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Are you Surprised These Trucks are No Good Off-Road?
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Balboa455
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| Joined: 05/07
Posted: 08/15/07
04:05 PM
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This is a little snippet of an article about what SUV's and trucks are really bad for taking off-road. I was assuming it would talk about only the crossover type vehicles like the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot. Not so, apparently...
The most popular sport-utility vehicles are the worst for true off-road driving, says a new ranking by Consumer Reports magazine. The magazine tested 34 vehicles with four-wheel-drive (4x4) systems that included low-range gearing, which is intended for extreme off-road situations where a combination of high power and very low speed is necessary to avoid getting stuck.
Two of the worst, Ford Explorer and Chevrolet TrailBlazer, are the two best-selling SUVs in the USA. Ford Expedition, judged worst of any tested, is the second-best-selling full-size SUV, behind Chevy Tahoe. Ford spokesman Jon Harmon noted that Ford SUVs are top sellers "because they offer the best combination of all-around utility, both on- and off-road." Chevy spokesman Mike Stoller pointed to TrailBlazer's strong sales and said, "TrailBlazer performs well for what it was designed for — use in everyday life, including off-pavement needs."
Taken from USA TODAY
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mudb8.
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Posted: 08/26/07
05:23 PM
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how can you praise the h-2 & h-3 and ditch the tahoe and trailblazer when the only difference is the body panels and the tire size.
Just going Putt Putt 03 Rubi HD 2.5" competition rancho lift, Nth degree HD adjustable front track bar, Nth oil pan skid, Nth front and rear sliders, Nth stinger, rubicon express front upper control arms, 4:88's and 34x12.5-16 TrXus M/T's.
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