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[Levent]

Does anyone know where can I get polyurethane bushes by dimensions? I suppose I could also use VW specific part number for it but PN + poly didnt yield any results on ebay or google. I also need poly engine and trans mounts too, I can only go about vw part number for these.

[Bitter]

9 minutes ago, Levent said:

Does anyone know where can I get polyurethane bushes by dimensions? I suppose I could also use VW specific part number for it but PN + poly didnt yield any results on ebay or google. I also need poly engine and trans mounts too, I can only go about vw part number for these.

https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/energy-suspension-universal-polyurethane-bushings.asp

 

Maybe?

[vetali]

8 hours ago, BrandonTech.05 said:

From your guys' experiences, what is the best value truck out there? I want to tow probably around 6-7k Ibs so ideally 3/4 ton. 

I am not loyal to any manufacturer so just throw your stuff at me if you have suggestions

Budget? Used/new? 1/2 tons are pushing 12k+ lb towing rating now. Though if constantly towing I'd too opt for the 3/4 ton or bigger.

[Beerzerker]

15 hours ago, vetali said:

Budget? Used/new? 1/2 tons are pushing 12k+ lb towing rating now. Though if constantly towing I'd too opt for the 3/4 ton or bigger.

Same thought here.

The ability to simply pull a load is one thing, the ability to handle the load related to suspension and brakes along with the size/weight of the pulling vehicle is another so it's not being pushed or snatched around by the weight of the load it's towing.

My S10 itself (4.3ltr / 5-speed trans / 4x4 truck) can easily pull 4000+ lbs itself because it's done it before with an older vehicle fully on a trailer (1980 Chrysler New Yorker) and didn't have any problems pulling it at all related to the truck's capability to get it moving and keep going. 

However with the truck's own smaller size and weight I could tell I was close to the "Safe" limit for what I was pulling before I'd run into problems just handling the load.

The suspension wasn't the problem, the brakes and lighter weight of it were the telling signs about it being that way but I did pull the trailer for about 25-30 miles that way without issues - I just had to be careful about braking/braking distance (Red lights and so on) and not taking curves too fast with it.
I maybe had to drop down from 5th to 4th once along the way due to hills but overall it just took the car/trailer and ran with it.

I also have done the same with an older Fordson 3-cylinder diesel tractor on a trailer in the same way - That DID reveal the pickup's weight limits related to something being too much and had to do that tow carefully.
I only had to take it about 10 miles in a rural area so it wasn't too bad, I just had to take it slow and got it where it needed to be. Braking was something I had to pay mind to because of the "Push" I got from the tractor's weight when braking and it was the same for the rest in general - Even the suspension was tested with that pull.
Even with that the little pickup didn't have any issues just pulling it related to sheer engine power/capability.

Only reason I did that was it was my dad's tractor and my truck was the only towing capable vehicle we had available, so we just loaded it up and did it.

[BrandonTech.05]

20 hours ago, Beerzerker said:

3/4 ton should do it as long as all the mechanicals are in good shape.
An automatic trans is more convenient to use but a manual works too if it's setup right related to it's gearing. If going for an automatic truck, if it has a trans cooler that would be of benefit to the trans and let it operate cooler, which helps the life of one.
Either a big V6/inline 6 or a V8 should get it done - Don't ignore a 6 cylinder because they do have good low end/low RPM torque overall but most likely any 3/4 ton you'll find will have a V8 in it anyway.

I'm assuming this isn't a one-time "Thing" since you did seem to indicate purchasing one here.

I'll only go for inline 6 if it's diesel but I am straying away from diesel because of the cost of fuel. But there is the added benefit of the engine being much stronger. 

[Beerzerker]

2 hours ago, BrandonTech.05 said:

I'll only go for inline 6 if it's diesel but I am straying away from diesel because of the cost of fuel. But there is the added benefit of the engine being much stronger. 

I can understand that completely.
Personally I'd be open to a big 6, either inline or a V engine because I know what they can do but to each his or her own.

