Recent content by CalvinC

There's a ton of towing threads on this and other forums. For now the best guidance I'd have is to ignore the trailer manufacturer's stated hitch and dry weights in your calculations. Instead, use the GVWR as the assumed towed weight, and 11% - 13% of that GVWR as your assumed hitch weight...

I would love that but I wouldn't myself be able to get too excited if the source was a dealer, and especially if it was a dealer's source.

Sounds like a load of horse sh!t. But good thing that didn't come out too.

Rubber compound. Very difficult to balance targets for winter traction and tire longevity. Get it wrong and the rubber turns to rock in the cold. On top of that, siping - and it's directionality - could be poor, despite looking the part. The G2's were likewise awful in snow, and even rain...

Realistically, I think it's most common for a half ton crew cab to play grocery getter. It's kinda why they make them. Younger folks may not remember that unless you worked for the railroad, you weren't likely to ever ride in a truck with 4 forward-hinged doors at any time prior to the 21st...

Please come back and give us your impressions of the Fox 2.0’s!! Should certainly be better than Bilstien at low speed. Thank you in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s because what really matters is how many screens there are, and how big?

It’s for when you want hotter air filtered by a screen door. The sound is nice though.

If it’s not a bot, I’d bet dollars to donuts salesman put him in a Pentastar. I have it on good authority those do feel like a V6.

That doesn’t sound good at all. Would have to believe timing is seriously pulled at those temps. Were you watching IAT’s before the swap? Would be super interesting to compare to stock.

Exactly, not many people probably lining up to get their picture taken with an EV. Good plan to stick with roll races.

That was my first thought when I read your post. MudFlaps / Rock guards?

IMHO lift kits are just for looks, or muddin’. If neither of those are your priority then a level will give you more options, easier install, better handling and less of a hit to resale (reversible).

I mean, I could frame a house using a ball peen hammer. But it’s going to suck. Otherwise I agree with the theory that properly setup and driven there is no reason a 1500 can’t tow right up to its rated limit. And engine power is never the limiting factor. But if I have to do it often, may...

This is very true. Hybridized regenerative braking remedies much of this and is actually pretty cool, but then you’re back to what I don’t like about any advanced tech… just more systems to fail.