Let’s talk trucks

[Dale Moser]

Dale what are you diving now ? I was thinking on going up to a 3/4 ton but not sure I really need to. I do pull a tractor but it’s only a mid size.

I'm in a '17 3500 SRW Duramax.

[scott.str]

My ram made it to 176,000 miles and it had around $8,000 in repairs. Only gave me $4,000 for a trade in. Truck was only getting 17mpg or so 2wd. My guess is it was running on 7 cylinders again so MPG difference from a 2wd to 4x4 tundra is 1-1.5.

Picked up a Tundra 3 weeks ago and couldn't be happier. Has less stuff in it to go wrong and feels like it just wants to work for a long time. Also Tow Haul is no joke in this thing, i feel i could tow a goosneck when its on its crazy.

Test drove a ford ecoboost and yes it was fast but just didnt feel as well built to me. Also turbo with a 150,000 mile lifespan doesnt sound cheap to replace.

[MadHatter]

My ram made it to 176,000 miles and it had around $8,000 in repairs. Only gave me $4,000 for a trade in. Truck was only getting 17mpg or so 2wd. My guess is it was running on 7 cylinders again so MPG difference from a 2wd to 4x4 tundra is 1-1.5.

Picked up a Tundra 3 weeks ago and couldn't be happier. Has less stuff in it to go wrong and feels like it just wants to work for a long time. Also Tow Haul is no joke in this thing, i feel i could tow a goosneck when its on its crazy.

Test drove a ford ecoboost and yes it was fast but just didnt feel as well built to me. Also turbo with a 150,000 mile lifespan doesnt sound cheap to replace.

Beast mode is fun .
Mine stays in T/H, in S5, 99% of the time.
S6 only if it's a long flat stretch and I'm using cruise.
Best MPG, & the cleanest oil in all the scenarios I've ran it in.
Average MPG over 150k, 11.9 .
She's always loaded down and working though.

[Landrover]

After over 12 years from my first Tundra and ZERO major issues and nearly 445K miles...…….I bought another one 5 months ago! Gas mileage would not stop me from buying another one when this one gets 400K on it.

[Fordnandez]

FYI the new 10 speeds in the GM trucks are the exact same 10 speed in the Fords minus the bell housing and torque converter. This is true for the 1/2 ton and 3/4 & 1 ton. I heard a pod cast with the guys from Revmax and they said that on the parts there is a GM part number and a Ford part number.

[DaveC]

Ford or Toyota.
I have an f150 with the 2.7 ecoboost 6sp. If I creep going to work in Alabama I have seen 26mpg on the dash with stock configuration (likely a touch less if hand calculated), consistently see 22 mixed with a 1.5 level and 33" mud tires, giant back seat, IMO the best 4x4 of any maker and the aluminum helps big time off road. That said, the absolute only other truck I was considering when buying was a tundra. The chug fuel but are reliable and have great resale and there is no denying that.

When I had my leather installed the dealer loaner was the 2.7 2 wd. When I got home I had to pop the hood and see was under it as I was impressed with it’s power and drivability. Miles per gallon wasn’t shabby either.


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[Fmjag64]

I have an F150 with the 5.0 V8 and it's been great. No complaints. Pulls my 21ft bass boat well also.

[Bbostick25]

Ford f150 . and a 3.5 ecoboost engine ! greatest truck I have ever owned!I told myself I would never get a v6 engine until they sent me home with one to try haha

[Dale Moser]

As long as we're putting turbos on stuff at the factory, lets start putting turbos on V8s!

I think when I go back to gas, I'm gonna go with an aftermarket super charger....or turbo if someone has a decent setup.

[Traildust]

1/2 ton: Ford 5.0 or Tyota
or
Ram Cummins or 7.3 gas Ford if you decide to go bigboy.

[Big Lee]

The Ford V-6 turbo is pretty impressive. I am a GM guy but I like the feel of the new Fords. I like the Diesel 1/2 ton Ram as well. Neighbor has one and pulls his 28ft camper frequently. They are surprisingly quiet and has a decent amount of power.

[wellingtontx]

Been a Chevy guy all my life. Last two Chevy = transmission issues, rear end issues. Last Chevy transmission rebuilt last July 2019. Went out again this past March. Out of warranty - barely. Had enough.

Bought a Ford and will give it a try. Would have considered a Tundra but the horrible gas mileage kept me away as well as the fact that they have not updated truck in a decade. If the Ford craps out and Toyota has actually updated their truck and improved gas mileage by that time, may give it a try. Hear nothing but good things about Toyota reliability.

So far pretty impressed with the F150 ride and interior

[WItoTX]

As long as we're putting turbos on stuff at the factory, lets start putting turbos on V8s!

I think when I go back to gas, I'm gonna go with an aftermarket super charger....or turbo if someone has a decent setup.

Whipple is strapping a 3 liter supercharger on Ford's 7.3 motor. Going to be an absolute monster.

For comparison, a Hellcat is a 6.2 liter motor and has a 2.4 liter supercharger, and is at 717 hp.

[Russ81]

I’m going to be in the market for a new truck in a couple of months. I pull a Small boat and a 16ft trailer at times. A 4x4 is a must. I’ve had GM products my whole life but I’m tired of the transmission issues. Of the last three GMC trucks I’ve had I’ve put in 6 transmissions. I’m just done with GM for now. How are the Fords and Dodge heavy half tons holding up for y’all ?

I was in the same boat but I heard the same thing from everyone, get the 6.2 with the ten speed. This year Chevy put the 10 speed in the trail boss models with a 5.3. A co-worker and I both have the LT model and they are the smoothest shifting 1500 I've driven of the big three. Jury is still out but we put a lot of miles on them for work and so far so good.

[Bayouboy]

I recently bought a 2020 Ford F150 4 WD with the V6 and twin turbos. So far so good. Plenty of power. Even with a 6" lift and bigger tires and rims.