You'd want something with enough power (Of course) to handle the loads you plan on pulling with it so anything with a smaller engine is right out.

I'd go with nothing smaller than, let's say a 5.7 for size reference so you'd want to do a little research on those regardless of the vehicle's brandname.

I can tell you, based on older stuff what to look for but I doubt you're looking for anything over 10 years old.
Guys like @Bitter can guide you better than I can with newer truck for a good choice of what will be reliable and get the job done too - The emphasis being on reliable here.
 

[asd1o1]

Just saw a review of the new Ioniq 5 N on Engineering Explained, anyone else excited to see Alex try it out? I know he loves the Ioniq 5 so curious what he has to say about this one

[Vonrottes]

On 4/19/2024 at 12:05 PM, asd1o1 said:

Just saw a review of the new Ioniq 5 N on Engineering Explained, anyone else excited to see Alex try it out? I know he loves the Ioniq 5 so curious what he has to say about this one

 Idk about the New ioniq 5 but my girlfriend got the Ionic hybrid as a rental....

was excited to try it, turns out the only redeeming quality was the fuel economy.
felt like a 20 year old Hyundai with a hybrid system that was poorly implemented.

On 4/18/2024 at 11:07 AM, BrandonTech.05 said:

From your guys' experiences, what is the best value truck out there? I want to tow probably around 6-7k Ibs so ideally 3/4 ton. 

I am not loyal to any manufacturer so just throw your stuff at me if you have suggestions

If you want a gasoline engine hands down anything with an LS and 4l80e or 6l80e.
If you get a 5.3 and find you need more torque, you can shove a towing cam in it for less than $800 and a few hours worth of work.
The 6.0 is definitely the move if you just want the truck for towing.

 
If you want diesel, Duramax and Cummins trucks are the way to go.

[Motifator]

I see a cowboy in here, LS. Belongs in the TOYS CAR gallery out of Turkey, if you know what I mean. The ultimate meme machine out of a kiddy's toy car called a Corvette. Wanna know what's funny? Generations wise, all the way from the TPI Vette which had LT's and different Chevy blocks, TO THE 2006 Vette, 0-60 is not too much different. Nearly all the power is lost from wheelspin because MUH AMERICAN V8 RWD. You have no traction you have no power. All the models deal their 0-60's around 6 secs. So it does not, speed wise, matter whether you get a 86 electronically injected Vette or a fully blown package C6 from 2006 with the HUD up the windshield...

Don't start on the BUT NO HURR I CAN INFUSE AND MOD THE LS either. It'll make you look even more of an American idiot.

The VQ37 is far better of an engine than anything LS, because it is put in real luxury cars not kid's toys R us shit like Vettes, Camaros, etc. Sounds good too. 

If TRUCKS are the topic, you may indeed wanna resort to something OTHER than LS. While LS probably puts down a decent amount of torque, you likely want a turbocharged diesel for that task cause torque is the key to the pull. You want to pull big you want big torque, like say a 3.0 V6 with a turbocharger on, or even bigger... that's how you reach big carrying boats and the stuff. At least in where I live, next to the shore...

Looking at the torque numbers of an LS1 found in a 06 Vette... Sahibinden says 565 Nm, but this is not just because it's torque bias or anything. It's more because of sheer displacement size of the LS, it's not an efficient engine. In city, in a truck configuration, with the oil prices.. MPG will murder your wallet. Stay far away.

Get a diesel, diesels almost ALWAYS get FAR MORE MPG. Something to do with the way they're configured. I'm not sure what you're trying to pull, but probably a turbo diesel is all you ever need for basic truck tasking.

[Vonrottes]

3 hours ago, Motifator said:

I see a cowboy in here, LS. Belongs in the TOYS CAR gallery out of Turkey, if you know what I mean. The ultimate meme machine out of a kiddy's toy car called a Corvette. Wanna know what's funny? Generations wise, all the way from the TPI Vette which had LT's and different Chevy blocks, TO THE 2006 Vette, 0-60 is not too much different. Nearly all the power is lost from wheelspin because MUH AMERICAN V8 RWD. You have no traction you have no power. All the models deal their 0-60's around 6 secs. So it does not, speed wise, matter whether you get a 86 electronically injected Vette or a fully blown package C6 from 2006 with the HUD up the windshield...

