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I think in the future we will see more people trading in their 3/4 ton trucks for a new 1/2 ton truck. The recent batch of 1/2 ton trucks are sturdier and more capable than ever. They now meet the needs of many people that used to rely on a 3/4 truck but were only carrying moderate loads. Combine that with a better ride and mileage for everyday use and you have a winning combo.
But the 3/4 ton trucks are becoming more capable at the same time. If you tow big loads, then the Tundra (or any other 1/2 ton) just isn't going to cut it. Never has and never will.
But the 3/4 ton trucks are becoming more capable at the same time. If you tow big loads, then the Tundra (or any other 1/2 ton) just isn't going to cut it. Never has and never will.
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Subscribing, and making popcorn...
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From: Frederick, MD
very interesting discussion that i started here. And now you have this pic above at a attempt to make a compact pickup into a heavy duty. it looks short still, bet it will really be a gas hog and in order to make the power needed I bet it will need at least 4.30 gears.
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From: Frederick, MD
Thanks explains it!
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the guy even said that its not even a concept its just a project...and it took alot of pillaging of a couple trucks just to even get it to work...and it only has 300hp just my .02
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However, the guy in the story in the original post was obviously overloaded and shouldn't have been on the road.
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I'd be willing to bet that hino will last longer and get better mileage that the 6.0 or the 6.4
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Hino Motors, Ltd. -- Company History
Hino has been in business forever. based on the 6.0 history, and the relative newness of the 6.4 I would put my money on hino
The early n/a: 6.9/7.3. or 7.3 powerstroke I might go the otherway.
My point is, hino is for real. For those who think the japs can't make a good diesel should look at what isuzu is doing for the bow tie boys.
I've driven many hino med duty trucks.
They are for real also.
And they get REAL good mileage.
personally I wouldn't touch a modern navistar p/u engine for a while yet.
(no offense for those who did)
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u guys ever see that 08 SD promo video comparing trucks..
once video showed the SD and all the other fullsize trucks going over a washboard road test..
the Tundra flexed and warped like a baloon in the wind..almost seemed as if the truck they tested had no frame at all..
i remember the Chevy gas tank door popped open like it had a auto release.. was a funny moment..
once video showed the SD and all the other fullsize trucks going over a washboard road test..
the Tundra flexed and warped like a baloon in the wind..almost seemed as if the truck they tested had no frame at all..
i remember the Chevy gas tank door popped open like it had a auto release.. was a funny moment..
