Show Those Trucks

[C.Hern5972]

Hers is Mine;

2008 GMC
Z71
Leather/Navi/DVD
7" BDS Lift
37x13.5 20's

[ga-lsv05]

My 2010 powerstroke xl larait Fx4
2005 mobius lsv 2900lbs ballast

[KRAK]

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p537/VANKRAK/278.jpg



The Wife's Truck
2011 GMC YUKON SLT loaded, 305/35/24's, lowered 2/4, CAI, programmer, cat-back exhaust, supercharger next year (I hope!!)


http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p537/VANKRAK/211.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p537/VANKRAK/341.jpg

[ian ashton]

My rig this morning. Forgot to juice up the airbags so the rear is a little saggy.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/04/ygu8u8um.jpg

[KG's Supra24]

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0003.jpg

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/2012-02-15_17-25-54_66.jpg

[deerfield]

Keep posting the truck picks. I'm thinking about replacing my tow vehicle, currently a Suburban. Anyone regret buying a pick up? If so, why? Thanks. - Deerfield

[kaneboats]

Pickup? Ha ha. Maybe some day.

[bergermaister]

Old school... Definitely regret not having got a crew cab.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/MoombaMobiusV/P1080391.jpg

I miss my Expedition and will have another one in my future. Suburbans, Escalades, etc. always felt like driving a big long skinny tube with crappy turn radius and visibility compared to my Expedition.

[C.Hern5972]

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p537/VANKRAK/278.jpg



The Wife's Truck
2011 GMC YUKON SLT loaded, 305/35/24's, lowered 2/4, CAI, programmer, cat-back exhaust, supercharger next year (I hope!!)


http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p537/VANKRAK/211.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p537/VANKRAK/341.jpg


That Yukon is nice. The wife was thinking about one. You have it set up nice.

[wolfeman131]

Keep posting the truck picks. I'm thinking about replacing my tow vehicle, currently a Suburban. Anyone regret buying a pick up? If so, why? Thanks. - Deerfield

As our 3 are getting bigger, having them ride side-by-side is becoming more difficult on the 2hr ride to the lake. It sometimes becomes the "he/she is on my side" battle that we don't endure when in hte SUV.

The debate my wife & I are having is about what we would have instead as we use the truck all the time for runs to Lowe's for lumber/plants/dirt, carrying gas to the lake, etc. I know you can rent one when needed, but that seems like it would grow old, real quick.

[moombacraze]

My 03 F-150. I have loved this truck.

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc323/kkjenkins06/P5120821.jpg

[lewisb13]

Here's my po ole rig....

[moombadaze]

another Ram
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc351/moombadaze/3-18-2012003.jpg

[KRAK]

That Yukon is nice. The wife was thinking about one. You have it set up nice.

Thanks. The transformation from stock took me less than two weeks!http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/05/8u2epa3u.jpg
Absolutely no regrets with the Yukon wolfeman131! Pulls great, seats 7, and gets better gas mileage than the Trailblazer SS she used to have pulling a smaller boat!http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/05/tu3a4aje.jpg
And hey, Home Depot sells utility trailers for all that other stuff your truck hauls now. Kids not fighting is worth WAY more to me than the price of one of those.....just sayin.


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[04OUTBACK]

After the tow to trinity river I've been craving a diesel
But this is current 2011 silverado
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Leveled. But stock otherwise.

[newty]

Here we go again... Lol

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[E4NASH]

Here's mine:

Before the 3/1
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After the 3/1
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Ready to go
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I need to get some wheels and tires but since I got the boat I've been dumping all of my extra fun money into it. If I get my ballast project done this winter maybe I'll finally get some.. 33x12.5x20 Nitto Terra Graps on some Chrome Gear Recoils, Black or Chrome XD Cranks, Black or Chrome XD Hoss, or something. Not real sure, there are a lot of choices out there but I want to avoid the "He has those too" wheels. But they will be either +18 or +20 Offset.

[sandm]

ok, so lets see who has the oldest truck on here :)

2000 ford f150 towing the old boat. no pics yet of the new combo. sunday.
truck has 150k on it and still runs great. hoping for 5 more years and then I'll retire her.
I have a '98 ranger 2wd for the daily driver in the winter. don't think I put 5k on the white truck this year. i'm on somewhere around my 6th or 7th tank of gas for the year..

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e194/sandm01/P5250012.jpg

[patrick232]

Here is the current tow rig 2009 Chevy 1500 with the 6.2 Liter.

She might get replaced soon for a 2012 / 2013 Suburban for the vary reason of car pooling and the kids taking friends to the lake.

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And our old work horse 2006 Chevy Duramax with 168K miles on her.

[patrick232]

Missing picture
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[kaneboats]

Got me beat on old. 2001 Suburban. But, I'm keeping her for 10 more years so I'll be winning before long.

Pic is from a couple of years ago before I added the air bags-- they make a huge difference.

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[mmandley]

Older pic

Just my lil rig Serenity.

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/379348_s11.jpg

shes pretty tame,
4inch lift with leveling kit
CAI by S&B
5 inch Straight pipe exhaust
Mini Max Tuner
600 hp / 1000 torque
Pulls the boat to Lake Billy threw the mountians at 13.5 mpg gets 18 / 21 empty

[Grant M]

https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16023&d=1346868176
2005 Chevy Silverado LTS Quadra Steer
6L 4:11 gears
Likes Gas...
If you have never driven a Quadra Steer truck you would be amazed! It turns on a dime! Too bad they quite making them.

[beat taco]

https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16023&d=1346868176
2005 Chevy Silverado LTS Quadra Steer
6L 4:11 gears
Likes Gas...
If you have never driven a Quadra Steer truck you would be amazed! It turns on a dime! Too bad they quite making them.

Same turning radius as a jeep wrangler! GM discounted the option to their cost from Delphi at around $650 to try and save it but people still weren't buying.


-Jake

[KINGCOBRA]

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'06 F-150 "King Cobra"

[kaneboats]

LOL! Love it. Nice handle!

[sandm]

Got me beat on old. 2001 Suburban. But, I'm keeping her for 10 more years so I'll be winning before long.

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it's on like donkey kong..

how many miles ya got??

[bergermaister]

it's on like donkey kong..

how many miles ya got??

Gotcha both beat with my 99 (98 body style leftover), however I'm only at 99k miles. However there's a good chance a crew cab diesel will be parked in my driveway sometime next year.

[Grant M]

Same turning radius as a jeep wrangler! GM discounted the option to their cost from Delphi at around $650 to try and save it but people still weren't buying.


-Jake
Yah I had heard that too, I bought it used so I didn't have to pay any extra for it. With the move towards tighter and tighter parking lots it truly pays dividends when you can turn and park anywere though!

[kaneboats]

it's on like donkey kong..

how many miles ya got??

Just getting broke in at 114k.

[KG's Supra24]

Just getting broke in at 114k.

Sitting at 180k here.

[moombadaze]

Sitting at 180k here.

other end of the scale here.One year old and 4500. miles

[tgoody14]

Before photoshop...
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After photoshop...
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2008 GMC Z71 GearedUp Edition

[rdlangston13]

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m523/rdlangston13/a4239d03.jpg

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m523/rdlangston13/DSC02282.jpg

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi Lone Star Edition

Completely stock


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[Mikey]

2012 F150 Eco Boost

[Hoopskier]

I've showed it before but happy to do it again,
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/hoopskier/001-6.jpg

[E4NASH]

Sitting at 180k here.

