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I could switch back to the 87 I guess. See if I notice the 10 peak HP loss or a dip in the lower end power band. I don't know if Ford's Sport Mode is enough to compensate for their ridiculous terrible shift and throttle mapping in the new trucks. I've read a lot into the mods and tuning the 3.7...

The tune came with the tuner, as well as allowing me to correct for tire size, it fixed the horrible throttle lag that comes standard with Ford's programming, and the transmission shifting got a bit better (selected firmer shifts) I had put the stock tune back on at the end of 19 when I tried to...

Yeah the cyclones have to rev. Once you accept that fact and you realize it's fine to have it running at 5k up an incline, it's alright. Not tons of steep climbs around me and with the travel restrictions we haven't gone far enough to experience a long climb. I'm running a 91 octane canned tune...

I'm still waiting for a chance to tow my 5000# trailer in the mountains with my 3.7 NA and "34s" (but really they are 33) and if it does the job, an XLT 301a 3.3 or 2.7 are lead replacement trucks if/when truck prices come down. A 2.7 PP truck for higher payload and heavier axle aren't needed...

You can get the 9.75 axle on the 2.7 with the 2.7 payload package. Otherwise it's the super 8.8 and it's payload and tow ratings are similar to the 3.3

I've been using a cheap Woods cot and the Cabela's 'Big Snoozy or whatever their in house pad is called. It's 2". It's surprisingly comfortable, and because I don't use them nearly often enough, the bulk and weight is offset by reasonable cost. The cot is just over 6' but it works because I'm...

Some of us pay a lot more for gas. Just under $4.92 per gallon locally. It's getting high enough I may consider OEM tire size

Crazy! I'd lean towards a 1.5-2" sort of level/lift and call it good. Be around the same clearance I have now but better break over. But if it's getting six inch lifts it should get some aftermarket support.

That's what I mean it's a 3.3 or 2.7 F150 Supercab or do I go midsize? There are pros and cons to each. Midsize is more useful around town, offroad, maybe better fuel economy in town and on highway when not towing. Full-size is more payload and more room. ?

Neither of those have stellar tanks either but that's 12 more liters of fuel. If I average 18 liters per 100 when towing (unless it's windy) that's an extra 60km of range. Pretty spoiled with my 136 liter tank right now. Not at all interested in a diesel. In my case, the majority of KMs are...

Ranger comically small fuel tank basically leaves me with Frontier and GM twins as viable options for a midsize, but I'm not even sure what the fuel tank size is on those. Need to tow our 5000# trailer. I can't imagine the Nissan will be any better on fuel when towing, but hoping empty it...

CCLB is not even fun to use in a city on paved roads. I can notice the turning radius difference between my 145" WB F150 and my 148" WB T250. I've driven an 06 or 07 double cab Long box Ram 2500 and the space for gear is nice, the driving an aircraft carrier feeling not so much.

But then the wheelbase and overall length go up I managed with my 08 Supercab ranger, a Reg cab Short box full size is wider but similar otherwise. Wider longer box so more room there, 3 person bench seat if you need. Biggest downside is no room in cab for any sizeable items. Just some soft...

Never mind 45k is a deal.

I'd have a Reg cab Short box if they didn't require a special order from the dealership for MSRP plus and zero incentives. This is prior to Covid BS as well Somehow a SCAB or SCREW with 301-302a package costs 2-3k more than a Reg cab Short box 4x4 with a 300a because they were incentivized up...

For anybody waffling about going full size or mid size, here are one **************** rambling thoughts. Pretty sure I'm stuck with an F150 as a platform, certainly my current one, and likely another one when it's time because of various reasons. But as a current full-size owner thinking about a...

So anything for backwards Canada yet? Or are we six months behind as usual?

If you are frequently going to have the weight up front I'd go with a heavier front coil spring with larger capacity dampers. A lot of the aftermarket ones are 0-2.5" lift so you could set it at 1" or so. For the rear have a spring shop make you/order you a multi leaf spring pack with a weight...

Yeah that Tundra could be something. It will take forever to be available in central Canada, and will probably be obscenely priced, but they've had a lot of time to come up with it and do it right. If they offer the rear locker and tow package on a lower trim I'd be interested.

If you keep it lighter, a half ton extended cab would do majority of what you list and get reasonable fuel economy. Many small lifts and suspension packages from a variety of manufacturers are available, and many half tons can go up a couple inches in tire size on OEM wheels quite easily. If you...