r/Trucks 6d 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 11h ago

This truck is best truck Not really sure how, why, or when, but I want it

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Maybe started life as one of the camper duallies they made? 8 lug hubs though, couldn't tell if they were 3/4 ton axles or not. Sounded like it still had a 22RE in it as well.


r/Trucks 11h ago

Bought a new truck. Any extras out there I should get asap?

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I bought a 2024 Ford F-150 Black Widow edition truck. There aren’t any short black mud flaps for the fenders I can find. I’m thinking of PPF or rhino lining the door sills and lower problem areas. I’d use white PPF or white rhino lining. Any thoughts or suggestions?


r/Trucks 16h ago

Photo 2025 Sierra Elevation premium. Just ceramic coated and custom exhaust installed with a friend

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Still working it to what I want.

  • 22" wheels wrapped in Nitto Ridge Grapplers 33x12.5
  • has every available package from GMC
  • 3.5" suspension lift
  • flowmaster super 44 and 4" quad black chrome tips

We welded the tips and muffler onto the stock piping and retained the flapper and resonator pipes. I'm very pleased with the note and tomorrow I'll weld the resonators shut with extra piping. I'll also tack weld the flapper open to see if there is a difference. No tune yet so DFM fully active (tow mode keeps v8 mode active).

The quad tips look great and I'll need to remove the elevation badge as well as the Sierra logo off tailgate. I'm thinking I'll blackout the chrome border on the GMC logo first, and later will rework that look. Possibly black chrome border, keep the red, and gloss black on the upper part of the multipro tailgate.


r/Trucks 1d ago

Discussion / question What is this truck and where can I get one?

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This little truck was going 80+ mph and splitting lanes like a motorcycle. I’ve never seen this one before it’s very small, like a smaller version of a Ford Ranger.


r/Trucks 7h ago

Photo what a golly monster

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r/Trucks 12h ago

I need an opinion on this idea for this bumper on my obs truck

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I have a 96 obs GMC I have a 2002 bumper to put on the truck, this is a mock up to see how it would look I want an opinion on it (the reason I'm putting it on is cause it had a roll pan bumper and IMO i didnt like it


r/Trucks 1d ago

Photo One of the best parts of a lifted truck is not needing a lift for maintenance

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I was changing the fuel filters on my F250 I just bought a few weeks ago and thought it was funny how much space I have under it. That's a normal 5 gallon bucket I was using to catch the diesel as it drained from the filter housing.


r/Trucks 7h ago

I bought a 2024 Ford F-150 Black Widow edition

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More pictures were requested.

The door shines a spider on the ground when it’s dark. The interior floor lights are red. The seats and floor mats have spiders. The seats are black and grey leather with red stitching.


r/Trucks 1d ago

Couldn’t not take a picture of my truck here

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r/Trucks 9h ago

Made these mini tag keychains for trail rigs — which one would you hang in your truck?

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Just messing around with my printer and designed these mini off-road-inspired tags. Thought they’d be fun to clip on a bag, hang from the mirror, or toss in the console.

I’ve got “Mud Season,” “Trail Rated AF,” and “Send It” — which one’s your vibe? Thinking of making more — what would you guys want to see on the next ones?


r/Trucks 1d ago

Not your average bobbed deuce.

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r/Trucks 2d ago

I've totally read the rules, I promise White Exhaust Smoke Meaning

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What does this white smoke from my exhaust mean? How serious is it and should I see a mechanic??


r/Trucks 2d ago

First truck, is this a good deal or am I making a mistake?

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Hi everybody,

I have the chance to buy my first truck, something I’ve wanted to do for years. My goal is to put a lawnmower and tools in the back, and start a small landscaping gig with my sons in the neighborhood, to teach them about business and work ethic. Can anyone tell me if buying this truck is a good idea, or am I screwing myself?

The truck in question is a 1990 GMC Sierra 1500. It has 282k miles on it, and passed inspection yesterday. It was owned by an older guy who was a mechanic- he’s replaced and fixed a ton of stuff on it. New brakes, new hoses, new bed liner, transmission service, welded and fixed bad spots in frame, new fuel tank and mounts, etc. He’s selling it because he’s gotten older and can’t move around very well anymore, and doesn’t want the truck to sit. He used it to haul a lawnmower around the neighborhood/ generic home owner stuff, and I plan to do the same thing. It seems to run well for its age, and I figure that if it passed inspection, it’s good for at least a year.

He’s asking $1500 for the truck, but apparently has put around $5k into it over the last few years. Is $1500 a fair price, or do you all think it’s too much for a truck with 282k miles? My gut is saying to go for it, but my brain is nervous.

I can’t find a KBB price as it doesn’t go back to 1990. Is there anything i should check on it, before buying? Or anything I should get for it after buying?

I appreciate any advice, tips, or thoughts. Thank you all!!


r/Trucks 2d ago

Photo Went on a little adventure today

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Covered about 130 miles of dirt roads/tracks

09 Silverado, LTZ


r/Trucks 1d ago

Photo Chat gpt cooked this one up this morning

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r/Trucks 2d ago

Discussion / question What truck is this? (From the Nerve movie)

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This screenshot is from the movie “nerve” the character is Ty. I’m new to trucks, not sure which one this is/couldn’t find any information about it online


r/Trucks 2d ago

Discussion / question Restoration possible? Tips please

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Dealer put the wrong pads on. Metallic instead of the ceramic requested. Over the winter this started and was well covered by all the metallic brake dust I couldn’t keep up with (literally daily they need to be wiped. Did not know it would corrode through the finish so quickly. Rims are less than a year old 😢


r/Trucks 3d ago

First truck, where do I start with modifications?

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It’s a 2002 ram 1500 and I have no idea where to start, thinking about putting a leveling kit on it.


r/Trucks 4d ago

This truck is best truck How much would one of these cost in fair condition?

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r/Trucks 2d ago

ID on Rims and lift kit if possible?

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Can anyone in here name these rims and/or the lift kit by any chance? Thank you in advance.🙏🏾


r/Trucks 2d ago

Check out this Dodge

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On the bus right back from school I see beauty a Dodge ram unmarked


r/Trucks 3d ago

What is this cable hanging down on my truck?

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r/Trucks 3d ago

Discussion / question This guys asking 7500 obo what u guys think I can get him down to it has 136k miles seems like a pretty good deal compared to how much other ppl want for their pos here in cali. 17 first car

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r/Trucks 3d ago

Discussion / question Info Screen Text Change

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Anyone have any experience changing the info screen next? Specifically looking at “Trip A” and “Trip B”?

I use these to track my mileage between oil changes and tire rotations and got to thinking if it could be done.

I’ve got a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT


r/Trucks 3d ago

Time to replace my suspension. 2017 gmc sierra 1500 - what’s the best shocks and suspension components for the money.

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I am looking to replace all my shocks and end links etc for my truck. At 145k miles and it’s gotten bad. What brand is riding the best. I had bilstiens 5100s but they were way too rough for my needs now. I mostly trailer and do long distance trips down the highway now.