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by Reloaderguy
Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:01 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: New first time PW owner, need some advice about towing with a truck camper.
Replies: 4
Views: 5371

Re: New first time PW owner, need some advice about towing with a truck camper.

I'd recommend airbags and a weight distribution hitch. I'm running a camper that is about 2200# wet and a 18' car hauler with two SxS's, fuel, water, etc. The WD reduces the body roll caused by the camper and slack in the Smart Bar.
by Reloaderguy
Tue Jun 16, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Smart Bar bolts
Replies: 3
Views: 2772

Re: Smart Bar bolts

I don't know the stock part number. The stock bolts have a retained loose flat washer, but I haven't had any success finding those in a bulk supply. I do have these. They're grade 10.9 M10 X 1.5 X 30mm black phosphate with a flat flanged 15mm hex head. Let me know if you want them. IMG_2974.JPG M10...
by Reloaderguy
Sun Jun 14, 2020 3:59 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Smart Bar bolts
Replies: 3
Views: 2772

Smart Bar bolts

Does anyone know where I can buy, or the part number for, the three bolts that hold the electronic actuator module to the bar? After three years mine have disappeared and I need another set.
by Reloaderguy
Tue Jun 02, 2020 1:24 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Better brakes?
Replies: 7
Views: 3977

Re: Better brakes?

Probably to FCA's standards but their was air in the lines.
by Reloaderguy
Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:46 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Better brakes?
Replies: 7
Views: 3977

Re: Better brakes?

My 2017 has never had what I thought the best brakes and honesty in low range the brakes will stop it but they seem almost overwhelmed. Has anyone tried the z36 power stop kit and did it help or is there some other upgrades out there? Thanks A few members here have posted the work they've done to t...
by Reloaderguy
Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:32 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 100% cure for death wobble
Replies: 31
Views: 22562

Re: 100% cure for death wobble

Do glass fenders and a truggy frame help DW? Asking for IG.
by Reloaderguy
Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:15 am
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Price for Toyo 35" MT's
Replies: 10
Views: 3894

Re: Price for Toyo 35" MT's

Tirecrawler has them for $288.62 with free shipping when you buy four.
by Reloaderguy
Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Abel Components Swaybar ByPass Install Video
Replies: 1
Views: 4317

Re: Abel Components Swaybar ByPass Install Video

If you grab power from the headlight rotary knob you can have your rocker switches dim with your interior lights.
by Reloaderguy
Sun Mar 08, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Powerwagon's best model year 2005-2020?
Replies: 46
Views: 13263

Re: Powerwagon's best model year 2005-2020?

Best year(s) is the early 3G Power Wagon, 2006-2008. 2005 was the prototype with all the teething problems. -06 to 08 were Heavy Duty. Cast iron engine blocks and NO MDS system. Power Wagon design went downhill after DaimlerChrysler sold itself off to Fiat in the Obama economy. Just between you and...
by Reloaderguy
Wed Mar 04, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: A major wheel vendor would like some input
Replies: 8
Views: 6743

Re: A major wheel vendor would like some input

There's a lot of flexibility for wheel offsets whether you're running 37's or 40's. +30mm to +12mm for 37's and -10mm to -35mm for 40's. My pick would be +18mm for 37's and -25mm for 40's.
by Reloaderguy
Sun Mar 01, 2020 11:29 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 100% cure for death wobble
Replies: 31
Views: 22562

Re: 100% cure for death wobble

DamageWagon wrote:
Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:36 pm
Reloaderguy wrote:Who engineered that tie rod mount for the Synergy bar?
It is from PSC
Is that it's intended use? I don't see it surviving Moab on the end of a hydraulic ram.
by Reloaderguy
Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 100% cure for death wobble
Replies: 31
Views: 22562

Re: 100% cure for death wobble

Who engineered that tie rod mount for the Synergy bar?
by Reloaderguy
Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 100% cure for death wobble
Replies: 31
Views: 22562

Re: 100% cure for death wobble

There's a better way.

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by Reloaderguy
Thu Feb 27, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: Member Builds
Topic: Thoughts??? To rebuild or to buy new (Used)?
Replies: 12
Views: 5997

Re: Thoughts??? To rebuild or to buy new (Used)?

