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As a cool old classic for cruising or to show? Sure. As a daily driver or something I need to rely on to do work with? Heck no. Modern trucks are so much better in every way it's not even close.

I install a set of Gorilla one-piece lugs on every Ford I own as soon as I get it. I was able to get a set for my F-150 last winter for $65 from CJ Pony parts. Looks like they are up to $73 now, but still well worth it, IMO.

I have this Husky mat with my factory spray-in liner, and it's great. Thick enough to provide some cushioning and impact resistance, and fits perfectly.

Well, the Lions offense continues to be a juggernaut, and if they can stay healthy on defense, they have a real shot at going all the way. On the other hand the Chiefs seem to be getting their mojo back on offense, their defense remains excellent, and Mahomes will always make them dangerous...

I've always eyeballed the last portion of a quart, then start it, run for a few seconds, shut it down and check the dipstick. If I need to add a bit more, I do, then do the same thing and check it again until it's at the top of the range on the dipstick. Done hundreds of oil changes on dozens of...

If you want one because you like the looks of it, go for it. If you're looking to actually protect the front of your truck, you're better off without one. Body shops call them "damage multipliers" because instead of damaging one part of the front end when you hit something, you damage all the...

Exactly this. The towing calculator for my truck tells me my GVWR is 7350 and my GCWR is 17000. Seems to me that leaves 9650 for a trailer, even assuming a fully loaded truck. But my max trailer weight is 7000 because I don't have 53A. Even though I do have 17T, which includes the trailer brake...

Disclaimer: I'm just a random guy on the internet who has read forum posts on this topic by other internet randos, so this is not official information. Having said that, my truck is equipped like yours (21 PB, Tow Technology, 3.73, heavy duty payload). According to the VIN calculator, my max...

My 85 Mustang GT. And my wife's 23 Explorer ST, seen here on Tail of the Dragon.

I went with the Husky splash guards and fender liner. Good quality, the splash guards are big enough to do the job without sticking out too much. Here is a pic from when I installed them.

For what it's worth, when Car and Driver tested the ST in 2020, they got a weight of 4853 lbs. As far as I know, they actually weigh the vehicles they test.

In my opinion, yes. I don't know if it's the throttle mapping or the gearing, but the Explorer feels quicker off the line and more responsive than my Powerboost, even though they ultimately run similar times.

As for the fuel mileage, usually when I get in it's reading 16-17mpg. My wife has a heavy foot and all her driving is short trips around town. We've taken it on a few road trips, and with me driving, I set the cruise at about 77mph in Eco mode and it gets about 23.5mpg. Not bad, but sometimes I...

My wife has a 23 Explorer ST that we bought new a couple of years ago. It's a great vehicle, very quick and it handles really well for a heavy SUV. The ride is firm, but pretty well controlled. Honestly a bit better than my 21 Platinum. Of course, it's nowhere near as roomy on the inside, and...