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  1. Longtime no see all!

    So how’s things been around here? Past year has been a tough one for me. Lost my mom, ended a job that I had for 20 years. You know life stuff lmao! Ranger is still driving like the gal I fell in love with. Factory tires are ready for replacement though. Got 45K out of them so far. oh! Became...
  2. 42 Days and counting

    If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.
  3. Ford Patents Bolt-On Third Axle To Turn F-150 Into 6x6 Super Truck

    Ford is developing a bolt-on third axle that turns any pickup truck or SUV into a 6x6, and it seems like a brilliant idea. Although most 6x6 conversions are made to improve off-roading ability or to attract attention, Ford's focus is the blue-collar worker who occasionally needs a higher...
  4. Ford CEO says electric vehicles provoking ‘charging anxiety’

    The U.S.-based automaker's EV division, called "Ford Model e," has lost $1.8 billion so far this year, according to Fortune. The Ford CEO also suggested that consumers are "not willing to pay a premium" for electric vehicles, despite more being offered in today’s market. Ford CEO says...
  5. Unveiling Excellence: Dentside F-100 Build for SEMA Spotlight

    Making a Dent in the Scene When discussing the Ford F-100, most conversations lead to the mid-’50s body that has been done successfully time and time again. However, opinions have been trending toward the trucks that came decades later: the Bumpside and Dentside bodies. These popular forms span...
  6. The 2024 Ford Ranger Is Better Than the Jeep Gladiator in Almost Every Way That Matters

    For the 2024 model year, the new redesigned Ranger is set to hit dealer lots, and so far, it is having a strong showing against the competition. Here is how the new 2024 Ford Ranger is stacking up against the Jeep Gladiator pickup, one of its main competitors...
  7. Rivians’ Tires Are Wearing Out in as Little as 6,000 Miles. Here’s Why

    Tire wear has been the subject of discussion among Rivian owners since early 2022, mere months after the R1T's launch. The community was worried the truck's roughly 7,000-pound curb weight and extreme torque could cause rapid wear, despite Pirelli covering all of Rivian's OE tires for at least...
  8. Here Are The Most Reliable Pickup Trucks To Buy Used (And 5 To Stay Away From)

    Indeed, Ford overtook Toyota to become the US market leader for the 2022 model year after shifting some 1.8 million units to American customers. Furthermore, the F-Series surpassed the Blue Oval’s 640,000-unit sales target for 2022 by 13,957, making the Ford F-Series America’s best-selling...
  9. Ford's F-150 ute rolls into Australia - and it's sure to have inner-city cyclists and environmentalists on edge

    The world's best-selling truck has landed on Australian shores, no doubt sparking fear and loathing in environmentalists and inner-city cyclists. A shipment of 98 Ford F-150 utes arrived in Melbourne early on Saturday morning after travelling 15,000km from Baltimore in the USA. The hulking...
  10. 10 Reasons Why We Need A Ford Mustang Raptor

    The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is expected to have a variety of different trims that cater to all types of buyers, much like all its previous iterations. However, this time around, there are serious reasons to believe that the new generation won't just have the typical Shelby trims, but...
  11. News About Ford's F-150 Lightning Causing Customers to Cancel Orders: 'I'm Out'

    The vehicle’s original price announced in 2021 was $39,975, according to The Verge. Today, the price is $59,974, almost exactly $20,000 more than Ford initially promised. “What we’re seeing is that we are having a lot of customers just canceling theirs,” Bartz, who works at Long McArthur Ford...
  12. FINALLY! Ford Eliminates Brake Squeal With New Brake Pad Design

    Brake squeal is an annoyance we've become accustomed to, with Porsche even explaining in a video that it isn't a bad thing (seen below), but Ford has figured out how to get rid of it almost completely, using an idea so simple, the brake manufacturing industry is going to kick itself for not...
  13. The Ranger T1+: A Purpose-Built Warrior

    Ford Performance, renowned for its racing achievements around the world, is preparing to take on one of the most grueling off-road competitions on Earth: the legendary Dakar Rally. The American automaker will expand its global motorsports effort by fielding a purpose-built Ford Ranger T1+ in the...
  14. Stellantis recalling over 354,000 Jeeps worldwide; rear coil springs can detach while they're moving

    Stellantis is recalling more than 354,000 Jeeps worldwide because the rear coil springs can fall off while they're being driven. The recall covers certain 2022 and 2023 Grand Cherokee and 2021 to 2023 Grand Cherokee L SUVs. Stellantis recalling over 354,000 Jeeps worldwide; rear coil springs...
  15. Tacoma has competition now!

    Telo is the adorable little electric truck America needs to want Company claims it’s got “Toyota Tacoma capability,” but in the footprint of a Mini Cooper. That’s just about 152 inches. Telo is the adorable little electric truck America needs to want
  16. V8-Powered Ford F-150 Gets Supercharger Kit That Boosts Power To 700 HP

    The kit includes a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger to boost the V8's stock output of 400 hp and 410 lb-ft. It doesn't fit on trucks with the Pro Power Onboard system. The upgrade is legal in all 50 states. The upgrade is more than just a supercharger. There are also styling upgrades that Ford is...
  17. Sketchy Rivian Trail Fix Proves Even an EV Can Be Rescued With Some Welded Rebar

    Rivian R1T that got busted up big time on Hell's Gate in Moab last week, and even though it's a high-dollar rig, a zero-budget solution was what it took to get unstuck https://www.thedrive.com/news/sketchy-rivian-trail-fix-proves-even-an-ev-can-be-rescued-with-some-welded-rebar
  18. 10 Pickup Trucks That Struggle With Towing And Payload Capacity

    While there are plenty of pickup trucks that are built to last on the market, reliability is not the question here. If your truck can't carry or tow the amounts that you need, then all it becomes is a big, pointless machine. Many truck manufacturers boast impressive towing and payload capacity...
  19. First look at the interior of a Cybertruck

    Well, here it is! The first online look at the interior drivers view of a cybertruck. Here we thought Fords deleting was getting a little bit much! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12124523/First-look-INSIDE-Teslas-long-awaited-Cybertruck-revealed-Twitter-users-unimpressed.html
  20. 2024 Ford Ranger Jumps Ahead Honda Ridgeline for 1 Big Reason

    The Ford Ranger has long been a popular choice for pickup truck drivers. However, in recent years, it was starting to get outdated. While sales were still respectable, the Ranger showed its age. Also, it was getting overshadowed by other midsize trucks. However, for the 2024 model year, this all...


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