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  1. Hedrock

    Overbuild the tailgate swingout!

    This is EXACTLY why I posted this. I see the media pics with a 35 and a single can and all I can think of is “man I better not have to reinforce it just to hold a second fuel can or, god willing, a 37”. Imagine throwing a trash bag and some firewood and a second can on there and having it crack...
  2. Hedrock

    E Axle Brand Poll

    Healthy mix these days, I think? Ram 1500 has coil rears, Tacoma and Ranger made the switch, and I think even the Ram 2500/3500 is on coils now. Pretty sure the Ford and Chevy lines are all leafs in the back though. Maybe Frontier as well since it’s ancient. Tells you which trucks are meant...
  3. Hedrock

    E Axle Brand Poll

    I admittedly skimmed this, but should be a good and more in depth primer @oldgeeksguide : https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/1703-axle-101-solid-reasoning-or-independent-thinking
  4. Hedrock

    E Axle Brand Poll

    Leaf springs are still around, mostly in 3/4-1 ton trucks and commercial applications. They’re super simple, durable and easy to make, but not the most fine tuned and don’t play well with independent suspension (meaning, you can have independent suspension up front and leafs on a solid axle in...
  5. Hedrock

    Overbuild the tailgate swingout!

    For the Travelers equipped with the spare tire swingout/gas can mount, please build it to reliably handle more than just that weight. It would be nice to be able to have enough safety factor to just add on more mounting points for more stuff - more fuel cans, water, traction boards, shovels...
  6. Hedrock

    Scout Traveler and Terra Photo Collections and Wallpapers

    Not to put a bullseye on your wallet, but 35s mean more sidewall to absorb all those potholes and bad road conditions! 🤷🏻‍♂️ -someone on 35s and 17s in Baltimore.
  7. Hedrock

    Scout Traveler and Terra Photo Collections and Wallpapers

    Early wheel input: the turbine-ish wheels on the Traveler concept sketches were INCREDIBLE
  8. Hedrock

    Scout Traveler and Terra Photo Collections and Wallpapers

    Maybe…some summer offroad testing shots like the winter drifting video we saw?
  9. Hedrock

    Scout Traveler and Terra Photo Collections and Wallpapers

    Yknow, I really, really enjoy that plaid headliner.
  10. Hedrock

    E Axle Brand Poll

    Partially answered my own question, for the Magna variant at least (40lbs heavier): https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/magna-electric-heavy-duty-pickup-demonstrator-review
  11. Hedrock

    E Axle Brand Poll

    I’d bet Dana. Interesting video of their ebeam on a jeep running Moab: And a fun hint from Dana themselves last year. Nothing certain but: https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2023/07/28/smoother-production-propels-maumee-based-dana-to-improved-second-quarter/stories/20230728114...
  12. Hedrock

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Ford did great with this on the Bronco - if it came with upfitter switches (like Scout shows 👀👀👀) there was wiring pre run to the most common accessory points. Front bumper, rear trunk, mirror mounts, front roof.
  13. Hedrock

    Scout Community Package, let's make this happen!

    This…and I’m also Team Blanket
  14. Hedrock

    Special/First Edition Scouts

    They were beadlock capable and shipped from the factory with beauty rings. You can order a bead lock kit that just bolts right up from Ford Performance. Those wheels now appear to be optional with the Sasquatch package with some trims, but not with others, with a default non-headlock capable...
  15. Hedrock

    One feature that made you pull the the trigger on a reservation….

    Front bench seat in a 4x4. Plus the Harvester sold me on having an EV. I spend 10 months a year driving <20 miles per day, and then the rest of the time going where there aren’t chargers, including 1300 mile daily drives.
  16. Hedrock

    Special/First Edition Scouts

    Yeah, I know, but a guy can fantasize. There’s a ton of logical reasons to roll out high feature models first (like $$$ and social marketing showing the maximum possible). I don’t know enough to second guess it. I think there’s a growing desire for the *appearance* of cheap model trims (see...
  17. Hedrock

    Special/First Edition Scouts

    Call it the “Original Edition” or “Wanderer” or one of the cool trademarks you have hanging out and price it extra low: Cheap interior, no luxury features except the federally mandated safety gear (I’d take seat heaters though), specced with the Offroad package and Harvester option. Some unique...
  18. Hedrock

    Trade-In with EV direct sale

    I forgot to add - if you are certain you will trade out in 2-3 years, and are certain you will only drive a certain amount of miles each year, you might consider leasing. Leasehackr.com has excellent explanations of leasing. I know enough to be dangerous but not enough to safely teach the ins...
  19. Hedrock

    Trade-In with EV direct sale

    20k conquest cash for Broncos please and thank you!🙏
  20. Hedrock

    Trade-In with EV direct sale

    No matter what you buy (except for maybe a 4Runner or Tacoma), depreciation will eat you alive if you buy a car to only have for two years. The breakeven point used to be on average about 3-4 years. I believe the industry number now is 5-6 due to rates increasing and loan terms increasing...
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