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by PWRider
Thu May 04, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Power Wagons hold their value
Replies: 41
Views: 14753

Re: Power Wagons hold their value

Alternatively one can get 2017 for $42k http://www.lindsaychryslerdodgejeepram. ... 42d729.htm
by PWRider
Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:31 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Skid Plates?
Replies: 31
Views: 6932

Re: Skid Plates?

I'd say lose those running boards first.

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by PWRider
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:08 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Portable Air Compressor
Replies: 67
Views: 18306

Re: Portable Air Compressor

I run Puma 3/4 HP continuous duty. Very capable. http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Pum ... 13972.html
by PWRider
Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Camping Options/ Shell?
Replies: 30
Views: 6391

Re: Camping Options/ Shell?

Well we are getting closer. Got one of two versions pretty dialed in, the critical ideas like how to mount the camper, sealing surfaces, transit packaging, how to mount fabric, door mounting is all figured out. Need to design the internal reinforcements and try to keep the weight down. Seems like y...
by PWRider
Tue Dec 06, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Winching Question
Replies: 47
Views: 6793

Re: Winching Question

:lol: I have done a fair amount of winching. I know people will say "DO NOT EVER DO THAT", but here is the hardest winch job I have done with my truck. Trying to winch the bottom of a tree (had about 3' of trunk left on it) back over, roots and all, that the wind blew over. First tried the truck in...
by PWRider
Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:06 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: On-board Air Compressor
Replies: 10
Views: 5544

Re: On-board Air Compressor

I got puma. Very happy.
by PWRider
Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Engine Trouble
Replies: 28
Views: 4216

Re: Engine Trouble

That's sad news. Sorry to hear that.
by PWRider
Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Broken shock mount
Replies: 71
Views: 10784

Re: Broken shock mount

It does look like shock was bottoming out. First it sheared at the top part. Most likely hitting shock internally. You can see granular structure -stress shear. It was still hanging on by a bit at the bottom. That flexed for a bit and then departed. Smooth metal - sings of fatigue shear. It's not sh...
by PWRider
Thu Jun 23, 2016 11:56 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2wd Low Range
Replies: 33
Views: 4959

Re: 2wd Low Range

What's the difference if you are in 4lo. So long as you are not on pavement.
by PWRider
Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Some dune action
Replies: 14
Views: 2620

Re: Some dune action

Thanks on kind words. Here is one casualty of a trip. Whoever designed transmission cooler attached to main radiator is total dumb ass. From all the shaking over years. It finally chewed a hole through aluminum. I've started loosing notable amount of coolant on day 1. Being in a desert and all didn'...
by PWRider
Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Bent axle
Replies: 214
Views: 21529

Re: Bent axle

And if you bend 05-09. They don't make those anymore.
by PWRider
Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Some dune action
Replies: 14
Views: 2620

Re: Some dune action

Of course we couldn't resist having some other kind of fun a 500 yards http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WazBf6aMDPw/V1MkVMr3L3I/AAAAAAABIsQ/wVNJjnVBv_cDUf1rwBPN-iaNDX4k0wBmQCL0B/w1069-h800-no/IMG_20160530_093311.jpg Or teaching yanglings how to handle things properly. http://lh6.googleusercontent.c...
by PWRider
Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Some dune action
Replies: 14
Views: 2620

Re: Some dune action

I usually air down to 15-18 PSI this time I didn't since plan was to cross dunes in a harry on way to randevu down south with rest of a groop for very cold first night We trailed sorta along southern border of OR to Owyhee canyon. Few paved roads. Some gravel and lots of nearly abandoned two tracks....
by PWRider
Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:49 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Some dune action
Replies: 14
Views: 2620

Some dune action

Made a long excursion along OR NV border. Hit Christmas Valley dunes along the way. First time in dunes since putting new front axle & Bilsteins. Rig behaved surprisingly well. Much better than before but I'd have to admit sand was pretty firm this time around. No wheel-hop to speak of. http://lh3.g...
by PWRider
Wed May 25, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Bent axle
Replies: 214
Views: 21529

Re: Bent axle

Damn, sorry to hear that. At least you didn't put truss on it and develop a crack or something.
by PWRider
Mon May 23, 2016 1:43 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Bent axle
Replies: 214
Views: 21529

Re: Bent axle

This is what caught my attention. But it maybe just light falling wrong way. Do you have better resolution pic?
by PWRider
Mon May 16, 2016 12:20 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Bent axle
Replies: 214
Views: 21529

Re: Bent axle

It almost looks like you missing chunks out of left side gear. Or is it just play of light. My right side was all chewed up. Wisth I took a picture but it was too distressing at a time.
by PWRider
Fri May 13, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Bent axle
Replies: 214
Views: 21529

Re: Bent axle

Nice mileage. Is you truck adjusted for tire size?
It would be great time to put on some manual hubs. I gained 1 mpg or so after I swapped bent axle. Mine was worse though.
by PWRider
Thu May 12, 2016 7:18 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Bent axle
Replies: 214
Views: 21529

Re: Bent axle

Did you try feeler gauge?
by PWRider
Thu May 12, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Bent axle
Replies: 214
Views: 21529

Re: Bent axle

Maybe it's not horrible. Simple geometry tells (considering that tie-rod didn't get bent and all was swell before). You are off between 1/4" and 1/2" vertically, axle bows down (corresponds well to what your measured) and 1/8" to 1/4" horizontal, bows forward. I'm curious what did you do to your rig...
by PWRider
Thu May 12, 2016 2:57 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Power Wagons hold their value
Replies: 41
Views: 14753

Re: Power Wagons hold their value

Power wagon value still holding strong... http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160512/db194a19e3f91e7bf2e9c1e5fb4c2f4b.jpg That's all fine till you try to sell/trade it in. Lot's of wishful thinking in that graph. There is new one 2016 larmie listed not too far from me for $44k. http://autos.oregonliv...
by PWRider
Tue May 10, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Bent axle
Replies: 214
Views: 21529

Re: Bent axle

I dont get that link, is it in Canada? It says an assembly is available and to click here for details, I do but it doesn't do anything on my end. Yes. Got to give them a call. Somewhere in Quebec. I found them on car-parts.com (axle assembly fr). Recyler: CENTRE DU PICK-UP DE BEAUCE ENR. Address: 1...
by PWRider
Tue May 10, 2016 1:04 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Bent axle
Replies: 214
Views: 21529

Re: Bent axle

Of course I would get a complete axle. Link I posted supposedly is complete axle with locker and everything. One I found for my truck even had like new calipers, pads, and rotors. http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iuTE3J1ACxPDYZgi2V0I70Be9SVqadzqouJKpTXkiCig12WuEjBi9gUkVcgTnayBWQXI1pio8C3r09kDTkqtadc...
by PWRider
Tue May 10, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Bent axle
Replies: 214
Views: 21529

Re: Bent axle

Oh look. Your control arms are all bent too. :mrgreen: It's a considerable deviation from plumb on the wheels. You'd figure similar drop at the pumpkin. New center sections on 2010 are beefier. Maybe just maybe you bent passenger side axle tube. Get a filler gauge. And see if there is any gap where ...
by PWRider
Mon May 09, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Wheel hop, axle wrap...
Replies: 221
Views: 35328

Re: Wheel hop, axle wrap...

Is that diff breather just dangling in the air.