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Reviving this thread in case the OP hasn't made a decision yet. This quote sums it up exactly. What you need, and what you realistically will actually do vs what your 'dream' is should be the choice maker. I was just in a discussion with my dad over the last several weeks about vehicles and...

I'm wondering if anyone has some general 'total' weights of a variety of standard camping type gear that I can use as a base instead of trying to find a way to weigh all my own items (and guess things I dont have). This really is just general items, and maybe a couple of simple specialty...

So why is the ranger considered a mid-size? it has just about the same dimensions as the classic (pre-2019). Except towing ratings... I'm still waiting to see what 2022 brings as supposedly there will be a new version this fall.

Quadratec actually has a similar version to ARB - slightly different. Not sure of the weight, but i bet its lighter and just as strong. Looks pretty good too IMO. Probably going to go with it myself.

it always amazes me what folks in other countries seem to put vehicles through without either breaking them or using all sorts of specialized high tech super expensive equipment

Boy those two guys sure do have a obvious level of hate for each other. It is pretty surprising though like you said how many gas engines now have the same or more power as diesels of days past. Although, gas is never going to be as efficient as diesel. I doubt I'll be towing regularly enough...

Yeah highly variable for new vehicles - which is one thing I love about my OBS. Doesnt matter if I have 2K in the bed, or a 8K trailer - MPG only fluctuates maybe 3-4/gal compared to some reviews I hear of gassers dropping to single digits. I suppose thats the price one pays for a small engine...

can you (or anyone) provide figures of this? 15 mpg if your towing a 4-5K trailer is one thing, but if its more like 8 mpg with a 2K trailer, with a 19 gal tank thats a whole different story...

Bouncing between the two because a cheap good condition older (90's - 2010) would suit me ok for the time being. But finding one is a unicorn like you said. And theyre priced high - then again so are most desireable old trucks. Thanks for the feedback! A lot of folks have mentioned similar...

1997 F350 7.3l CCLB Approx. 245,000 miles 2nd owner – well cared for I have taken well care for this truck as it has been my livelihood the last 5 years. I am its second owner. Never abused, and only put on 40,000 miles since ownership. At 24 years old it does have some blemishes as would be...

I did look at the ecodiesel (not in person). However, it is too expensive for me. Simple as that - unfortunately.... Also, I found out the oil filter housing is plastic?? Terrible...plastic and -20 degrees seems like a poor choice. But, regardless... too expensive. And that's not just the...

Interesting question/take. To clarify, since I am usually kinda bad with that on this site to keep it short, I do not currently have a dodge. I have a 06 TJ, and a 97 7.3L. I am still considering other options than the OBS since I will be racking up a lot of commuting miles (but absolutely...

True. However, cost also goes up with a 150 - and its also a full size I believe. Its a challenge for sure. because it is easy to get into that old trap of "oh its just a little more, oh this is even just a tad bit more.." next thing you know your back in a full size diesel. But, its a good...

Hmm. I thought the torsion bar wasnt until 2008'ish... I'm just not a fan of the idea of one of those breaking.... Or the parts availability to replace one when they did break. Although the explorers had the same suspension for a period of time as well. I am inclined to consider the older...

So recently I had considered parting with my current truck for a Ram 1500 diesel for something more modern, more comfortable, more in line with my needs and desires. However, after digging into things like a full cost analysis (pretty insane actually), reviews of actual owners, considering...

Interesting - i just saw a cost comparison couple days ago that actually showed the Ranger as the better value. It came out to something like 25 bucks cheaper per hp/tq than the 150 I believe.... Why? Curious. Its rated at 7500. Maybe maxing it out isnt's so good... but a 4,000 lb boat with...

Jeff your really making me want to get a LJ and turn it into a truck - it is really a shame that the US market doesnt really have any simple small trucks anymore. Like the old Ranger.

Oh man if this were an extended cab like the old rangers, that would be a perfect sized rig. I think this parts problem is not limited to a special right like this though. Obvously it is a bigger issue than a jeep. But even some parts for a TJ can be hard to come by now...or are expensive...

I dont think there is one yet. Only a gas air or water heater. Maybe in the future there will be a gas combo? That would be great for providing more options