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  1. 01rangerxl

    Which Suburban Generation /Years Most Dependable And For Towing

    GMT800, 2500. Hard to find them, but will definitely pull a trailer, it's basically what they are meant for. Parts are easy to get, and it's just a solid platform. And another thing, I've always run into door issues on GMT400s and 900s, but not so much on 800s. Had to fix plenty of things on...
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    Electric Lime. Like, hate or indifferent?

    I actually think it looks good on that car, not for every car, but in this case it works. Honestly wouldn't mind a Ranger with a Flareside bed in that color.
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    Today's salvage vehicle- stolen 2014 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 SRW RWD

    Eh, I'd go for it if the price doesn't go crazy. Always liked Super Dutys and think that might be the next thing I buy. My cousin used to run a bunch of them when he had a fence company. The Lariat 7.3 was absolutely destroyed because that was everyone's favorite. I even liked the 6.0 though and...
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    Never before have I been so uninspired/disinterested...

    This is really where it's at. I would buy a brand new F-250, but it would probably cost almost as much as my house, which was a lucky break in itself (bought right before things went crazy). I'm just not happy with the "affordable" options. For that much I'll dump money into stupid old trucks
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    Never before have I been so uninspired/disinterested...

    Oh boy, I'm going BITOG again, but yes this is why my driveway looks like it does. I was honestly considering a new Colorado, but the techs said they don't like them, so I said nevermind. I'm going to have to deplete the availability of old Ford trucks, but they have gone up in value. Wonder why?
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    Which Vehicle Type is the Most Popular in Each State?

    Yeah I basically consider modern CUVs to be the replacement for station wagons. Yeah it might have AWD, but it's not going off road, towing a big trailer, or in my case dragging a sweet gum tree down the road...
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    Can you help me better understand why women want a SUV over a sedan?

    Growing up my parents always shared vehicles, but my mom was always the main user of the Rangers and their current Ranger is primarily hers. She likes being a little higher up and the utility. My sister on the other hand doesn't like anything but small sedans.
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    Washington State may have the most unexpected vanity plate

    Michigan should have an Insane Clown Posse plate. 🤣
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    Do you back into a spot? Or pull in, then back out when leaving

    If it's a spot I can pull through to like at Lowe's or something I do that. I'm a back of the lot parker at stores like that so it's usually not a problem. Smaller lots where I can't do that I just pull in forward and back out. At work I have my whole own area and park however I feel like...
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    Korean built vs North American built Kia's

    Agreed, don't buy things made in Alabama. Just ask anyone who bought one of those goofy Mercedes SUVs. 🤣
  11. 01rangerxl

    Have you ever owned a "dream" car you really wanted?

    As far as I'm concerned, I hit the jackpot.
  12. 01rangerxl

    BIG mid-sized SUV knowledge

    Has your wife actually driven a modern Tahoe? Probably not much different from a Palisade. If I was forced to buy a late model SUV, it would be Tahoe or Expedition. Brand new ones cost about as much as my house though. This oil cooler stuff on 3.6 FCA vehicles has really burned me on them. I...
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    Misfiring Ranger with the 3.0L Vulcan - diagnosis steps?

    I had a 2002 Ranger 3.0 for about 15 years that I sold to a family member recently with around 257k miles. My parents were the original owners so I know the full history of it. It loves cam synchros. Probably on # 4, all Motorcraft. Always had oil in it but was run hard, like one ATV in the bed...
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    Lets see the cars!!!!

    Unfortunately this one is no longer in existence due to rust...
  15. 01rangerxl

    Post your latest mechanical screw up.

    Hey you leave us alone, the 97 Explorer just got new vent visors this weekend.
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    Post your latest mechanical screw up.

    My former 2002 Ranger that a family member now owns has a single piece aluminum driveshaft that was removed once to do the tail shaft seal and that has been it. 257k on that truck and still driven daily. Its cam issues are what's going to take it out, eventually. Engine and transmission have...
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    Post your latest mechanical screw up.

    Wait what? I guess I'm screwed. I've seen Explorers with over say 250k that have balance issues, but greasing splines is like a GM thing. Why Ford? You literally had everything except gas mileage figured out.
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    My truck overheated and blew off the lower hose? Wonder what damage there was.

    As long as you aren't putting other people in danger and the vehicle is ultimately your responsibility, sometimes you just can't baby the thing anymore and have to wind it out. But as someone who has floored an Isuzu NPR with the oil light on (not low, the used engine was just already really...
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