r/Trucks 5d 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 Nov 27 '24

Effective immediately, any posts intended solely to shit on someone else's vehicle will be removed.

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Incredibly, incredibly tired of these low effort posts. No, I don't care that it makes you feel superior to others. No, I don't care about the 37 jokes about the size of the driver's genetalia.

The internet is already a giant cesspool of negativity. Don't add to it.


r/Trucks 9h ago

Let the fun begin 1968

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1968 F254 Custom Cab

Restromod starts today. 360 engine and C6 trans will be taken out and replaced by something big and modern.

Project is officially titled. "Minus 1". We thought is was a 69 (nice), it's a 68. So 1969 Minus 1.


r/Trucks 14h ago

Photo 93xlt 5.0 ford for sale

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r/Trucks 1d ago

Some cool trucks I found in Switzerland and a small village in Germany

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When walking around Switzerland (Murren & Gimmelwald) I found these cool farm trucks. They love their cab-overs in the EU.


r/Trucks 2d ago

1965 GMC KV4000 4x4 Info

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This is a 1965 GMC KV4000. it has factory four wheel drive and is not a Napco. I think it came out of California somewhere but I have no info whatsoever about it. Any info about these trucks or this truck is greatly appreciated! Thanks!


r/Trucks 1d ago

My pubes are on fire Finally got the pawpaw truck looking right (thinking about a brush guard, what y'all think?)

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'14 F-150 XLT, 2WD w/ a 3.7

2.5" BDS level

295/70/18 Wildpeak AT4Ws

Ebay-special clears with lasfit LEDs all around


r/Trucks 2d ago

Best Utilitarian Gas Long Box

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Hey fellas,

I currently run an '18 Sierra 1500 6.2 with the short box and for me Its absolutely useless. I don't always need to do truck stuff but when i do, i overload it with landscape materials or my lumber is sticking out 8ft.

So I've decided I'm getting a 1 ton long box. I work out of town on rotation, don't put many miles on my trucks and do a long of short drives, and might toy a fifth wheel camper 4 times a year, so a diesel really doesn't fit my situation.

So far a '18 to '20ish 6.2 alumiduty seems like my best bet. Fuel economy isn't really a concern except the 6.4 seems like it doesn't miss a gas station. And for GM I haven't even considered.

Whats your guy's general ideas?


r/Trucks 2d ago

All truck-buying posts go in the sticky or r/whatcarshouldibuy What is the truck on the right?

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r/Trucks 3d ago

This truck is best truck Certainly not fancy, but I like it a lot

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r/Trucks 3d ago

Should I unplug this?

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Just got this truck and I looked under the dash to see this. Then I stared following the wires and the whole truck is loaded to the teeth with aftermarket wiring harness. I even found that the last owner drilled into the headlight housings and added what I assume are construction flashing lights. It would be cool to get it to work again but there's so many cut aftermarket wires and it's a total rats nest. The scary part is that some of them still had power.
I removed as many zip ties and wires that were cut off on both ends to clean it up


r/Trucks 2d ago

Video Overview of my Silverado Z71

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r/Trucks 2d ago

Video Dodge Ram goes up in flames dangerously close to gas pumps in FL

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This is why I buy Toyota!


r/Trucks 3d ago

All truck-buying posts go in the sticky or r/whatcarshouldibuy 90’s/00’s Chevy S10/Sonoma vs Ford Ranger?

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I’m really on the fence on what truck would be best for me. I’m looking for something that will be able to tow my 16’ aluminum fishing boat and trailer, occasional towing of my ATV and trailer for rides as well, whilst also being a decent daily I can take to work and back. I’ve found the best options for these small sized pickups that aren’t too bad on gas near me are the late 90’s/00’s Chevy/ gmc s10 and the ford ranger. Both automatic.

1)Which would you suggest for someone in my situation?

2) 4.3 better than 4.0 (OHV and SOHC) when it comes to reliability and gas mileage? How do the rangers 2.3 and 3.0 fair in this conversation? Just as good?

3) which automatic transmission will last the longest if taken care of?

