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Bro Truck Rant
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05/22/19 01:35 PM
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LoneRanger
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4 x 4 with too much positive offset on the after market (always blacked out) rims so that the wheels exceed outer limit of the fenders. Crew cab, newer model domestic USA brand, usually a 5' bed box on average.
I'm sorry, but to me these are rather useless except for 1. manhood extension, and 2. towing something on a regular basis. I think #2 is subordinate to #1 in most cases.
'19 Ford F150 2.7 twin turbo GDI V6 .....(Motorcraft 5W30 SN+) '19 GMC Terrain 1.5 turbo GDI I4...........(GM 0W20 dexos) '16 Moto Guzzi 1151cc air cooled v-twin (Eni 10W60)
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
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#5112465
05/22/19 01:38 PM
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dishdude
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They usually aren't driving slow and in my way so I don't care.
2018 Challenger SRT 392 PUP 0w-40 Wix 57899XP 2018 GTI M1 Euro 0w-40 Wix WL10024 2019 Tiguan
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
[Re: LoneRanger]
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05/22/19 01:43 PM
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PimTac
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I never worry what others drive. The one thing I can say is that having the rear camera with cross traffic alert helps immensely if you are backing out of a parking space and one of these is parked next to you.
2017 Mazda CX5 Havoline Pro DS 0w20 Roki OEM filter.
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
[Re: PimTac]
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05/22/19 01:48 PM
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LoneRanger
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I never worry what others drive. The one thing I can say is that having the rear camera with cross traffic alert helps immensely if you are backing out of a parking space and one of these is parked next to you. I don't either but the demographic that operate these vehicles around these parts for some reason seem to want me to tow them... or at least one would think so because they tail gate so closely they might was well hitch up. This with me running 15 mph over the posted limit in most cases. I guess they actually own the highway and I must be trespassing.
'19 Ford F150 2.7 twin turbo GDI V6 .....(Motorcraft 5W30 SN+) '19 GMC Terrain 1.5 turbo GDI I4...........(GM 0W20 dexos) '16 Moto Guzzi 1151cc air cooled v-twin (Eni 10W60)
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
[Re: LoneRanger]
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05/22/19 01:49 PM
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zorobabel
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They bother me because they drive fast and think they own the road. God forbid one is stuck behind you; you get the full blast of modified long beams right at eye level, followed by an illegal overtaking maneuver kicking up rocks with the stupid mud tires; a cloud of black smoke can be a bonus. I sometimes think they have the brain development of 10 year olds.
1997 Maxima 206k, Castrol GTX Synblend 5W-30, PL14459 2004 Corolla 205k, VWB 5W-20-30, MGL4967
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
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05/22/19 01:56 PM
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jcartwright99
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No different than all the other fads that I personally don't think highly of. I don't care, if they want to broadcast their bad taste it's their right. My personal (least) favorite right now, is stanced cars. I just don't get it.
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
[Re: LoneRanger]
#5112490
05/22/19 01:58 PM
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LoneRanger
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I thought stancing was no longer in fashion.
'19 Ford F150 2.7 twin turbo GDI V6 .....(Motorcraft 5W30 SN+) '19 GMC Terrain 1.5 turbo GDI I4...........(GM 0W20 dexos) '16 Moto Guzzi 1151cc air cooled v-twin (Eni 10W60)
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
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05/22/19 02:00 PM
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spavel6
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I wonder how these modifications remain road legal, and why they aren't being impounded at a higher rate?
I always thought that tires wider than the fenders were a no go, as well as changing bumper height from stock?
2003 VW Jetta Wagon TDI 198k M1 5W40 TDT 2001 VW GTI VR6 250k T6 5W40 2001 VW Passat Wagon V6 4motion 110k PP 5W30
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
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05/22/19 02:05 PM
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KGMtech
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Only thing that bothers me about this breed of owner is that some neglect brake maintenance, the huge rims are generating far more kinetic energy relative to the OEM equipment - this puts innocent others at greater risk.
2017.5 Nissan Rogue SV FWD 2013 Nissan Maxima SV 2009 Ford Flex SEL FWD 1984 Yamaha XJ750RL
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
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05/22/19 02:33 PM
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carviewsonic
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Plenty of those around here. These jacked-up trucks with swamp buggy tires are usually the fastest vehicles I see on the road. I don't get it, with the price of gas and diesel these days. Too much testosterone I think...
Last edited by KittyTickler; 05/23/19 01:08 AM. Reason: Removed redundant slur
'18 Impala '05 Park Avenue '03 Park Avenue '07 Honda Accord '09 VStar 1300
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
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05/22/19 02:37 PM
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Oily_Thing
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What's up with the really stupid-looking lowered rears/ jacked up fronts? I see trucks like that and I want to barf.
2013 Cadillac XTS4 3.6 2015 Dodge Durango Limited 3.6
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
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05/22/19 02:43 PM
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JLTD
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Lack of confidence/character/self esteem.
I use the overseas manual to choose my viscosity.
Hers: 2008 Jeep Liberty 154k, SS 5w30/Amsoil Looking at options.
His: 2015 4Runner 60k, SS 5w20/Amsoil
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
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05/22/19 02:47 PM
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02SE
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4 x 4 with too much positive offset on the after market (always blacked out) rims so that the wheels exceed outer limit of the fenders. Crew cab, newer model domestic USA brand, usually a 5' bed box on average.
I'm sorry, but to me these are rather useless except for 1. manhood extension, and 2. towing something on a regular basis. I think #2 is subordinate to #1 in most cases.
I think you mean too much negative offset on the wheels. I have people make baseless comments about me or the wife, based on the vehicles we are riding/ driving at the time, on a regular basis. This happens when we are stopped somewhere, so it's not because of how we are operating said vehicles on the road. Why do they do this? Simple pettiness?, jealousy?, they've always been a busybody? Their commentary is always amusing, so I/we usually laugh at them, and let them go on their little angry way. I'd suggest going for a ride, and letting some of that pent-up frustration melt away.
Last edited by 02SE; 05/22/19 02:48 PM.
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
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05/22/19 02:49 PM
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KrisZ
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I don't care either, but I do wonder sometimes how they can afford fuelling up these monsters. It's a personal choice both in taste and economics, which doesn't affect me in any direct or indirect way.
2015 Grand Caravan 3.6L - 31k miles. 2006 Mazda 3 2.0L - 171k miles
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Re: Bro Truck Rant
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05/22/19 02:56 PM
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Tman220
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4 x 4 with too much positive offset on the after market (always blacked out) rims so that the wheels exceed outer limit of the fenders. Crew cab, newer model domestic USA brand, usually a 5' bed box on average.
I'm sorry, but to me these are rather useless except for 1. manhood extension, and 2. towing something on a regular basis. I think #2 is subordinate to #1 in most cases.
People like what they like, it probably differs from you. Personally I cringe when I see them, not my thing... Please stop with the age-old, "manhood extension" argument though, it's lazy, worn out, and stinks of jealousy/envy/arrogance/insecurity, etc etc.
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2012 Regal GS Turbo PP 5w30 90k 1994 Camaro Z28 LT1 355 CI, 430 RWHP PP 5W30 165k 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 160k 2004 Civic LX M5 178k 2007 Camry 2.4 232k 2016 Victory Vegas
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