Ford to release the F150 in Australia

[RobertRyan]

We already have the RAM and Silverado both being converted( remanufactured) by Walkinshaw(they produce about 500 to 700 unique parts). Toyota has 300 Tundras roaming around Australia to test their conversion, again to be done by Walkingshaw. All conversions are covered by OEM warranty. Ford will have the F150 conerted in Thailand. US Pickups are basicaly lifestyle vehicles here. There is a US HD Pickups towing 5th wheelers, but they are not the only vehicles towing 5vers though.
Unlike US and Canada they are not used a work vehicles but larger" Utes" and used as " cars" If they were used as in the US numbers sold would not be small
Correction the F150 will be converted locally but not by Walkinshaw
F150 to be now sold again in Australia

[RobertRyan]

ShinerBock wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

Grit dog wrote:
RR….no one cares, bud.

That is fine we are taking over the Off Road industry in the US and I am hapoy about that

I have been meaning to ask this for a long time now. It is clear from all of your posts that you have an irrational hatred for the US. I have not only seen it in this forum, but other forums as well from doing a quick google search. Why is that you hate us so much and go out of your way to trash our stuff in forums on a regular basis?

I have seen in your posts s totally irratuonal posts of anything non US or US posters who disagree with you.

[Geo_Boy]

RobertRyan wrote:

Grit Dog wrote:
Well I’m like 22 years old so I still subscribe to the “if it’s too loud, you’re too old” mantra.
Should be growing out of that phase of life here any day!
The blue truck is not that loud though. Flowmaster 40s. It’s not fast enough to be obnoxiously loud , lol.
The black one has a turbo
Between the motor and the tailpipe…..hahaha. It’s loud even if you’re tone deaf where you can’t h

Problem here you cannot modify the vehicles unless you have an engineering certificate. So the bulk of them eun around as stock

Wish we had a law like that here in the USA.

[ShinerBock]

RobertRyan wrote:

Grit dog wrote:
RR….no one cares, bud.

That is fine we are taking over the Off Road industry in the US and I am hapoy about that

I have been meaning to ask this for a long time now. It is clear from all of your posts that you have an irrational hatred for the US. I have not only seen it in this forum, but other forums as well from doing a quick google search. Why is that you hate us so much and go out of your way to trash our stuff in forums on a regular basis?

[RobertRyan]

Grit dog wrote:
RR….no one cares, bud.

That is fine we are taking over the Off Road industry in the US and I am hapoy about that

[Grit_dog]

RR….no one cares, bud.

[RobertRyan]

FishOnOne wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

Grit dog wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

Grit Dog wrote:
Well I’m like 22 years old so I still subscribe to the “if it’s too loud, you’re too old” mantra.
Should be growing out of that phase of life here any day!
The blue truck is not that loud though. Flowmaster 40s. It’s not fast enough to be obnoxiously loud , lol.
The black one has a turbo
Between the motor and the tailpipe…..hahaha. It’s loud even if you’re tone deaf where you can’t h

Problem here you cannot modify the vehicles unless you have an engineering certificate. So the bulk of them eun around as stock

Sounds horrible…

Tell me about it. They seem to be very strict on personal freedom in regards to vehicle modifications over there in the name of safety even though lifted trucks don't cause more accidents than stock vehicles. While I am not a huge fan of trucks that are lifted for show and are way past their usability, I understand that there are many people who like them and should have the freedom to make it their own.

There seems to be a "huge aftermarket modification scene Down Under" according to the article below and a few others that I have read, but the government cracks down really hard on modifications that you do yourself unless you pay an exorbitant amount of money to a shop that has the license to do so. No wonder it is not as big over there since the aftermarket truck scene seems to be dictated more by regulations rather than what the people want.

Australia Cracks Down On Illegally Lifted Pickup Trucks

Had a couple of Australians come to my plant back in August to get some ideas how they will setup their plant back home. One of their request when they came over to the plant was they wanted to shoot some guns at the local gun range that evening so I set up for them. I was shocked these people can't own guns and they can't modify their trucks. Sounds like this Texan wouldn't fit in with that crowd down under.

