New England B.S. Thread

Ah, I could have been mistaken, I thought the Tremor finally got a front locker.

 

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I'm down for a clean up job........if you are willing to come out to Wilbraham..... we can do the bumper, sliders, and parts of the frame all in one shot. Afterwards, you can set up a time with @jpereira2 to have everything sprayed....

 

....I'm an idiot.

But yeah like you said, they softened the springs. I can definitely still see them being used for logging/whatnot, or at least a solid starting point if all you need is new springs to get a good woods work truck.

....I grew up in Maine.

 

But the problem is that the PW's have a softer spring rate AND taller springs, if I remember right. So different shocks, too, probably. And then even if you change them out, you're still only technically rated for what the PW #'s are, so you're still only legal with the lower payloads and towing ratings. It'd be nice if you could option a standard 1 ton truck with the PW axles and winch. I'm sure they'd sell a bunch of them, but it'd still be a niche market.

On the other hand, the standard PW design is something of a niche market as well, so who knows.

 

Its a win win no matter which way you look at it! I just need to get the finances in order. I finally started saving money (GASP - I know!!!!!)

Yeah just because I'm making progress on the bed doesn't mean I don't get mad and start kicking and screaming I have learned with more recent projects, I can either get angry, break bolts or what ever from pushing forward instead of thinking, and throw tools from frustration (very rare)... or I can step away for a few minutes, take some breaths, and logic my way around a tricky situation. Is that what getting older and wiser is? Cause I kinda dig it

The TRX is a response to the Raptor, yes- However the TRX has the HelloKitty motor in it, churning out like 702 clubbed to death baby seals, and making that sweet sweet supercharged V8 ear-love we all enjoy

The EcoBewst is kinda meh.. I drove a friend's tuned Raptor last week, and it was quite impressive, but it wasn't violent. I'd want to have unreasonable amounts of power, with heavenly engine sounds.. The twin turbo 3.5L V6 just doesn't do it for me.

All I'm saying is: They should take the 7.3L gas motor, slap an enormous whipple supercharger on it, and let the third gen Raptor decimate the competition Is that too much to ask?

 

With it still being warm right now, be prepared for black droplets in your driveway over the next week or so. My frame continued to run a little for a few weeks afterward. I've never done fluid film before so I can't compare but even though you pay a little more I'll always recommend NH Oil to anyone who can find a place that'll do it. Pretty sure I saw a shop out in CO that used it when I was there for my honeymoon last June.

 

Since I have owned all three brands including 4 Tacomas, three Rangers including the 2019, and now the Ridgeline. Not many people have owned all three.

I have that exact truck RTL-E. Know that it is not a rock climber but the RWD handles most typical situations like boat launching and pulling a 5000LB trailer. IF he likes tech, the RL is loaded (RTL-E) with most if not all the modern tech. It does have four modes of AWD, normal,sand,small rock and mud.

VS the RAnger the ride is much better due to all-wheel independent suspension and an SUV ride. No bouncing like is common on Body on frame which is great if you are going to articulate steep rock climbing, Otherwise, it can do most anything a convention frame on body truck. I am more impressed with the RL every day.

Since I leased (making sure its as good as it is in the press). 2023 is going to be banner year for redesigned trucks. Lots of choices.

Sport mode is a blast. MPGs are very good. The only accessories I installed were the polished wheels and Tonneau Cover. ITs not a "hobby" truck like Tacoma and Ranger. It is what it is. A Pilot with a sweet lined bed.

I would offer that most TAcomas never see dirt. IT is what it is. People buy TAcomas because people buy Tacomas. MOst buy because it's a Tacoma. Tacoma is a "me too" truck, People's sensitive egos force the Tacoma sale .......Despite Toyota coming up in the rears when it comes to modern day features and reliability.

 

At that point just buy the truck yourself and do the mods

The door sticker is always annoying once you start modding.

I have never thrown a tool. I HAVE thrown a bolt, and I realized that someone else had thrown a bolt on my old Jeep. It had 4 radiator bolts. I went to do the first one which was tucked up and around and the hardest to get to etc, and found it wasn't there. Someone just said F it before me

Older and wiser is working it out, then too old and too wise is having the financial situation to pay someone else to do it for you

I'd love Ford to come out with the 7.3 or dodge or anyone, meet fuel emissions, and then have "Ford Certified" stuff that will not void warranty if it's installed by Ford. Because then they'll meet the CAFE shit and then we can have some fun But, I'm not in the desert, I drive trucks slow and lumbering, I'm not a leadfoot with a truck. So it would be lost on me. But I did see someone put a hellcat in a miata, that sounds fun.

Sweet jesus. Just get bored or....?

Ridgeline is definitely the most comfortable, cab and ride, because it's unibody. If that's worth it for others, so be it. For me right now, it wasn't worth that added cost. But if you don't go wheeling and don't need to tow/haul near the limits, heckin' good truck.

I was hoping to see a hybrid in the 2020 year, once they press released that they weren't doing that, I went to the toyota dealership. That's the only thing that would have pulled me into one (even though it would have cost more). Can't wait to see the next gens in all of the brands. Ford is close, that new ranger is old. Toyota just did they're major refresh 4 years in, so they're good for 2023, I think we'll see the Tundra first though. Mitsubishi is rumored to be back in 2023, and dodge in 22 I think. Plus the GM twins will be on their next gen, Nissan's will be getting the kinks out.... I wish I wanted a new truck in 2023

 

Just drove a Bullitt Mustang... Ugh the GT want is real.

 

As much as I want a BRZ, there's still some of me that says "just get the cheap american car, they're still reliable". There's a few challengers I'm liking around here on the list.

Way outside what I would pay for a second and fun car, BUT this bad boy...
https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/cumberland-2014-dodge-challenger/7216294109.html

 

Get it and grow a mullet.

 

Dixie Air Horn - Dixieland Premium Full 12 Note Version - 12 Volt

https://www.amazon.com/Dixie-Air-Horn-Dixieland-Premium/dp/B007MFZEXO

Heck, I want that on my Tacoma.

 

TRIGGERED

 

In one breath: "I just need to get the finances in order"
In the next:

 

That sounds like fun!

 

A V6 and flames?

You've got to buy it!

 

You couldn’t give my that Challenger. If you gave it to me I’d literally spray paint over those stupid flames and then be annoyed that I had spray paint on the car.

I see all that BS in the Corvette world all the time. So much cringe.

Flames on a 32 Ford or 57 Chevy, cool. Flames on anything post-1960? Just why?

 

I kinda like some of the ghost flames they were doing in the rally stripes a few years back but for the most part I agree with you.

 

I was to drive a Shelby GT350.

 

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