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  1. ThundahBeagle

    Would an Extra $5,000+ Make a Difference?

    Would not make a difference to me. Makes a 70 thousand dollar truck into a 65 thousand dollar truck. Still too rich for my blood
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    EV acceptance is peaking

    Agree with almost all of that. I imagine the possibility of a Jerry Can being replaced by a similarly sized jump box. But the 500 mile stat you mention? What truck has that now? Meh, practically none. My GMC Sierra 5 3 liter gets 420 on the regular (see what I did there?). More if I'm...
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    Beater Wagon

    Just looking at the paint "after pics makes me: A) think of Pearl Jam "I wish I was a messenger, and all the news was good. I wish I was the full moon shining off a [Power Wagon's] hood B) want to learn how to do paint correction C) both of those things
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    Beater Wagon

    I've never been a Dodge truck guy but since I was a kid I've known of Power Wagons, and this one looks great even stock
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    Beater Wagon

    FIFTY ff-ing grand 13 years ago. Wow.
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    Why don't we see more Ford Ranger builds

    I read somewhere that the newest iterations of these midsize trucks are dang near size and capacity of 1990's full size trucks. the sloped down front noses aside, just looking at the boxes being high in the air as a dog in "play" stance (had to keep it Mod-friendly). My 14 GMC Sierra is rated...
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    Human ?, Part Two (since the original got locked)

    Nice. Possibly the #2 most liked post on the thread
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    Cotton Clothing?

    To be fair, flannel is cotton. I dont own one but Vermont Flannel is on my list. For now, my flannels consist of L.L. Bean (including one of the thick chamois types) and Weatherproof Vintage. You didnt specifically ask about socks but the ONLY socks I buy now are "Darn Tough" from the Cabot...
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    Cotton Clothing?

    I would think Carhart, for cotton. Just remember: cotton kills
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    Noobie Seeking Advice

    While I have had nearly 200k miles of good fortune with my GMC Sierra 5.3, I would want to note that regular oil changes with the proper synthetic 0w 20 oil is a must. The L83 5.3 liter is not like the old 5.7. That engine wanted 5w 30 but I could run any reasonable weight oil on either side...
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    Looking for recommendations on a family hauler/tow rig/occasional camp vehicle

    Only thing with quadrasteer is. Find one in working order. And if you do, there aren't a lot of spare parts for it.
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    Looking for recommendations on a family hauler/tow rig/occasional camp vehicle

    Its TWENTY THREE years old...just nickel and dime? Sounds like your dad is winning.
  13. ThundahBeagle

    is the 1st gen tundra one of the best platforms

    Driving down the road today I thought about the venerable Jeep Cherokee XJ. Aside from the CJ/ Wrangler platform, has Jeep ever had a more capable and successful platform? That was unibody. Not for nothing, but so was the ZJ first generation Grand Cherokee, which was originally slated to be...
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    is the 1st gen tundra one of the best platforms

    I've owned a number of Honda cars and they were all great - '89 CRX, '94 Accord, '06 Civic si...all standard shift and did me well. I've seen the Ridgeline ( both gens ) and known many people with CRV's. I think @beef tits Is saying that in the truly USA sense, the Ridgelines barely qualify as...
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    Howl Campfire

    Cool. I like that the legs do NOT fold. No fiddling around like there is with my Black & Decker Workmate mini work benches. To travel, just place it in back of the truck and put a few smaller items underneath to make use of the empty space.
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    Camper shell/topper identification

    I'll second that. I have a rack on my topper, yes. I put kayaks on it, yes. Or, if I ever get a Thule or Yakima roof torpedo, I might put it up there but not for heavyweight items and not very often. Like S.E. said, the topper is to cover stuff
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    is the 1st gen tundra one of the best platforms

    True about Honda. Disagree about the GM trucks being mostly garbage, but...this IS a Toyota thread, so I get it. I've long heard the idea that the 1st gen Tundras are sought after. Wouldnt mind trying one out and even a T-100 just to see what its like
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    is the 1st gen tundra one of the best platforms

    May have been non UAW labor, but if the most recent UAW strikes, settlements and SUBSEQUENT raises given by Toyota, Honda and Nissan show us anything, those folks at Toyota got paid what they got paid BECAUSE of the UAW influence. They just wait for UAW to settle then pay thier people what they...
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    is the 1st gen tundra one of the best platforms

    I'm not driving a Tundra - or a Tacoma for that matter- but I love my Sierra's column shifter. You never need to lose contact with the steering wheel to use it, and can 3-point turn with one hand. Doesnt take up space in the console area (like a car, as someone else said), and isnt a dial...
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