Don't start on the BUT NO HURR I CAN INFUSE AND MOD THE LS either. It'll make you look even more of an American idiot.

The VQ37 is far better of an engine than anything LS, because it is put in real luxury cars not kid's toys R us shit like Vettes, Camaros, etc. Sounds good too. 

If TRUCKS are the topic, you may indeed wanna resort to something OTHER than LS. While LS probably puts down a decent amount of torque, you likely want a turbocharged diesel for that task cause torque is the key to the pull. You want to pull big you want big torque, like say a 3.0 V6 with a turbocharger on, or even bigger... that's how you reach big carrying boats and the stuff. At least in where I live, next to the shore...

Looking at the torque numbers of an LS1 found in a 06 Vette... Sahibinden says 565 Nm, but this is not just because it's torque bias or anything. It's more because of sheer displacement size of the LS, it's not an efficient engine. In city, in a truck configuration, with the oil prices.. MPG will murder your wallet. Stay far away.

Get a diesel, diesels almost ALWAYS get FAR MORE MPG. Something to do with the way they're configured. I'm not sure what you're trying to pull, but probably a turbo diesel is all you ever need for basic truck tasking.

What?
VQ SOUNDS good? and uh IDK where you are getting these alt facts but 2006 Corvette didn't come with an LS1... this post has zero credibility

[Motifator]

57 minutes ago, Vonrottes said:

What?
VQ SOUNDS good? and uh IDK where you are getting these alt facts but 2006 Corvette didn't come with an LS1... this post has zero credibility

Lmao, call back at it when your cowboy hat is out of Sonoma Speedway with the toy Corvettes. So what if it was LS3? Yeah I think it was something like that... does it really matter? You're the one giving suggestion of an LS truck to people who were talking about carrying 3 frigging tons. Good luck with the wallet shekels (RIP MPG), and lack of power during several gears. The configuration you talk about is straight out of 80's tech, NOTHING NEW AAALIKE!! Just like Arnold would say. 

VQ37 sounds a shitton better than most LS. The only LS that sounds better than it is the LS9, which is supercharged. But it was only OK price during a certain era in the past years, not sure how Chevy deals with it now.

I know more about these things than you do. I've spent countless years yiffing LT's, LS'es on the Internet. They're all shitty American gassers put in equally as shit trucks and cars.

Most of which would get hauled by a Nissan Titan realistically in comfort and axle carriage. Go and actually check how the drivetrain is built on the new Titans, they're fucking tanks.

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[vf1000ride]

6 hours ago, Motifator said:

 All the models deal their 0-60's around 6 secs. So it does not, speed wise, matter whether you get a 86 electronically injected Vette or a fully blown package C6 from 2006 with the HUD up the windshield...
 

Would not recommend the mid-late 80's if you wanted something fast regardless of brand.  Sorry to say but they are terribly slow cars and do not prove your point in any way.  I have a 1987 Buick Grand National and it was faster than the corvette in every way but top speed back in the 80's and I can tell you with all certainty it is a slow car compared to most modern 4-door sedans today.  I can't imagine how it must feel to drive a stock 1987 corvette knowing it has even less HP and Torque than the v6 in my Buick.

[Vonrottes]

4 hours ago, Motifator said:

Lmao, call back at it when your cowboy hat is out of Sonoma Speedway with the toy Corvettes. So what if it was LS3? Yeah I think it was something like that... does it really matter? You're the one giving suggestion of an LS truck to people who were talking about carrying 3 frigging tons. Good luck with the wallet shekels (RIP MPG), and lack of power during several gears. The configuration you talk about is straight out of 80's tech, NOTHING NEW AAALIKE!! Just like Arnold would say. 

VQ37 sounds a shitton better than most LS. The only LS that sounds better than it is the LS9, which is supercharged. But it was only OK price during a certain era in the past years, not sure how Chevy deals with it now.

