Did I hear right when the video stated that the rear axle has an auto-locker?
Quote from: paul246 on October 21, 2013, 03:39:20 pmDid I hear right when the video stated that the rear axle has an auto-locker?G80 locking diff
Pretty good animation of it here:http://www.truckmodcentral.com/forums/f168/inside-eaton-g80-locker-22191/
Quote from: ChaosphereIX on October 21, 2013, 03:57:24 pmQuote from: paul246 on October 21, 2013, 03:39:20 pmDid I hear right when the video stated that the rear axle has an auto-locker?G80 locking diffIt works half decent, but on a 1/2 ton, do not spin one tire on ice and gravel and have one on pavement because there is a good chance of . Id prefer a proper locker like on the Rubicon, SVT Raptor or Power Wagon, but its still way, WAY, better than an open diff. Nothing worse than one tire fire
For comparison sake: I have been averaging 13.0 l / 100 km with a brand new 2013 F150 Supercrew 4x4 with the 5.0 and 3.55 gears.
Word has it sales are crap in the US on these. http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/21/gm-dealers-unhappy-pickup-prices/
Wonder how the 4.3L performs, as this is new, I am sure performance is adequate, but curious about fuel efficiency.
So apparently the housing market is trending toward smaller, more sensible houses. People are slowing ditching the McMansions.Wondering if this trend will happen with regard to pick up trucks?
Quote from: paul246 on October 22, 2013, 04:31:32 pmSo apparently the housing market is trending toward smaller, more sensible houses. People are slowing ditching the McMansions.Wondering if this trend will happen with regard to pick up trucks?You dont need a 5000sq/ft home, but if you work in an industry that you need to haul large things, over bad terrain, haul trailers then youre kind of needing a pickup. All of the people I know that have a truck, have one because they need one. Maybe you should be focusing your question at the mid life crisis mobiles, Porsche/Ferrari/Corvette crowd, because truly those vehicles serve no practical application.....or how about the guy driving a BMW 760iL or a Merc S65 to work, come on, you would be much happier in an Accent.
Thought I read somewhere else they had a 150+ day supply on lots. Is there a website for that? Maybe not the same here...but that's what, total annual sales in Canada anyway? Our numbers always look small, but the reality is we outsell the US on trucks per-capita (assuming a straight 10X increase in population). Interesting.US sales of Chevy's down 10%, Sierra down, in Canada, Sierra up almost 10% and Chevy down 5%...Dodge posting phenomenal numbers considering...j/k, nice truck. We def like our Dodge's more than they do!