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http://www.automedia.com/Blog/post/Spied-2015-Chevrolet-Colorado-and-GMC-Canyon.aspx Photos taken in Death Valley by my friend Brenda It looks too big to me. What do you think?

Not arguing your larger points, but a good portion of electricity is (and/or can be) generated without using fossil fuels. If demand goes up, prices will go up, at least in the short term. However, if we did nothing fossil fuel prices will go up too. The demand may be shrinking, but supplies...

Iveco F1CE3481E 2,999 cc inline four 177hp @ 3,500 rpm 300lb-ft @1,400 rpm http://www.fiatprofessional.co.uk/uk/Models/Ducato_Goods_Transport#pageBlock02 I wouldn't assume that it is lighter or more compact than the VM 3.0L V6

The Federal road taxes are the big difference. There are certainly taxes on electricity, but not those specific to road-use. I'm sure it's coming. Still, a gallon of pure 87 octane gasoline holds the same energy as 33.7KwH of electricity, and electric motors are much more efficient at putting...

Your 7,000 pound truck was also engineered for it. It didn't come standard with 265/70-16s and you're wanting to fit taller, 2" skinnier tires instead. Spring rates, swaybar rates, bushing durometer, suspension geometry, etc are all set up for 265/70s. Going to a skinnier tire with significantly...

I really hope you're wrong. Remember, Ford, GM, and Dodge/Ram (the big players) all got OUT of the small truck market because their full-size trucks outsold their small truck nearly 10 to 1 If the small trucks just keep getting bigger, there is even less reason to choose them over a half-ton...

True. But it's clear that a lot of people that may read this will think, "Yeah! I need 3.73 gears too! They took our jobs!" That's the way these forums work. The truth is, you probably don't need 3.73s with today's modern 6 and 8 speed transmissions, particularly with modern power/torque...

I've read Scott's argument, and here are the takeaways: ON-ROAD performance is hindered by narrow tires OFF-ROAD performance is hindered by narrow tires in loose, soft terrain -- like snow, sand, or mud Increased fuel economy from narrower tires is a fallacy Decreased aerodynamic drag from...

If a 235/85-16 is awesome, then a 7.50R16 is EPIC! Only 7.5" wide (195mm), but 32.2" tall!! They are available in E load range (2755# ea) and all terrain tread Just think of the fantastic fuel economy and light steering feel!!

The question remains: WHY do you want 3.73 gears? What is the benefit? Compared to what?

If by 'tow kit' and 'decent axle gears' you mean waiting for the Max Tow Pkg with 3.73 gears then let's do some math Transmission Ratios x Gear Ratios = Total Gearing Toyota 6 speed automatic 1st 3.333 x 4.30 = 14.33 2nd 1.960 x 4.30 = 8.43 3rd 1.353 x 4.30 = 5.82 4th 1.000 x 4.30 = 4.30 5th...

Tongue in cheek ExPo'ers think that if a XYZ truck travels the Outback with bullbars and jerry cans, then it must be better than what works well here

Just go to a salvage yard and buy a Ford factory tow receiver from a wrecked F150. There should be several of them in almost any junkyard. Brown's Auto Parts in Winchendon,MA shows to have a complete bumper assembly with the tow package and wiringfrom a 2006 F150 for $159

http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2016-jeep-wrangler-to-get-diesel-engine.html Edmunds announced it as 'official' a few months ago

Because we can buy them here in the US. If they are only available in other parts of the world, they are automatically better for overlanding. Especially if they are only available in Australia, and bonus points if it's a diesel stick shift with tall skinny tires.

Um, what?! They offer their towing kit right now A 5.3L with 3.42 gears tows 9,600 pounds and you can buy one right now, today Engine oil cooler, transmission cooler, Class IV hitch, wiring, locking differential, and available integrated brake controller That's MORE than the 5.0L with even...

Sorry, I was thinking Super Duty and not Excursion when I mentioned the coil spring front

You haven't told us which year, model, engine, etc, but we can assume it's a lf sprung Excursion (2000-2004), and probably a 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel (2000-2003), correct? The 2005s (coil sprung) will run 34s (and larger) with no lift or trimming required, and the leaf sprung rigs like the F350...

The Cooper AT3s he wants are available in C-load in 265/75-16s. See my post above The Goodyear Duratracs are also available in C-load in 265/75-16s. They run ~$189 each Kumho and Yokohama also offer C and D load ranges 265/75-16 are also readily available in non-load tires....basically a...

"Worth it" from what metric? There are a lot of other rigs you could buy for $35K, some newer, more capable, fewer miles, etc. But they wouldn't be HDJ80s, would they? I couldn't see spending that