Recent content by Summit981

I own a 2022 Badlands (4-door) ordered from the factory. 51K miles. Parked outdoors at home and exposed to four seasons worth of temp extremes, sun, salt and snow. So far so good…. No cracks.

We didn’t get as much here in Maryland from that snow event as they did in Philly or NJ. But I love the snow regardless of how much we get.

If the primary reason for your question is to deter theft of your factory spare traveling to work, why not just store the spare onboard in your cargo area? Out of sight, out of mind.

The composite manufacturing process involves the combination of different materials for different applications. The materials Ford is using in their composite for the MIC top (called 'Sheet Molding Compound' or SMC with a resin system) is NOT the same materials as used by the aerospace companies...

Just... why? I wouldn't waste $5 let alone $5K on that janky crap.

I like VirginiaHeritage's line of inquiry here using the driver-side mirror as a clue. Seems spot on for a Ram Charger's mirror, specifically, that this is (or was) a Ram 1500. However, I don't believe this is the REV model (Range Extended / Electric version). The REV was slated as a 2026...

For years, I have been a dedicated user of Covercraft custom car covers. They've been in business since 1965 and make a variety of different covers for indoor or outdoor car storage and protection. They are custom made to fit your specific vehicle (year and model) and will have special...

I went thru the same "paralysis by analysis" phase last summer but finally settled on the TrailRax rack and accessories for the following reasons: Roof Rack. Man, can you design some interesting ways to set up the roof rack. You can go with just the roof rack cross members or you can add...

From Mr. Google: 'Yes, Canadians can use GMRS radios, but with significant differences and restrictions compared to the US, and only certain radios are legal. In Canada, only GMRS-compatible devices that are approved for license-free use are permitted, which are typically lower-powered, 2-watt...

Retired Army - 26 years. From among the current vehicles available to the U.S. market? I would choose an INEOS Grenadier Trialmaster. But if I could import a vehicle, I would choose a 2025 Toyota GDJ79 with the 2.8 auto turbo diesel in the double cab / alublack tray configuration.

Yeah, can't see my local dealership transitioning to that new design look. Currently, we have a sterile waiting room with fake plastic plants, an old wall-mounted TV perpetually stuck on "Judge Judy" reruns and a single old K-cup coffee maker. But what the dealership lacks in design and...

The Front Runner Expander Chair meets your criteria, is available from several online vendors and costs about $74 per chair. They fold down into a very small form factor and you can also add a padded carry case. (See photos) I saw a comment from another poster here advising his butt isn’t fully...

Great photos! Some really good looking waters in a few of them. Please tell me you fly fish, yes?

In the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains region during Day 1 of the 2025 Overland Expo.

Truly a matter of preference but I detail cars as a hobby and never go “glossy”. You just don’t see glossy goopy tires on the best cars at vintage show/concours or at high-end auctions. A deep matte black shows the car best. To get down past the grime and contaminants in a dirty wheel and...