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The Achilles Heel of EV is range and charging time. The newer Tesla's still have significant range degradation issues (cold weather, heavy driving loads, fast accelerations). So it's great that these new EV concepts have a range of 400 miles on paper; I won't get my hopes up until I see...

Yep, that's what I said "relatively speaking." The 1gr-fe v6 is nothing special in regards to its low-end torque, especially when pitted against a modern gasoline v8 or turbodiesel, but I do prefer its driving characteristics over those of the 3.5l v6. Had the new Tacoma come with an updated...

I agree with the part in bold. My dislike for the 3.5l v6 stems from my perception of the engine's characteristics (or lack thereof) that are relevant to 4x4 usage. The 4.0l v6 in the old Tacoma's, FJ's and current 4runners is a truck engine: it has good low-end torque (relatively speaking)...

I begrudgingly admire some of the qualities and user options of the F-150: rear locker, different engine options (v8, two different turbo v6's, diesel), different payload packages. Ford has done a great job with making the F-150 flex to a accommodate different user needs. F-150 2.7l ecoboost...

I don't know how many Colorado's had the airbag issue, but every brand is susceptible to internet drama. Toyota forums complain about cam tower leaks for the 5.7l v8, GM forums complain about air bag issues, Ram forums complain about 68RFE issues....every brand has its own issues. The relevant...

Why are you removing the snorkel? How did the M/T's compare to the new A/T's you have on your truck?

The price discrepancy isn't that bad in many other parts of the country. But everyone has to figure out for themselves whats "worth it." For me I'm fine with paying a little extra for diesel fuel because of the efficiency/range advantages and driving characteristics. And when you take into...

23 mpg combined for the 4x2 is about what I would expect from a turbo inline 4 gasoline truck engine. As others have noted, the real-world mpg for these ecoboost engines tends to be a bit lower than the EPA ratings. Also, these 'leaked' figures are for the 4x2. I'd expect the 4x4 to be...

Now that right there would be my dream rig for a camper-oriented overlander....I'm sure it's expensive as hell with the flatbed and camper, never mind the AEV goodies....but its still pretty BA. In a few years time, those underlying Ram 2500/3500 vehicles will be available for decent prices and...

Thankfully, you don't have to do either: you can buy a moderately used diesel 3/4 or 1 ton at a decent discount and you can keep the the emissions intact and preserve your warranty. I find it interesting that those who most often complain about the emissions woes seem to have the least...

They're a biased vendor since their main business is selling and conducting Toyota diesel conversions (which to my knowledge, isn't even EPA-complaint); the 2.8l Cummins is a direct threat to their business model. It's nothing short of laughable that they criticize the 2.8l Cummins as being...

I just finished a drive into the middle of the Adirondacks...all main roads, but 4wd, slow-going due to the weather and road conditions. My 4Runner averaged about 21mpg for the trip (mostly highway) though around town in the winter usually sees the mpg’s plummet to 14 mpg. I felt as confident...

Point taken, though there may have been good reason for forgetting the 5.7l Oldsmobile diesel. So FCA wasn't the first to introduce a diesel into the 1/2 ton market, but they were the first to reintroduce a diesel engine after a lengthy absence in that market segment.

Well I certainly give credit where credit is due. FCA was the first to offer a diesel 1/2 ton (though it doesn't exactly have the best of reputations). They are also among the first to offer hybrid gasoline engines (of sorts) in their trucks. Not sure on the rear coil springs; I thought...

I don't know if FCA differentiates between their 1/2 ton sales and 3/4 ton sales (I don't know if any OEM does actually), but I've always gotten the sense that FCA's 1/2 tons haven't sold as well as the other brands, while their HD's seem to sell comparatively well. I'm basing this purely off...

You're up in Canada? TRD Pro's start at around $43k south of the border. Considering that the ZR2 gasoline goes for roughly the same price, I do think the Bison will end up being more expensive, at least down here. And for the record, I wasn't arguing in favor of the Bison's value. I'm just...

Why would it be less expensive than a TRD Pro? Never mind the brand debates; the Bison has front and rear lockers, side rails, a winch-ready front bumper and a unique (for the truck market) suspension. A $50k MSRP is a lot, but that price isn't out of line with the MSRP's of other...

There is a company called Asfir which produces aluminum skid plates; I've seen their products for the 4th gen, I don't know if they make anything for the 3rd gen. You're already aware of Dethloff. The only other option I've heard of is adapting the PW skid plates to the non-PW version...

The 4th gen is a highly underrated overland vehicle. The v6 is good; the v8 is better IMHO (especially since fuel economy doesn't change too much going from one to the other).

Well for starters: your camping payload is well over the weight these aftermarket leafs are rated for. If you plan on carrying up to 1k lb's worth of payload, I would go back to the OEM leaf springs or find an aftermarket set that can handle that weight. Even with your part-time load of 500...