**OHIO WHEELIN' & MEET-UP THREAD**

Its from Arsenal Offroad. They are on Amazon and eBay too but I got it off their site. They had 20% off in December so this was ~160. Probably wont know about condensation until spring but they supposedly have a 2 yr warranty.

Only dislike is the front bolts stick out since the things that hold the lense on are like block aluminum and not the extruded style 'C' channel like the old bar which made the bolts seem recessed. Just a little on the "Bro" side.

Also the wire is on the passenger side instead of driver on this one...so that was fun.

 

Cool

 

that's what i say! it's only -15C in columbus and all of my co-workers think it's WAY TOO COLD, LIKE in "THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW". In Russia I had to WALK to school 30 minutes in -35C

 

It may not be Russia cold, but it's going to have to warm up a little bit before I get a chance to install my Christmas presents. I don't have one of those luxurious garages just yet.

 

I dont have luxurious garage either (only regular garage) but i got small heater there you're welcome to come install things anytime

 

Same. Though Pavel's is far better than mine!

 

My mom always says that. "Oh we had to walk 20 kilometers to school and back". I can barely walk to the mailbox and back

 

Further than me, I can barely walk INSIDE the house when I know it's that cold Outside.

 

@iwashmycar and @BOPOH Thanks guys. If I get the cabin fever, I will take you up on that.

 

Negative, had a 06 Superwhite 4x4 access cab. Sold it in October for a 2016 F150 ecoboost 4x4.

Hence dumping anything Tacoma related.

 

Ha! I still love me some Toyotas but...

I wanted full size and was not interested in the Tundras terrible fuel economy. Happy so far but I haven't tried dumping a skid loader bucket of block into my aluminum bed yet. Probably regret this purchase when I do.

 

I've been wanting to get a full size for some time. I can't trade my Tacoma in because I wouldn't get any of my money back for it so it's just becoming a trail rig. Tundra or Cummins is what I'd get. The aluminum idea is nice, but I've seen them rip open like a pop can in accidents.... but that turbo v6 is bonkers.

 

I was on the fence about a Cummings actually, it was a 62k truck for 51k after rebates... had a friend whose business owns several ram trucks recommend against a Cummings. Apparently he has had a lot of issues with their emissions systems.

Anyways it seemed like all of the big 3 had trouble getting rid of '16's late this year. I got around 11k in savings and rebates. Happy with it for now and can always get back to a Yota if they ever get to actually updating the Tundras drivetrain. F150 crash ratings aren't THAT bad either.

 

I haven't heard anything wrong with the actual cummins but the ram part is what sucks. They've definitely gotten better though. I'd like to hear your opinion on the f150 in a few months when I'm ready to get a full size. I'll consider all the makes to find the right truck.

 

When is this GB starting? What kind of discount are we looking at?

 

Not sure on discount yet.

Start sometime in Feb

 

My brother has a '14 F150 FX4 with Ecoboost and loves it. Same fuel economy as my Taco. Of course his isn't aluminum, but a buddy of his bought a '16 with the same package and put the bedliner in with that thick rubber bed mat and has hauled firewood and large rocks. Says he's only had some small dents but no cracks in the bed. TIFWIW.

 

Definitely going to the Dayton Off Road Show on Saturday the 14th. Still not sure when I'm leaving because I don't know what time the doors open yet.

EDIT: They updated the site. Doors open at 10 a.m. Probably head out from Columbus around 9 a.m.

I live on the North side basically at 23 and 270 if anyone is interested in meeting up and convoying. There's a Kroger right there with a parking lot perfect for a meetup.

 

Count me in! Wanna meet there around 8:45 and head out at 9?