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If you want a good factory-built offroader, the PW is definitely the most capable option. But what parts are you considering for the Tundra and what shops are you talking to that would develop a $15k-$20k expenditure? ARB front + rear air lockers, air compressor, and mild 2" suspension lift...

It's a want, not a need. The torque ratings on these newer 3/4 ton pickup are starting to exceed the ratings of those diesel engines found in box trucks and the HD (Ram 4500/500 and Ford F-450/550) chassis trucks. You don't need 900lb-ft of torque to tow a travel trailer. With a little less...

These Hemi engines have a recommended 89 octane fuel rating (though 87 will work). So it makes sense that they would be slightly more efficient with mid-grade vs regular.

The Toyota has better long term reliability, hands down. Does that mean the PW is going to be an unreliable POS? Not at all; plenty of PW's out there doing just fine. But there is a greater likelihood for problems compared to the Tundra: electronic and even powertrain (transmission and...

Still putting a 31 gallon tank into a vehicle that was designed for long distance towing....come on FCA. Most of the 1/2 tons have more fuel capacity than that. Also, putting holes in the radius arms for weight reduction? Is that really necessary? Overall platform looks to be a moderate...

You at least have the option of getting those same pickups for as low as $45k with a different trim level.

Are you planning on posting any writeup and/or pictures for the install? I'd be interested in seeing how it sets up for the Ram and where you end up putting the fuel door. Still takes up space and you need to figure out a way to transfer the fuel. I get that some people are turned off by the...

Thanks. Is there a general consensus among Tundra owners on when aftermarket upper control arms are needed (at a certain lift height)?

What kind of suspension are you running? Any issues with the CV boots?

The 2.0l inline 4 and the 3.2l inline 5 diesels are the two options I've heard being thrown around.

I think at one point a "3/4 ton" did in fact indicate the approximate payload capability of the truck. Maybe for the Fords. The Rams don't see as much of a payload discrepancy between gas and diesel.

Seems like the HD series combines the best of both worlds: fiberglass shell keeps the weight down, but the internal aluminum skeleton adds some reinforcement for heavier roof loads. I believe the HD series has a higher weight rating vs the regular fiberglass caps, correct? DCU is likely a bit...

"Worth" is a subjective term. A cheap method would be to store jerry cans in the bed. If you want to preserve your bedspace for other purposes, a bigger midship tank and/or auxiliary tank could prove useful. A lot of people find their spare tire position useless anyways, since the bigger...

Yeah, but those stats are misleading. The 2wd short cab Ranger gets ~ 1800lbs. Once you add 4wd and a double cab, the Ranger's payload is somewhere around 1400-1500lbs, which is still good for a midsized truck. Adding higher trim levels and options will likely see lower payload #'s. The point...

Different leaf springs I understand, and implicitly acknowledged; the suspension is one component that can easily be swapped or adjusted for different handling characteristics. What is your source for the different axles? The above is likely true, but you treat the two (NA Ranger and global...

Jury is still out and how similar or different the NA Ranger is from the global one. The frame material might be a little different (though I've yet to see a detailed comparison) and the NA version gets steel front and rear bumpers from the factory. By all accounts so far, the two chassis' are...

The moment you start putting these turbo gasoline engines under load their mpg degrades quite a bit. And that engine load is not exclusive to towing; engine load will vary with accelerations, payload, tire size/weight, head-winds, air temperature, ect. Unless you're doing steady-state 60mph...

4.6l or 5.7l? I’ve never heard someone complain about a lack of pulling power with the 5.7l. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Those are literally the last 2 places I'd go to verify realistic mpg #'s.

Lol, okay I misunderstood what you meant there. 9 vs 11 mpg is a difference, however its not a big difference. Your averages are not the norm. I've driven the 3.5l plenty (work & play). I can go find find a 6bt Cummins owner online who always "gets" 25-27mpg....that doesn't mean said result...