Mine is 10 months old and will pass 26,000 this week! So I'm sure I will be in the century club before too long.


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[tarheelskier]

Not that exciting, but a nice pic: 2008 Expedition

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w405/jeffwilliams11/Moomba/004.jpg

[z28ke]

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Only pic on my phone, about to head to the track.

2010 silverado 1500 z71 6.2 liter. It hauls the mail for a 4 door full size!

[moombadaze]

favorite shot of the old truck

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc351/moombadaze/DSC00498-1.jpg

[bbuhtz]

My tow rig:

08 dmax 3500 CCLB LTZ

EFI Live with DSP5 tuned by Rob
Monitored with Edge Insight CTS
5" MBRP turbo back straight pipe
Trans go jr.
PPE race valve, shim kit
PPE lift pump
ATS 90HP nozzles
AFE intake
EGR blocker
PCV re route

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/extreme360/2-4.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/extreme360/2-5.jpg

[evoimport6]

here is mine
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m301/evoimport6/image-5.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m301/evoimport6/image-4.jpg

[wolfeman131]

your truck & boat look like they are squaring off for a fight in that top pick

[Grady]

After the tow to trinity river I've been craving a FORD

I fixed it for you Brad

[evoimport6]

your truck & boat look like they are squaring off for a fight in that top pick
Watch out for the hyundai in the back for sucker punches!

[ga-lsv05]

If the Hyundai incurs any damage in the fight I will gladly repair them under warranty.

2005 mobius lsv 2900lbs ballast

[New Guy]

I'll share my 04 on 33's with 140k on the clock

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo121/2005r6rider/Brostock1.jpg

[ga-lsv05]

I'll share my 04 on 33's with 140k on the clock

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo121/2005r6rider/Brostock1.jpg

How do you get anything done in such an incredibly small shop?

2005 mobius lsv 2900lbs ballast

[New Guy]

That is why I need to by a bigger boat to fill up the space lol.

My family sells ag equipment and it is normally full but we were refinishing the floors so it looks empty.

[ga-lsv05]

You will need a 30' yacht at minimum

2005 mobius lsv 2900lbs ballast

[moombadaze]

I want that garage

[bludogone]

2010 Armada, 50k.

[WaterBullDawg1980]

OK. I have looked at all of them and am happy to report KG wins. :)

But seriously you guys are making me have truck envy. I had thought I was going to look at either the new diesel Grand Cherokee or track down a diesel Touareg to replace mine but now I want a truck again. Dammit.

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[bergermaister]

OK. I have looked at all of them and am happy to report KG wins. :)


You sure? Check out his funny looking wheels/tires. :razz:

[WaterBullDawg1980]

Actually a ton of good looking trucks in here. Evos was sweet and Hoopskiers may have taken the cake if he blacks out those windows and adds some different wheels.

Man I want a truck but have no real reason to buy one other than the fact that I just want one.

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[dusty2221]

I dont have any good shots, KG bumped me with this one to post.

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0775.jpg

[loudsubz]

some good looking trucks. I dont have a rig as my dad pulls with his honda pilot but thinking a pickup would be great for everything else I do day to day. For the guys running diesels how do you like them compared to a gaser? Better mpg? maintenance?

[mmandley]

some good looking trucks. I dont have a rig as my dad pulls with his honda pilot but thinking a pickup would be great for everything else I do day to day. For the guys running diesels how do you like them compared to a gaser? Better mpg? maintenance?

Deff better milage then most gas trucks, deff higher maintenance then gas trucks.
The pay off is the power you have pulling, the extra room you get in a 3/4 and 1 ton truck vs a 1/2 ton.

You want big boy toys, you gotta pay big boy money

[KCMobius]

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My 2007 GMC now has 107K miles

[zabooda]

I bit the bullet and changed my tow rig. Every decade or more I change vehicles as I put less than 4500 miles a year on them. My 2002 Blazer needed so much work so I went shopping and got this 2004 with 70K miles. I got it for $10K minus $3500 for the Blazer so I got it out the door for $7200. BTW, the camera didn't do it justice as it is a dark yellow all the way around but I use it only for the boat and dirt bikes and I was looking for functionality. Easy to find in the parking lot.

So the hard part is figuring out what I will be doing the next 10 years and being 55 years old now tells me things will be a changing. I hope not, but I'm prepared to pull a fishing boat around.

[mmandley]

Zabooda good looking truck man, I hear ya on the prepared to pull a fishing boat around when your dont with the V drive. Thats my plan, get back to fishing when i cant get back behind the boat LOL.

[Mikey]

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Latest pic of 2012 Eco boost.With Boat attached.

[zabooda]

Nice truck and nice lake.

[rdlangston13]

I did a little experiment tonight to see the relationship between speed and fuel mileage on my way to work. During my drive I encounter speed limits ranging from 55-75 mph so I would reset the fuel mileage calculator on my truck each change to get an average economy for each speed. Truck is a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 2WD Hemi

55 mph - 22.8 mpg
60 mph - 21.7 mpg
65 mph - 20.3 mpg
70 mph - 19.6 mpg
75 mph - 17.3 mpg

Clear drop off as speed increases, especially from 70 to 75


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[mmandley]

I did a little experiment tonight to see the relationship between speed and fuel mileage on my way to work. During my drive I encounter speed limits ranging from 55-75 mph so I would reset the fuel mileage calculator on my truck each change to get an average economy for each speed. Truck is a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 2WD Hemi

55 mph - 22.8 mpg
60 mph - 21.7 mpg
65 mph - 20.3 mpg
70 mph - 19.6 mpg
75 mph - 17.3 mpg

Clear drop off as speed increases, especially from 70 to 75


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Yes sir, mainly due to wind resistence on the truck. Also most vechicles are tunes to recieve there best milage at 55mph. Once you cross over that and engine RPM increases you start losing milage because now the engine is working past its prime tuned RPM vs trans gear = speed. The very same is true in your boat and any other vechicle you drive.

Now if only your truck got that good of milage all the time LOL.

[moombadaze]

but what about the difference from 55 to 75, that's a lot of mpg saved at 55

[mmandley]

but what about the difference from 55 to 75, that's a lot of mpg saved at 55

Not sure i understand what your asking here.

The actual average MPG difference from 55 - 75 is only going to be 2-3mpg difference. Daves is so much harger because hes doing a small distance, at each speed. Many factors can change this including small uphill that you might not even notice but yet the truck notices it.

The only true way to get an average MPG is go several hundred miles at each speed over the same length of road in the same conditions. This is one of the reasons manufactures will say a vechicle gets X city and X highway and even those numbers are pretty conservative.

In my truck when it does the average MPG its over the last 500 miles since you reset the MPG.

I can be going down I5 towards Woodburn at 65 and average 19 MPG and then turn around and drive the exact same stretch and get 23MPG because even though it looks level to your eye you are actually going up hill to Woodburn.

You also have to factor in Wind. If you have a headwind the truck might be going 70 but a 10mph headwind makes the truck feel as though its going 80 and vis versus if you have a tail wind.

[KRAK]

If we were all worried about fuel mileage we wouldn't even have boats!!!! And we would all have to go camping like this......

