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by hodge-xj
Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: BDS
Replies: 11
Views: 1192

Re: BDS

Check out 8lug truck gear. CJC or strapt performance. They have all you could need to properly lift your truck and improve its performance. I have dealt with all 3 companies and they are great. Just be brutally honest with what you want your truck to do. I am pretty sure a solid carli or thuren 3" a...
by hodge-xj
Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Thuren lift...
Replies: 16
Views: 3535

Re: Thuren lift...

Get a definite measure on actual lift height, that will dictate whether or not you would need anything. Im sitting right at 4" of lift and have no issues with my truck, you should be ok but its better to be safe
by hodge-xj
Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:43 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Thuren lift...
Replies: 16
Views: 3535

Re: Thuren lift...

Measure from the lip on the factory bump stop cup on the front frame rail to the top of the bump stop strike pad on the axle. Subtract 4 from that measurement and that is your lift height.
by hodge-xj
Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: New Diesel build
Replies: 35
Views: 8769

Re: New Diesel build

Careful! This whole diesel thing gets addictive
by hodge-xj
Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Member Removal Board
Replies: 45
Views: 7911

Re: Member Removal Board

Its a forum. We are adults. If something really gets you that irritated on the interwebs maybe you need to stop being like Kip from Napoleon Dynamite and maybe get off the computer and go do something. Idk. Just a simple thought. Im a nobody. My opinion on a forum is minimal at best. Do I care, NO. ...
by hodge-xj
Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Power Wagon Picture Thread
Replies: 3190
Views: 837944

Re: Power Wagon Picture Thread

Thuren should have rear coils available. If not I know Pure performance may have some stuff for them trucks available.
by hodge-xj
Mon Oct 20, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: New guy on the block.
Replies: 37
Views: 4124

Re: New guy on the block.

From my extensive time spent on a few other forums, it seems as the gains may not necessarily be HUGE by swapping your rear springs to deavers. Compared to stock 2500 diesel leafs, yea big improvement, but the PW leafs are actually a really decent leaf. Id save some coin and see if getting the front...
by hodge-xj
Sun Oct 19, 2014 4:26 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Events, Social Gatherings, & Get Togethers
Topic: Rausch Creek "Fall/Winter" 2014
Replies: 27
Views: 9242

Re: Rausch Creek "Fall/Winter" 2014

Halloween weekend? Id really like to hit it before the snow.
by hodge-xj
Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Need new shocks opions?
Replies: 22
Views: 3980

Re: Need new shocks opions?

So keep 200 pounds back there all the time :) honestly aside from maybe playing with tire pressure a bit the unloaded ride of these is darn nice. I swapped from stock 2500 diesel leafs to pw leafs and it was a huge improvement. When I think my truck rides like shit I just take a spin in my unloaded ...
by hodge-xj
Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Need new shocks opions?
Replies: 22
Views: 3980

Re: Need new shocks opions?

Fox 2.0 IFP non resis or 5100s. 8 lug truck gear carries them both in package deals and the foxs are a tad more expensive then the 5100s. When I get the coin ill be swapping my 5100s for them and ill do a comparison. Either way is a step up from OEM. I think the 5100s are a little harsh but I like a...
by hodge-xj
Tue Oct 14, 2014 4:26 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Events, Social Gatherings, & Get Togethers
Topic: Rausch Creek "Fall/Winter" 2014
Replies: 27
Views: 9242

Re: Rausch Creek "Fall/Winter" 2014

Yea its gonna be a bit too cold for that. They have motels not far IIRC. Me attending is depending on if I get these u joints and bjs done. Ugh
by hodge-xj
Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Events, Social Gatherings, & Get Togethers
Topic: Rausch Creek "Fall/Winter" 2014
Replies: 27
Views: 9242

Re: Rausch Creek "Fall/Winter" 2014

Im in North Jersey. Id definitely be down to come bouce around on some easy stuff!
by hodge-xj
Wed Oct 08, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Power Wagon Picture Thread
Replies: 3190
Views: 837944

Re: Power Wagon Picture Thread

Well for next time. I usually do it when I plan on re spraying a whole wheel. that way I just peel the old plasti dip off after I get overspray from tire shine on it instead of the clean wheel.
by hodge-xj
Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Power Wagon Picture Thread
Replies: 3190
Views: 837944

