Truck Nuts

[Chewbacca 7777]

16 hours ago, Cajun said:

That’s pretty good if those numbers are anywhere near accurate for an avg Joe…

which you know they aren’t 

My experience is that Toyota is pretty much on the money with their EPA estimates.  Every Toyota I've ever owned got the advertised mileage.  Other auto makers, not so much.  

 

TFL took a Tundra and got 19.9 mpg on a tank:

https://tfltruck.com/2021/10/video-2022-toyota-tundra-i-get-these-real-world-0-60-mph-and-road-trip-mpg-numbers/

[Cajun 11705]

@Chewbacca  First time Toyota owner here and I did not know that.  
 

Good stuff.

[Brew 3049]

5 hours ago, Johnny Chimpo said:

My average mpg for 7500 miles of mixed driving on my 2020 ecoboost is 17.3. 

24000 miles of mixed city, highway, and towing on my 2020 at a 13.6 average. Above 75 the Eco is not great on mileage, above 80 and you can just watch the gas gauge drop. The extended range tank is a must and makes the long highway trips go easier.

Tires make a huge difference. Moving from the stock tires to an aftermarket larger AT dropped it about 2-2.5 MPG right off the bat.

[Johnny Chimpo 478]

Still running the stock tires here. 

Edited October 22, 2021 by Johnny Chimpo

[tx 3 putt 76958]

My truck has been totaled, any tips or suggestions about wrapping that up ? I have gap insurance 

im going to round up reciepts for the after market mods i put into it and see what they say

Edited October 23, 2021 by tx 3 putt

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2732]

My truck has been totaled, any tips or suggestions about wrapping that up ? I have gap insurance 
im going to round up reciepts for the after market mods i put into it and see what they say

Lulz. Good luck with the adjuster on the mods.

[fattyflattie 4639]

5 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

My truck has been totaled, any tips or suggestions about wrapping that up ? I have gap insurance 

im going to round up reciepts for the after market mods i put into it and see what they say

For 7k in damage? Lol  

I’d say that first adjuster must not have understood the assignment. 

Edited October 24, 2021 by fattyflattie

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2732]

For 7k in damage? Lol  
I’d say that first adjuster must not have understood the assignment. 

This is a bit of a solid from the adjuster to the shop. Field adjuster knew it was probably totaled but the shop doesn’t make much unless they can tear it down and put a few hours into it.

[Pato del Muerto 52498]

They still use 45 mph for the mileage reporting measurement?

[jofus 2266]

Picked up my wife’s (no pics) suburban (1 pic) today. Ordered in March, took so long they bumped it to a ‘22.

Still waiting on the running boards and black lugs.

[Pato del Muerto 52498]

Bronco desert racer is now added to my 2022 Christmas gift wish list.  C’mon santa. 

[BurntOrange&White 39932]

When is the new Tundra going to be available for pre-order or purchase? Thinking of trading in the Rav4 for it.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21907]

Good plan.  You never know when some drunk football player is going to rear end you going 156 MPH

[bigshark88 388]

Boiling peanuts this past Sunday trying to recover from the Kansas loss and I took this tailgate pic of morale rebound around 2pm. Figured Truck Nuts was the appropriate sub forum for sharing. 2018 Tundra. Runs like a sewing machine.

[utee94 15823]

Love me some boiled peanuts.  I'd never even heard of such a thing until I was in my 20s and my sister moved to the Florida panhandle and I visited.  

[davidg 4037]

In case you haven't heard,  Ram finally issued a recall for 2019-2020 Ram 2500/3500/4500 diesel trucks for replacement of the crappy CP4 injection pump.  Go to https://www.mopar.com/en-us/my-vehicle/recalls/search.html and put in your VIN to see if your truck is affected. 

This thread from HDRams forum has a bunch of info from Mopar and NHTSA.

[tx 3 putt 76958]

On 10/23/2021 at 8:17 PM, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

Lulz. Good luck with the adjuster on the mods.

not sure the how’s or what’s,  it sent geico a stack of reciepts. Ended up with a check for $7900 

[Hawndoh 2386]

Anyone have thoughts or opinions regarding truck bed racks that are easily removed?

I eventually want a taller rack so I can haul a kayak while towing a travel trailer. But I want to be able to relatively easily remove it and store it away when not needed.

[smuggs 9353]

On 12/3/2021 at 12:45 PM, Hawndoh said:

Anyone have thoughts or opinions regarding truck bed racks that are easily removed?

I eventually want a taller rack so I can haul a kayak while towing a travel trailer. But I want to be able to relatively easily remove it and store it away when not needed.