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/16/sadudyry.jpg

And I looked, a wakeboard won't fit in the trunk ;)
I'll keep my Yukon.


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[maxpower220]

Why do I have a hard time believing that any Dodge truck could get 23 mpg, at any speed, over a sustained period? I guess since I got burned by purchasing one once, I am jaded.

[moombadaze]

mike, it was just a observation of the savings if we all stayed at 55mph vrs 75 mph

[mmandley]

mike, it was just a observation of the savings if we all stayed at 55mph vrs 75 mph

Ahh sorry, sometimes i for get to take my engineering hat off <always cruntching numbers> LOL

[rdlangston13]

I did rent a new Ford Focus 5 door for my drive from fort lauderdale to key west. I averaged 42.9 mpg. Now I want one haha


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[motosno963]

i need to throw a pic up of my beater..after i pay my two loans off im undecided if i want to get a summer car or get a diesel truck

[viking]

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/briankelli/07%20Sierra%20Classic/100_1473.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/briankelli/07%20Sierra%20Classic/100_1625.jpg
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07 Classic 2500HD
EFI Live DSP5 (key'd switch) with Idaho Rob Tunes, downpipe, full 5in exhaust ex-cat, PCV reroute
ADII, 6in Lift, 35in MT TCII's, Helo 20's, Cognito full travel air bags with firestone controller
HID's with all-on-mod and so on .....................

[motosno963]

is she an LBZ?

[motosno963]

my 05 1500..first pic i got ran off the road by a polaris rzr...it was either me running him over or going into the ditch
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[KG's Supra24]

Sharp dmax

[Cigars n scotch]

I've been working on my truck a lot lately, this is what I do. I get caught up in phases of "the next new thing to do" and I usually go a little crazy with it and them it dies down.

Mods completed in the past couple weeks include:
BHLM (black headlight mod)
Debadged-I had all the badges/emblems plastipped but think debadging looks much cleaner
Oracle halos on hi/low
Plast-dipped my front/rear chrome bumpers and also front grille and chrome grille surround.

I put Bilstein 5100's on all four sides to level it.

Just received my Volant CAI yesterday and started putting together. Wanted to get it installed tonight after work but it's rainy today, we'll see if it clears up. Tomorrow I am receiving my Aries bull guard so I'll install that tomorrow night.

Next mods:
4.5" rough country lift (next spring)
New tires (Keeping the stock steelies for now and will upgrade next year.)-going with Goodyear Duratracs, size TBD.

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[bergermaister]

-going with Goodyear Duratracs, size TBD.



You'll love 'em - have about 18k on mine now and they still look new. Beefy but road friendly.

[C.Hern5972]

Here are a couple shots i took with the cell phone. Lots of work done and still adding. Lots of stuff to order after the EXILE system is in the boat.



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[Cigars n scotch]

Just installed an Aries Bull bar and Volant CAI.

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[bergermaister]

Just rolled over 100k last night. Kind of a bitter sweet moment.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/MoombaMobiusV/100k-1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/MoombaMobiusV/100k-2.jpg

[mmandley]

Nice Berg, i like your truck its pretty sweet looking.

[patrick232]

My new SUV, taking a break from a pickup.

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She goes in Tuesday for:
Clear bra for the bumper, hood and grill
Front window tint

Other than that she will stay stock

[viking]

is she an LBZ?

OH yes she is!!

[jpetty3023]

New set up
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/4FCF96BE-686D-47CD-A2C6-8B7E8F5DCBD0-55494-0000078CF6243878.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/0A9646CA-7C5F-4FE7-9246-282ABEAEA711-55494-0000078CE68AB249.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/E0D04795-7644-41A5-8699-AB6EE38D55FB-55494-0000078CCFA01E67.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/6951789C-CBD1-431A-A4F8-BFC62364646E-55494-0000078CE1A838AB.jpg


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[wolfeman131]

Looking good there, petty!


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[jpetty3023]

Thanks Wolfey....gonna cost me a ton to get to the TX jam thou!


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[mmandley]

Thanks Wolfey....gonna cost me a ton to get to the TX jam thou!


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Good looking truck, and hey its only money. At this rate we wont need retirement because the country will be so broke we wont be able to afford to have a hospital open

[jpetty3023]

That's a good way to look at it mike.


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[E4NASH]

Just installed an Aries Bull bar and Volant CAI.

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Been looking at a CAI as well. Any reason you chose the Volant over the TRD. BTW I think I've seen you on the Tundra Talk forum. You hang out there much?

[E4NASH]

Petty, lookin good kid! What size tires are you running and what lift do you have?

[jpetty3023]

thanks Erik. tires are 35x12.50x20 nitto trail grapplers m/t on a 6 inch RCX lift


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[E4NASH]

thanks Erik. tires are 35x12.50x20 nitto trail grapplers m/t on a 6 inch RCX lift


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Those are the same tires I'm looking to get when these wear down (6 months). trying to decide whether I should go with 20's or stay with 18's. Will be getting new rims regardless anyway...

What kind and what offset are those wheels?

[jpetty3023]

Rims are moto metal but I have no idea on offset. Tell me how to check or measure and i will


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[E4NASH]

Rims are moto metal but I have no idea on offset. Tell me how to check or measure and i will


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I can check on the net if you tell me the model...they look great!

[jpetty3023]

Moto metal 950 chrome I believe.


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[rdlangston13]

So I just found out that the Dodge Hemi trucks have copper spark plugs with a service interval of 30,000 miles. So I am only 61,600 miles past due on my spark plug change. I was planning on waiting until I hit 100,000 miles and since I am at 91,600 I probably still will. Will be interesting to see what the old ones look like when I get them out.

[rdlangston13]

Thanks Wolfey....gonna cost me a ton to get to the TX jam thou!


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its not that far of a drive for you. just half a ton

[bergermaister]

So I just found out that the Dodge Hemi trucks have copper spark plugs with a service interval of 30,000 miles. So I am only 61,600 miles past due on my spark plug change. I was planning on waiting until I hit 100,000 miles and since I am at 91,600 I probably still will. Will be interesting to see what the old ones look like when I get them out.

Kinda weird to not have to do any tuneup stuff for so long isn't it. I just rolled over 100k not too long ago and figure I 'm due for a tune as well. Haven't done anything at all besides oil, filter, antifreeze, etc since I bought it 55k miles ago, figure it's time. Maybe I can squeeze a little better power and mpg back out of it again.

Debating on a tranny flush. Not sure if that would extend the life for a few more summers of boat pulling or just be flushing $ down the dipstick.

[rdlangston13]

Kinda weird to not have to do any tuneup stuff for so long isn't it. I just rolled over 100k not too long ago and figure I 'm due for a tune as well. Haven't done anything at all besides oil, filter, antifreeze, etc since I bought it 55k miles ago, figure it's time. Maybe I can squeeze a little better power and mpg back out of it again.

Debating on a tranny flush. Not sure if that would extend the life for a few more summers of boat pulling or just be flushing $ down the dipstick.

I typically follow this schedule.

