Need Help Upgrading Truck

[Missi G]

HI all. I don't understand what the parts are for, what they do, what is the best way to upgrade my truck and all. Can someone please explain to me this stuff? I mean, if I upgrade my chassis, will that be a good thing? What will it affect? What should I upgrade to and with it?

[margalus]

Chassis upgrades can be mostly cosmetic. But a long wheelbase 6x4 will be a bit more stable hauling heavy loads and holds more fuel so you can go farther between fuel stops.

Engine upgrades are self explanatory. More power = better and faster hauling.

Basically just upgrade however you want to, it is a game afterall.

Or be a bit more specific in your question.

[tox]

Originally posted by margalus:

Chassis upgrades can be mostly cosmetic. But a long wheelbase 6x4 will be a bit more stable hauling heavy loads and holds more fuel so you can go farther between fuel stops.

Engine upgrades are self explanatory. More power = better and faster hauling.

Basically just upgrade however you want to, it is a game afterall.

Great,your replies are among my favorite,short to the point and easy to understand,that goes for all responses I have seen you make,not just this one.

[Missi G]

Margalus, thank you for answering my post. I feel comfortable now with upgrading my truck. The Chassis and the Engine were my two concerns...but what about transmission?

[margalus]

Get one with a retarder, it helps on hills and slowing down. Signified with an "R" in the description. The more gears it has the better it will do on hilly areas, but you have to shift a lot more.

Personally I always get the biggest truck, biggest engine and 18 speed transmission. You can pull light loads with it but it's a bit overkill, but who cares. Pulling oversized loads with a small weak truck is no fun. This way I can stay in one truck all the time and take whatever job comes my way.

[Zilljah]

Chassis-long, 4x4, 300 gallons. Stability, traction, and range. All things you need for long runs with heavy loads. Downside is that that long chassis and 4x4 combo is less maneuverable in the city. Lift axles are a compromise, and if you do a lot of in-town or backroads driving look into it.

Engines-look at not just horsepower, but torque. More is better, but look at the stats on the upper right to see how much of a difference one engine makes over an other. Also, if two engines have the same torque, the one that achieves it at lower RPM is your better choice.

Transmissions-More gears, with retarder, are good. Again, look at the stats to see which one gives you the best bang for your buck. Always get a retarder-you'll save brakes on downhills.

Generally, it's better to be overpowered than under. Towing light loads with a muscle truck is overkill, but who cares? When you get heavy loads you'll be so happy you've got that power and stability.