Question: Wrangler steering shake after bridge expansion joints
My Wrangler can get a violent steering oscillation after certain sharp bumps at highway speed. It stops when I slow way down. Instead of replacing a steering s…
Trucks, towing & off-road
2023 Ford Bronco — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family…
Air down for trails but still drive pavement between sections
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…
2024 Ford F-150 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family…
UsedCarTuner681Community StarterAug 7, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostDenver3 replies0 helpful
Trailer feels nervous in crosswinds
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 48,000 miles. Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind mo…
EVNomad27Community StarterJul 23, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Atlanta0 replies0 helpful
Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 151,000 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload lo…
2024 Ram 1500 — second battery versus portable power station — trying to narrow this down
I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a hardwired dual…
Air down for trails but still drive pavement between sections
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 8,200 miles. Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want…
RoadTraveler95Community StarterJul 21, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostSan Diego0 replies0 helpful
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 215,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real…
Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
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…
2020 Toyota Tundra — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds — anyone dealt with this recently?
2020 Toyota Tundra SR5, about 42,500 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Befor…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — when downtime matters more than repair cost — second opinion before I spend money
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 169,000 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items do…
ProjectGuy168Community StarterAug 4, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Northern Virginia1 reply0 helpful
2024 Ram 1500 — when downtime matters more than repair cost
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 26,500 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — lift installed — what geometry should be rechecked?
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 45,000 miles. The vehicle drives okay after the lift but steering return-to-center is weaker. What alignment value…
LongMilesCommuter998Community StarterJul 31, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2New Jersey5 replies0 helpful
1999 Toyota 4Runner — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds
The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Before buying suspension parts, what would you ve…
2020 Toyota Tundra — steering oscillation after hitting a sharp bump
2020 Toyota Tundra SR5, about 67,000 miles. Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down. I want a diagnostic chec…
2024 Ford F-150 — when downtime matters more than repair cost — trying to narrow this down
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 23,000 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance item…
LongMilesGal452Community StarterJul 30, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostTexas6 replies0 helpful
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — transmission temperature climbs on long grades
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…
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 — trailer feels nervous in crosswinds
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 78,000 miles. Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I exp…
1990 Ford F-150 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan — Orange County owner question
I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family…