Oil and filter and tire rotation every 5,000 miles

Air filter every 15,000 miles

Tranny fluid every 25-30,000 miles

Rear diff, spark plugs, decarb, brake flush, power steering flush, coolant flush every 100,000 miles

I put 20-25,000 a year on my vehicles so I get up to 100k fairly quick


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[rdlangston13]

Saw this today, I think they found the limitations of the Ford Raptor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2LDFWm4z3As

[bergermaister]

Used Ford Raptor For Sale.
Recent Maintenance.
Just Lowered.
Make Offer.

[New Guy]

a better video of the same deal.


http://youtu.be/JKQdlXvbWSU

[wolfeman131]

glad to see the airbags deployed, but I've seen better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfmKwgrQzdE

[chawk610]

a better video of the same deal.


http://youtu.be/JKQdlXvbWSU



"Hold my beer.. watch this!"

[bergermaister]

You know, I just keep hearing Waylon Jennings in the back of my head - "Just the good ol' boys.... Never meanin no harm"

http://dicktersbedpan.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/dukesfive5.jpg

[rdlangston13]

They have TX registration sticker...Every thing is bigger in TX, including the pickup truck jumps

[tnbrooks01]

Yeah that was at a TORO (Texas Off Road Organization) dirtbike race. One of my buddies was there. He says the dudes were pretty drunk and it was a dare/bet that the drunk dudes took seriously.

[Mikey]

Became a pretty expensive bet if that was the case. Kinda hard puttin that one on insurance with all the video out there...

[bzubke1]

Here's the two trucks the 21v spends most of it's time behind. The dodge is mine, it's an 03 cummins 6 speed with nearly 200k on it now. It's 100% stock besides a 4" turbo back straight pipe. Gets about 20-21mpg unloaded and 14-16 pulling, not too bad. The chevy is my brothers, it is a 2009 duramax. It sits on a 6" lift with 22x14 inch rims wrapped in 37" tires.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k58/bzubke1/FirstDay1.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k58/bzubke1/dustinstruck1.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k58/bzubke1/dustintruck.jpg

[rdlangston13]

Ballers! I that the dodge that y'all took to Bethy Creek last year?


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[jpetty3023]

pimp status


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[bzubke1]

Yep we drove the dodge last year. Probably gonna have to make him tow the boat everywhere this year.

[mmandley]

Yep we drove the dodge last year. Probably gonna have to make him tow the boat everywhere this year.

Do we need to get your brutha one of these? I have to remove mine quite a bit for one reason or another. LOL

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/GosmsPhoto1359060366626_zps9e4680a8.jpg

[New Guy]

I love the nfab bars! The stock ones on the Tahoe are getting a little soft and I am thinking about picking a set of those up.

[jpetty3023]

I've had nFabs on my last 2 trucks. great mod, can't go wrong


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[E4NASH]

I've had nFabs on my last 2 trucks. great mod, can't go wrong


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Yup! Got 'em on the Tundra...love 'em!


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[bzubke1]

At stock height I didn't like the nFabs on his truck cause the steps seemed in a weird spot but now that it's lifted they are perfect.

[brtwlbrn5]

Was that 2009 Duramax at Dallas Ski Boats a few weeks ago??

[bzubke1]

Yep, Justin and Brandon installed the lift. I remember seeing your boat, looked like you got a great stereo set up, and ballast too.

[brtwlbrn5]

Yeah I recognized it because Justin was telling me about how he had to cut the front fender. That truck is so sweet!!

And thanks for the compliments. Definitely love cranking up the Wetsounds.

[ian ashton]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/17/y2uda8at.jpg

Only pic I have towing so far; its a turbo diesel and I love it!

[dusty2221]

Where do you put the rusty parts and 4 wheelers? I can't find the bed on that pic!?

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[ian ashton]

I put rusty parts in the trash, and have a trailer for the rest :)

[bzubke1]

Hey dusty, who did the tunes on your truck? how do you like them? dustin's looking into that right now.

[dusty2221]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/17/jasarady.jpgIdaho Rob. I've got the DSP5 tune setup. I did the ecm swap program he offers. IIRC its

1. optimized stock +10
2. tow +40-50
3. mileage +70
4. street +90
5. race +120

5" exhaust from turbo back, pcv re routed, egr blocked, resonator blocked.

I absolutely love the thing. Washed her today.

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[Grady]

Here's my 04 F150 I put a 2.5in level kit on during the Christmas holidays.

Before
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After
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[tgoody14]

Grady - I like the leveling kit. Who did you go with?

I traded in my 2008 GMC Geared Up Edition for a 2013 Ford King Ranch two weeks ago. Been wanting one since I was a kid!

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[Grady]

[QUOTE=tgoody14;208473]Grady - I like the leveling kit. Who did you go with?

That's a sweet King Ranch!! I bought it off one of the ebay stores for like $45. Me and a buddy installed it in a couple of hours.

[Spy60]

16924

All stock so far...but will pull anything I want.

[mmandley]

16924

All stock so far...but will pull anything I want.

Good looking truck man.

Heres a pic of the new setup as of 2013.

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/20130205_094619_zps458ae1a2.jpg

[bbuhtz]

Updated... Put some new shoes on the beast. 35" toyos on 20" novakanes stock. Still needs to be cleaned from hunting tho.

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[wolfeman131]

what were you hunting with an excavator?

[trayson]

Our "truck" is my wife's "truck". (we get crap from some people who say it's not a real truck, but it's got a tailgate and a bed, so who cares if it's IFS/IRS with a trunk under the bed???)

2009 Honda Ridgeline RTL. Bought it with under 10k miles and it now has only 21k. It's Stock and rollin' on the stock 18's... (the wife doesn't mod things like I do).

The first trip out on the Supra:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RaoUbHpmHQM/UYKfgEs1s8I/AAAAAAAAN4k/wY2k4jt1Pq0/s1000/%255BUNSET%255D.jpg

I honestly have no desire to have a typical "truck". I'm prefectly happy driving my M3 cabrio or sportbike when it's sunny out, and driving my Audi wagon when it's raining. Plus, so many of these trucks lifted with giant tires that never see anything but pavement. I roll on 35's but it's so I can go places none of these pretty trucks would ever go.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QeMNdMGKB4k/TIZy3Ng1bsI/AAAAAAAAKkI/vjfmmrubHfM/s1000/CameraZOOM-20100906160932.jpg
(one of these days I might try pulling the Supra with the Jeep since it's got upgraded axles, brakes, etc; but the reciever is tweaked so it points a little down and the drawbar was at an angle to the coupler and it didn't want to hitch up the day I was gonna try it. it didn't help that the boat is parked on my sloped RV spot. In the end, I just take the wife's Ridgeline and have her drive the Audi for our 10 mile drive to the ramp...)

Bottom line is that I hate having redundant vehicles. The ridgeline is awesome to get the wife to work if it snows (AWD) and still gets decent gas mileage and gives her a comfy ride like an SUV. It still has a 5000 pound tow rating and gets the Supra to/from the launch just fine. It's never so much as spun a tire when pulling out the boat on the wet or even sandy pavement. It does have a bed that we've used to haul sheets of plywood, cinder blocks, a mess of old wheels/tires, and more. Plus, she has the trunk under the bed to put the groceries into when it's raining.

The Audi gets us up to the mountain during ski/snowboard season quite comfortably, and has plenty of hauling room in it's own right. And the M3 vert, the Sportbike, and the Jeep are just plain fun.