Ironically a Texan started a Caravan company in Australia. Gun ownership is very similar to what goes in Canada. So do not go to Canada. Lifted Pickups is a US thing like Baseball and American football. Aftermarket companies like ARB and Redarc are major sponsors of your Overland Expos. Many Australian aftermarket suppliers can be found selling their including susoensuon specialists

[FishOnOne]

ShinerBock wrote:

Grit dog wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

Grit Dog wrote:
Well I’m like 22 years old so I still subscribe to the “if it’s too loud, you’re too old” mantra.
Should be growing out of that phase of life here any day!
The blue truck is not that loud though. Flowmaster 40s. It’s not fast enough to be obnoxiously loud , lol.
The black one has a turbo
Between the motor and the tailpipe…..hahaha. It’s loud even if you’re tone deaf where you can’t h

Problem here you cannot modify the vehicles unless you have an engineering certificate. So the bulk of them eun around as stock

Sounds horrible…

Tell me about it. They seem to be very strict on personal freedom in regards to vehicle modifications over there in the name of safety even though lifted trucks don't cause more accidents than stock vehicles. While I am not a huge fan of trucks that are lifted for show and are way past their usability, I understand that there are many people who like them and should have the freedom to make it their own.

There seems to be a "huge aftermarket modification scene Down Under" according to the article below and a few others that I have read, but the government cracks down really hard on modifications that you do yourself unless you pay an exorbitant amount of money to a shop that has the license to do so. No wonder it is not as big over there since the aftermarket truck scene seems to be dictated more by regulations rather than what the people want.

Australia Cracks Down On Illegally Lifted Pickup Trucks

Had a couple of Australians come to my plant back in August to get some ideas how they will setup their plant back home. One of their request when they came over to the plant was they wanted to shoot some guns at the local gun range that evening so I set up for them. I was shocked these people can't own guns and they can't modify their trucks. Sounds like this Texan wouldn't fit in with that crowd down under.

[RobertRyan]

ShinerBock wrote:

Grit dog wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

Grit Dog wrote:
Well I’m like 22 years old so I still subscribe to the “if it’s too loud, you’re too old” mantra.
Should be growing out of that phase of life here any day!
The blue truck is not that loud though. Flowmaster 40s. It’s not fast enough to be obnoxiously loud , lol.
The black one has a turbo
Between the motor and the tailpipe…..hahaha. It’s loud even if you’re tone deaf where you can’t h

Problem here you cannot modify the vehicles unless you have an engineering certificate. So the bulk of them eun around as stock

Sounds horrible…

Tell me about it. They seem to be very strict on personal freedom in regards to vehicle modifications over there in the name of safety even though lifted trucks don't cause more accidents than stock vehicles. While I am not a huge fan of trucks that are lifted for show and are way past their usability, I understand that there are many people who like them and should have the freedom to make it their own.

There seems to be a "huge aftermarket modification scene Down Under" according to the article below and a few others that I have read, but the government cracks down really hard on modifications that you do yourself unless you pay an exorbitant amount of money to a shop that has the license to do so. No wonder it is not as big over there since the aftermarket truck scene seems to be dictated more by regulations rather than what the people want.

Australia Cracks Down On Illegally Lift
ed Pickup Trucks

Lifted Pickups are a very niche market but RV accesories and GVM upgrades are huge( How big is ARB in the US or Redarc?). I would baulk at DYO suspension modifications, so havibg an engineering approval for what you have done is the right way to go. There is no "'freedom" in a poorly done modification.

While I am not a huge fan of trucks that are lifted for show and are way past their usability

Could not agree more very much why they are extreme niche here. They are a thing in the US and posdibly Canada

[ShinerBock]

Grit dog wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

Grit Dog wrote:
Well I’m like 22 years old so I still subscribe to the “if it’s too loud, you’re too old” mantra.
Should be growing out of that phase of life here any day!
The blue truck is not that loud though. Flowmaster 40s. It’s not fast enough to be obnoxiously loud , lol.
The black one has a turbo
Between the motor and the tailpipe…..hahaha. It’s loud even if you’re tone deaf where you can’t h

Problem here you cannot modify the vehicles unless you have an engineering certificate. So the bulk of them eun around as stock

Sounds horrible…

Tell me about it. They seem to be very strict on personal freedom in regards to vehicle modifications over there in the name of safety even though lifted trucks don't cause more accidents than stock vehicles. While I am not a huge fan of trucks that are lifted for show and are way past their usability, I understand that there are many people who like them and should have the freedom to make it their own.

There seems to be a "huge aftermarket modification scene Down Under" according to the article below and a few others that I have read, but the government cracks down really hard on modifications that you do yourself unless you pay an exorbitant amount of money to a shop that has the license to do so. No wonder it is not as big over there since the aftermarket truck scene seems to be dictated more by regulations rather than what the people want.

