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Having gotten a new computer decided to go through and organize my photos and make sure things transferred appropriately. Came across these from 5 or so years ago when working near the Olympics. Not high quality photos, but good memories. Wynoochee basin is a pretty special place with many...

Yeah theyre pretty insane and even admitted that they are purposfully buying used vehicles to have something on the lot and doing I think a 20% markup. Which is why used vehicles are so expensive. They had a 2019 ranger with 50K or so miles on it, and cosmetic damage, for 'sale' at $38K...

I went to drive a 150 and 250 yesterday. The 150 by far was more 'plush' as one would expect. It had the 3.5, the 250 had the 7.3. I was surprised that the 3.5 was quite a bit smoother and felt more relaxed than the 7.3. However, I didnt get to go far thanks to the weather. I guess dealers...

Good points. I was totally guestimating the front weight for a winch bumper by the way. Just pulled that number straight from my backside. You hit the nail on the head with your 'will you ever use that extra capacity, will you be happy without it" questions. That's the number one thing I am...

Yep you said it well. And I agree. And likely I would use a cargo trailer to transport said building materials when needed. Getting myself caught up in the 'wat if' questions always are a bugger. The one other thing I will add. One can figure an extra 500 pounds of winch and bumper and...

Yeah I know. But considering a 250 has a higher capacity it makes more sense to have it a true full size. A 150 having lower capacities makes sense to be physically smaller. Personally, if I am going to go for a truck that has max capacity, then it should be max size to take advantage of that...

Ok fellers. I am back, again...., to the 150 vs 250 debate. So heres the deal. I really dont plan on towing much more than 5K on a regular basis, maybe 8K once in a while. In all reality, even towing 5K will be when I need house supplies. Maybe if I ever got another camping trailer. to...

I think the key to this statement is how long one plans to keep their vehicle. If a person wants to upgrade often because they like new vehicles, then for sure keeping its resale value high is of importance. But also if that is the case then arguing it has better long term reliability and low...

No I think it is good for surface rust stuff. Probably not great for heavily rusted (flaking) things. I think your correct it is not UV stable

Well...it looks like the truck will turn more away from a expedition rig and turn more to a 'work' truck. Not that it will be beat on by any means. But more of a project truck for hauling wood, and a cargo trailer for larger items. First home purchase before 40 - a goal I had and was blessed...

I can see how that might matter to those 'upgrading' every couple of years. I dont consider the amount one might get back from a vehicle to be of any value at all, so to me its not a factor of ownership, no matter if the potential resale value of the actual vehicle is high or low. Then again -...

I really dont see what resale value has anything to do with it? Unless you plan on resale value for future needs - I dont however - so resale vale is of no importance IMO especially because it is so hard to know for certain what that resale value will be in another 10 years and todays crazy...

I disagree. Not sure what outselling has anything to do with it other than the fanbase? Taco is a great vehicle no doubt. But certainly has its own issues - comfort and an outdated drive terrain being two of them. I think the cost of ownership over a 200K mile lifespan would be about the...

I have heard the opposite. POR15 is SO tough that it cracks easy on older trucks with flexible C channel frames - letting water get in and rust. Which is why I opted for ruberized for the OBS. But for a more rigid system POR 15 proably works really well? Yes agreed. However I havent been...

I did the same and have kept using eastwood the last 5 years. it seems good products thus far to me from my experiences, however now being in a more salt use area i have heard of other products that are supposedly better and a few poor reviews of eastwood (specifically the ruberized stuff), so...

Question about rust prevention coatings underneath on body, frame, etc... Living in western MT and traveling the rockies we do have pretty corrosive road spray, although maybe not as bad as the east. I have previously treated my Jeep and truck with Eastwood interior frame coating (the green...

I do miss those short bed sides and the 7' beds. at least the ranger extended cab offers a 6'. I dont understand why anyone wants a 5' bed. Mine as well get a SUV....But that's just my opinion. Tacomas short bed sides are really nice. However, I just dont like the rest of the truck and the...

Anyone know anybody running any of these? PERFORMANCE ELITE SERIES 2.5 COIL-OVER RESERVOIR SHOCK (PAIR) - ADJUSTABLE | Truck Shocks | FOX (ridefox.com) PERFORMANCE ELITE SERIES 2.5 RESERVOIR SHOCK (PAIR) - ADJUSTABLE | Truck Shocks | FOX (ridefox.com) or 19-UP FORD RANGER 0-3.5" STAGE 8...

I saw somewhere that the length is increasing by an inch, but more importantlhy the width increases by 4?? so. Its not really a midsize / compact any longer. Seems like its

150 certainly is a good option. but it's also heavier and wider than the mid sized trucks so trails would be more difficult. But a 150 or similar does seem to be a good mid way compromise. Yeah but the mid size trucks (ranger, frontier, tacoma, etc..) aren't designed to handle a work truck...