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Bronco truck hd could have straight axle options.....so like a powerwagon competitor.
Ford probably thinks they have that base covered with the Tremor... which is kinda close. A lot closer than anything else they have ever had.

If i move out west. Hi-boy it is.
I would love to go old school... biggest problem is for a 4dr you have to get an 8’ bed. I don’t want an oil tanker...
 


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Ford probably thinks they have that base covered with the Tremor... which is kinda close. A lot closer than anything else they have ever had.



I would love to go old school... biggest problem is for a 4dr you have to get an 8’ bed. I don’t want an oil tanker...

All I need is a 4 door cab....decent front clip. I will build the rest.


No....go drive a gladiator....

The tremor is retarded. Useless off road.

It should have had air ride. Plus the doors and roof don't come off.

Tremor chassis with air ride and bronco style on that.....with a 5 foot bed.
 

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I just want a powerful V8 and a manual transmission..... in a truck....
 

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Buy a powerful v8 engine and a manual transmission. Install in truck.
 

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All I need is a 4 door cab....decent front clip. I will build the rest.
I would love to do that.

But I am getting tired of having a project truck for a DD...

No....go drive a gladiator....

The tremor is retarded. Useless off road.

It should have had air ride. Plus the doors and roof don't come off.

Tremor chassis with air ride and bronco style on that.....with a 5 foot bed.
I was talking about a Power Wagon competitor. I don't remember if they softened up the suspension on the Tremor but other than sway bar disconnects, front locker and factory winch they are getting kinda close. Both the PW and Tremor are solid front axle 3/4 ton trucks.

I don't consider a Gladiator a Power Wagon competitor, they are very different trucks.

I would really like a Power Wagon...

Buy a powerful v8 engine and a manual transmission. Install in truck.
Worked for me :dntknw:
 

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Buy a powerful v8 engine and a manual transmission. Install in truck.
Been there, done that.... multiple times.... but the newer stuff good luck getting a manual transmission to work with the computer nonsense. If we didn't have so many environmental nazis I would just throw a carbed, built 440 in my Ram with a 4 speed. But inspection on OBD2.... Nooo we wanna plug f**k your port....
 

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Been there, done that.... multiple times.... but the newer stuff good luck getting a manual transmission to work with the computer nonsense. If we didn't have so many environmental nazis I would just throw a carbed, built 440 in my Ram with a 4 speed. But inspection on OBD2.... Nooo we wanna plug f**k your port....
Can't you get the Gladiator with a manual?

I know you can with the Tacoma and Wrangler.
 

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Can't you get the Gladiator with a manual?

I know you can with the Tacoma and Wrangler.
6 spd with granny low on the Gladiator or 8spd auto. That's what it says on Jeeps website, not that you'll be able to find one on a dealers lot anywhere.
 

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Can't you get the Gladiator with a manual?

I know you can with the Tacoma and Wrangler.
Yes you can. Im not into a wrangler with a bed though and the gladiator is V6 only

Im not into the new ranger either one engine option thanks ford but no thanks
 

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6 spd with granny low on the Gladiator or 8spd auto. That's what it says on Jeeps website, not that you'll be able to find one on a dealers lot anywhere.
They are around up near Danville pa they had a few manuals in stock, not for lot though from what I heard.
 

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Yes you can. Im not into a wrangler with a bed though and the gladiator is V6 only

Im not into the new ranger either one engine option thanks ford but no thanks

I like the idea of a wrangler with a bed, but I really don't like the wranglers with four doors.

Also, I think you can get them with the diesel jeep started selling, if that helps.
 

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Not really, I like diesel just not Mercedes diesels. I believe that is what they are going to use.
 

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Ford probably thinks they have that base covered with the Tremor... which is kinda close. A lot closer than anything else they have ever had.



I would love to go old school... biggest problem is for a 4dr you have to get an 8’ bed. I don’t want an oil tanker...
If you can find a Forestry Service or similar government service truck with a Super Crew, they often came with 6 foot beds.
 

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If you can find a Forestry Service or similar government service truck with a Super Crew, they often came with 6 foot beds.
I did see a squarebody Chevy 4x4 4dr shotbed awhile ago, I didnt know if it was factory or a put together thing.
 

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