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The late gen Expedition is an excellent truck with one helluva tough chassis, and relatively high carrying capacity. The rear suspension has 10" of travel making for excellent ride and traction. I think as long as you're using it for "expedition" style explorations (that's two Ford models in...

Funny only 159 trucks are affected - sounds like a Friday afternoon shift and the crew had a few too many cold ones at lunch! :D My truck has a build date of Feb 2014, hope it's not part of it. On the other hand, I have to say the ZF 8 spd is absolutely amazing. It makes an internal combustion...

For them to deny you insurance coverage, they have to prove your "overload" was a safety issue, and caused the accident. If you went over a warranty weight limit, they can't deny you coverage. If they do you have all the rights / reasons in the world to fight back. Now, of course, all your...

20 honest mpg would be pushing it for an EMPTY older truck, much less with a camper. The only way I can think of is a Ranger 2.3L with a micro-camper... Ever thought of a minivan? Or a Ford Transit Connect?

In Canada you definitely could order both, but I've rarely, if ever, seen a 2014MY with a 5.7. I believe it's one of those transition plans to avoid parts shortage and use up old stock. The 6.4 also come in two flavours, one for 2500/3500SRW and one for the DRW, where hp is lower (artificially...

Couldn't have said it better: lower hwy speeds + lower engine speeds are the trick to mpg. Modern engines with variable valve timing, like the Gen V smallblocks, or Hemi, can run happily as low as 1300 rpm. That's how they achieve 22 mpg at 60 mph (my Hemi is geared for 1300 rpm at 60, 5600 lbs...

Glad you brought that up. A lot of people are quick to point fingers calling the Eco-D "slow" and "under powered". Strange how 30 years can change people's standards and perception - back when the 5.9 B-series first stormed into the HD pickup market and caught everyone by surprise with a...

Are you sure you don't have an 8 speed? Or is the truck a 2013? I'm not aware of any 6 speed Hemi 1500s in the 2014MY. I have an 8 speed Sport, and I agree the efficiency is amazing. But I believe a big part of that is the 8 speed - putting around town the converter stays locked and keeps the...

I wasn't saying the 2500 is stiffer or as stiff as a 3500. Rather, that it is every bit as stiff as the previous leaf sprung 2500. A lot of people looks at the coils, and instantly thinks coils = no weight capacity. In Canada at least, a Reg Cab, Hemi 6.4 2500 4x4 can carry 3600 lbs, not bad...

Hope you're not implying a PW is a 1500 + 2" lift + lockers... I realize there isn't a huge difference between a regular 2500 and a PW, but keep in mind the 2014 2500 itself is a big upgrade from before, and just about any competitor. A super stiff 50 ksi frame, 11.5 rear axle, 6.4 Hemi, etc...

That's what I noticed as well. Awesome truck for sure, but the front seems to be limited in up-travel. Defenders are usually very good at tucking a tire deep into the well.

Before people criticize the rear coils too much, you may want to feel the truck at a dealer / autoshow. I too, was skeptical based on the soft 1500 coils, but a 2014 2500 is STIFF. I'd say it's as stiff, if not stiffer than a leaf sprung 3500 SRW. Both my buddy and I were hanging off the...

A Class 8 may be the wrong choice, but hundreds of thousands of motor coaches, city buses, and rear engine RVs have been using electronic shift Allisons for decades. These workhorses are worked and shifted day in day out, much harder than most pickups. The Allisons are heavy duty, but...

You should probably say vehicles in the Rover's class. Otherwise I can name a whole bunch that can do it without MUCH repairs (absolutely $0 is unreasonable).

Afraid I "never will" understand, your point. So Jeep failed because they chose to: add some mud tires, re-gear the diff, put on some rock rails, and then finished off with some stickers. But they would "knock this out" if they were to bolt one a side spare tire, shovel, axe, and jerry cans...

I do agree that Jeep is going a bit far with sticker packages. And Chrysler in general - Just look at the Charger/300/Challenger! However, it's simply ignorant to say a modern vehicle "embarrass" an older vehicle by sharing its name, as long as the modern reincarnation is physically capable...

What benefit does a metal grille serve? You'd take a low compression primitive motor that barely runs on modern 87 octane, over a sophisticated, fuel efficient, vastly more powerful and quieter motor? It's "over-engineered", got airbags, and coil sprung for a reason. Do you want your family in...

Yeah, considering the original Willys had a fire breathing Hemi, lockers and 4:1 transfer case, sway bar disconnects, and massive suspension travel / articulation. Oh wait... As cool as the original was, let's face it, the modern JK is better in almost every single way. How's that a waste?

I've got a 4th gen, and I think you nailed it. They'll never be a crawler, or serious offroader, because they have neither solid axles, nor the fancy articulation of the Landrovers. But, for overland travel on rough road, they're wonderful. Quiet cabin, super stiff chassis (torsion rigidity is...

But the consequences of overloading your aircraft is MUCH more serious than the truck! I bet a stock Raptor can easily handle 2000 lbs, it just can't perform while doing so. Heck, the shocks probably have better damping control for 2000 lbs, than a truck DESIGNED for 2000 lbs.