What would you ask Jeff Luke or Kenn Bakowski?

['01LS1]

My question is, Why is there no answer to the RAM BOX?

 

 

I hope they don't do it. They look like crap & would be another source for a rattle.

[bob_olinger]

I hope they don't do it. They look like crap & would be another source for a rattle.

 

 

I disagree entirely.

[mawint]

My question is, Why is there no answer to the RAM BOX?

 

 

Avalanche has had the "RAM BOX" for years. Downside to it is it takes up a lot if space in the bed making it narrower. Although neat to put stuff in, I was a little disappointed that I couldn't put a full size four wheeler in the bed. I would really like to see however the under seat storage that ram has in the back seats.

[music]

NOOOOOO "ram" box. You permanently lose the bed space. A sit-in tool box is much better, and can be removed.

[j-ten-ner]

NOOOOOO "ram" box. You permanently lose the bed space. A sit-in tool box is much better, and can be removed.

 

 

I thought it is an option I have to order?

 

so long

j-ten-ner

[music]

I thought it is an option I have to order?

 

so long

j-ten-ner

 

 

Yup, it's an option on the Ram, iirc. I was just giving my opinion on the idea, for what little that's worth.

[j-ten-ner]

A step side truck is a waste of cargo space too.

 

But some people like it. Just for the look of it.

 

I think it is good to have the "RAM-box" as an option.

 

Could be even interesting for me...as more as I think about it.

 

And regarding to "another source of rattle"...wanna take a ride in my 2007 new body style GMC SLT Professional Grade...

 

so long

j-ten-ner

[07sierra8.1]

I would ask the question..which I am sure I will have a bunch of people agree with me...and a bunch of People disagree with me...but here it goes

 

Why cant GM have it AT LEAST AN OPTION to have a solid front axle with locking hubs underneath their 3/4 & 1 ton trucks? Maybe not a standard option but at least an option for guys who really want it.

 

I understand IFS gives a better smoother ride...but I know for a fact it is not as strong as a solid axle...I truck pull and I have watched guys come out with a Chevy or GMC 3/4 ton with IFS and they dont hold up near the way 3/4 Ton Ford or Dodges do with a Solid Axle...I also understand that truck pulling is by far abusing the truck but what it does do is really point out the weaker areas that Vehicle companys have in their products...and in my opinion, GM's front drivetrain is an area of concern when it comes to overall strength.

 

Also Manual Transmissions...Dodge has really been the only one that stuck to a Manual transmission as an option...I know Ford had some of them in their diesels but were hard to find...but GM basically just stood up and walked away from them unless you can find a totally stripped down WT truck with one in it...but thats all. I prefer a Manual trans any day over automatic.

[bob_olinger]

I would ask the question..which I am sure I will have a bunch of people agree with me...and a bunch of People disagree with me...but here it goes

 

Why cant GM have it AT LEAST AN OPTION to have a solid front axle with locking hubs underneath their 3/4 & 1 ton trucks? Maybe not a standard option but at least an option for guys who really want it.

 

I understand IFS gives a better smoother ride...but I know for a fact it is not as strong as a solid axle...I truck pull and I have watched guys come out with a Chevy or GMC 3/4 ton with IFS and they dont hold up near the way 3/4 Ton Ford or Dodges do with a Solid Axle...I also understand that truck pulling is by far abusing the truck but what it does do is really point out the weaker areas that Vehicle companys have in their products...and in my opinion, GM's front drivetrain is an area of concern when it comes to overall strength.

 

Also Manual Transmissions...Dodge has really been the only one that stuck to a Manual transmission as an option...I know Ford had some of them in their diesels but were hard to find...but GM basically just stood up and walked away from them unless you can find a totally stripped down WT truck with one in it...but thats all. I prefer a Manual trans any day over automatic.

 

 

Its is extremely unlikely GM would ever offer the IFS and a solid Front axle. That would require developing 2 different frames and suspension methods. It would be a nightmare making a pickup with basically Interchangeable Frames. As for the manual locking hubs, I seriously hope they don't even consider these. They eliminated these so you wouldn't have to step out of the vehicle to lock it in every time. I know many Ford owners that absolutely hate the fact that a brand new pickup still comes with them.

 

Not trying to start an argument with this.

[thealien]

I would like to know if GM addressed, acknowledged and solved the oil burning problem on the AFM engines.

 

j-ten-ner

 

 

This is a question I hope was asked and answered.

[kstruckcountry]

Actually, they wouldn't have to change frames for SFA. The truck would sit higher. The reason they don't have one is weight, height, and cost. It would add a LOT of cost to the truck, drop mpg, and make the truck rougher.

 

If you want one, you can put one under your truck, lots of shops would be happy to do it.

[badfnz]

I hope he asked Jeff if he thought this interview was real.

 

Seriously, did this actually take place or was the OP just ****ing with us?