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by Chubbs
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Transmission repair
Replies: 0
Views: 73

Transmission repair

The transmission for my 2018 Power Wagon (51K miles) has been suffering from rough downshifts for a while. A couple of weeks ago, I was coming back from a week-end trip and the transmission started getting stuck in 4th gear after passing. After one particularly rough downshift the CEL came on for co...
by Chubbs
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Anyone tried any of these tires?
Replies: 4
Views: 175

Re: Anyone tried any of these tires?

If you want aggressive styling, low road noise, and 3 peak rating, check out the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs.

I don't have enough miles to give feedback on wear, but the have been great in the snow and are REALLY quiet on the highway for how aggressive they look.
by Chubbs
Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:46 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Tire Feedback
Replies: 421
Views: 304394

Re: Tire Feedback

I recently switched to Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs. Unfortunately, the only picture I have is from when I was chained up a week ago. Tires are 3 Peak rated and seemed to have good snow performance. The chains were on for a particularly steep, slick hill (headed down). I likely didn't need them, bu...
by Chubbs
Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Trucks For Sale
Topic: Another Government Wagon Auction
Replies: 172
Views: 167259

Re: Another Government Wagon Auction

I'm not sure how a crack like that occurs.
by Chubbs
Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2015 PW 30k Mile 4wd Service?
Replies: 3
Views: 1288

Re: 2015 PW 30k Mile 4wd Service?

I was just looking at my 2018 manual and I'm confused. The only thing 4WD related I found at at 30K:
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect transfer case fluid

The manual calls for changing T-case fluid at 120K.
by Chubbs
Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Another Airlift 5000 Ultimate/Daystar Cradles Install
Replies: 21
Views: 8660

Re: Another Airlift 5000 Ultimate/Daystar Cradles Install

I finally got my 5000 Ultimate air bags and Daystar cradles installed. Life and procrastination have been getting in the way. Everything was very straightforward. I really didn't want to mess with the lower shock bolts so I had planned on using a 90deg offset drill chuck that has sat unused in my to...
by Chubbs
Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:28 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Geolandar X-AT?
Replies: 14
Views: 32153

Re: Geolandar X-AT?

I wanted to update the thread. I recently had to replace one of my Geolander X-ATs. There is an area I go for firewood. There is some very loose sand in the area and I was feeling smug about how well the tires do in these conditions. At some point I remember driving over something and wondering what...
by Chubbs
Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Geolandar X-AT?
Replies: 14
Views: 32153

Re: Geolandar X-AT?

We normally spend a lot of time in the snow during late winter / early spring. Unfortunately, the 'rona showed up.

I did drive in 6-8" on snow over wet, sloppy dirt roads a couple of times and they did well. I just haven't done it on the roads yet.
by Chubbs
Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: TRX
Replies: 41
Views: 16249

Re: TRX

:ugeek:
by Chubbs
Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: Towing & Hauling
Topic: Airlifter 5000 Ultimate airbags w/ Daystar cradles '14+
Replies: 143
Views: 68586

Re: Airlifter 5000 Ultimate airbags w/ Daystar cradles '14+

Mine arrived Sunday. Hopefully, I'll get the chance to install them this week.
by Chubbs
Sun Apr 26, 2020 3:20 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: New Tires Yokohama X-AT 35's
Replies: 7
Views: 2744

Re: New Tires Yokohama X-AT 35's

I've been in the dirt a lot with mine. They have performed well in the wet and the dry. I normally spend weekends in snow, but the with the lockdown we haven't been going to Mammoth.
by Chubbs
Fri Mar 06, 2020 11:25 am
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Air Lift Bags and Uptravel
Replies: 23
Views: 11203

Re: Air Lift Bags and Uptravel

richxd87 wrote:
Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:46 pm
Here are a couple pictures with measurements I got when checking for clearance on my flatbed build. On the DS i let purged air out of the bags as the bags were compressing so it should be pretty close to zero psi.
Thanks for the pictures. I am hearing more and more that the spacer isn't needed.
by Chubbs
Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Air Lift Bags and Uptravel
Replies: 23
Views: 11203

Re: Air Lift Bags and Uptravel

We live where the Mojave meets the Sierra Nevadas. I have the truck off-road every week-end. Most is light to medium-duty stuff exploring with the family, but rocky terrain and washouts are a given. We are regularly in the El Paso, Coso, Panamint, and Sierra Nevada mountains. Trails can get tight wi...
by Chubbs
Wed Feb 26, 2020 1:06 am
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Air Lift Bags and Uptravel
Replies: 23
Views: 11203

Re: Air Lift Bags and Uptravel

Mainly for towing a travel trailer (7-8K) and hauling firewood. I typically have a pretty big generator in the bed while pulling the camper.

