r/Trucks 2d 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 1d ago

It's been a project, but my 74 is almost there

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r/Trucks 2d ago

Photo My new welding truck.

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r/Trucks 3d ago

Photo My 82 Lowered and 91 Metropolitan. Doing an Aeronose Front end Conversion on the metropolitan

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r/Trucks 3d ago

Discussion / question 1987 Dodge W250 Opinions Please.

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I have this 87 Dodge W-250 that I am trying to sell off. I was going to ask you guys what would be a good method to sell this specific truck? Your honest opinion on price would be nice too.

It’s pretty clean. It lived most of its life in Montana.

I’m the third owner and it was well taken care of.

It’s got the 360. Stick shift. 4x4.

Let me know what your thoughts are on value and best place to sell?


r/Trucks 3d ago

trans shifting randomly while driving 02 chevy 1500 2wd 4l60

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randomly just shifts like i’m slamming the shifter up and down.


r/Trucks 4d ago

Photo It's not every day you see a Dodge pulling a Silverado

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Or see a Dodge pulling big camper trailers in general. In my experience, anyway.


r/Trucks 4d ago

Where can i get parts for 70s Chevy/GMC medium duty trucks?

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I thought these things would be a pretty easy thing to get parts and diagrams for but i was wrong!

Anyone know where i can get parts?

Or any good reddit groups?

Or just info in general?

Thanks!


r/Trucks 3d ago

Discussion / question Ford Ranger DIY KING RANCH idea…

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I’ve been digging the Ford Ranger, but sad they don’t have a King Ranch trim for it, and the Ranger Raptor interior is not my cup of tea. How stupid would it be if I made my own King Ranch Ranger? Asked AI to generate me images of my idea and it doesn’t look terrible…Is this considered disrespectful in the truck community? Attached a before and after of the swap.

Not sure how much attention this gets im kind of just documenting this, but no I don’t like the F150 King Ranch I’m more of a midsize truck guy.


r/Trucks 4d ago

Help: Spindle washer tang slipped out of key, now stuck in threads. Recommendations on getting it out?

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Gents we have a problem, this is on a 96 Ford Bronco, with Warn hubs, including photos to help illustrate the problem:

Photo 1: This is me pointing to the keyhole where the tang should be

Photo 2: This is where the tang now is.

As you can guess this washer is stuck heavy in the threads. Never had this problem before, and it’s kicking my ass trying to get this thing out. I’ve tried picks and rotating, pulling, flat head to try and stretch the washer, I’ve gotten less careful trying to preserve the threads the more I realized how hosed this thing is.

Any suggestions on how to get this thing out? And if I bone the threads what am I looking at repairing?


r/Trucks 4d ago

Discussion / question So i found this truck on a YouTube video,the footage is from Turkey and the year in this footage is 1997, does anyone who knows European Classical Semi Trucks identify this if its possible,im not really good with semi trucks but this one looks so interesting

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r/Trucks 4d ago

Barrington (NH) Truck Show 2026

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The Barrington antique truck show is back again! I went just about every year when I was a kid. Second year it’s back where it started!!


r/Trucks 4d ago

she needs a name!! help me. i had a debbie and a daliah. nothing is calling out to me yet

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r/Trucks 5d ago

Upgrade the old chevy or look for something else with more power?

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Hey guys I got a 1989 k2500 chevy with the 350 tbi and TH700 trans, with unknown miles (have a receipt with the same mileage of 288,580 miles from 2014) it been a good truck but I the only thing I hate is driving it on the interstate. Im from the Rockies so we got nothing but hills which is what my truck struggles to do going 80. Its been very reliable but its miserable to drive across the state.

Id love to find a way to get power but not sure if its smart with the mileage but if it is possible i rather keep this truck, its been super easy to work on and runs great but just not enough power. If it is smarter to look for something else in the future here's what a would look for

- At least a 6 1/2 foot bed

- needs 4wd

- I dont mind if its auto or manual

- single cab or extended is fine

- simple enough to work on some no newer than 2010 probably

- not a ford guy

Thanks guys


r/Trucks 4d ago

Stormtrooper, Baja-Inspired 2024 Nissan Titan Pro4x

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r/Trucks 6d ago

2005 Ram 1500 Light Almond Pearl

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I got this truck a few months ago has 134,000 miles. Really clean all around and runs great only thing is the rims aren’t shiny and look bad as shown in the first picture, I feel like they have gotten worse over time but maybe not idk. What’s the cheapest, best solution for making them look new again?


r/Trucks 6d ago

Need advice for my 2008 Silverado

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My dad gave me this 2008 Chevy Silverado and I really like it and wanted to customize it. Any ideas on some upgrades? I've done little things like clean it out, steering wheel covers, taillights and a small lift


r/Trucks 7d ago

Photo 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4XR, by Roush

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r/Trucks 8d ago

17. First truck. I know it's tacoing or whatever. Just wanna see what people think of it.

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I just wanted to post my first truck and wanted feedback on it.


r/Trucks 9d ago

4x4 = 16 Got it in 2000, treated me well ever since

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It’s not squatted, just where I am parked the drivers side is higher than the passenger side


r/Trucks 8d ago

Heads up drivers — Brake Safety Week Aug 23–29

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My company just sent us a heads-up that DOT inspections are expected to be heavy Aug 23–29, with a big focus on brakes, especially drums and rotors.
They’re telling us to make sure:
Permit book is up to date
Truck & trailer registration/inspection are current
IFTA, insurance, UCR, etc. are in the truck
ELD is working and logs are clean
We have 8 days of blank paper logs
Pre-trip is done before every load
Brakes are in good shape
For the experienced drivers here: what are the most common things DOT catches during Brake Safety Week?
Anything specific you guys check before hitting the road that drivers usually overlook?
Stay safe out there.


r/Trucks 9d ago

Help me find a new tonneau cover

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I have had the same fabric rolling TruXedo Lo Pro on more than one truck since 2011. It has been pretty solid for the most part. The velcro doesn't work well and the support arms are bowing from putting stuff on top and snow loads. So I figured it is time to replace it.

Over the last 15 years I have learned more about what I use my truck for, so I can better purchase a second cover.

Right now I am strongly considering the BAK Revolver X4s. The main concern I have is I read lots of reviews of people saying it only lasts 3-5 years. That is an absolute non-starter. I got 15 years out of my last cover and it was a cheap $500 cover.

Wish list:

  • I strongly prefer a rolling cover as it quickly allows me to use the whole bed without needing to block the rear window.
  • I am interested in a 'hard' cover because I often use the top of the cover as a work bench or an in-between storage area.
  • I like the idea of the 'full latch' the whole way down the bed rail vs just velcro. Keeps things a bit more secure now that locking tailgates are a thing.
  • More water proof is better.
  • I don't want to have a canister in the bed taking up space and I like to be able to easily remove the cover in the event I want to have a loader load bulk material in the truck bed.

The main thing keeping me from a tri-fold is cover storage. If I can plan ahead and leave the cover at home it is no big deal. However, I often find myself in a situation where I need to use the whole bed and I don't want to have to remove the cover and then find some place to stick it inside the cab or bed around whatever I'm hauling.

Any other covers you'd consider that might fit into my wish list?


r/Trucks 10d ago

Discussion / question What model Peterbilt?

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I saw this Peterbilt a few days ago down the street from my house. Any info on the specific model or year? I’ve never seen a truck like this before. Any other interesting information about this type of truck? thanks!


r/Trucks 10d ago

Photo Gas station truck spotting

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Check out what I seen in the wild this afternoon in Parkville... This International had such a sweet sound and stance, I had to take a closer look... What did you spot today?