Prep is the key. I have restored a couple of MJ's with good luck. Less important which brand but Very important to clean decrease and provide a good bite. Have about 5 years without any issues and still looking great when I sold it. This was used as a truck not a trailer queen, and still looked...
Congrids, I will be looking forward to your Ranger experience. The local dealer here in mid NH has discouraged ordering a Mav. My F150 needs to downsize but the 4k is barely enough. As much as I would like the smaller truck I am also tending towards the Ranger, at least when things become easier...
Not quite comparing apples to apples but I prefer the hard Trifold. I have a 2013 F150 which has had the same trifold since new (10 years). The seals, not the hinge, are getting tired but all else is good. The truck has spent its entire life outside in snow country (New England) and holds a snow...
Not to defend or agree, but I have had 2 different Toyota’s with serious issues soon after purchase.
MY “luck” has been better with domestic.
Key word - luck !
Between the increase and wait, it has worked for me.
I have decided my existing truck (2013) has a new lease on life. I will wait to see what ‘25 has to offer.
The build price I need is approaching other trucks. Seems better to say goodbye to Ford Maverick for now.