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New pickup/suv that is off-road capable
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:32 am
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:32 am
All the new pickups are sitting closer to the ground, and SUVs are now pretty much crossovers. Are there any new 4x4s that can actually handle moderate off-roading without mods?
Remember the old Pathfinder commercials? They built it to go off-road. Now the pathfinder is a grocery getter.
All the new fullsize pickups are so slanted and low on the front end that a leveling kit is a necessity if you don’t want to break all the plastic below the bumper.
The only truck I see that has a 4x4 ‘stance’ anymore is the Tacoma, but I think they’re wildly overpriced.
What’s out there?
Remember the old Pathfinder commercials? They built it to go off-road. Now the pathfinder is a grocery getter.
All the new fullsize pickups are so slanted and low on the front end that a leveling kit is a necessity if you don’t want to break all the plastic below the bumper.
The only truck I see that has a 4x4 ‘stance’ anymore is the Tacoma, but I think they’re wildly overpriced.
What’s out there?
This post was edited on 8/9/18 at 9:33 am
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Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:36 am to Eli Goldfinger
Tacoma and Colorado (ZR2)
This post was edited on 8/9/18 at 9:36 am
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:36 am to Eli Goldfinger
It's called get a 2500 model...you know, a real truck.
Or get one of those raptor types.
I hate that unlevel stand on the 1500 models...what is that about? It looks horrible. Trucks should come out of factory level.
Or get one of those raptor types.
I hate that unlevel stand on the 1500 models...what is that about? It looks horrible. Trucks should come out of factory level.
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:39 am to Steadyhands
quote:
I hate that unlevel stand on the 1500 models...what is that about?
Gas mileage if I had to guess.
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:39 am to Steadyhands
TRD Pro Tundra?
Raptor?
getting any other truck leveled is like $500.00. Not really a Big Deal
Raptor?
getting any other truck leveled is like $500.00. Not really a Big Deal
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:41 am to Eli Goldfinger
Jeep.
Jeep truck coming next year, supposedly.
Jeep truck coming next year, supposedly.
This post was edited on 8/9/18 at 9:42 am
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:41 am to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
All the new pickups are sitting closer to the ground
This is false, but Ok.
Just one example 1997 Chevy 1500 4wd ground clearance was 6.9" data
2018 Silverado ground clearance is 8.7" data
You're being fooled by the proportions of the bigger truck making it look lower.
This post was edited on 8/9/18 at 9:46 am
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:42 am to fightin tigers
quote:
Jeep truck
buddy had a Commanche in HS. LOVED that thing, it could take anything you threw at it.
This post was edited on 8/9/18 at 9:43 am
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:45 am to Eli Goldfinger
Power Wagon
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:45 am to Steadyhands
quote:the last two F150’s ive bought ive taken them immediately to get leveled
hate that unlevel stand on the 1500 models...what is that about?
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:47 am to Eli Goldfinger
Anything from Toyota's TRD Pro line
Wrangler Rubicon (2 door)
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
Land Cruiser
Wrangler Rubicon (2 door)
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
Land Cruiser
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:48 am to Eli Goldfinger
4Runner TRD
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:49 am to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
All the new pickups are sitting closer to the groun
No, I don’t think thats right. Trucks today are much bigger and have better ground clearance than older models.
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:51 am to LNCHBOX
The lower valence is the difference. The 2018 is definitely lower than the 97
quote:They make them look taller by increasing the height of the actual body panels
Trucks today are much bigger
This post was edited on 8/9/18 at 9:53 am
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:52 am to NewIberiaHaircut
He may not be aware that the only way to create actual ground clearance is to have bigger tires.
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:52 am to Steadyhands
They level when you put a pay load in the bed, baw. Otherwise, the arse end would drag.
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:52 am to Eli Goldfinger
Raptor > Tundra TRD Pro > Ram Rebel. Off road capability, that is. Trips to the service department: Tundra TRD Pro > Ram Rebel > Raptor. Raptor last because people beat the shite out of them.
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:53 am to Hammertime
quote:
The lower valence is the difference. The 2018 is definitely lower than the 97
Prove it with numbers.
Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:53 am to LNCHBOX
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Posted on 8/9/18 at 9:54 am to Eli Goldfinger
I bought a preowned Chevy Colorado 4x4 and I take it off the road all the time. The original owner spent some serious cash on the tires, lift kit, and wench.
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