Australia Cracks Down On Illegally Lifted Pickup Trucks

[RobertRyan]

Grit dog wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

Grit Dog wrote:
Well I’m like 22 years old so I still subscribe to the “if it’s too loud, you’re too old” mantra.
Should be growing out of that phase of life here any day!
The blue truck is not that loud though. Flowmaster 40s. It’s not fast enough to be obnoxiously loud , lol.
The black one has a turbo
Between the motor and the tailpipe…..hahaha. It’s loud even if you’re tone deaf where you can’t h

Problem here you cannot modify the vehicles unless you have an engineering certificate. So the bulk of them eun around as stock

Sounds horrible…

Far from it. Lifted Pickups etc is not a thing here. More modifications to carry greater loads Off Road. Tbis applies to mainly non US Pickups. Pretty large industry of manufacturers doing it. It is not that big in the US
Susppension upgrades for Off Road

[Grit_dog]

RobertRyan wrote:

Grit Dog wrote:
Well I’m like 22 years old so I still subscribe to the “if it’s too loud, you’re too old” mantra.
Should be growing out of that phase of life here any day!
The blue truck is not that loud though. Flowmaster 40s. It’s not fast enough to be obnoxiously loud , lol.
The black one has a turbo
Between the motor and the tailpipe…..hahaha. It’s loud even if you’re tone deaf where you can’t h

Problem here you cannot modify the vehicles unless you have an engineering certificate. So the bulk of them eun around as stock

Sounds horrible…

[RobertRyan]

Grit Dog wrote:
Well I’m like 22 years old so I still subscribe to the “if it’s too loud, you’re too old” mantra.
Should be growing out of that phase of life here any day!
The blue truck is not that loud though. Flowmaster 40s. It’s not fast enough to be obnoxiously loud , lol.
The black one has a turbo
Between the motor and the tailpipe…..hahaha. It’s loud even if you’re tone deaf where you can’t h

Problem here you cannot modify the vehicles unless you have an engineering certificate. So the bulk of them eun around as stock

[Grit_dog]

BB_TX wrote:

Grit dog wrote:
“Except I don't understand it, but many buy a new truck and immediately install loud exhaust, lift kits, and loud off road tires.”





Me either….lol

:B :B :B
Yeah, that’s about what half the trucks around here look like. We live in a rural area with a lot of traffic on the local highway. We can hear those tires roaring/whining long before we see the truck coming down the road. Good friend had one and riding with him you had to speak loud to be heard over the tires and exhaust. That’s what I don’t understand. Never had oversize tires. And loud exhaust went out long ago while still a teenager. 🙂

Well I’m like 22 years old so I still subscribe to the “if it’s too loud, you’re too old” mantra.
Should be growing out of that phase of life here any day!
The blue truck is not that loud though. Flowmaster 40s. It’s not fast enough to be obnoxiously loud , lol.
The black one has a turbo



Between the motor and the tailpipe…..hahaha. It’s loud even if you’re tone deaf where you can’t hear your wife talking to you!!

[Grit_dog]

blt2ski wrote:
BB_TX,

I've had oversized tires for a number of years/decades.....but with this said, I usually only go up a size, ie about 20mm wide and inch taller. Usually this has netted me better load handling, traction in most cases, this does depend upon the tread design! I do lose an mpg or two, slower stopping to some degree, again, depending upon some factors.
NOw doing what Grit has done, one of my sons with his 1500 reg cab, 3-4" lift kit, 31-34" diam tires.......his 4.8V8, 3.42 tires and a 4l60E tranny is not liking all that tire to turn! SOme 4.10's would help him.
I seem to generally speaking, mildly modify most of my trucks depending upon the usage.
My current 1500 is a bit more than normal. 2" front leveling kit, 2" rear 1800 lb capacity add a leaf and shocks to match the front struts. tires as mentioned.

It can be fun! expensive, can pizz off a spouse that has leg issues climbing.....

Marty

Tell me about it….lol. Wish I could swap the 4.10s for 3.42s!l and vice versa! Both trucks would be happier!
Seriously

[blt2ski]

BB_TX,

I've had oversized tires for a number of years/decades.....but with this said, I usually only go up a size, ie about 20mm wide and inch taller. Usually this has netted me better load handling, traction in most cases, this does depend upon the tread design! I do lose an mpg or two, slower stopping to some degree, again, depending upon some factors.
NOw doing what Grit has done, one of my sons with his 1500 reg cab, 3-4" lift kit, 31-34" diam tires.......his 4.8V8, 3.42 tires and a 4l60E tranny is not liking all that tire to turn! SOme 4.10's would help him.
I seem to generally speaking, mildly modify most of my trucks depending upon the usage.
My current 1500 is a bit more than normal. 2" front leveling kit, 2" rear 1800 lb capacity add a leaf and shocks to match the front struts. tires as mentioned.

It can be fun! expensive, can pizz off a spouse that has leg issues climbing.....

Marty