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At one point in time I coveted the Ram EcoDiesel. But as mentioned, Ram was caught cheating on emissions (like VW did), there was the cost of maintenance, and there was some known issue (forget now) that they were not recalling and cost a lot to repair on the engine. For me, most of my driving...

I just did a search and did not find a thread dedicated to these camper tops for the fullsize trucks. Does anyone have any experience with the Vagabond Nomad or offerings by Leetu in the wild yet? I've been following the "GFC vs. Vagabond" camper thread (here) and there is no mention of the...

Which transmission are you rolling with - 6 sp. or 10 sp.? Looks like a 10 sp. based on the numbers to the right side of the display.

So there are no vents to the rear seat if the front seat is a bench in the Ford? I'm in MI and while the rear vents would be nice, I'm not sure they are critical. But my wife may have something different to say about it. So you are a 3.5L, 6 sp. tranny, with 3.55 gears? As I search trucks...

Just did more digging and it looks like the front bench is only available in up to the XLT package. It is available in far more RAM packages. Do you have a link to the engine discussion? I looked but couldn't find it. A turbo engine doesn't spook me much. My existing car has a turbo on a...

I should have elaborated on the kids - a 4 year old in a forward-facing car seat and a 9 month old in a rear facing seat. I tried getting into the back seat of a Nissan Frontier and couldn't do it (I'm 6'2", 34" inseam).

I forgot to ask - were there different gearing options for the diffs. in these trucks? I'm still searching for an answer and what those options were.

I would go with a certified used truck from a dealer with some level of warranty. I agree with you - I don't want a problem. But even new vehicles have there issues these days. I read an article that claimed the "Lariat" package represented the best overall "value", but it failed to elaborate...

We are getting closer to switching up the vehicle fleet, and I'm narrowing down my choices. My car (VW Passat AWD) is mostly a duplicate of my wife's existing car (Honda CR-V), and the van is developing more issues than I can stay ahead of (rust, paint problems, interior layout not ideal now...

Prescription eyewear for adventures and sports? (hiking, skiing, biking, etc.) Since 1992 I wore contacts exclusively (except in the evenings before bed, and mornings), up until 2014 when I was finally tired of the discomfort and switched back to being a full-time eyeglass wearer. Something...

Is anyone here on the forum into alpine touring? I'm looking into some dedicated gear, and would like to get some guidance without joining a more AT-specific forum. I have some specific questions around the range of motion you can get in different boot models today. Thanks!

I was hoping those who own one of these trucks can chime in with their experience. I'm looking closely at 2014-2015 models. I'm considering a different vehicle and as I look at lists for 1/2 ton trucks (mostly on Autotrader), I notice there is a subset of these trucks (with the 8 speed tranny)...

I wanted to revive this thread since I may have to make a move sooner than later. My van is developing problems faster than I can fix them; the latest is one of the door hinges snapped in 2 (not an easy fix, nor cheap). The overwhelming consensus seems to be truck + camper is the best, most...

I wanted to bring this thread back from last year and thank everyone for their input. Finding MPGs on the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks is hard since the manufacturers are not required to report anything. It seems to me that you can get nearly the same fuel economy in a 3/4 ton diesel as you can with a...

I have commented a time or 2 before that I may be looking to replace my van. With a 4 yr. old and another kid due any day now, the current layout and condition of my van has me considering other options, and on the top of my list is a 1/2 ton truck. If I did move to a 1/2 ton truck, I would...

Did you ever get a response from Advance 4x4?

My first approach was the C-clamp with the socket trick. I just watched the C-clamp continue to flex with each turn so I backed it off and tried going at it with brute force. The problem with the Express/Savana side doors is the bottom hinge is recessed into the door, so you can't get a clamp...

What oil did you use? I have PB Blaster but am reading online that Kroil is supposedly much better, but not sure where to buy it.

Tried that. Taped a piece of 1/4" plywood to the van with a cutout for the hinge, after a few days of PB Blaster, and beat with a punch and small sledge hammer. Did not budge.

Has anyone had rusted hinge pins on their mid-2000s GM van and used this product (no affiliation with Double Arrow)...