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by chrisjameswagner
Wed Feb 06, 2019 10:03 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Frustrated with 2012 PW design flaws and repeated fixes
Replies: 22
Views: 4654

Re: Frustrated with 2012 PW design flaws and repeated fixes

1 through 5 plus three idler pullies, a leaky back windshield, and after my last dealership service center rip off I'm out. Loving the gas mileage and comfort of the new rig. I drove the PW out to AZ just about every weekend 440 miles round trip and the new rigs gas savings is paying for half the pa...
by chrisjameswagner
Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Sliders
Replies: 101
Views: 18069

Re: Sliders

Despite being called "Sliders" I've always felt a hit is a better test. Any metal will handle being rubbed over a rock. But can it hold up to this: https://www.instagram.com/p/BiptpxUgRSc/ I think so. Know I've done that a few times. Tell you they hold up 10,000 times better than any of the stock s...
by chrisjameswagner
Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:43 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Sliders
Replies: 101
Views: 18069

Re: Sliders

They're called "sliders".

Aluminess work as designed.
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by chrisjameswagner
Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:05 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: 2012 PW OEM Misc. Parts
Replies: 1
Views: 1264

Re: 2012 PW OEM Misc. Parts

Yukon78 - Check your inbox. I have messages that may not be getting through to you.
by chrisjameswagner
Thu Jan 03, 2019 5:39 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: 2012 PW OEM Misc. Parts
Replies: 1
Views: 1264

2012 PW OEM Misc. Parts

All with approximately 30K miles on them OBO. Please PM if interested. Front Springs - $75 Upper and Lower Control Arms - $125 Front Shocks - $50 Track Bar - $100 Hub Cabs x 3 - $20 ea. Read Leaf Shackles x 2 - $20 for set Steering Skid Plate - Slight damage but works (hey its a skid plate) - $20 St...
by chrisjameswagner
Thu Dec 20, 2018 1:32 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

Reloader,

Ya, love my truck and what it can do but damn it breaks down with big things and if they cant fix and the costs become prohibitive its just gotta go.
If the Ford wont break down as much then all's good but that's a crap shoot too! The Ford certainly wouldn't see the duty the PW has.
by chrisjameswagner
Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:10 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

Isn't that normal though? :angry: Seems to be... Pretty sad they don't know enough about their product to properly repair as mentioned by a few in this post. Guess cars and trucks are becoming far too complicated for the techs to know what to do outside of replace parts. I'm probably going to sell ...
by chrisjameswagner
Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

Latest in the saga. Dealer still has truck. Cannot get the front locker to engage. Can do it with their computer but cannot with the switch. saying the actuator is not getting power. They've checked fuses, etc. nothing. Supposedly having someone from Chrysler engineering getting involved.
by chrisjameswagner
Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

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Drive shaft rub.
by chrisjameswagner
Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:03 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

I assume that before they install new parts, and before you pay them, they can articulate what specifically was wrong and what specifically was changed. Transfer cases are generally pretty simple, did they rebuild yours or replace it? If replaced, why? Why was the driveshaft rebalanced? Did they in...
by chrisjameswagner
Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:00 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

What was wrong with the transfer case? Probably nothing. Once the finished the front diff they test drove it (as did I) and when in 4hi or 4lo, made grinding noises and shuddered. They drained the fluid and fluid was all black and watery. So other than that fluid being strange, I am suspecting the ...
by chrisjameswagner
Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

Update to story line... Went by the dealer yesterday to test drive the truck as FCA Care said they were going to call me back with some type of closure and work was said to be completed by the dealer (front pinon gear, new transfer case, rebalanced drive shaft, new slip yoke and joints - $6400). Wan...
by chrisjameswagner
Wed Dec 12, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

Supposedly the Carli arms "move the front axle 2" forward".

Seems that would change some of the geometry in the diff as the attaching driveline distance is now changed - yes/no?
by chrisjameswagner
Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:29 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

Appreciate the commentary guys. I can learn something from that. FCA Care is now saying they probably cant cover due to the Carli aftermarket parts (springs, control arms). I am curious if that may have something to do with the situation via premature wear... I'm seriously thinking its time to sell...
by chrisjameswagner
Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

if the dealer had the pinion nut off at some point in time then its completely plausible they pooched the job which is what it kind of sounds like.. even though all they would of needed to do was mark the nut and reinstall it back to original position or a fraction tighter. this is why a dealer wil...
by chrisjameswagner
Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:53 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

Powertrain wreck more like it. $6400 is the tally. I've asked Chrysler to get involved and that's been going on its third week now. None of the parts should have failed. Mild towing, mild offroading, 80K miles, all maintenance done at appropriate intervals. Unfortunately not knowledgeable enough to ...
by chrisjameswagner
Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Re: Front Diff Blow Up

Have you had a front pinion seal leak fixed in the past if it was not done right it could have caused some premature bearing wear? If you want an alternative to the dealer for repairs J&S Gear Co. is excellent the shops in Huntington Beach. http://www.jandsgear.com/ Yes, I did have the dealer fix a...
by chrisjameswagner
Mon Nov 26, 2018 6:41 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Front Diff Blow Up
Replies: 71
Views: 12318

Front Diff Blow Up

Driving to work this AM at about 35mph trucks comes to a screeching halt. I try to move forward but no, just binding and noise. Shift to reverse, same thing. Get our of truck to see what up and see about a 15 foot double skid but no glaring issues under the truck. Get back in try again with same res...
by chrisjameswagner
Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2012 5.7 oil filter part number
Replies: 7
Views: 1643

Re: 2012 5.7 oil filter part number

Thanks Guys.
by chrisjameswagner
Tue Oct 23, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2012 5.7 oil filter part number
Replies: 7
Views: 1643

Re: 2012 5.7 oil filter part number

Climbed under and was able to make out the filter number on the truck. It says 50048919. Now trying to find on line... #'s different than yours Coder. its a 2012.
by chrisjameswagner
Mon Oct 22, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2012 5.7 oil filter part number
Replies: 7
Views: 1643

Re: 2012 5.7 oil filter part number

Thanks Coder. Gonna run this by the parts department tomorrow and see what they hand me this time. The filter in the pic looks accurate for what's on the truck.
by chrisjameswagner
Mon Oct 22, 2018 4:48 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2012 5.7 oil filter part number
Replies: 7
Views: 1643

2012 5.7 oil filter part number

Crazy, been trying to find this oil filter and been to the dealer and aftermarket and keep getting handed what appears to be the wrong sized filter. Wrong size meaning the circumference is to wide and wont fit past the small guard that is to the bottom of the filter connection. Filter should relativ...
by chrisjameswagner
Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:36 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Favorite Bumper Sticker?
Replies: 19
Views: 9460

Re: Favorite Bumper Sticker?

"No one cares. Work harder"
by chrisjameswagner
Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:26 pm
Forum: Communications, Gadgets, Gizmos, and Electronics
Topic: CB Location??
Replies: 4
Views: 2295

Re: CB Location??

Ham Install.JPG
Ran antenna wires same way and then up the back of cab between shell to a magnetic mount.
by chrisjameswagner
Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:19 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Someone wrecked
Replies: 5
Views: 1461

Re: Someone wrecked

Rust on the metal already...