It actually does pretty well towing, but I can induce a decent squat loading up the bed.
by Chubbs
Tue Feb 25, 2020 3:45 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Air Lift Bags and Uptravel
Replies: 23
Views: 11203

Air Lift Bags and Uptravel

I think I am adding Air Lift bags and Daystar cradles this spring. I am assuming they they limit uptravel. For folks that off-road, how noticeable has the loss of articulation been?
by Chubbs
Sun Feb 09, 2020 12:26 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: New Tires Yokohama X-AT 35's
Replies: 7
Views: 2744

Re: New Tires Yokohama X-AT 35's

I've had mine since early December. Very quiet, and they have done really well off-road so far. 6 inches of wet sloppy snow over mud and wet sand was no problem at all. I'm really interested in how they will deal with snow on the road, but the white stuff has been largely absent this year.
by Chubbs
Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Ford Tremor
Replies: 56
Views: 24943

Re: Ford Tremor

I'm pretty sure it is 11 inches longer in wheelbase and about 11 inches longer in over-all length.
by Chubbs
Sun Dec 15, 2019 5:13 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2012 vs 2019
Replies: 22
Views: 6856

Re: 2012 vs 2019

I think a lot of people have no idea that the lockers will not attempt to engage above 3mph (that's engagement speed, not speed you can drive once locked). I exercise my front locker regularly. Staying below 3 mph and getting the differential wheel speed required to line things up (unless your front...
by Chubbs
Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:00 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Parksense Sensors
Replies: 20
Views: 4722

Re: Parksense Sensors

The interweb says this might be a troublesome combo...

As a data point of one, mine only show the message to wipe them when they have a thick layer of dust. I was driving in 2ft deep moon dust a couple of weeks ago and had this problem.
by Chubbs
Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:41 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Parksense Sensors
Replies: 20
Views: 4722

Re: Parksense Sensors

HockyWagon, any chance you are running HID headlights? I'm wondering if this isn't the source of some of the ParkSense issues.
by Chubbs
Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:07 am
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Geolandar X-AT?
Replies: 14
Views: 32153

Re: Geolandar X-AT?

Forget what I said about noise level. At highway speeds these are definitely quieter than the Duratracs. I wonder how they will sound after 10K. I cut a load of firewood yesterday. I went through an area of soft sand that historically requires 4wd. I went through in 2wd just fine. Everything is wett...
by Chubbs
Sat Dec 07, 2019 8:16 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Geolandar X-AT?
Replies: 14
Views: 32153

Re: Geolandar X-AT?

They have a 45K mile warranty, so we will see if that means anything. The last time I tried to warranty a tire (Goodyear), the pro-rate on it was less than my drive out of town to get it resolved was worth. I did play a little bit in the Sierras today. All light duty trails and one water crossing. T...
by Chubbs
Sat Dec 07, 2019 1:26 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Geolandar X-AT?
Replies: 14
Views: 32153

Re: Geolandar X-AT?

I pulled the trigger on the X-ATs. I guess I am the guinea pig for these tires, because there just isn't any feedback yet. 35x12.5x17s. The spare fit with very little wiggling (although I only have 20psi in it). Tire shop said I would never get it in there after they made one cursory try. I'll have ...
by Chubbs
Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Geolandar X-AT?
Replies: 14
Views: 32153

Re: Geolandar X-AT?

Alright, I'm torn between the Toyo AT2 and the Geolandar X-ATs. No one has any feedback on the X-ATs yet. I need to make my final decision soon. I can get them done in town for virtually the same price. We have already had a 2 decent snows this year. I'm counting on a lot this winter in the mountain...