2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 116,000 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Befor…
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 111,500 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expe…
After lifting the vehicle, it drives okay but steering feels different and the wheel doesn't return to center as strongly. What alignment/geometry values matte…
Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want to air up/down every 10 minutes but also don't want to…
Weights are within ratings but crosswinds make the rig feel much less planted than expected. Before buying suspension parts, I'd like to verify loading, tongue…
I am building a basic recovery setup and would rather get the fundamentals right than collect gear. How do you size a winch and evaluate factory versus afterma…
I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally…
For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items do fleet/high-mileage owners replace proactively becaus…
I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a hardwired dual…
The truck has been doing more short trips and active regeneration seems to happen more often. No codes. What scan data helps confirm soot load and regen freque…
Truck is doing more short trips lately and I feel like active regens are happening much more often. No codes. Is there a good way to confirm soot load/regenera…
1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5, about 92,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constra…
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 145,000 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
On certain rough highway sections the steering can start oscillating after a bump. Slowing down stops it. I'm looking for a diagnostic checklist rather than ju…
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 46,500 miles. I am building a basic recovery setup and would rather get the fundamentals right than collect gear. How do you s…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 88,500 miles. I am building a basic recovery setup and w…
Normal temperatures around town, but towing uphill for 20–30 minutes pushes trans temp much higher. How do you decide whether the solution is speed/gear select…
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 96,000 miles. Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want to…
I am building a basic recovery setup and would rather get the fundamentals right than collect gear. How do you size a winch and evaluate factory versus afterma…
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 151,000 miles. After lifting the vehicle, it drives okay but steering feels different and the wheel doesn't return to center as stro…