[trayson]

There is a part of me though that wishes I would have kept my 2004 Explorer XLT V8 (single color factory paint, dropped on 20's, billet grills, dual exhaust, etc). It would have been a fun tow rig.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2wT33AITmVg/SNmqp1PaJCI/AAAAAAAAEAo/NX96Ikm4R-4/s800/IMG_0678.JPG

[bbuhtz]

what were you hunting with an excavator?

BIG GAME! ha

[Hoopskier]

Not the biggest but has one expensive acronym;

Just Empty Every Pocket, pulling Bust Out Another Thousand

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/hoopskier/c6ac2d63-e075-4250-a16a-7793fe48a409_zps2f76c5a4.jpg (http://s612.photobucket.com/user/hoopskier/media/c6ac2d63-e075-4250-a16a-7793fe48a409_zps2f76c5a4.jpg.html)

Also, sold of the Tundra a while back which is posted earlier in this thread

[mikenehrkorn]

Not the biggest but has one expensive acronym;

Just Empty Every Pocket, pulling Bust Out Another Thousand

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/hoopskier/c6ac2d63-e075-4250-a16a-7793fe48a409_zps2f76c5a4.jpg (http://s612.photobucket.com/user/hoopskier/media/c6ac2d63-e075-4250-a16a-7793fe48a409_zps2f76c5a4.jpg.html)

Also, sold of the Tundra a while back which is posted earlier in this thread

Looks great -- I didn't realize those Jeeps had that kind of pulling power

[zabooda]

They have pulling power but they don't have towing capability. 1,000 pounds. 2,000 with the four door. Great for moving the boat around the driveway though..lol. Thats why I have a pickup. I love to go to Moab and you hafta have one there. It does carry a 250 pound dirt bike..lol.

[viking]

^^ that's great. Tow the jeep so you have a way to get the dirtbike there :)
I use my RZR-4 to move the outback around my place and in/out of the shop. Wouldn't stand a chance at a launch tho! I'd be in one of those "boat launch incidents videos" if i tried that. Its visited the dunes, trails, and street legal! It's been a good addition to say the least.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/briankelli/Polaris%20RZR/Sand2012068.jpg

[trayson]

They have pulling power but they don't have towing capability. 1,000 pounds. 2,000 with the four door. Great for moving the boat around the driveway though..lol. Thats why I have a pickup. I love to go to Moab and you hafta have one there. It does carry a 250 pound dirt bike..lol.

Come on now, it's 2,000 pounds for the 2 door and 3,500 for the 4 door unlimited.

And yeah, it's all about wheelbase. TJ's have basically the same running gear as a comparable Cherokee and the cherokees get 5000 to the TJ's 2000.

[zabooda]

I stand corrected. Thanks Trayson. I knew I didn't have much to work with and it was an after thought to use the Jeep to tow only to find the dismal towing capacity..

[irish-racing]

Here she is stock almost a year ago.
http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r666/nmunson1/2013-06-21092252_resized_zps06d0e667.png (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nmunson1/media/2013-06-21092252_resized_zps06d0e667.png.html)

Right after the 2.5" leveling kit, wheels and tires, and air bags
http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r666/nmunson1/boatandtruck_zpse76639d0.jpg (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nmunson1/media/boatandtruck_zpse76639d0.jpg.html)

Fender flares added, ehxaust and tuner (warranties are over rated)
http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r666/nmunson1/20130815_120430_resized_zps4a537cea.jpg (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nmunson1/media/20130815_120430_resized_zps4a537cea.jpg.html)

They day I picked up my Mobius XLV
http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r666/nmunson1/20130911_122458_resized_zpsc0772f84.jpg (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nmunson1/media/20130911_122458_resized_zpsc0772f84.jpg.html)


2.5" Tough Country leveling kit
Firestone Ride-Rite Air helper springs w/ compressor
20"x10" Fuell Off-Road "Hostage" wheels wrapped in 295/60 Nitto Terra Grapplers
Diamond fender flares
AFE 4" turbo back straight pipe
Spartan Diesel Technologies tuner w/ 125hp tune

[powerstroke99]

Driveway moving Rig
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Ecoboost 12' F150 FX4 crew, leveled with additional leaf in back for more payload.. pulls amazing great mpg.. Love it. just waiting for warranty to expire before i modify.
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[tgoody14]

Nice Ecoboost!!

Update:
2013 King Ranch Ecoboost
Just threw on a 2.5" Rough Country Level with 35" Nitto Trail Grapplers. Kept the stock wheels.
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[bergermaister]

Nice EcoBoost yourself!!! Those 35's look stuffed!

I have a buddy with an Ecoboost as well - be curious to hear what you see in mileage change with the new shoes. He's about due too so is looking at options.

[tgoody14]

Thanks Berg!!! 😎

I was getting 15.5 on average beforehand. I have an 8 mile drive from the lake to town at 70mph then city lights, stopping and going traffic while in town. With the lift and tires I now get between 13.5-14 on average. Not a big difference, but it's all in how you drive. I love that on dash, instant mph gauge it helps tremendously on being able to see instant results when on and off the gas pedal!!!

On 12hr drives cross country at 80mph I was getting 18. I'm sure this will be drastically reduced now that I'm 6" taller than stock. I'll making that drive again in January and will let you know.

[bergermaister]

Cool - I'll pass it on, show him some pics. I think he may not want to do a level kit due to warranty but we'll see.

I guess I never updated my own since this started so here goes.

New truck, old interior (pre-born-again).

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/F350/P1110917.jpg

Finally got some new tread - stretched almost 50k out of the old MTs but was really pushing my luck!

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/F350/tires1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/F350/tires2.jpg


Front windows are finally tinted too, not that you can tell in the dark.

Next up new Kenwood DVD deck and backup cam!

[jsly04XLV]

Brand new rig. Definite strep up from the 07 Taco.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/05/4yqagysy.jpg
2013 Tundra 4x4.

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[clarkely]

My truck
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/clarkely/2011%20Silverado/20130410_124509.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/clarkely/media/2011%20Silverado/20130410_124509.jpg.html)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/clarkely/2011%20Silverado/20130410_124544.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/clarkely/media/2011%20Silverado/20130410_124544.jpg.html)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/clarkely/Boat%20Moomba/20130806_112312.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/clarkely/media/Boat%20Moomba/20130806_112312.jpg.html)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/clarkely/Boat%20Moomba/20130806_164903.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/clarkely/media/Boat%20Moomba/20130806_164903.jpg.html)
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[clarkely]

and the other tow vehicle .... the Wifes

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/clarkely/2008%20Suburban/utf-8BTG93ZXIgU2FsZm9yZC0yMDEyMDMzMS0wMDU4Ni5qcGc.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/clarkely/media/2008%20Suburban/utf-8BTG93ZXIgU2FsZm9yZC0yMDEyMDMzMS0wMDU4Ni5qcGc.jpg. html)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/clarkely/2011%20Silverado/utf-8BU2VhIElzbGUgQ2l0eS0yMDEyMDgxMS0wMDE3Ny5qcGc.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/clarkely/media/2011%20Silverado/utf-8BU2VhIElzbGUgQ2l0eS0yMDEyMDgxMS0wMDE3Ny5qcGc.jpg. html)

[bergermaister]

Nice rides - the burb has a Police Interceptor look to it!

[irish-racing]

Got my new N-Fab bumper with 4 9" Hella lights put on today.