I had a Thule XSporter on 2 different F150s for a total of about 10 years. Loved it. The crossbars raise/lower and are easily removable. The newer model has a dial adjustment that makes the process even easier than the older latching-style model I had. I miss that rack but it wouldn't fit the smaller bed I have now on my Gladiator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 8, 2021 by smuggs

[BabaYaga 15298]

On 11/19/2021 at 5:53 PM, bigshark88 said:

Boiling peanuts this past Sunday trying to recover from the Kansas loss and I took this tailgate pic of morale rebound around 2pm. Figured Truck Nuts was the appropriate sub forum for sharing. 2018 Tundra. Runs like a sewing machine.

2019 Tundra TRD.  Big, loud, and thirsty and absolutely maintenance free so far aside from some chuckle-fuck stealing my catalytic converter in Houston.

Did sound glorious minus the cat, but without back pressure, couldn't go very fast 

[BabaYaga 15298]

On 11/4/2021 at 6:59 AM, BurntOrange&White said:

When is the new Tundra going to be available for pre-order or purchase? Thinking of trading in the Rav4 for it.

Go big

[Mother mopar 3318]

Put a 2" sinister diesel leveling kit on the old Dodge. I have about 6 more months of tire wear and I'll install some 315/70 tires to fill up the space.

Took about 3.5 hours to install the kit. Could have shaved off an hour easily if I didn't have to compress the coil springs.

[HOOKEM4 5037]

On 11/19/2021 at 5:53 PM, bigshark88 said:

Boiling peanuts this past Sunday trying to recover from the Kansas loss and I took this tailgate pic of morale rebound around 2pm. Figured Truck Nuts was the appropriate sub forum for sharing. 2018 Tundra. Runs like a sewing machine.

This just looks like a good time. I am a fan of cheap beer, good whiskey and good snuff. We should party the next time Texas plays Kansas. 

[Bert Orange 1120]

I’m fucking back. Hope this lasts more than three months. 
 

[Planet Houston 4930]

On 10/6/2021 at 10:11 AM, CooterBrown said:

Just picked up this sexy beast.

How are you liking it 2 months in, Cooter? Biggest complaints? Best things you like about it? Have you taken long highway trips with the soft top?

I ask because I committed to buy a Sasquatch Outer Banks this week. Yes, paying over MSRP as I didn’t order one, but it is so perfect for what I want in a new rig that I jumped at it. I drove an ‘89 Bronco in high school that had the top off a lot.

I’m getting $20k trade-in for my 2013 Tahoe with 83,000 miles. I couldn’t turn it down. I figure even paying over MSRP that I can do quite well if I decide I want out of it. It’s also in a color that was already discontinued for 22. 

[CooterBrown 18012]

How are you liking it 2 months in, Cooter? Biggest complaints? Best things you like about it? Have you taken long highway trips with the soft top?
I ask because I committed to buy a Sasquatch Outer Banks this week. Yes, paying over MSRP as I didn’t order one, but it is so perfect for what I want in a new rig that I jumped at it. I drove an ‘89 Bronco in high school that had the top off a lot.
I’m getting $20k trade-in for my 2013 Tahoe with 83,000 miles. I couldn’t turn it down. I figure even paying over MSRP that I can do quite well if I decide I want out of it. It’s also in a color that was already discontinued for 22. 

I absolutely love it.

Only have minor complaints like no AC vents in the back. I don’t like the auto cutoff engine at stops to increase gas mileage. You can turn it off but it doesn’t stay off for when you drive the next time. I’ll probably get used to it eventually. Probably my biggest complaint is that the speakers SUCK. I have the LUX package with the premium B&O sound system and I’m surprised they put their name on it. Turned up to about 25% volume with all the settings defaulted to the middle setting, the subwoofer rattles like a tin can. Just comically bad speakers.

[Planet Houston 4930]

Great to hear! I cannot wait. 

[BurntOrange&White 39932]

Went and looked at the new Tundra in person, damn does it look good. Not much inventory and the one I looked at was 1794 which I don't need all those luxury bells and whistles.

[Goofyboy 3293]

Went and looked at the new Tundra in person, damn does it look good. Not much inventory and the one I looked at was 1794 which I don't need all those luxury bells and whistles.

I would love a new Tundra. However - my 2017 is paid off and only has 68,000 miles. I do not see a new truck in my future for a long, long time. Maybe I’ll upgrade the sound system. What’s good now days? Alpine? Kenwood?

[BurntOrange&White 39932]

3 minutes ago, Goofyboy said:

I would love a new Tundra. However - my 2017 is paid off and only has 68,000 miles. I do not see a new truck in my future for a long, long time. Maybe I’ll upgrade the sound system. What’s good now days? Alpine? Kenwood?

Go alpine for nostalgia. 
 

Jumped in the fo', hit the juice on my ride
I got front and back and side to side
Then I let the Alpine play
Bumpin' new shit by N.W.A
It was "Gangsta Gangsta" at the top of the list
Then I played my old shit, it went somethin' like this
Cruisin' down the street in my six-fo'
Jockin' the bitches, slappin' the hoes

[utee94 15823]

 

[UnivTex34 1763]

10 hours ago, CooterBrown said:

I absolutely love it.