Is that the year with all the cam gear problems?
by Reloaderguy
Sun Feb 23, 2020 4:36 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: 37" tires with 25mm offset
Replies: 19
Views: 9274

Re: 37

I had what I consider a very negative experience with Expedition One. You can find my description of what happened as well as the interaction with their representative over on Expedition Portal (forum not related to the company). I stopped discussing it publicly and disengaged from the company becau...
by Reloaderguy
Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:28 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Ford Tremor
Replies: 56
Views: 24736

Re: Ford Tremor

I just drove the Tremor with the 7.3L and I’ll say this, it’s one hell of a truck. The ride quality is on par with my Power Wagon, the transmission shifts are smooth, and it feels like the the truck has plenty of power. I just can’t get past the $71,000 sticker price. Ford is going to sell a lot of...
by Reloaderguy
Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:34 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: 19 ram power wagon screaming bigger
Replies: 18
Views: 7904

Re: 19 ram power wagon screaming bigger

31s are about the largest that will fit. Sorry.
by Reloaderguy
Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: 39x13.50R17 BFG KM3 - You Can't Do That!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 5077

Re: 39x13.50R17 BFG KM3 - You Can't Do That!!!

OffroadTreks wrote:
Fri Jan 31, 2020 7:32 pm

These things have just been a huge surprise. Feels like cheating honestly.
Cheating performance wise or not really the size marked on the side? Putting 38's on Ram trucks is pretty well known at this point. I think Don was running 38's in 2015.
by Reloaderguy
Fri Jan 31, 2020 7:26 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: 39x13.50R17 BFG KM3 - You Can't Do That!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 5077

Re: 39x13.50R17 BFG KM3 - You Can't Do That!!!

You can't do that screamed the internet!!!! You'll spend just as much as me and my 40's cried the AEV owners!!! :popcorn: Umm, but you did spend as much. Post some pictures from the side. What does that tire and wheel combo weigh? One of the major downsides of 40's and beedlocks is the weight, I th...
by Reloaderguy
Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:28 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: THE BIGGEST TIRE YOU CAN FIT
Replies: 19
Views: 13696

Re: THE BIGGEST TIRE YOU CAN FIT

There’s about a $4-5,000 difference in cost of entry between 39’s and 40’s just in flares and wheels, and a $5,000 difference in vehicle value when you do AEV flares; that would be more but you’re already doing some trimming to fit 39’s so it’s not like it’s going to stay all pretty and new. It’s a...
by Reloaderguy
Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: THE BIGGEST TIRE YOU CAN FIT
Replies: 19
Views: 13696

Re: THE BIGGEST TIRE YOU CAN FIT

So after all of that the answer is still 37s if you don't want to cut anything. I don't think I'd go to the trouble of 39s, either stick with 37s or step up to 40s. :lol: There is no trouble with 39's though. I can use my existing wheel. I could use stock wheels. I chose the BFG because it's the bi...
by Reloaderguy
Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:51 am
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: THE BIGGEST TIRE YOU CAN FIT
Replies: 19
Views: 13696

Re: THE BIGGEST TIRE YOU CAN FIT

So after all of that the answer is still 37s if you don't want to cut anything. I don't think I'd go to the trouble of 39s, either stick with 37s or step up to 40s.
by Reloaderguy
Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:38 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: 2018 Death Wobble - Buy Once Cry Once
Replies: 14
Views: 8041

Re: 2018 Death Wobble - Buy Once Cry Once

After getting some death wobble over the past few weeks, I'm going to be doing some troubleshooting this weekend. Per previous post by Marcus... "Before buying parts, do the usual test. Have a buddy turn engine on and turn the wheel back and forth repeatedly and watch every joint on Trackbar and ti...
by Reloaderguy
Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:34 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: What did you do to your PW this week?
Replies: 53
Views: 10721

Re: What did you do to your PW this week?

Put 39's on my truck https://scontent.fhhr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/82869540_1051881005204323_4318570722566864896_o.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_eui2=AeGcBF95WswDgiSAt9U8mtxz59c2t27V2Per0V0C7duGK0cUa69G5WnxLWa7cZMef7H1yU8OEIqzGA4FxEz6dfqBOZVwDUYnArRZ5OZnAm3Wng&_nc_ohc=dna75gxN8DEAQlwrr7CypHp6t25jVtrZ-uJpBU...
by Reloaderguy
Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:37 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Powerwagon's best model year 2005-2020?
Replies: 46
Views: 13263

Re: Powerwagon's best model year 2005-2020?

Newer is better. I see all the time guys say their 2005-09 is the best because of some minor things, while the truck is burning to the ground behind them and they’re lying on the ground with a broken back because their grab handle ripped out while they were fixing the arcing door wiring harness tha...