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r666/nmunson1/IMG_20140226_163117_resized_zpsc473fb90.jpg (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nmunson1/media/IMG_20140226_163117_resized_zpsc473fb90.jpg.html)

[clarkely]

Guess I screwed up my wife's suburban photo links...

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/clarkely/Trucks/2008%20Suburban/utf-8BTG93ZXIgU2FsZm9yZC0yMDEyMDMzMS0wMDU4Ni5qcGc.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/clarkely/media/Trucks/2008%20Suburban/utf-8BTG93ZXIgU2FsZm9yZC0yMDEyMDMzMS0wMDU4Ni5qcGc.jpg. html)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/clarkely/Trucks/2008%20Suburban/DSC_0772.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/clarkely/media/Trucks/2008%20Suburban/DSC_0772.jpg.html)

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[kaneboats]

Look at you all Secret Service and cool. Hope you wear black shades. Love it.

[KG's Supra24]

I love that bumper! I haven't justified the cost to myself yet.

Couple more recent pics. Air bag talk on the other thread made me think of em. Need new pics with mud tires.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/27/a8yrydaj.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/27/9ysaqy2y.jpg

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[moombadaze]

Kyle, your truck looks like its riding level in those shots

[KG's Supra24]

Those are pics with the air bags. Only thing I've change since that is new mud tires. I'd love that bumper a couple pics above :)

[irish-racing]

I love that bumper! I haven't justified the cost to myself yet.

Couple more recent pics. Air bag talk on the other thread made me think of em. Need new pics with mud tires.





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Thanks. You have a bada$$ looking truck. I ordered it around Christmas and they were running a deal on xtremedieselperformance.com for $750 instead of $1,000 so I said screw it. Eventually I am going to do a 32" LED 3,200 lumen light bar instead of the 4 9" lights.

What bags do you have? I did the firestone air helper springs on mine with an onboard compressor.

[bergermaister]

I've been wondering about adding bags when we add a trailer or 5th wheel to the mix - guess I'll have to wait and see. I may be sitting too high for a 5er.

Couple updates - new toyos, dual steer stabilizer, tinted front glass to match the rest. I've had a new touchscreen DVD HU, amp, backup cam, etc. sitting in the garage since October waiting to go in. Waiting for a non-busy, dry, semi warm weekend that is...

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/F350/IMG_7589.jpg

[KG's Supra24]

What bags do you have? I did the firestone air helper springs on mine with an onboard compressor.

I think mine are the firestone but I didn't go with the onboard compressor. If I did it again, I'd add the compressor.

[irish-racing]

There is a picture from the front. I love the look of it. I looked at a ton of bumpers but I really can't justify 2K for a bumper from like Road Armor or anywhere.

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r666/nmunson1/20140226_131255_resized_zps183dba03.jpg (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nmunson1/media/20140226_131255_resized_zps183dba03.jpg.html)

[irish-racing]

Yeah I am glad I went with the compressor. Makes life so much easier. You can still add the compressor now. Just sayin

[irish-racing]

I've been wondering about adding bags when we add a trailer or 5th wheel to the mix - guess I'll have to wait and see. I may be sitting too high for a 5er.

Couple updates - new toyos, dual steer stabilizer, tinted front glass to match the rest. I've had a new touchscreen DVD HU, amp, backup cam, etc. sitting in the garage since October waiting to go in. Waiting for a non-busy, dry, semi warm weekend that is...

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/F350/IMG_7589.jpg

How much lift do you have? I have been thinking about doing the dual steering stabilizers but I will probably wait until this fall when I do my 4" lift. Nice lookin truck.

[mmandley]

Heres the new set up.

I have been doing a lot of reseach on the Roadmaster Active Suspension and I think I am finally ready to pull that trigger. With a 10% up to 40% over load on the adjustments I can set it up with no sag.

Plus it stops wheel hop, axle wrap from torque when you mash the skinny pedal.
I have always had air bags but I don't like the stiff harsh ride of the rear end. The RAS is claimed to be a very simular to factory when unloaded as well as loaded.

This is stock, once I get the RAS installed I'll get measurements of ride height and drop with the boat.

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/New%20Eco/IMAG0009_zps5lkv60gn.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/New%20Eco/IMAG0009_zps5lkv60gn.jpg.html)

[viking]

I've been wondering about adding bags when we add a trailer or 5th wheel to the mix - guess I'll have to wait and see. I may be sitting too high for a 5er.

Couple updates - new toyos, dual steer stabilizer, tinted front glass to match the rest. I've had a new touchscreen DVD HU, amp, backup cam, etc. sitting in the garage since October waiting to go in. Waiting for a non-busy, dry, semi warm weekend that is...

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/F350/IMG_7589.jpg

BERG,
Never too high for a 5'er - JK. Really depends on trailer and truck. Alot of trailers come pretty high as it is and might not need much modification other than adjustments on the hitch. There is usually a good couple inches of adjustment on them (at least my B&W there is).
Air bags are a must imo if your going to be doing some heavy hauling/towing. I added them when I was pulling our 26ft. bumper pull and it helped alot. With 6" lift on the Duramax I did have to lift the fifth wheel as you know and go with a full travel air bag set-up from Cognito as standard factory size kit wasn't gonna work.

[moombadaze]

well that explains why its sitting level

[bergermaister]

Thanks Irish - It's riding on a Superlift 4" kit. I did have a bit of death wobble here and there on a hard uneven hit but the dual stabilizer masked/fixed it well enough.

If we go the 5er route I'm going to have to ditch the canopy and probably end up with a tonneau. Then air bags would be a must since the ones we've been looking at are triple axle monsters.

If we go the trailer route I'll bet the weight distribution hitch will take most any tail sag out of the equation.

[Boonejeepin]

I've been wondering about adding bags when we add a trailer or 5th wheel to the mix - guess I'll have to wait and see. I may be sitting too high for a 5er.

Couple updates - new toyos, dual steer stabilizer, tinted front glass to match the rest. I've had a new touchscreen DVD HU, amp, backup cam, etc. sitting in the garage since October waiting to go in. Waiting for a non-busy, dry, semi warm weekend that is...

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/F350/IMG_7589.jpg

You can flip the axles on some 5ers.

[clarkely]

Most axles are flipped already now a days... Almost all ride springs above now...

I am a big fan of bags and onboard air to adjust as necessary.... Been using airlift smart air as an easy all inclusive system....

Also run a viar dual compressor set up to a 8.5 gallon tank for the train horn and air connection for tools... Tires.... Rafts...

Air bags really come into play for the camper....

I also like my auxiliary fuel tank.... So I get fuel when I want...... Not because I have to..... Carrying 76 gallons total...

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[clarkely]

Look at you all Secret Service and cool. Hope you wear black shades. Love it.

Actually I do wear black shades.... But suburban is wifeys

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[wolfeman131]

Did a little mod to my rig

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/wolfeman131/ce7300cc303803b57039a891dbf335ff.jpg

[Cigars n scotch]

A little update to my Tundra, pd'ed my stock wheels. Looks much better. Now i have to redo my bumpers and grill surround.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/newmanium/Truck%20Pics/14193235-79D9-4E47-BAFE-AEC5F4125C96_zpsdpqvrzwq.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/newmanium/media/Truck%20Pics/14193235-79D9-4E47-BAFE-AEC5F4125C96_zpsdpqvrzwq.jpg.html)

[Stazi]

2014 Silverado Z71
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10171867_10152135703548940_6506522770766475717_n.j pg

[sivs1]

https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20007&d=1400865731

[liquid_acid]

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[KG's Supra24]

Snagged a good cell pic of the wife's new (to her) Jeep. Doubt it sees much tow time but would probably work in a pinch

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/09/e5ahadyp.jpg

[bergermaister]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet ride. SRT8?

