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The following morning, we left Moab with plans to cover a lot of miles and make a few stops along the way. Our first stop was back in Colorado, to see Rifle Falls in Rifle Falls State Park. Next was the arduous hike up to Hanging Lake. This area is in one of the best spots on I70, just to...

This morning I had a few friends swing by and we placed the RSi Smartcap EVO onto the bed. I was checking RSi's website a few times a week and then ordered through Offroad Alliance on March 22nd, as soon as orders opened. Then I patiently waited over a month for it to get built and shipped...

I spent a little while tonight putting this together. <excited> A few neighbors are going to help me install it tomorrow. It was hard to spend that much money, but I've wanted one for years. This is one of the new ones, built in the USA and has the new latches.

I want a Rivian R1T, but I'm not getting rid of my gas truck for one, at this time. I also agree that $5k just makes it easier to trade in vs. sell private party. I have always sold private party so it wouldn't really sway me. 🤷‍♂️

Looks like Area51. Where are you finding the Raptor rear shocks for $600? I need to get some too. When not on the vehicle (and new), your tires should measure 33.2", but probably 32.5" with the truck's weight on them.

Don't be nervous about what might have been, you're just paying a mental debt on something that may not have happened and may not happen in the future. I assume you have plenty of factory warranty remaining and extended warranties are available. How many miles and what did it end up running...

I just read this whole thread over a few weeks, love it! If you still have the Mustang project, send me a link.

I wish everyone knew this. There are guys online who complain that the Lightning only goes 90 miles when towing but don't realize that they are basically getting the equivalent of 23mpg. If you tow far or often, then it's not the right tool (yet), but if you take the boat to the ramp twice a...

I also added the ambient lighting to this truck. My 2018 had the lit cupholders, so it felt like a step backwards to not have it on the 2023 truck. While I was at it, I also added a glovebox light and the footwell lighting. Total cost was around $200, including the harnesses from JHForman812...

It's kind of a use case situation, but here's how I understand it. You can only pour the current to a battery until about 80% capacity is reached, then it must slow down, quite a bit. If you can get by without charging past 80%, your charge time will be drastically reduced. Ergo, a larger...

$185.79 shipped from Fairway Ford, including the hardware.

The next item for this project was to add the Raptor transmission protection plate. My truck didn't even come with the compressed fabric "diaper", whatever its function is. I wouldn't call this new part a skid plate, but it should reduce the opportunity for something to pop up and punch a hole...

Ford didn’t fix the CDF drum, in the 10 speed, until August 15th, 2022. I can’t remember the details, but I think Ford has overtaken Toyota in some overseas markets. I wouldn’t hesitate to get a new Ranger. With that said, the benefit to a Tacoma will be resale and the fact that Toyota won’t...

I agree. The LC should come with all the off-road bits and the large screen, by default.

Have you seen many in person? I've seen a few and it takes a double take for me to realize it's the new one and not a 3rd gen. (I drive past TMMK twice a day, so I see lots of Toyota stuff)