Truck Nuts

[Bert Orange 1,115]

3 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

I did the software update for the downshift thing, and my in dash display that used to show 1-6 for the gears and highlight which one it was in, is now gone. What’s that shit?

We mek problem disappear in muzzah Russia. 

[castolon 193]

7 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

I did the software update for the downshift thing, and my in dash display that used to show 1-6 for the gears and highlight which one it was in, is now gone. What’s that shit?

There's instructions in the manual on how to turn that back on. 

[Longhorn Al 440]

Suggestions for a grille guard for a '15 Silverado 1500? I'm wanting it to look sharp, offer good protection vs. deer, and not break the bank.

[Anton Chigurh 3,318]

Grille/brush guards are just damage multipliers in an accident (be it with a vehicle or a deer/animal). I wouldn’t recommend any of that type.

[Longhorn Al 440]

1 hour ago, Anton Chigurh said:

Grille/brush guards are just damage multipliers in an accident (be it with a vehicle or a deer/animal). I wouldn’t recommend any of that type.

The people I know with them have hit multiple deer with no damage. 

[Anton Chigurh 3,318]

The people I know with them have hit multiple deer with no damage. 

May the odds be ever in your favor.

[TexasEd 8,064]

13 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

I did the software update for the downshift thing, and my in dash display that used to show 1-6 for the gears and highlight which one it was in, is now gone. What’s that shit?

Use the +/- on the shifter and you can turn it back on.  Don't push it too many times and lock out gears you don'e want locked out though.

[Lat22 3,994]

3 hours ago, Longhorn Al said:

Suggestions for a grille guard for a '15 Silverado 1500? I'm wanting it to look sharp, offer good protection vs. deer, and not break the bank.

It’s hard to beat a Ranchhand. 

[Llano Estacado 1,257]

Anton C where are you getting that info? I know lots of people that have had animal strikes with guards that were resolved with a $2 at the spray and wash.

[Pato del Muerto 52,336]

Maybe he’s thinking of bumper mounted vs frame mounted. If I got one, it would be an integrated bumper/ guard combo. 

Tangent: in my kid’s forza game, when you select one of them to add to a holden, it’s called a roo guard. 

[Anton Chigurh 3,318]

Because you can barely bump something and they can cause damage like this. They just bend and are pushed back into the body.

[Anton Chigurh 3,318]

Something like a Ranchhand is at least better built, but not impervious.

[Anton Chigurh 3,318]

Maybe he’s thinking of bumper mounted vs frame mounted. If I got one, it would be an integrated bumper/ guard combo. 
Tangent: in my kid’s forza game, when you select one of them to add to a holden, it’s called a roo guard. 

You could call mine a ‘Roo Guard, since it’s an ARB, straight from Oz.

[Bert Orange 1,115]

Disguised new Chevy Silverado HD dually driving around downtown Denver right now. 

Hideous. 

[Sandman 3,402]

I fell off the wagon and I'm looking at trucks again. I found a couple of Rams that look good, not sure about quality. Anyone have the lowdown on 2016-17 Ram? What to look for or avoid?

[BearSchlong 8,077]

Thoughts and prayers.

[Cajun 11,675]

Ram

sigh

[TXLNGHRN10 341]

I fell off the wagon and I'm looking at trucks again. I found a couple of Rams that look good, not sure about quality. Anyone have the lowdown on 2016-17 Ram? What to look for or avoid?

They can have an issue where a lifter gets stuck and eventually grinds a cam lobe down



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[Pato del Muerto 52,336]

On 2/20/2019 at 3:27 PM, Sandman said:

I fell off the wagon and I'm looking at trucks again. I found a couple of Rams that look good, not sure about quality. Anyone have the lowdown on 2016-17 Ram? What to look for or avoid?

This doesn’t really help you, but when I was waiting at the dealership for the recall, I walked the showroom (dodge/ford dealer) and they had a 2018 ram 2500 and a 2019 ram 1500. The interior of the new ram is so much better than the previous one.  

[KuЯdt 248]

New truck day yesterday. 2019 Tundra TRD Offroad.
My old 2004 Z71 now starts its new life as a ranch truck

[Cajun 11,675]

Man, that's a good lookin' rig.

I like that color.

No idea what it is, but I like it.

[Anton Chigurh 3,318]

Looks like Cement. Same as my FJ above.

[Cajun 11,675]

You and I responding to each other is kinda like standing in the doorway of a Starbucks looking across the street at another Starbucks.

That said, Cement?  

Well, great color, but what a craptastic name for it.

[Clackles 276]

Nice looking Michelin tire too.  I guess I didn’t know they made a tire with tread that aggressive.

