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Most, if not all, of the pre 2007, single rear wheel, short box 3/4 ton's should come in under 7.7k lbs, so that shouldn't be an issue for his planning.

All right, not trying to be a total dips@%t here but I genuinely want to hear feedback from riders on this: What is the appeal of riding a motorbike for overlanding/exploration purposes? You're exposed to the elements. Your traction is very limited, to the point of being a hindrance, in many...

Quality control from Chrysler wasn't good back then, but also keep in mind those trucks saw much more abuse than your typical 4x4 and SUV. These vehicles were primarily designed and used as work trucks. A truck that spent its life pulling around a trailer or employed in industrial applications...

Honestly, I think the OP's consideration of an older, mecanical (6bt) Cummins dodge is smart, especially if he is on a budget. The truck itself may be in need of repairs and servicing to make it ready for such an adventure, but the engine should be very well-suited to such a trip, especially if...

Great to see another member putting their 3/4 ton to good use. What kind of mpg's are you getting with the Powerstroke?

Dude, despite what Dave is saying, the 4Runner is a global platform. You should have no problems finding parts for it while abroad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Dave, I’m not sure why you’re trying to muddy the waters. 4Runner and LC Prado platform are built off the same platform (read overall chassis, not just the frame). Interior and body panels may look different but the foundation underneath is pretty much the same. Go look at the wheelbase for...

I don't know why I'd scold you. The 4runner shares the same basic underpinnings as the overseas LC Prado platform. The overseas 4.0l gasoline engine and mechanical parts are similar enough to those of the North American version that you should have no problem finding parts for repair. You...

Nice Ram! What size tires and what brand of wheels are you running?

Nice-looking Tundra! What are you getting for mpg?

I use the suction cup version of the Ram mount. I know some people say to avoid those, but I've had mine constantly attached to my windshield for 1-2 years now. It only fell off once; i cleaned the window and the suction cup, put it back on haven't had a problem since. I understand the...

I get in theory that lead is not good for the wildlife. I do think the real world dangers of lead in bullets and fishing weights are sometimes exaggerated. They made that whole move to ban lead bullets in order to 'save' the Condors; after the fact, they realized there were other sources of...

You're missing the point. I'm not discussing whether or not it's legal or frowned upon by insurance. I'm discussing whether or not it's a wise decision to exceed OEM's GVWR ratings. The OEM's designed the vehicles for a certain amount of payload and towing; exceed those ratings at your own...

Uhmmm...consensus according to whom? A bunch of internet gossipers? GVWR is there for a reason. OEM's have tested a whole bunch of the vehicle's systems (suspension, brakes, frame, axles, body, handling) to determine that number. Do I think your vehicle will suddenly self-implode if you go...

It's not really about "more horsepower," it's about how the existing horsepower is delivered. The tried-and-true naturally aspirated Toyota gasoline engines (perhaps excluding the thirsty v8) all require downshifting for even half-decent horsepower delivery. In comparison to more modern turbo...

OP, sell your Tacoma and get another truck. The Tacoma is a reliable truck, but its payload and fuel economy (and engine performance) will be less than adequate for your purposes. That 4.0l v6 gasoline is a reliable engine, but it's less than stellar when it comes to heavy towing or hauling...

Colorado sales are doing very well. They went from selling 5k annually in 2013 to nearly 150k over the last 2 years. They don't break out the different sales figures for diesel vs gasoline, but I haven't heard any negative feedback regarding the diesel sales trends. Ford may very well wait a...

One of the car journal sites got pictures of a diesel Ranger being tested: https://www.autoblog.com/2018/02/20/2019-ford-ranger-wildtrak-diesel-spy-shots/#slide-7249735 Here is to hoping that we will in fact get a diesel option for the Ranger, and hopefully the 3.2l inline 5 at that! I think...

Yep, I know people like to talk about their truck guns like they're on deployment, but I really don't see the need or practicality for having a dedicated truck rifle unless you're dealing with animal management (hog control comes to mind) or you're living in/visiting a genuinely unsafe area...