Bush truck

Single cab 99-06 sierra/silverado decent fuel mileage, bulletproof engine, and very capable. They could be had cheap as well.

I just put over 2000 km of Bush whacking on my crew cab gmc and only busted 1 axle which I replaced for $90.
 
Breaking down deep in the bush just isn't worth buying a cheaper product. Its like when I bought my first real wrench set. The local parts store had a cheap brand for sale with a lifetime warranty on it. Sold. Until it broke off when i was pulling on it and broke my hand. It doesn't matter that they would replace it for free, the cost wasn't worth it. Quality speaks for itself, and toyota makes quality efficient products that are proven all over the world.
 
BigUglyMan said:
Keep in mind you spend 50% more on windshield wiper blades.
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Hahahahaha!

Seriously though, I have an 06 Silverado, Crew, 4x4 with a cap and it's perfect, for me anyway. Has never let me down in the bush. Front bearings go around 80k though so that's something to keep an eye on but they're easy enough replace on your own.
 
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Best bush truck in the world in my opinion

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GMC / Chevy products are more for soccer moms and contractors; good mileage & good ride. The IFS is the weak link ( if you drive it like you own it ) and naysayer's should drive by the truck corral at CFB Suffield. There is a front wheel and axle assembly lying beside a 2500 series truck that it was torn off; at pretty much any given time. And that's in the Bald-ass*d prairie.
Powerstroke's make insane power but are prone to big $$$ infusions on a regular basis.
'Yoda's have a good rep, and nope I don't own one ( so no "It's my brand loyalty").
 
Get a full size truck with decent box space. At least you can pull, haul, tow, and have enough power to take a quad and a moose in one load.
 
Tokguy I have to agree with you on some of that.
I am a chevy/GMC guy and don't know what they were thinking when they switched to IFS. Maybe on the half tons but on the one tons , WTF? This is exactly the same as in quads, why people are buying quads without solid axles is beyond me. It's a weak link on what's supposed to be an indestructible machine.
 
if you have a large amount of cash,you might wish to consider one of these
land rover defenders.parts are not too expensive and you should be to get them in GTA.
there is a few defenders knocking around and these machines go anywhere

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Tough to beat an older Toyota pickup. I have a 91 that I keep hoping to get back on the road someday. I ran it hard for a years checking gas wells, and hauling methanol through snowy pasture trails. Ball joint spacers, 2 inch lift springs, 33 inch tires, 5.29 gears with a rear spool and a little 22re 4 banger. That truck went places that all the big lifted diesels couldn't even think about.

Second best would be a older solid axle gmc/ chev. Parts are everywhere and they're easy to fix.
 
You know , probably the best advice would be to get something you can handle. If your deep in the bush and it doesn't start , make sure you can fix it. For everyone who's suggesting something like an FJCruiser, what happens if it don't start and you open the hood to find a big plastic engine cover, under that is miles of wiring and dozens of little sensors. What do you do?
 
Last night I was looking around at a few others, came up with Land Rover, Jeep, Dodge and (believe it or not) Mercedes. I see a few of you have mentioned some of them as well in the meantime.

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Originally Posted by NL-Hunter
Toyota, best on fuel - expensive parts
GM, harder on fuel - cheap and available parts.
Ford, hard to find, hard to find parts.
How is it hard to find parts for the most popular truck in North America?
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I could be wrong ... but I am pretty sure he was talking about the Bronco. See many recently???
 
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