[KuЯdt 248]

8 hours ago, Cajun said:

You and I responding to each other is kinda like standing in the doorway of a Starbucks looking across the street at another Starbucks.

That said, Cement?  

Well, great color, but what a craptastic name for it.

I hear they are going to rename the Magnetic Gray Metallic to "Asphalt"

 

[Pato del Muerto 52,336]

Doesn’t ford have an asphalt gray?

[Pato del Muerto 52,336]

To answer my own question, the color I was thinking of is avalanche gray. 

[RPM 26,208]

On 2/19/2019 at 2:25 PM, Anton Chigurh said:

Grille/brush guards are just damage multipliers in an accident (be it with a vehicle or a deer/animal). I wouldn’t recommend any of that type.

Mostly false. The little photo spread you posted was impressive. But there's no way to tell if the damage would have been worse with/without. It also greatly depends on the quality of the guard. Thin, lightweight, JC Whitney/Pep Boys/Napa guards aren't good for anything but looks. Ranch Hand is a whole 'nother level of quality, construction and protection. You get what you pay for.

[bigshark88 388]

New truck day yesterday. 2019 Tundra TRD Offroad.
My old 2004 Z71 now starts its new life as a ranch truck

Nice! I bought this truck (2018) back in September. Love the cement color. Michelin tires are nice too.

[LebongJames 1,782]

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[LebongJames 1,782]

I hope that’s not truly the Bronco. Looks like a Durango with Isuzu Amigo rear end.

[Anton Chigurh 3,318]

Eh, it’s pretty mule’d up. Reminds me of the Toyota/Subaru 86 mule.

[LebongJames 1,782]

Also way more Ranger than F150

[Cajun 11,675]

2 hours ago, LebongJames said:

I hope that’s not truly the Bronco. Looks like a Durango with Isuzu Amigo rear end.

Yeah, that looks like pure ass.  Do Not Want!

My old Bronco was my favorite vehicle I've ever owned.  Just build them like you used to Ford...

[Nueces River Rat 5,529]

3 hours ago, LebongJames said:

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Looks like the new Ranger with a camper shell.....

 

[Nueces River Rat 5,529]

On 2/24/2019 at 6:36 PM, KuЯdt said:

I hear they are going to rename the Magnetic Gray Metallic to "Asphalt"

 

Nice truck.   The color looks better on the Tundra than the Tacoma, IMO.     

[NeverMarryAStripper 21,781]

I hope that’s not truly the Bronco. Looks like a Durango with Isuzu Amigo rear end.

No shit. That doesn’t look good at all. I just want a modern version of the one I had in the 80’s

[Cajun 11,675]

^This

[Lat22 3,994]

I had a 90 and a 96 Bronco. I loved those damn things. 

[Sandman 3,402]

Picked up a 2016 F-150 Lariat. I'm pleased with it.

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[Pato del Muerto 52,336]

1 hour ago, Lat22 said:

I had a 90 and a 96 Bronco. I loved those damn things. 

I have a 92 right now.  Hasn’t been driven in a few months though, truck has the bells and whistles and the remote start and heated seats are so nice in winter. 

[Lat22 3,994]

Sounds like the good old Eddie Bauer edition to me.

[BearSchlong 8,077]

I had the Eddie Bauer. Loved it so much.

[Pato del Muerto 52,336]

On 3/1/2019 at 5:55 AM, Lat22 said:

Sounds like the good old Eddie Bauer edition to me.

No, I mean my f150 has the creature comforts which is why the bronco sits in winter. The bronco is a Custom with no features. Not even a head liner, just painted metal. Rubber floors. 

[KuЯdt 248]

On 3/1/2019 at 5:37 PM, tjhooker said:

This is my baby.  2017 Silverado LTZ.  Automatic power running boards I love.  Some muthafucka door dinged the fuck out of it.  There is a place in hell for you.

Nice truck.  do you have the AMP boards?  I've been considering those.

[utee94 15,744]

My F150 Platinum has power running boards.  I didn't care one way or the other about them when I bought it,  but I must admit that I really like them.  Since they retract, they can actually run lower than permanently affixed running boards or nerf bars, so they make a better step to the ground, and are especially nice for the kids.

 

 

[Cajun 11,675]

On 3/1/2019 at 5:37 PM, tjhooker said:

This is my baby.  2017 Silverado LTZ.  Automatic power running boards I love.  Some muthafucka door dinged the fuck out of it.  There is a place in hell for you.

Nice looking truck.  I love that little step on the back bumper.

Clever.

[Ten Bears 2,479]

Those back bumper steps need to be mandated on all trucks.

[Cajun 11,675]

Gagree.

The contraption Ford put on the tailgates to use as a step up is hilarious fail.

[Cajun 11,675]

That said, these do come in handy...