395330462?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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    Why so few GM Builds?

    square wheel wells are great! they just mean the tires will fit the same through out the suspensions travel :rolleyes:
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    2017 Ford F150 (not too crazy and not too sparse = just right)

    just an FYI, the aluminum(2015+) ecoboost F150s have a centered licence plate
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    Vehicle research: RAM 1500 info sought....

    power wagons have dismal payload compared to normal 2500s... just something to think about. I think its funny, the guy asks about a 1500 ram to commute with, do some light towing/light off roading and it turns into "get a power wagon"
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    Vehicle research: RAM 1500 info sought....

    power wagons have dismal payload compared to normal 2500s...
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    Why so few GM Builds?

    i think we have a new "Viking" LOL
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    Why so few GM Builds?

    my "gm build" involved a $100 2"+1" lift, removing the front valence and adding stock sized "E" rated AT's. its just the way I like it now. my old 03 ram 1500 was "done up" very similar.
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    Camper with Ramboxes

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpK4gJbQcKU looks like you wont be able to open the ram boxes after all... unless you build the base extra tall
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    Camper with Ramboxes

    an import camper might be the ticket, I think they need to be raised up to clear the cab over anyways, so would give you some clearance for the ram boxes. just might need to extended the jacks out to clear the bedsides
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    Hey what is your favorite winter tire (for canadian winters)

    i'd go to kal tire for the multi mile arctic claw with studs.
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    Tire speed rating

    I never even knew about speed ratings for tires until I looked up tires for my new truck and all they'd show where ****ty P series tires because the LTs where the lower speed ratings and "not compatible with my truck"
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