I know more about these things than you do. I've spent countless years yiffing LT's, LS'es on the Internet. They're all shitty American gassers put in equally as shit trucks and cars.

Most of which would get hauled by a Nissan Titan realistically in comfort and axle carriage. Go and actually check how the drivetrain is built on the new Titans, they're fucking tanks.

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LS3? Bruh... it takes literally 2 seconds to look up what engine was in a "2006 Corvette" on Wikipedia so you don't come off as some boy racer spewing nonsense because your Altima got gapped by an 8th gen impala SS

 

Don't even know why you are so upsetti spaghetti, dude ask for opinions on trucks, I gave my personal opinion that GM trucks with an LS are solid options if you don't want the initial price tag of a diesel truck. A 6.0 LQ9 with a 4l80e or newer 6.0 L96 with a 6l80e are more than capable of towing 3 tons..

 

Oh man I wanna see what staff removed

[atxcyclist]

2 hours ago, vf1000ride said:

Would not recommend the mid-late 80's if you wanted something fast regardless of brand.  Sorry to say but they are terribly slow cars and do not prove your point in any way.  I have a 1987 Buick Grand National and it was faster than the corvette in every way but top speed back in the 80's and I can tell you with all certainty it is a slow car compared to most modern 4-door sedans today.  I can't imagine how it must feel to drive a stock 1987 corvette knowing it has even less HP and Torque than the v6 in my Buick.

It's so funny to me just how far vehicle performance has come in the last few decades. I remember back in about 2003 driving an LT1 C4 Corvette for the first time, and being absolutely shocked at what 300hp felt like; It was like a rocket ship compared to anything else I'd driven at the time. That was a vehicle Road & Track tested when new at 5.7 second 0-60mph, and a 14~ish second 1/4 mile; A new V6 Camry will do that, with similar braking and skidpad performance as well. 

 

 

[vetali]

8 hours ago, Motifator said:

I see a cowboy in here, LS. Belongs in the TOYS CAR gallery out of Turkey, if you know what I mean. The ultimate meme machine out of a kiddy's toy car called a Corvette. Wanna know what's funny? Generations wise, all the way from the TPI Vette which had LT's and different Chevy blocks, TO THE 2006 Vette, 0-60 is not too much different. Nearly all the power is lost from wheelspin because MUH AMERICAN V8 RWD. You have no traction you have no power. All the models deal their 0-60's around 6 secs. So it does not, speed wise, matter whether you get a 86 electronically injected Vette or a fully blown package C6 from 2006 with the HUD up the windshield...

Don't start on the BUT NO HURR I CAN INFUSE AND MOD THE LS either. It'll make you look even more of an American idiot.

The VQ37 is far better of an engine than anything LS, because it is put in real luxury cars not kid's toys R us shit like Vettes, Camaros, etc. Sounds good too. 

If TRUCKS are the topic, you may indeed wanna resort to something OTHER than LS. While LS probably puts down a decent amount of torque, you likely want a turbocharged diesel for that task cause torque is the key to the pull. You want to pull big you want big torque, like say a 3.0 V6 with a turbocharger on, or even bigger... that's how you reach big carrying boats and the stuff. At least in where I live, next to the shore...

Looking at the torque numbers of an LS1 found in a 06 Vette... Sahibinden says 565 Nm, but this is not just because it's torque bias or anything. It's more because of sheer displacement size of the LS, it's not an efficient engine. In city, in a truck configuration, with the oil prices.. MPG will murder your wallet. Stay far away.

Get a diesel, diesels almost ALWAYS get FAR MORE MPG. Something to do with the way they're configured. I'm not sure what you're trying to pull, but probably a turbo diesel is all you ever need for basic truck tasking.

Meme video is topic related, sounds like a VQ to me.

[AlwaysFSX]

[TVwazhere]

Pro tip: it's not a good idea to drive with a broken spring 

 

For about.... Maybe a year 

 

Fucking NY pot holes and rust. 