Re: Power Wagon Picture Thread

Instead of masking off the tire, just wipe it with tire shine. The plasti dip wont stick. I just spray a rag and wipe the tire so I dont overspray on the wheels. Way easier then taping the tires.
by hodge-xj
Wed Oct 08, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Power Wagon Picture Thread
Replies: 3190
Views: 837944

Re: Power Wagon Picture Thread

Looks awesome! Paint those dang weights! Lol this makes the drop to 35s from 37s sting less. Love me some hummer wheels on these things!
by hodge-xj
Sat Oct 04, 2014 11:47 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Toyo R/T and BFG AT KO 2
Replies: 33
Views: 10999

Re: Toyo R/T and BFG AT KO 2

I have mastercraft mxts. Got in a pinch and needed tires and toyos were backordered and coopers were too long of a wait. Hindsight is 20/20 I have a local guy who wants to swap me for some bfgs. So ill run them for the winter and see what is available in spring. After all these tire related issues i...
by hodge-xj
Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Thuren-Carli C arms and 35"s
Replies: 15
Views: 2304

Re: Thuren-Carli C arms and 35"s

Go to a supplier like strapt performance, cjc or possibly 8 lug truck gear and see if they carry the arms, usually they have them in stock which eliminates the wait when buying directly through thuren. He fills his orders for suppliers and back orders first I believe so you'll be on a long list.
by hodge-xj
Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:36 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Toyo R/T and BFG AT KO 2
Replies: 33
Views: 10999

Re: Toyo R/T and BFG AT KO 2

Yeaaaa I cant say im that Lucky. Im currently trying to get a Craig's list buyer for my 37s. Then its back to my old 33s (gag) until I figure out Wtf to do. So many 35" choices bit they look so silly at 4" of lift. Yet 37s are usually overpriced and hard to find.....the struggle is real
by hodge-xj
Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Steering wheel play
Replies: 8
Views: 1859

Re: Steering wheel play

Look at the top of the steering box from engine compartment there are 4 bolts holding the top plate down and in the middle is a bolt with an Allen head adjustment screw. The nut is a 16mm and the allen was 5/32 on my truck. Spray the box clean with some brake cleaner, crack the 16mm nut loose, then ...
by hodge-xj
Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Toyo R/T and BFG AT KO 2
Replies: 33
Views: 10999

Re: Toyo R/T and BFG AT KO 2

That's the issue, looks play a part as well, they fit most needs perfectly, but the fact that guys want looks too leads them towards other choices. All I know is after the headaches im having with my balancing issues im not cheaping out on tires again
by hodge-xj
Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Toyo R/T and BFG AT KO 2
Replies: 33
Views: 10999

Re: Toyo R/T and BFG AT KO 2

Duratrac only comes in 315 as the biggest offered size. Bfgs are hit or miss with reviews, some love them, some hate them, I ran a set of 315s and had no issues with them aside from them being small. I do think there are better choices available now tho
by hodge-xj
Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Steering wheel play
Replies: 8
Views: 1859

Re: Steering wheel play

Yea, I went like a 1/4 my first turn, check lock to lock and make sure theres no binding, see how it feels then I went in smaller increments until I liked how it felt. Thats just on my box and knowing how worn it was, I knew it was gonna take alot to adjust so i didnt go smaller adjustments until i ...
by hodge-xj
Fri Oct 03, 2014 7:53 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Steering wheel play
Replies: 8
Views: 1859

Re: Steering wheel play

I just did this last week. Made a noticeable difference, I had about the same amount of play off center side to side. Everything is brand new on my front end, so I decided to adjust the box. Just remember go a little at a time. Mine took a half turn to take up the slop, granted it made it nice again...
by hodge-xj
Tue Sep 30, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Toyo R/T and BFG AT KO 2
Replies: 33
Views: 10999

Re: Toyo R/T and BFG AT KO 2

I honestly would let someone else guinea pig them and see how they review. Toyos are notorious for being quality but im always skeptical of new release products. The ats have been tested and have a nice warranty to boot.
by hodge-xj
Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Let's Talk 37" Tires
Replies: 53
Views: 10743

Re: Let's Talk 37" Tires

Ahhh yes, the snowball effect.....I have 2k into my front end within 10k of the jump to 37s. I put 90k with 35s without issue....and im still not completely done, but damn 37s are sweet!!!