Only have minor complaints like no AC vents in the back. I don’t like the auto cutoff engine at stops to increase gas mileage. You can turn it off but it doesn’t stay off for when you drive the next time. I’ll probably get used to it eventually. Probably my biggest complaint is that the speakers SUCK. I have the LUX package with the premium B&O sound system and I’m surprised they put their name on it. Turned up to about 25% volume with all the settings defaulted to the middle setting, the subwoofer rattles like a tin can. Just comically bad speakers.

Have a look into ForScan. You can disable the Auto start/stop for good, with just a laptop and some free software. Just need the cable to connect to the truck. You can do a ton of other stuff as well. my 2016 F150 doesn't have it, but I have disabled it on 3 other family members F150's.

[smuggs 9353]

4 minutes ago, UnivTex34 said:

Have a look into ForScan. You can disable the Auto start/stop for good, with just a laptop and some free software. Just need the cable to connect to the truck. You can do a ton of other stuff as well. my 2016 F150 doesn't have it, but I have disabled it on 3 other family members F150's.

The start/stop sensor for my Gladiator is mounted front and center right on top of the radiator when you pop the hood. You can easily pull the connector off the bottom and it will disable, but it will throw a check engine light on your dash. After driving it for a year I've just gotten used to pushing the button to disable.

 

[UnivTex34 1763]

35 minutes ago, smuggs said:

The start/stop sensor for my Gladiator is mounted front and center right on top of the radiator when you pop the hood. You can easily pull the connector off the bottom and it will disable, but it will throw a check engine light on your dash. After driving it for a year I've just gotten used to pushing the button to disable.

 

Forscan disables it via the computer. No CEL. Completely reversible. 

[CooterBrown 18012]

2 hours ago, UnivTex34 said:

Have a look into ForScan. You can disable the Auto start/stop for good, with just a laptop and some free software. Just need the cable to connect to the truck. You can do a ton of other stuff as well. my 2016 F150 doesn't have it, but I have disabled it on 3 other family members F150's.

I have read that you can also unlock all the different offroad modes using ForScan. No idea what would happen though if you unlock Rock Crawl but your model doesn't have the sway bar disconnect.

 

[UnivTex34 1763]

13 minutes ago, CooterBrown said:

I have read that you can also unlock all the different offroad modes using ForScan. No idea what would happen though if you unlock Rock Crawl but your model doesn't have the sway bar disconnect.

 

Yeah, as I said, you can do a lot. I have a 2016 F150 4x4, and added the Hill control descent button on the dash for like $12, then enabled it in Forscan, and it works just like I have an FX4. So you may be able to add the disconnect later as parts become available, then unlock in via the computer via Forscan. I know lots of folks on the F150 forums have added things that came on much higher trim models by adding the parts, and telling the computer to enable.

 

whole lot of cool stuff it allows you to customize.

[fattyflattie 4639]

2 hours ago, UnivTex34 said:

whole lot of cool stuff it allows you to customize.

I’m sure this glitch will be fixed sooner than later, unfortunately. Same with tractors unlocking more HP and features. 

[Lat22 4014]

Forscan is awesome but damn I find it intimidating to use. I’m always afraid I’m going to fat finger something and brick my truck. 

[Planet Houston 4930]

Perhaps this is not the right thread for this, but the more I poke around the more I’m realizing that $20k for my Tahoe is really light on the trade-in offer from the dealer I’m getting my Bronco through. How would y’all go about finding a private buyer? I have various “offers” from KBB, Autortrader, Carvana, Texas Direct Auto and they are all appreciably higher than $20k. Autotrader puts the retail value just south of $30k. I’d like to find a private buyer - is my best bet to put a detailed online ad in Autotrader? Thanks in advance. 

[Anastasis 23469]

On 12/8/2021 at 10:26 AM, BabaYaga said:

Go big

Damn that's nasty. I've been looking at the new AT4's and the Tundras, have starting leaning towards the GMC's but fuck if that doesn't look right. Wish they would have kept a V8 option. 

 

My 2010 Tundra is probably never going to die. It's been ridden rough, but it's light on miles ~85k and mechanically it runs like a fucking top.  Thinking of just parking it out at the lease so I can bounce it around out there with no fucks given about a new whip. 

[TwiceHorn 31471]

I have engine start stop and it bothers me hardly at all.

It is a 2.0T four, though.

This apparently works quite well, plugs into OBD port. https://www.rangetechnology.com/products/start-stop_disabler/

Edited December 13, 2021 by TwiceHorn

[BabaYaga 15298]

1 hour ago, Anastasis said:

Damn that's nasty. I've been looking at the new AT4's and the Tundras, have starting leaning towards the GMC's but fuck if that doesn't look right. Wish they would have kept a V8 option. 

