I am really curious how the DIY repair/maintenances' difficulty and cost are differnet between an average passenger car and a light truck, preferably a diesel. I've been doing a little "research" by looking up DIY repair videos on youtube and imagining how hard it would be, and I'm actually a little scared that a vice is needed very often for suspension, which I don't have, and generally parts are bigger and heavier, bolts need more torque than I'm comfortable with (over 100ft-lb)
(anyone remember truck people saying "my lug nut needs more torque than what your Honda makes?" )

I'm not going to have power tools, and not strong enough to handle the recoil anyway , and I would like to hear from people who do stuff at home, easy stuff such as replacing suspension parts, engine mount, accessory belt, fluid change, fuel filter change, etc. (end of thinking capacity)



I realize have a fun car that sips gas when I don't have fun, but I'm starting to feel like the fun is a luxury, and I need more of utility in a vehicle. i.e. cross-country, towing, cargo capacity(that backseat in 3G TL!!)


I would like a truck if it's not that much different, but if it is,, what's a good utility vehicle that uses passenger car parts? subaru outback?

 

As far as torquing down bolts go, leverage is key. Everything on the car involves physics so if you need to increase force analyze how to do it from a physics stand point. One thing I've learnt so far is that a critical analysis of the problem you're having and how to address it, is key.

Check out the Honda Ridgeline. Handles like a car but gives you a little more utility. Also the Tacoma is an absolute badass!

Beyond that my biases jump in. Personally I looooove the Tundra!

 

 

Sometimes I don't get the space to add leverage.. but it is a nice trick. I used to slip on my floor jack handle.

Ridgeline... might be a good compromise (aka best of) both world, might be too car-ey to be truck,
And I hate toyota. their styling and organizational psychology piss me off.


Handling like a car would be a definite plus but I don't need it. If i drive a truck, i'll expect it to handle like it. Although it's been said GMT900s and silverado drives much more like a car compared to ford. (dodge not tested)

 

Suspension geometry, unibody structure, independent suspension. Might want to look into that.

http://www.fourwheeler.com/project-v...onda-ridgelin/


Safety is a big deal for me honestly. The only two trucks that actually do a good job in that arena are the F150 and the Tundra. The Tundra has great hardware and build so that's what I liked about it.

 

Been there, drove that, +




OP is asking about diesel trucks in any case...

 

Op's options for diesels are limited if he want's something that's car like. He prefer's a diesel but that's not an option unless toyota comes out with their D4D's.

If you can't be constructive then get a fucking life. I haven't in the least been abusive towards you and I haven't seen a single comment that actually address's his concern. Stop hiding behind your fake name and if you have the balls or a real problem face me like a man and call me out for real. Unlike yourself I am the same person on the net or off.

Call it trolling all you like but it is your real personality being reflected in all of this. And you sir are really a disgusting human being and unbelievably immature for an alleged 47 year old. I'm done wasting time on you.

 

Didn't know about that Baja Ridgeline

 

Ironically, that is my real name. I'm not the fool who put his FULL NAME on the interwebs.

 

And, oh ya, I guess you had forgotten about this comment...

 

Knock it off you DONKEYS!