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All of the above may be true, though I don't if we can read too much into the different tow/payload ratings for overseas Rangers and Hilux's...The methods/standards for rating a US-spec pickup's tow/payload capabilities are not the same as what's used overseas.

I still want to see an in depth comparison between the US-spec Ranger and the global version. Everyone keeps saying that they're "basically" the same chassis/platform, but I wonder if Ford made some changes to the NA-version to make it lighter and more efficient.

NY's 7 round limit was ruled unconstitutional by a 2nd Circuit Court judge: SAFE Act ruling So that bit is wrong. Except that regulation is misleading. That executive rule (not the same thing as a law) is written and enforced by NY's State Office of Parks and Recreation. They have...

With 2.5" lift and 35's? That's still not that bad. How do you like the 6.7L Powerstroke so far? By all the accounts, it seems to be a vast improvement over the earlier 6.0's and 6.4's.

"Extreme" looking is putting it mildly, but it does do a good job of keeping the bulk/weight to a minimum. Looks like you might have some top-side winch access too, which you usually don't get with the slim-profile bumpers. Only other thing I'd look at is how/if the stock air intake is...

If that's a F-250, those mpg's are pretty dang good.

That turning issue is not limited to ARB's; all on-demand lockers (ARB's, e-lockers) have that issue. Engage the lockers on when you need them and disengage them once you've gotten through the limited traction situation. They're not designed for long duration driving. As for whether or not...

The bumper may in fact be a bad design, but I don't know why someone would only connect to one D ring for a front pull.

Car journalist awards mean diddly squat to me nowadays, especially within the truck/4x4 segment. One year truck A wins because it has a fancy nav screen, the next year truck B wins because it looks cool and has a plush ride....most of those fellows don't own or use trucks on a daily basis, so...

What percentage of people take their BMW M4's and Porsche 911's to the track on a regular basis, or even at all? If that number is somewhere around 5%, does that mean companies should stop making high performance RWD cars? Some people actually need the full capability of a 4wd BOF truck. Some...

They advise that the magazine limit is 7 rounds for NY and that you're forbidden from taking your CCW firearm onto state land lands...both are patently false. It doesn't matter what their stated objective is. If you get caught violating a state firearms law, its your butt on the line, not...

Fuel economy is going to be an issue for any built-up gasoline truck/suv. I think the only solution is to add more fuel capacity. An Australian company (LRA) makes some auxiliary gasoline fuell tanks for the LC 200; I'm not sure if there is anything out there for the 4runner, Tacoma and GX. I...

I suspect the reliance on BOF for truck design goes beyond a simple image/marketing justification. The design is still used for most trucks all over the world. I agree that technology may change that going into the future. My point is if current unibody construction was just as capable and...

I certainly agree that many, if not most, truck owners buy a truck because of what they want one, not necessarily because they need one. But that's a separate issue all together from whether or not a unibody car-based "truck" (Honda Ridgeline) can actually replace a traditional BOF truck in its...

I have read some of the stated rules for my state (NY); some are just plain wrong, often because they are misinterpreting the laws which they reference or they reference the wrong laws entirely. So if you want to take USSCA's word at face value, do so at your own peril. They are an advocacy...

Tribalism certainly exists within the 4x4 community. However, I don't think tribalism is the main reason that the Honda Ridgeline is looked down upon by hardcore 4x4 enthusiasts and truck owners. It's because its a car-derived vehicle that's intended to offer some amount of truck...

My observation is that all of the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks are still relying on NA V8's, at least for the gasoline engines. Even the new design put out by Ford is using that proven formula. I think for largely the same reason that Toyota still relies on a v8 with its Tundra: the fuel economy...

Turbo's, early ecoboosts had direct injection which come with their own can of worms, but are somewhat mitigated by Ford's recent switch to direct + port injection. Auto stop/start. A lot stuff on the horizon though which promises to add even more complexity and even greater potential for...

I don't think anyone disputes the torque advantage. I'd argue that these turbo gasoline engines are still a ways off from offering true "diesel-like" performance, but certainly they offer better low-end torque compared to most conventional v6's and v8's. These ecoboosts are somewhere in...

Firstly, I would not rely on a 3rd party website for legal advice and information. I would talk directly to IL state authorities to confirm the law of the land...straight from the horses mouth rather than hearing someone's interpretation of the law. More than a few visiting people have gone to...