 

My 2010 Tundra is probably never going to die. It's been ridden rough, but it's light on miles ~85k and mechanically it runs like a fucking top.  Thinking of just parking it out at the lease so I can bounce it around out there with no fucks given about a new whip. 

2019 tundra TRD.  My prior ford FX4 ecoboost went tits up around 149k and I had to make the switch.  I just want ruthless efficiency on a truck I can give my 15yr old to take to college.  I might get a few lights and better tires than the stock OEM Michelin options.  But it’s basically ready made to hand off.  

[Chewbacca 7777]

2019 tundra TRD.  My prior ford FX4 ecoboost went tits up around 149k and I had to make the switch.  I just want ruthless efficiency on a truck I can give my 15yr old to take to college.  I might get a few lights and better tires than the stock OEM Michelin options.  But it’s basically ready made to hand off.  

You should buy an older Tundra to send him off. Yours will be a baby in 3 years.

[BabaYaga 15298]

1 minute ago, Chewbacca said:

2 hours ago, BabaYaga said:

2019 tundra TRD.  My prior ford FX4 ecoboost went tits up around 149k and I had to make the switch.  I just want ruthless efficiency on a truck I can give my 15yr old to take to college.  I might get a few lights and better tires than the stock OEM Michelin options.  But it’s basically ready made to hand off.  

You should buy an older Tundra to send him off. Yours will be a baby in 3 years.

Seriously 

[Wally Fairway 5549]

On 11/26/2018 at 11:35 AM, jofus said:

the Rivian R1T all electric truck was officially revealed this morning, and is available for preorder (with $1,000 refundable deposit).  Its around the size of a honda ridgeline or chevy colorado. up to 400+ mile range, but the 200 mile battery starts at $69,000 before $7,500 rebate.

I saw a rumor of a "marathon model", which would include the big battery, but be light on upgrades.

0-60 in 3 seconds, decent offroad specs.

http://products.rivian.com/?mc_cid=ecc522b5f0&mc_eid=64622ba12f

 

And 3 years after "leaking" drawings, the Rivian R1T is named truck of the year. 
Which is amazing, considering they have likely delivered less than a 1,000 (maybe closer to a couple of 100).
Rivian is obviously well connected to the Auto community and press. But good for them.

[tx 3 putt 76958]

On 12/12/2021 at 10:58 AM, Lat22 said:

Forscan is awesome but damn I find it intimidating to use. I’m always afraid I’m going to fat finger something and brick my truck. 

[topochico 1049]

On 12/12/2021 at 4:14 PM, Planet Houston said:

Perhaps this is not the right thread for this, but the more I poke around the more I’m realizing that $20k for my Tahoe is really light on the trade-in offer from the dealer I’m getting my Bronco through. How would y’all go about finding a private buyer? I have various “offers” from KBB, Autortrader, Carvana, Texas Direct Auto and they are all appreciably higher than $20k. Autotrader puts the retail value just south of $30k. I’d like to find a private buyer - is my best bet to put a detailed online ad in Autotrader? Thanks in advance. 

Depending on what the difference between private buyer and Caravana/Zoom. I would take the best offer from Carvana/Zoom/Carmax and enjoy the Bronco. Trying to eek out a little extra is not worth dealing with the flakes, low ball offers, meeting at the bank to confirm the deposit clears etc. 

If you are going the private sale route list it everywhere (Autotrader, FB market place, Craigslist etc). Lots of quality pics at good angles with a good background behind the Tahoe

Edited December 13, 2021 by topochico

[Horns99 155]

Depending on what the difference between private buyer and Caravana/Zoom. I would take the best offer from Carvana/Zoom/Carmax and enjoy the Bronco. Trying to eek out a little extra is not worth dealing with the flakes, low ball offers, meeting at the bank to confirm the deposit clears etc. 

If you are going the private sale route list it everywhere (Autotrader, FB market place, Craigslist etc). Lots of quality pics at good angles with a good background behind the Tahoe

This…. How much is your time worth. Dealing with all the no shows, people trying to beat you down, people that want you to wait on their financing, etc…


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[Planet Houston 4930]

On 12/9/2021 at 9:24 PM, Planet Houston said:

I ask because I committed to buy a Sasquatch Outer Banks this week. Yes, paying over MSRP as I didn’t order one, but it is so perfect for what I want in a new rig that I jumped at it. I drove an ‘89 Bronco in high school that had the top off a lot.

Gonna be home soon…then straight to the detailer for a few days. Fuck. Yes. Merry Christmas to me.

 

 

Edited December 26, 2021 by Planet Houston

[Lat22 4014]

Some friends of mine got the same one and brought it over the other day.  It's beautiful.  I was a Bronco man myself in my youth (90, 96) and this one has me considering it again.