[KG's Supra24]

Negative. I wish! It's a summit, we added the black srt8 replica wheels and grill

[irish-racing]

Looks awesome!

[bergermaister]

Was wondering - I see no "tow option" on those...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/03/006_cherokeesrt8_opt.jpg

[KG's Supra24]

Oh the SRT8 tows ...

http://www.allpar.com/photos/jeep/grand-cherokee/2014/SRT8/towing.jpg

I think a new member, Gary Holl, tows with an SRT8

[rsinger]

New purchases last year and this year. Guess I won't be retiring any time soon.

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb397/rsingerwpg/misc/sideview_zps17bc3ea7.jpg (http://s1203.photobucket.com/user/rsingerwpg/media/misc/sideview_zps17bc3ea7.jpg.html)

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[bergermaister]

guess not LOL!

So what do you do for a 2nd tow vehicle if you take both?

[mmandley]

Looking awesome, just sell the house, you have one on Wheels now.

[kaneboats]

Looking awesome, just sell the house, you have one on Wheels now.

LOL. I was just thinking: Wonder what the mortgage is on one of those.

[moombadaze]

get registered in a state that allows tandem towing and your set. Truck, house and boat right behind you, anylake when you want, what could be better

[mmandley]

LOL. I was just thinking: Wonder what the mortgage is on one of those.

We went to the RV show this winter and those big 5th wheels went from 60K-160K so for a 30year your talking 350-1K a month.

We saw a really sweet one I would love to have if I went that direction, living room was in the upper section, sofa on both sides, double recliners in the middle, 60 inch flat screen on the front panel. Then kitchen dinning room on the center of trailer, full bathroom, washer dryer, behind the kitchen and king size master sweet in the back. Was real real nice and it was 100K

[kaneboats]

It's tough to tow the dang pool around though.

[KG's Supra24]

We went to the RV show this winter and those big 5th wheels went from 60K-160K so for a 30year your talking 350-1K a month.


30 years?!?!?!? Like a mortgage?!?!? Do they really finance over that time period? That sounds like a lender in the Repo business.

Kane, you take your house TO the pool!!

Great looking setup Ron. Bet it's comfy.

[irish-racing]

Yeah they will finance them for forever. I went the same route as rsinger earlier this year and bought this toy hauler.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/zyha2ute.jpg

[bergermaister]

Hey hey - the tru, uh trailer thread! Only 178 more payments and this baby's all mine... I found, to my surprise, financing a new one way easier/better than financing one even just a couple years old.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k414/grberglund/Trailer/20140703_163651344_iOS.jpg

After a few outings I'd be hard pressed to live in one though. A week long trip is pushing it. Don't know how the retirees do it.

[kaneboats]

There's only two of them and its much quieter.

[clarkely]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/bu7apeqe.jpg

Put new sneaks on....

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[beat taco]

Check out my buddies new setup I named "skyscraper edition" squatting an F450 LOL
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[kaneboats]

Check out my buddies new setup I named "skyscraper edition" squatting an F450 LOL
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Indoor pool? Or just a jacuzzi?

[moombadaze]

Indoor pool? Or just a jacuzzi?
basket ball court I think

[beat taco]

2 bathrooms, garage separated from family room and kitchen area, and a loft bed between the garage and family room!
Definitely a nice "trailer" lol!


Deleted photo due to upload quality!

[bergermaister]

Nah Jake - that's the perfect setup! Still have some second thoughts over a MH vs the trailer due to needing 2nd tow rig... Esp when we stay somewhere with a marina.

[beat taco]

Nah Jake - that's the perfect setup! Still have some second thoughts over a MH vs the trailer due to needing 2nd tow rig... Esp when we stay somewhere with a marina.

It's great for the boat, but all the room you trailer guys get! We considered a camper and those in the know said way too small, boy were they right!

[bergermaister]

Very true. My brother has 4 boys age 10-15. He bought a shortbed ext cab Silverado 2500. Then dropped 14k on a used camper and then another 2500 working out bugs, getting his truck setup with airbags and extended hitch to tow the boat, etc. Close to 20k into it all now and it's TINY... Seemed like a weird direction to go considering his family size.

[irish-racing]

Picked up my new truck today. 2015 F350 lariat.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/15/4ejuvaqa.jpg

[KG's Supra24]

Nice! I really liked the white SRW, though! Any plans for this one?

[irish-racing]

Thanks. I loved my white one too but needed something with a little more stability for the toy hauler. Yeah I have plans for this one too once people start bringing products out for the 15's. Hopefully I can find a tuner and exhaust and do a DPF delete and I will do wheels in the near future.

[irish-racing]

Apparently my father didn't like that I bought a new truck without him so he bought this today.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/16/2ydehy5a.jpg

[WhiskeyRunner]

I'm new to this board, but I have a '14 Ram 1500 and it's the second best thing I have ever bought (first being my '14 Mondo). The quad cab on most pick ups can seat 5 grown adults comfortably, and they are more luxury inside than SUV's. Just my two cents, but I love my truck after 12000 miles in 7 months, and she's never failed me. The towing package was an added bonus and was a smooth ride.

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[irish-racing]

Nice set up!

[beat taco]

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[beat taco]

Sometimes pics post fine sometimes they don't. Sorry.

[clarkely]

Our trucks ready to roll for vacation.... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/13/6y6y6asu.jpg

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[irish-racing]

Looks like your vacation is going to be awesome.

[Gqjeff]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/gqjeff/D2BADDF8-8BDD-4395-BE98-B9A1F68705F7_zpsrnobkmcw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gqjeff/media/D2BADDF8-8BDD-4395-BE98-B9A1F68705F7_zpsrnobkmcw.jpg.html)
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[chawk610]

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Cloudy day... but you get the idea. Loving the new F150.

[sivs1]

Question, currently tow with a Ram 2500 Diesel. It's too much truck. Looking to downsize to either the GMC/Chevy 1500 or the F150. What would you recommend and why?
Thanks in advance.

[04OUTBACK]

I had 2012 f150 ecoboost. Towed great but was never pleased with mileage
I now have 2014 gmc Sierra 1500 crew with 5.3. Haven't towed much as boat is in a lift but the mileage is superior.
I have 2011 supra 21v. What are you towing?

[sivs1]

I have 2011 supra 21v. What are you towing?

2006 LSV, I am at high altitude and drive hills wherever I go.

[rdlangston13]

2006 LSV, I am at high altitude and drive hills wherever I go.

i think due to altitude and hills the ecoboost may be your best bet in a half ton towing

[KG's Supra24]

Dodge has a diesel in the 1500 now don't they?

But I'd probably go Chevy .... because Chevy :D

[mmandley]

Question, currently tow with a Ram 2500 Diesel. It's too much truck. Looking to downsize to either the GMC/Chevy 1500 or the F150. What would you recommend and why?
Thanks in advance.