[Bitter]

[vetali]

9 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

Pro tip: it's not a good idea to drive with a broken spring 

 

For about.... Maybe a year 

 

Fucking NY pot holes and rust. 

Nah I think your strut has rabies.

[Motifator]

20 hours ago, Vonrottes said:

LS3? Bruh... it takes literally 2 seconds to look up what engine was in a "2006 Corvette" on Wikipedia so you don't come off as some boy racer spewing nonsense because your Altima got gapped by an 8th gen impala SS

 

Don't even know why you are so upsetti spaghetti, dude ask for opinions on trucks, I gave my personal opinion that GM trucks with an LS are solid options if you don't want the initial price tag of a diesel truck. A 6.0 LQ9 with a 4l80e or newer 6.0 L96 with a 6l80e are more than capable of towing 3 tons..

 

Oh man I wanna see what staff removed

I Googly'd it, it comes with an LS2 or LS3 depending on model. It's something I've known for years and I just cover them all in the wording by saying "LS". LS2 to LS3 is not a massive change...

 

22 hours ago, vf1000ride said:

Would not recommend the mid-late 80's if you wanted something fast regardless of brand.  Sorry to say but they are terribly slow cars and do not prove your point in any way.  I have a 1987 Buick Grand National and it was faster than the corvette in every way but top speed back in the 80's and I can tell you with all certainty it is a slow car compared to most modern 4-door sedans today.  I can't imagine how it must feel to drive a stock 1987 corvette knowing it has even less HP and Torque than the v6 in my Buick.

Way to read out of the context, some old Corvettes launch well for what they are, but when compared with newer models, they all shoot the 0-60 around 5 to 6 secs. I mean, over all those years, out of generational differences, the stuff is not massively changed on a straight line. There's nothing to be had, basically. It's a toyscar gallery vehicle as I mentioned before. IDK why you love that heavy engine so much. LS swap this, LS swap that is nothing more than mere meme.

Mr. Von insulted me over my vehicle. Oh yeah, I drive (when I do) an A4 quattro with all the options save for sunroof and rear camera chosen. Limo package, S-tronic, ACC up front. It's a unicorn B8. With the pedal controlling commander + the Racechip ultimate tune, I can ensure you it will SMOKE ANY C6 out of the start. Unlike C6, it does not wheelspin. 

Maybe try actually reading up on late gen Torsen setups. The Lancia Integrale HF didn't win like 5-10 rallies year after year for no reason. It had an older version of this AWD config right on the rally dirt track...

And no, LS does not make a perfect truck when swapped right in. But newer blocks are passable on the American stuff... cause they come stocked with like 8 or 10 speed automatics that do the stuff. Like Ford, pretty fast on a straight line un-towed as well. They make tank-alike trucks.

I'm still standing still on suggesting a Titan or similar though. American cars are almost always crap one way or another, like it or not, they're all technically, inside out... beaten by a Titan with a V8 or that 3.0 turbodiesel V6 flavor.

[Beerzerker]

23 hours ago, Vonrottes said:

LS3? Bruh... it takes literally 2 seconds to look up what engine was in a "2006 Corvette" on Wikipedia so you don't come off as some boy racer spewing nonsense because your Altima got gapped by an 8th gen impala SS

 

Don't even know why you are so upsetti spaghetti, dude ask for opinions on trucks, I gave my personal opinion that GM trucks with an LS are solid options if you don't want the initial price tag of a diesel truck. A 6.0 LQ9 with a 4l80e or newer 6.0 L96 with a 6l80e are more than capable of towing 3 tons..

 

Oh man I wanna see what staff removed

Believe it or not, my Altima isn't bad but my S10 can smoke it, no prob.
It's quicker and even gets better gas mileage too and the Altima is a 4-banger model. No worries about anything with the S10, does it's job without complaint and has done just that over the past 27 years and counting since I've had it.

And if I really want it to be quick off the line, I can just lock in the 4x4 part and well.... You know.
Maybe not quite on the order of a WRX but you get the idea.