Thanks Don for the timely reply. U make a good point, think I may stick with the 285 instead of 305 to lighten the load a little. Thanks again for the info. Jeffrey

Any scrubbing issues with 305 55 20 nitto tires u have? Love the setup u got would love to do something similar with mine. I just added 1 1/2" auto spring leveling kit and u want to replace stock tires with the terra grappler was looking at 285 55 20 but seen ur truck and the tires look great on stock rim which is exactly like urs

Hey Paw Paw,
First of I want thank you for all the help your provide on this site and your service to this great country we live in.
I do have a quick question about your tint if you got a minute.
From your profile what I can tell is you have 3M tint In 25%. I was wondering how this tint matched the factory back windows color wise and darkness wise. If you could do it all again would you go with the same tint you have now?
Thank you

Hey PawPaw, your private message inbox is full but I just wanted to send a reply and say thank you for taking the time to reply and give me detailed information.

Tommy

Love the truck. I want to go with the same combo. What kind of MPG are you getting with the 3.55 gears and that level/tire combo? Thanks!

PawPaw, just laid eyes on my new Platinum. It's in the clean-up bay, and I'll pick it up tomorrow. Merry Christmas to me. And Merry Christmas to you and the entire PawPaw family.

Jim

Thanks Bud. Yeah it will be Ruby Red w/Pecan leather. A 5.0 4x2. Here in the piedmont section of North Carolina snow isn't a problem. And, the most off roading I do is into the Starbuck's parking lot. Hopefully in 6 - 8 weeks (always the answer when you ask) I'll have some pics. Jim

What's up my friend. After driving both, some fairly easy negotiations, I'll be ordering the new Platinum tomorrow. Thanks again for being my sounding board. Old guys rule, young guys drool.

You friend,
Jim

Well Brother Don, one would think at our age picking a new vehicle would be easy. I'm here to tell you that thought just won't fly. Even though the Wifey has said I could get the Platinum, I keep going back to the Lariat. With all the gizmo's, and ordering the moonroof that would come on the Lariat, the Platinum is $3000 more. I was raised by parents that lived the depression, I was reminded often that money doesn't grow on trees. Being lucky, and very blessed the $3000 isn't an issue on paper, but in my mind I just can't justify the difference in price. I don't think the Platinum, while a very nice truck, will make me any happier than the Lariat. Decisions, decisions. Thanks for listening. I know you this understand where a younger person would not. I'm going to drive both tomorrow. I'll see if that helps, but I'm not betting it will.

Your friend,
Jim

You are correct my freind, and she has great taste in men. After 35 years of marriage and over 40 years together, I have taught her all of my old gearhead ways. She know what looks good, and what doesn't so I refer to her for help. She really like the Lariat, but when I showed her the Plat. she liked it too. And like she said, you can't take it with you. As we get older we understand that even more. My plans (if I don't get the itch to bad) is to wait until after January, then get serious.

Jim