I used to tow with a 1 Ton F350 all the time.

Now I tow with a F150 Eco.
Mileage towing Sucks in Oregon, lots of hills. On the highway I see typically 10-10.5. Hills I see 8-9
When not towing though I see 18.5 so that's nice. Drove from OR to El Paso Texas and back was at 70-80mph all the time averaged 18 entire time.

Yes there is a new Eco Diesel in Ram 1500s with comparable power to the EcoBoost. Better mileage unhooked - mid 20s.
I personally don't know anyone with one to give a report on towing performance and mileage.


Back to the Ecoboost, it seriously tows like a Beast for a v6 gas. I went to Prineville, and Lake Billy a few times this year, bed of the truck loaded, boat loaded, 5 adults. Had to be pushing 8K with gear, people, boat over the trucks normal weight and it pulled all mountains at 60+ no problem, with Cruise on, without, my foot was never more then 1/2 way into it.

When it comes to towing power the EcoBoost gets my vote for serious muscle. I would stack it to any 1/2 Ton Gas engine out there for Towing.

[jmvotto]

New tow vehicle on the way:rolleyes:

[aloon15]

My 52

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[jmvotto]

New tow vehicle on the way:rolleyes:

Have not had a truck in over 25 years, just SUVs, back to basics right.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh254/jmvotto/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/9FB25B0E-033A-417B-B3ED-561281D01E37_zpszeysuazp.jpg (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/jmvotto/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/9FB25B0E-033A-417B-B3ED-561281D01E37_zpszeysuazp.jpg.html)

[wolfeman131]

Have not had a truck in over 25 years, just SUVs, back to basics right.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh254/jmvotto/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/9FB25B0E-033A-417B-B3ED-561281D01E37_zpszeysuazp.jpg (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/jmvotto/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/9FB25B0E-033A-417B-B3ED-561281D01E37_zpszeysuazp.jpg.html)

Great looking truck!

[bergermaister]

Basics huh.... :D

Sweet ride!

[sivs1]

Let us know how it tows.

[jmvotto]

should be fine . I will let you know in a couple weeks when I take the boat of the lift for its winter nap :cry:

its the 1500 5.3 with tow package including electric braking if needed, should be better than the suburban 1500.

[patrick232]

I assume since you live in NY you will see flying salt and stones soon. To keep it looking great might want to check into a clear bra. The front of the fenders will get hit, our first stop for out new 2500HD was to have one installed.

[jmvotto]

clear bras..... I like that idea!!!!!:o

[bergermaister]

Pics! Oh wait, nevermind... :p

[KG's Supra24]

Congrats. That looks like the fancy edition. Probably feels more suv than truck on the inside

[jmvotto]

Congrats. That looks like the fancy edition. Probably feels more suv than truck on the inside


Yep. SUV with truck box, the only off road this will see is the grass parking lot at the lake house.:rolleyes:

[Woody929]

Bought the 2015 Ford Expedition with Eco Boost today. They only had this one for a few days, and it was the first one sold from this dealer. We were debating on the EL or the regular length, and opted for the regular this go around. You can see the old suburban in the back ground.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-mBxHqQm/0/L/i-mBxHqQm-L.jpg

[beat taco]

Happy Boosting!

[bergermaister]

Nice ride! I found myself counting your lugs (hope you don't mind).

Walked by an F-150 the other day and saw 7 lugs. Shook my head, rubbed my eyes, looked again. Yep 7. So weird.

[rdlangston13]

Nice ride! I found myself counting your lugs (hope you don't mind).

Walked by an F-150 the other day and saw 7 lugs. Shook my head, rubbed my eyes, looked again. Yep 7. So weird.

That's the extra payload package.

Nice looking rig Matt!

[beat taco]

Nice ride! I found myself counting your lugs (hope you don't mind).

Walked by an F-150 the other day and saw 7 lugs. Shook my head, rubbed my eyes, looked again. Yep 7. So weird.

The Eco's have so much torque they were snapping lugs. Many of us are drilling and adding the seventh lug to correct the problem. Some have tried to add 2 lugs for an even 8 but it's just to tight to get two more in there. Especially when you go to drill your wheels.

[Woody929]

It was hard not to do the EL after having the Suburban. Had they had one, I would've probably opted for it. Jill knew exactly what color/options she wanted and sure enough of the two they had on the lot this one fit the bill.

[irish-racing]

Got the wife a new Tahoe a couple weeks ago. Needed something big enough to transport our dogs in.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/14/94da072ba9401b1c063b5f39db6c7acd.jpg

[patrick232]

Nice Tahoe, Keep it clean before the snow files.

[mmandley]

Bought the 2015 Ford Expedition with Eco Boost today. They only had this one for a few days, and it was the first one sold from this dealer. We were debating on the EL or the regular length, and opted for the regular this go around. You can see the old suburban in the back ground.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-mBxHqQm/0/L/i-mBxHqQm-L.jpg


Good looking ride, have to tell us how it tows. It doesn't have the same tuning as the F150 EcoBoost. Yours has 365/350 vs 365/420

[Woody929]

Unless the listed specs are wrong, it's the same 365/420
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/15/uqa2y8av.jpg

[beat taco]

I disagree with both of you lol! Everything I've been reading has it at 370/430. More than our precious F150's. But I'm tuned haha!

[mmandley]

Unless the listed specs are wrong, it's the same 365/420
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/15/uqa2y8av.jpg

Interesting. Right off the Ford Site.


3.5L EcoBoost® V6
The ultimate in Explorer performance and handling.

Available 3.5L EcoBoost® V6
Twin turbocharging and direct injection for V8 power plus the fuel economy of a V6*
Best-in-class 365 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque**
6-speed SelectShift Automatic® with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for manual gear changing
Sport-tuned suspension engineered for tight handling and stability
... Less

http://www.ford.com/suvs/explorer/specifications/engine/

http://www.ford.com/suvs/explorer/

[Woody929]

We have the expedition. No way we could go to the Exploder

[jmvotto]

Got the wife a new Tahoe a couple weeks ago. Needed something big enough to transport our dogs in.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/14/94da072ba9401b1c063b5f39db6c7acd.jpg


Love it, just got the wife a new 15 suburban exactly like that, I got a truck , she got a burb.
Happy wife happy life.
Salesman was smiling that week... There went the new SE lol

[irish-racing]

Nice Tahoe, Keep it clean before the snow files.
That's her job haha

[mmandley]

We have the expedition. No way we could go to the Exploder

Ohh thats makes all the difference then HAHAA

[irish-racing]

Love it, just got the wife a new 15 suburban exactly like that, I got a truck , she got a burb.
Happy wife happy life.
Salesman was smiling that week... There went the new SE lol

Funny, we had just bought a 2011 Suburban in June. She wasn't a fan of how big it was. She does a lot of driving in downtown Indianapolis and parking garages so we picked up the new Tahoe. Luckily I didn't take to much of a hit on the Suburban.
The new tahoe is much nicer then the '11 suburban and the burban was really nice LTZ. Does the new Suburban have the nav screen that slides up with storage behind it?

[irish-racing]

Dropped by my parents last night to check out my dad's new Ford Raptor. I'll get a better picture later of the actual truck. Man that thing is sweet.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/20/7dff630ffd863d979060ac817cb93aec.jpg