New member from Eastern WV

[samu_fodor]

Hey there! I've been using TRS for a while to help fix and plan improvements for my truck, and finally decided to post. I have a '99 Ranger 2WD "sport" work truck, 2.5L manual with over 200k miles. I got it a year ago to replace my VW Passat wagon which served me well, but wasn't as practical for certain work tasks and was getting expensive to repair. I installed a LSD and use winter tires so that it can be as winter-worthy as reasonably possible for a 2WD truck. It has done well so far, except once when my windshield frosted over suddenly at -3 degrees and I drove into a snowy ditch that probably 4WD wouldn't have gotten me out of. This is an on-road truck generally and my daily driver, so I'm balancing keeping it very practical as a work truck and modestly improving power (and other things that might make it more worthy of the funny "sport" decal), while doing things to improve fuel economy and maintaining reliability. I am an engineer and craftsman, and I have been doing most of the mechanic work on this truck as well as building a bed cap of my own design, which is almost done but needs a back hatch and a method of locking.

Thanks and have a great day!

 

[Curious Hound]

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TRS Event Thread '2026 Fall Colors Campout'

Feb 19, 2026

TRS 2026 Fall Colors Campout !

Location; We are moving this event to the New River Gorge area near Fayetteville, WV.
This should be a picturesque and interesting area to visit with some unique things to see and do.

Dates; Oct. 8-11. see the poll above. Last year, some didn't attend because the dates interfered with Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA. The expo, this year is the weekend of October 23-25. So, earlier October weekends should be acceptable for our event. I chose...

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• Forum: Outdoors, Adventures, Events & Gatherings

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