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  1. MetalMatt1776

    Opinion on this truck

    Cam phasers! That's what I was thinking about with the vct. The solenoids are actually a straightforward repair if you're lucky enough to only have to change those.
  2. MetalMatt1776

    Opinion on this truck

    The 4.6, though nearly the same same motor minus stroke, didn't have the issues inherent in the 5.4 3v. The spark plug issue was a failed attempt to remedy the blown out spark plugs in the 5.4 2v, would cause the plug itself to snap off just above the threads. The exhaust manifold issue is...
  3. MetalMatt1776

    Opinion on this truck

    If I was you I'd offer 3k at the most. The first gen 3v engines were terrible; many people see them as one of worst modern engines, up there with the northstar v8 and that Mercedes engine that routinely eats heads gaskets. A money pit at best. Between broken spark plugs, broken exhaust manifold...
  4. MetalMatt1776

    What’s a good first camera

    I recently got my wife a Panasonic FZ80 and she has taken some great nature photos with it; especially considering that she an absolute beginner to photography. I found the best price on B&H photo's website but Amazon has some good deals too.
  5. MetalMatt1776

    Tires

    I personally would go no smaller than 31s. I've had great past experience with the cooper st maxx tires. They are more of a hybrid tire than an AT, as they have substantial lugs with wider voids than a typical AT. They do run slightly larger than competitors too. I currently run the Falken AT3Ws...
  6. MetalMatt1776

    What tire pressure are you running your e rated tires at for daily driving?

    Suppose I should've skimmed through the previous post.
  7. MetalMatt1776

    What tire pressure are you running your e rated tires at for daily driving?

    There is no way to give you the best tire pressure for your rig. The best way to find out though is the chalk test. Mark a decent sized strip across your tread and drive half a mile. Check it, if the center is more rubbed off then you are overinflated. If the edges show more wear you are under...
  8. MetalMatt1776

    Falken Wildpeak AT3W's

    I've been running them for about 5k miles now and love them. Previously I had ran several very aggressive tires that had miserable on road manners. I expected a big trade off for road comfort but was pleasantly surprised how well they did off road. The only place I noticed a big difference was...
  9. MetalMatt1776

    To Chainsaw or not to Chainsaw, that is the question

    I always have a cheap 18" Fiskars (silky saw ripoff, really good quality for the $) saw tucked in the back of my toolbox, and have had to break it out on several occasions. However, if I am going out shortly after severe weather or to a place I know is not maintained I will bring my chainsaw.
  10. MetalMatt1776

    Legal Weapons and Overlanding

    I've never bought into the chambering a round scaring people off. Two reasons, first is I would never have a self defense gun without a round chambered and secondly it doesn't take much meth to remove the fear of death from someone. As far as non-lethal rounds go you really shouldn't pull the...
  11. MetalMatt1776

    Tool Box Must Haves?

    Beside what everyone else listed I always have a couple of u-joints and snap ring pliers. Other items I have used way more than I ever thought I would is a hammer and pry bar. Crunch some sheet metal or mangle your exhaust and they are life savers.
  12. MetalMatt1776

    Legal Weapons and Overlanding

    I am an absolute gun nut, and even with a life of experience from hunting, to sport shooting to military I would turn to bear mace before my gun. Hypothetically though, if I had to use a gun to protect from a bear I'd want my semi auto 12 gauge with magnum 1 oz. slugs. My preferred roung for...
  13. MetalMatt1776

    Fitting 35"s on a Silverado

    I don't own a Chevy but a former co-worker of mine has a newer model 2500 with 35s and 6" lift. Even with a 6" lift he still had to trim metal. His wheel offset could be a factor here though as his wheels are rather wide and definitely have a negative offset. I've heard budget lifts on the...
  14. MetalMatt1776

    Pick-up Trucks

    Very nice! I personally don't have the means to keep them to fatten them up, but when I go hog hunting I always look for the piglets and younger sows. I've made the mistake of trying to smoke an adult boar; dry as toast and tough as nails. Even though we are absolutely overrun with wild pigs in...
  15. MetalMatt1776

    Why?

    The clique mindset is an automotive thing, not an offroad thing. Years ago I caught a lot of flak when I had a Cobra and all my friends had evos, stis, and srt4s. It didn't matter how much faster my et was than theirs, I drove a Ford so naturally I was the odd man out. As years passed and I got...
  16. MetalMatt1776

    Overloading your rig

    That's a fact, but lack of common sense is a lot more expensive than steel. And we all know common sense just isn't very common. With that said, the sad fact is that most guys who dump the money for armor take more precautions offroad. The dimwits seem to never have armor and then act surprised...
  17. MetalMatt1776

    Diesel Trucks

    As a Ford fan and an owner of a Super Duty, if I were buying a truck to today I'd go with the Ram. My main reason for this would be the Cummins. I have dealt with far too many powerstrokes to ever want another. If you're like me and want to get your hands dirty I'd suggest grabbing a cheap F250...
  18. MetalMatt1776

    How big is big enough? - Tire sizes

    The greatest factor for me when deciding tire size is the axles underneath the vehicle. For my truck with a Dana 60 and a Sterling 10.5 35s are the minimum to achieve decent ground clearance. Also, I can comfortably run 35s to 37s stock without fear of excessive wear. Considering those factors...
  19. MetalMatt1776

    Pick-up Trucks

    Ram has had some well known transmission issues in the past. In my personal experience, the Rams in the fleet at my work have had several front end issues in recent years; Steering/alignment, hub failures and even a total diff failure. This all from 6 trucks within 5 years old. I still like...
  20. MetalMatt1776

    WHY did you choose YOUR rig?!

    Both VEPRs. Wood stock is a 7.62x54r the other is 12 gauge.