Why would you want to use it in the dry?
Quote from: BWII on January 19, 2018, 08:27:12 amQuote from: dirtyjeffer on January 18, 2018, 12:28:27 pm...a nice feature this truck also seems have is a "4WD Auto" setting...i know that was mentioned in here before (i think GM also has it, but Ford does not).Unfortunately you have to step up to the Lariat to get AWD on the Ford. Friend of mine says the GM unit is shi# - can't be used in the dry (his bud is head of local GM shop mechanic side), says they are not a good true AWD system. Ford/Dodge better.Have another friend who's looking to buy a new truck. Can't get console shift on GM, no sale. Hates column.BS Console shift in a truck is for guys with small
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on January 18, 2018, 12:28:27 pm...a nice feature this truck also seems have is a "4WD Auto" setting...i know that was mentioned in here before (i think GM also has it, but Ford does not).Unfortunately you have to step up to the Lariat to get AWD on the Ford. Friend of mine says the GM unit is shi# - can't be used in the dry (his bud is head of local GM shop mechanic side), says they are not a good true AWD system. Ford/Dodge better.Have another friend who's looking to buy a new truck. Can't get console shift on GM, no sale. Hates column.
...a nice feature this truck also seems have is a "4WD Auto" setting...i know that was mentioned in here before (i think GM also has it, but Ford does not).
personally, i think the new Rebel is one of the best looking trucks, especially in the red/black combination (proportions, visual capability, etc).
Uggghhh, I hate the Rebel, supposedly looks aggressive, not an iota of equipment to back it up. Dodge makes a proper offroad truck that actually looks proper and can back up its stickers
Quote from: Airbalancer on January 19, 2018, 10:20:40 amQuote from: bridgecity on January 19, 2018, 10:12:59 amI edited my post above, I must be wrong about its availability. GM may have improved the system over the generation. My buddy's truck is an '08.On my 03 I did have a seal go at 200,000 rangeWe may be talking about different systems AB. I think you're talking about auto 4wd, and I'm talking about AWD. Two different systems.
Quote from: bridgecity on January 19, 2018, 10:12:59 amI edited my post above, I must be wrong about its availability. GM may have improved the system over the generation. My buddy's truck is an '08.On my 03 I did have a seal go at 200,000 range
I edited my post above, I must be wrong about its availability. GM may have improved the system over the generation. My buddy's truck is an '08.
Best to stick to Ford:The Battle of the Off-Road Beaters: Ford F-150 Custom vs. Geo Tracker, Jeep Cherokee, Land Rover Discoveryhttps://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/the-battle-of-the-off-road-beaters-ford-vs-geo-jeep-and-land-rover-feature
Quote from: Fobroader on January 19, 2018, 10:53:38 amUggghhh, I hate the Rebel, supposedly looks aggressive, not an iota of equipment to back it up. Dodge makes a proper offroad truck that actually looks proper and can back up its stickersthere are a few ways to option the Rebel, but i'd be curious what it's missing in terms of being "proper"...it's just as capable as any other truck out there (regular truck).
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on January 19, 2018, 03:03:46 pmQuote from: Fobroader on January 19, 2018, 10:53:38 amUggghhh, I hate the Rebel, supposedly looks aggressive, not an iota of equipment to back it up. Dodge makes a proper offroad truck that actually looks proper and can back up its stickersthere are a few ways to option the Rebel, but i'd be curious what it's missing in terms of being "proper"...it's just as capable as any other truck out there (regular truck).lockers!!Edit- and a solid front axle.
Quote from: Fobroader on January 19, 2018, 03:09:32 pmQuote from: dirtyjeffer on January 19, 2018, 03:03:46 pmQuote from: Fobroader on January 19, 2018, 10:53:38 amUggghhh, I hate the Rebel, supposedly looks aggressive, not an iota of equipment to back it up. Dodge makes a proper offroad truck that actually looks proper and can back up its stickersthere are a few ways to option the Rebel, but i'd be curious what it's missing in terms of being "proper"...it's just as capable as any other truck out there (regular truck).lockers!!Edit- and a solid front axle.most people don't need something THAT heavy duty...as well, i know it has a locking rear diff option...not sure about the solid front axle or locking front diff...let's be honest, most trucks rarely leave the pavement, and when they do, it's relatively light off roading anyway...the Rebel (and most other regular trucks) can already handle that type of environment just fine, even without the front and rear lockers and solid front axles.
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on January 19, 2018, 03:26:25 pmQuote from: Fobroader on January 19, 2018, 03:09:32 pmQuote from: dirtyjeffer on January 19, 2018, 03:03:46 pmQuote from: Fobroader on January 19, 2018, 10:53:38 amUggghhh, I hate the Rebel, supposedly looks aggressive, not an iota of equipment to back it up. Dodge makes a proper offroad truck that actually looks proper and can back up its stickersthere are a few ways to option the Rebel, but i'd be curious what it's missing in terms of being "proper"...it's just as capable as any other truck out there (regular truck).lockers!!Edit- and a solid front axle.most people don't need something THAT heavy duty...as well, i know it has a locking rear diff option...not sure about the solid front axle or locking front diff...let's be honest, most trucks rarely leave the pavement, and when they do, it's relatively light off roading anyway...the Rebel (and most other regular trucks) can already handle that type of environment just fine, even without the front and rear lockers and solid front axles.It is not needed, but I really appreciated it, when I "parked" my truck in the ditch a few years ago and someone with a power wagon pulled over and winched me out. He tried pulling me out in 4lo first, but my truck wouldn't move. That winch on the power wagons is definitely capable.
^ That's not the point Fobroader was making. He's saying it looks aggressive but doesn't have the equipment to back up those looks. He's not saying its not as capable as the average pickup, or that everyone need that level of equipment (lockers, etc).
Quote from: bridgecity on January 19, 2018, 03:34:40 pm^ That's not the point Fobroader was making. He's saying it looks aggressive but doesn't have the equipment to back up those looks. He's not saying its not as capable as the average pickup, or that everyone need that level of equipment (lockers, etc).But, it is more capable. It comes with a rear locker, lift, and 33" tires. As I mentioned above.
If you want to pick up a four-cylinder for yourself, it's only offered on LT and RST trims as the standard engine, taking the place of the V6. Those trims can also be had with the optional 5.3-liter V8 with Chevy's new cylinder deactivation system that can shut off as many as seven cylinders, or the new 3.0-liter turbodiesel. The LT Trail Boss is only available with the 5.3-liter engine. The entry-level Work Truck and Classic trims still come standard with the 4.3-liter V6, and their optional engine is the 5.3-liter V8 that can only shut off four cylinders. Classic Trail Boss is only available with that V8. The top-end LTZ and High Country come with the fancy 5.3-liter V8 standard with options in the form of the 6.2-liter V8 and turbodiesel. Pricing and fuel economy of all these trucks will be announced later this year, closer to when the trucks go on sale.
I bet that engine would work nice in the canyon/ colorado twins.
That's a big 4 cylinder. Might work okay . The smaller ecoboost is the same displacement.I bet that engine would work nice in the canyon/ colorado twins.