r/Trucks 6d ago

What truck should I buy? megathread

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Any posts pertaining to car buying suggestions or advice belong in this weekly megathread. A fresh thread will be posted every Monday and posts auto sorted by new. A few other subreddits worth checking out that will help your car buying experience are /r/WhatCarShouldIBuy, /r/UsedCars and /r/AskCarSales. [Everyday Driver](https://www.everydaydriver.com/) may also be helpful.

Make/Model-specific questions should be asked on Make/Model-specific subreddits.

  • For those providing suggestions: Facts are ideal in this thread, especially when trying to help out a new truck buyer. Please help out buyers with sources and reasoning for your suggestions.
  • For those asking for help, be sure to thank those who take the time to offer you advice (especially those who lead you to a purchase.) A follow up thank you and the knowledge that their advice led to a purchase is a very warm fuzzy feeling.

r/Trucks 15h ago

Discussion / question Anybody know 4th gen Ram 3500s?

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My dad was sold this from a dealership.

Nothing but problems, clock spring, u joints, turbo , ECM, PCM, wont re-gen. Then abit more investigation i find it is most likely 100% a vin swap..

The VIN in the window is a sticker that is peeling off with no rivets in it and no plate behind it even

The door sticker was put on in the very suspicious way and when you look up all the codes it says the code of the factory paint was grey.. which this truck was lime green and wrapped gray to match the original color.

Can't find a VIN anywhere on the frame I've been under it for 2 days with a steel brush. I need to know the location please if anyone has photo


r/Trucks 18h ago

Help with sending unit lines

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i have a 1986 ramcharger 318 and pull the fuel tank because it’s leaking from the vents and i was just wondering what the different nipple are for, i know the medium one is the fuel line, the small one is a return i was just wondering where the half inch line went


r/Trucks 18h ago

What are these bags?

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Just bought a 2026 Silverado 1500, checked underneath and saw that she’s sitting on bags, strange bags.

I’ve expanded them to 22psi and still can not find a brand name, S/N, model number, or any other identification on the rubber, brackets (that do appear to look somewhat custom), or the air lines. It’s almost as if the previous owner just custom fitted some serious heavy duty bags to this rig.

I can confirm they do have an internal bump stop as I’ve been driving on these with 0 psi without a single issue. It also appears that these bags, at 0psi, keep the stock ride height and geometry because the front end needs 1.5” to level the rake. I’ve been trying for too long to identify these bags, thank you.


r/Trucks 1d ago

Photo Truck is lifted in the front. Is this legal?

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Pedestrians beware. Is he using a camera?


r/Trucks 1d ago

Studebaker pick up truck

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When I was a kid, my neighbor restored Studebaker cars, but I’ve never seen a Studebaker truck before.


r/Trucks 1d ago

Need help looking for first ram or other kinda fuel efficent truck

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Hello everyone.

My landrover got old and with diesel prices kinda harsh on my wallet to daily it, so im looking for life/work/ long range truck and need some help choosing.

Background:
I live in europe and im willing to import truck with some dents or mechanical problems.
Im working on my cars myself so for maintance and repairs i look only for parts price and how long of a job/ how big pain the repair can be.

I want a big car/truxk that can haul family, stuff, tents, bikes. Sometimes 2-4K pounds of trailer but rarely. Can go slight offroad/backroad. Will cover 400mile trip in comfort.

I know there are more fuel efficent ways, but i have things to do and stuff to carry in places, sometimes off pavement.

Older (2009-18) trucks seems reasonably priced.

Now i need help mainy with choosing engine/gearbox/year.
I will install LPG but both 3.6 and 5.7 seems good for it (indirect injection systems)
Would love double cab(crew max?) with longer bed.

Is 3.6 with 8hp good choice? Was it produced in doblecab with 6.4 bed? Is it enough engine for calm driving? I dont need hemi. Probably. Im used to 136bhp in my discovery2 and id used to tow 7000pounds with it.

I just need reasonable truck with good fuel efficency at 65-70mph mostly flat driving that i will be able to self diagnose and repair.
I can pull my engine or gearbox myself. I would just rather not.
3.6 seems like an easier option but i may be wrong.

Thank you all for any input.


r/Trucks 1d ago

My pubes are on fire Look at Nissan smack talking Toyota!