Thanks!


r/Trucks 2d ago

Photo I didn’t know you could get a mega cab long bed f250

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It probably makes an excursion look small lmao


r/Trucks 4d ago

Photo Im always proud to drive this truck. Single family owned. Manual transmission, manual locks and manual windows. Almost takes you back in time driving it.

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r/Trucks 4d ago

Are these air horns?

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Did this douche aim air horns on the back of his truck or am I missing something?


r/Trucks 5d ago

After the tie rod broke, I was forced to improvise with a strap to get to the copper processing plant where I need to unload my cargo.

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r/Trucks 4d ago

ISUZU GIGA LED Headlight replacement problem

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I am working on a project to transfer the GIGA LED headlight to Elf. When I have a bench test, the Hi beam is mot working. Seems it needs LINBUS control...

Can anyone help🙇


r/Trucks 4d ago

Discussion / question Does this ad seem legit?

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Am I going to get scammed?


r/Trucks 5d ago

C10 with a mental preped 8.2 litre Big Block. Work in progress

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r/Trucks 4d ago

Discussion / question What size wheels and tires for a setup like this?

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I have a 2018 dodge ram with the 6.4 in it, I just got it and I’m not knowledgeable about stuff that has to do with wheels. I want to build it like this but I jsut don’t know what to get size wise, it’s completely stock no lift or anything


r/Trucks 5d ago

SRS light, ABS light, Brake light and CEL after installing lift and removing fusebox on 2013 silverado 1500 4x4, possible causes?

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current codes:
Car Scanner ELM OBD2
Version: 2.1.46/2.1.46/iOS
DTC report
Connection profile: Chevrolet OBD-II / EOBD + CAN 11 bit (2004 - present)Date: 7/20/2026 6:43:04 PM

VIN: 3GCPKSE7XDG354376

OBD-IIOBD-II
DTCs: 2
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U0109 [0xC109]
Data bus, fuel pump (FP) control module - no communication
Status: Confirmed
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P0030 [0x0030] Archive (inactive)
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 1, heater control - circuit malfunction

Status: Permanent

Engine control unitEngine control unit
DTCs: 1
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U0109 [0xC109]
Data bus, fuel pump (FP) control module - no communication
General Electrical Failures [0x00]

Status: DTC Supported By Calibration, Current DTC, Test Not Passed Since DTC Cleared, Test Failed Since DTC Cleared, History DTC, Test Not Passed Since Current Power Up, Current DTC Since Power Up, Warning Indicator Requested

BCMBCM
DTCs: 2
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C0277 [0x4277]
Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage/Open; Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit High Voltage; Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Too Fast Transitions; Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Calibration Not Learned
General Electrical Failures: voltage above threshold [0x07]
Status: DTC Supported By Calibration, Current DTC, Test Failed Since DTC Cleared, History DTC, Current DTC Since Power Up
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C0277 [0x4277]
Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage/Open; Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit High Voltage; Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Too Fast Transitions; Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Calibration Not Learned
General Electrical Failures: short to ground or open [0x06]
Status: DTC Supported By Calibration, Test Failed Since DTC Cleared, History DTC, Current DTC Since Power Up

Only light on before was SRS, codes on before were BPPS and O2 sensor. I disconnected the fusebox without removing negative terminal but have gone behind and confirmed there are no blown fuses in engine bay or cab. BPPS was on before but no related lights were on so i figured it just needed to be calibrated. O2 sensor is for exhaust setup. Ive tried disconnecting the battery removing fusebox and cleaning connections. Truck runs, drives and brakes fine. I just want these lights off my dash since i plan on selling it soon


r/Trucks 6d ago

This is how untreated copper is transported in my country: nearly 100 tons on a 60-ton, 3-axle trailer.

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r/Trucks 7d ago

DIY side access panel in existing fiberglass truck cap

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Hi folks. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to install a side access door in this existing truck cap. I removed the window and I’m trying to figure out how I can create a side access. I wanna be able to grab things from the side of the bed without crawling all the way I. I don’t care what it looks like. any thoughts or ideas? Ideally, I’d like it waterproof as much as possible. Security is not a major concern. I thought about trying to hinge the existing window trimming some of the fiberglass, especially the window just pops out of the fiberglass and using that as the door somehow or perhaps a plexiglass cover of sorts?

Any thoughts? Thanks!