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This issue is not exclusive to just the Powerstroke Super Duty's. And I did say that Ford wasn't alone in this issue; their trucks are indicative of it however. You can get an engine access dolly to lean on for working on an engine bay with cab on...it's not that big of a deal.

I'll just be frank: If you're really going to go down heavy modification road, then you're better off trading your SR5 for a 4runner trim that comes with a factory rear locker. You can "armor up" all you want; if you truly want this vehicle to be capable offroad, you'll need that factory...

You admit that there is a lot of "clutter" to remove and that the cab has to come off for certain procedures, and yet you don't think these Fords are expensive or difficult to work on? Do you not see the contradiction there? I know Ford isn't the only company that has been making it difficult...

The problem is when something breaks down, someone will need to get into it, and the process won't be easy or cheap....Ford really could go a little further in making their stuff more accessible for non-OEM engineers.

The 5th gen 4runner is best left with as few modifications as possible, mostly due to the engine and fuel economy. I've never gotten around to putting sliders on, but those and better tires would be the only modifications that are absolutely required for overlanding in most parts of North...

EPA ratings and real-world #'s don't always match up, especially with the ecoboost's.

Fingers crossed on that....some of the stuff that 4th gen Ram owners have to deal with is just ridiculous: 3rd-brake light leak; water in the headlights; driveline vibrations at highway speeds. Just saw some new feedback talking about grid heater-bolts getting sucked into the 6.7l Cummins...

I'm pretty sure the Sequoia is derived from the Tundra....the LC 200 is a separate chassis all together though it does have the same gasoline engine.

I agree the LC is over-engineered, but I also think its hyped up a bit. The whole "25 year service-life" spawned from some Toyota engineer giving an off-the-cuff comment to a reporter some 15-20 years ago about how Toyota would like to see the LC's last that long. There is no official "25...

Certain FCA vehicles have a decent reputation for being robust. Jeep's and Ram HD's are generally well-built, but even those 4x4's have issues with build quality. The problem is that the brand overall has had poor reliability and build quality....it's better than it was 10 years ago, but it's...

Just for the record: I didn't say Fords were "crap" trucks. With regards to Toyota's shortcomings: I mostly agree. The designs are dated and somewhat inefficient compared to the competition. The 1GR-FE v6 4runner is running with an old engine design, and the platform itself has seen very...

What's funny about Ford is that brand has the biggest consumer base (based on the sales #'s) and arguably some of the most loyal fans who will defend the "Built Ford Tough" theme tooth-and-nail. And yet the only 2 trucks, that I can recall anyways, which had catastrophic failures (meaning they...

I love how those older Tacoma's look, especially when they're kitted out.

Way off topic, but I think most people agree that having wolves on the landscapes (where they can be ecologically supported) is a good thing. The disagreement arises when it comes to management (hunting). There is a very solid argument to be made that their numbers do in fact need to be...

I don't consider myself a Jeeper, but the guys over on that channel are pretty entertaining and also put out some informative content on DIY 4x4 project stuff. As well, I thought it was interesting that the guy, a self-proclaimed Jeep loyalist, was so frank about the JL's shortcomings....most...

You're using today's fuel prices as the basis for that calculation; the current 60-70 cent discrepancy represents a snapshot in time. In reality the fuel price discrepancy has been much lower (20-30 cents depending on region) for most of the year. Just food for thought. That aside, I wasn't...

That's great man....go check out fuelly or go read some of mpg tests done by any number of car media sites. You may find yourself meeting or exceeding the EPA ratings...a lot of other people don't.

The price isn't that outrageous when you consider what comes with the kit. If you're concerned about getting your money's worth, then you're better off not doing any engine swap at all....short of some custom rebuild done by a credible shop, these engine swaps never see any ROI. But for people...

Most modern gasoline trucks (1/2 tons and midsize) are lucky to get 17-18 mpg combined. I know that certain engines (ecoboost) are rated higher than that, but go look at the real world results: most of the owners are getting far lower than the EPA ratings in real-world conditions. The Ram...

The Gladiator isn't out yet, so there is still some speculation on what it will and won't offer. But by outward appearances, it does to be very similar to a Jeep JL with some obvious modifications. It might be capable, but it will still come with all the problems that are inherent to Jeep and...