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The front of the Yeti Tundra Haul is 19 9/16” and the rear is 19 7/16”. Sitting in the bed on the runners the front with the handle is just too high for this cover. This should help you figure out what you need to know. Now that I know the front and rear are different heights I’m going to...

I’m sure you’ve made a decision by now but I’ve got an Extang Xceed. It’s low profile and I generally I like it. I get quite a bit of rain and snow. and the bed stays dry. Last week the tailgate did freeze to the rear seal for a couple of days but that can happen to any cover. The tailgate...

It might be clean but you probably have a cracked windshield. ;-) my first winter in Anchorage was -30. I don’t miss that at all.

While taking the tiny terrorists sledding today, pulled out a few stuck motorists. The first one looked confused when I inserted a tow hook into the receiver hitch. Possibly the first vehicle recovery by a Ranger FX4 in Europe. Take that Raptor and Wildtrack.

We got about 2.5” today. My area has pretty steep hills, up to 15%, with narrow streets. There is one street that intersects my street that is at least 20% for 600 meters and another for 300 meters. The truck worked very good on unplowed roads in 4WD, secure, no concerns. While climbing hills...

I’ve always really disliked orange, with a passion. It features in my state’s and university’s color pallets and I could never come to terms with the color. then I purchased an orange car. I wanted it and it was take it or leave it so I took it. For two years it really bothered me. In a sea of...

On these very forum pages others have found that if you adjust your tire pressures you can lessen the bounce. With some experimentation you can find what works for you: rear 34-40 psi and front 32 to 38 psi. The front is usually softer than the rear. I also will lean slightly forward with my...

Congratulations on your award. I purchased one in Anchorage and really liked it. What I couldn't understand about the vehicle was (minor memories): AdvanceTrac vs 4WD. In the snow it never seemed to engage the front wheels unless it was in 4WD. No matter how much I tried, I could never get...

this is the first dyno graph that I’ve seen that shows Down to 1,000 RPM. The ones I’ve seen start at 2,000 and leave the torque and HP values as pretty big guesses. if fact, the ones I’ve seen, I think, didn’t show much power Until about 2,200RPM. Let me compare these.

Your ignoring that engineers aren’t the only ones with their hands in the process. There is budget people, manufacturing people, accountants, environmental, and federal. this is far more complicated than just engineers.

No, trucks. My current car is a Boss 302.

I think that is overlooking the the phenomenon of lugging buying too low RPM, too little power but adding too much gas causing excessive force on engine internal components.

I agree but I can’t drive 70.

So, 40% load at idle. Ideal is ~800 RPM. Redline is 6500+ RPM. Are you measuring Amps?

These are the responses of people who have nothing of value to add but are compelled to do it anyway.

Yes, I certainly do remember when my GM gas pushrod engine would turn into a diesel. I simply do t have the faith in corporations that you do. Remember laissez faire?

You said trust the engineers. It is proven to me, partially through the experience I shared, that I am responsible because you may not be able to trust “the engineers.” this is the whole reason for the question I am asking.

I would agree that the engine is running at its most efficient point for coasting down hill. American engineers and corporations do not have the work ethic of the Japanese. For sure I am specifically talking about Honda and Toyota but, how many Ranger frames do you think Ford wound have...

These are all fair comments. The problem is that at 60 MPH, using just using enough throttle to maintain speed, the transmission may not kick into a lower gear, the computer may adjust timing to prevent knocking and you may not feel the physical aspects of the engine laboring under excessive...

Have you ever operated any of your manual transmissions, non diesel, at 1,500 RPM? Throw in that the truck is fairly heavy and the engine is pretty small.