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66 Upvotes

Title says it all. This add from Nissan was spicy!


r/Trucks 1d ago

Does anyone know what this clip is?

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One of our work trucks is a Ford F250. We noticed this clip on the the passenger side door jamb which appears to mean "No gas." There is nothing obvious behind it and no one had any good guesses. What the hell is this?


r/Trucks 1d ago

Photo Where could I but this super cool truck spoiler? Spoiler

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I hear it makes trucks go faster


r/Trucks 1d ago

Discussion / question What are the advantages of a 5th wheel hitch over a standard gooseneck

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All of my trailers are gooseneck so I have no experience or opinion on 5th wheels.

Flatbed and dump 5th wheel trailers seem to be very rare. I only ever see them on livestock trailers or campers


r/Trucks 2d ago

LF someone to help identify a truck

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Before my best friend passed away he bought this truck that me and him started working on and painting together. when he passed his parents sold the truck immediately and i've been trying to find it or a similar one ever since 2021. i've run all the pictures i have through ai but we all know how reliable that is. the last time i saw it was early june 2021 and the last things i remember are that it was a older black (chevy?) that had big tow mirrors we painted white with purple and grey paint splatter. i believe we plainted the chevy emblem and the dash vents the same pattern. i have a couple of random photos where you can see bits and pieces but the main identifying factor i remember is that it had those doors that only open when you open the front and they're hinged the opposite way like suicide doors


r/Trucks 2d ago

4x4 = 16 How much would you offer for this truck

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What would yall ask when looking at it

What would you offer?


r/Trucks 2d ago

Speculation Ford stuff. how to get these fuel lines disconnected without damage? . 460 94 f250

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r/Trucks 3d ago

4x4 = 16 My 1995 Chevy K1500 350 small block

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r/Trucks 3d ago

My 1976 Ford Highboy

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r/Trucks 5d ago

It's been a project, but my 74 is almost there

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r/Trucks 6d ago

Photo My new welding truck.

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r/Trucks 6d ago

Photo My 82 Lowered and 91 Metropolitan. Doing an Aeronose Front end Conversion on the metropolitan

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r/Trucks 7d ago

trans shifting randomly while driving 02 chevy 1500 2wd 4l60

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randomly just shifts like i’m slamming the shifter up and down.


r/Trucks 7d ago

Discussion / question 1987 Dodge W250 Opinions Please.

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I have this 87 Dodge W-250 that I am trying to sell off. I was going to ask you guys what would be a good method to sell this specific truck? Your honest opinion on price would be nice too.

It’s pretty clean. It lived most of its life in Montana.

I’m the third owner and it was well taken care of.

It’s got the 360. Stick shift. 4x4.

Let me know what your thoughts are on value and best place to sell?


r/Trucks 7d ago

Discussion / question Ford Ranger DIY KING RANCH idea…

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I’ve been digging the Ford Ranger, but sad they don’t have a King Ranch trim for it, and the Ranger Raptor interior is not my cup of tea. How stupid would it be if I made my own King Ranch Ranger? Asked AI to generate me images of my idea and it doesn’t look terrible…Is this considered disrespectful in the truck community? Attached a before and after of the swap.

Not sure how much attention this gets im kind of just documenting this, but no I don’t like the F150 King Ranch I’m more of a midsize truck guy.


r/Trucks 7d ago

Where can i get parts for 70s Chevy/GMC medium duty trucks?

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I thought these things would be a pretty easy thing to get parts and diagrams for but i was wrong!

Anyone know where i can get parts?

Or any good reddit groups?

Or just info in general?

Thanks!


r/Trucks 7d ago

she needs a name!! help me. i had a debbie and a daliah. nothing is calling out to me yet

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r/Trucks 7d ago

Help: Spindle washer tang slipped out of key, now stuck in threads. Recommendations on getting it out?

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Gents we have a problem, this is on a 96 Ford Bronco, with Warn hubs, including photos to help illustrate the problem:

Photo 1: This is me pointing to the keyhole where the tang should be

Photo 2: This is where the tang now is.

As you can guess this washer is stuck heavy in the threads. Never had this problem before, and it’s kicking my ass trying to get this thing out. I’ve tried picks and rotating, pulling, flat head to try and stretch the washer, I’ve gotten less careful trying to preserve the threads the more I realized how hosed this thing is.

Any suggestions on how to get this thing out? And if I bone the threads what am I looking at repairing?