When you configure a truck using the calculator: Long box - dually; regular box - single. I think it's a glitch in the site...

A long box is always nice to have. A dually is definitely only nice to have when you're towing.

The 7.3 wasn't great either, but granted, neither were the GM diesels from that era.

Grumman Vans used to come with a 4BT Cummins and an Allison Trans.... someone just needs to give that to us in a light truck body :concentrate:

What are you talking about? The 7.3 was a fantastic engine.

on a side note this is probably the most activity this sub-forum has gotten in ages :troll:

Op, be patient. Wait a couple years. If you need a light duty with the torque of a diesel to pull some things then I believe for 2014 ish dodge is FINALLY coming out with a 1500 diesel. Google it.

It may be worth the wait for your needs.
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Having been screwed in the past by GM's horrible manufacturing consistency, and then being subjected to Dodge's use of plastic and pot metal in their drivetrain parts, I went with the Tundra and never looked back.

I'm not going to shit on the domestic trucks. All I will say is hit up Dale's Alignment in Surrey and see what's on the hoists getting new brake, steering and suspension parts. Look at how small the F150 brakes and suspension wear items are. Look at the leaky power steering racks on the GM's, and the questionable recalls coming from Dodge. Then make your decision.

Is Gen 3 Tundra coming out 2014 ?
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Anything but a ford is a good choice
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What an absolutely stupid statement.

OP never came back to tell us how much weight he planned on towing.

A lot of the discussions here about an HD truck is silly because if he is towing a sub 2500# racecar on a simple open deck trailer with electric brakes to Mission, all he needs is a vehicle capable of towing 5000 lbs, a proper hitch and an electic brake controller.

If he planned on taking a 40ft car trailer with dual car/lift and living quarters to the US, then a Dodge Dually might not have enough brakes.

I am looking at the Maxey Drop N Load hauler weights about 1700kg and car weights 1350kg plus 4 spare wheels and tires. Looking to haul it down to the States like California.

All you need is a half ton. Ride much better then a 2500 or 3500.

if thats all you need to haul i'd get a tundra. :fullofwin:

Btw let's throw in some pictures
http://imageshack.us/a/img191/6562/imagesqh.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img819/7109/imagedzum.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img443/2776/imagejyn.jpg

Dodge Ram :sweetjesus:

power wagon :sweetjesus:

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/z...werwagon_2.jpg

my all time-favorite tundra and dream expedition/overlanding rig :joy:

http://expeditionone.net/wp-content/...9/P1000303.jpg

:megusta:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...11254448_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...41780127_n.jpg


My buddies truck.


My POS


https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...06351218_n.jpg

Ram, hands down, most aggressive looking pick up.

BTW, mods to my buddies truck are flares, 35s, rockstar 20s, 6" suspension lift, and he MIGHT have some spacers in there still, cant remember.

Mine is bone stock minus exhaust and Bilstein shocks (2.8" lift up front) and a 1" spacer in the rear.

looks pretty good to me man. no POS there.

If you saw my payment you would agree. :ahwow:

Im having trouble with my reading skills, does it say the Chevy or the Toyota?


Motor Trend 2013 Truck of the Year: Ram 1500 - MSN Autos

motortrend :fuckthatshit:

Keep in mind, look at what trucks Top Gear was using.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/73580.jpg

:troll:

^north america gets totally fucked in the toyota department.

no hilux, no land cruisers, no land cruiser prado, no nothin.

In case people don't know, these trucks were driven to the North Pole.
Top Gear dedicated an episode to it.

They were also specially prepared. Stop talking about it like they were showroom stock.