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by dogcar3
Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Diff fluid change? Rookie help.
Replies: 57
Views: 13574

Re: Diff fluid change? Rookie help.

To get the diffs correctly filled I use an allen wrench. Just stick the short end in and down in the fill hole. Once you start to see fluid on the end you are good (assuming the correct size wrench, usually want to fill to about a half inch of the fill hole).
by dogcar3
Mon Jul 03, 2017 8:55 pm
Forum: Communications, Gadgets, Gizmos, and Electronics
Topic: New (soon to be offroad) Trailer..Stage 2..Part 2 (5/15/17)
Replies: 63
Views: 29168

Re: New (soon to be offroad) Trailer..Stage 2..Part 2 (5/15/

Another outing at the rodeo. All set up. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ViEtbGoHdigvdSMgKhL2D63O8-DlTKn46epuTyDZx6bLpYyhhgqsXknpiU2lVbxZKFMBwn2iZ_14mzEAKbSmQGo-bhWEfEicbAxhLGAVIsQvOMOn5uddecDV11W9cr0Xwqd9aW4VU-bmQV-_KjhEWjrdXgpqlYsRyYTb8BGzCD8HjppMkjM6W488-yebLYwri97M8BZtoHtvsQZEsel6Bizo7ezgEaBvS...
by dogcar3
Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:33 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Great deal on 2 new 2016 PWs in San Diego
Replies: 7
Views: 1895

Re: Great deal on 2 new 2016 PWs in San Diego

I realize mine is a 2012 and prices seemed to have gone up since then. But I was out the door at $40xxx for mine new. Only missing leather, heated wheel and sun roof. Sticker was $51xxx. I don't even feel I haggled very hard.
by dogcar3
Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Communications, Gadgets, Gizmos, and Electronics
Topic: New (soon to be offroad) Trailer..Stage 2..Part 2 (5/15/17)
Replies: 63
Views: 29168

Re: New (soon to be offroad) Trailer..Stage 2..Part 2 (5/15/

Just got back from a trip in Utah. Trailer worked well. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/57_LQ5uNt3Rkx13oJZPTnd5Ybb_ujIflRpJHt02u58mDE1TEe9vsCLJVEG0nWHXD-ytpuTtQjlRNYYUJSni38DiSW10HFLTjpTDoD28v1zHyl9SS2brgBspYTKQLIVglfe17xgpYr3_kUiSj2eThgDY4OV2I2URZjZTAwR8sGVPzctp6AQ9tEd5HX52KMQTkUZYBCmZMVT7gVY-WNi...
by dogcar3
Mon May 15, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: Communications, Gadgets, Gizmos, and Electronics
Topic: New (soon to be offroad) Trailer..Stage 2..Part 2 (5/15/17)
Replies: 63
Views: 29168

Re: New (soon to be offroad) Trailer....Stage 2....Part 2

Hi everybody. I finally got to the point of being 'done' on the trailer. I have no more plans for any further upgrades. I have recently added a Foxwing awning, some new 235/85/16 tires (including new spare), added some additional area lighting, and repacked the bearings. I am very happy with the cur...
by dogcar3
Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:25 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Vents for trans axles and transfer
Replies: 20
Views: 7300

Re: Vents for trans axles and transfer

There is a gas tank vent for the evap system as well. At least on my '12.
by dogcar3
Fri Aug 26, 2016 10:06 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: New Toyo AT2's, bad squirm on the highway!
Replies: 12
Views: 2903

Re: New Toyo AT2's, bad squirm on the highway!

I am guessing they messed with the alignment after all that work? Might not have done it correctly.
by dogcar3
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Oil change - is this normal?
Replies: 13
Views: 2713

Re: Oil change - is this normal?

One thing I have seen happen is the oil filter is not tightened enough so on start up the oil shoots out of the seal. On the 5.7 filter change - I put a funnel with a long tube up to the bottom of the guide that is under the filter and un screw the filter. I can change without a single drop spilt us...
by dogcar3
Tue Aug 02, 2016 10:12 pm
Forum: Communications, Gadgets, Gizmos, and Electronics
Topic: New (soon to be offroad) Trailer..Stage 2..Part 2 (5/15/17)
Replies: 63
Views: 29168

Re: New (soon to be offroad) Trailer....Stage 2

Hi everybody. Been working on my trailer again. I have replaced the suspension with something better suited for off road. It previously had the standard short trailer springs that were really stiff and not really any travel. The new stuff seems perfectly balanced for the trailer and weight. It is Ch...
by dogcar3
Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Moving to Boise
Replies: 1
Views: 883

Re: Moving to Boise

Been here for 10 years now. Great place to live. Actually voted the best place to live in the US (well Meridian did but it is a suburb of Boise). I live in the just outside of city limits right between the two.
by dogcar3
Sat Jul 23, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Toyo 285/75R17s En Route
Replies: 20
Views: 4037

Re: Toyo 285/75R17s En Route

I have had mine in everything but deep mud and they have been amazing. I keep thinking some 37s would look cool but not really practical. This size tire has done everything I have wanted to try.
by dogcar3
Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Toyo 285/75R17s En Route
Replies: 20
Views: 4037

Re: Toyo 285/75R17s En Route

I love mine. Great tire.
by dogcar3
Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Differential Covers! Which one : Dodge Off Road or AEV?
Replies: 4
Views: 1847

Re: Differential Covers! Which one : Dodge Off Road or AEV?

I have the DOR and am happy with it. Have not really abused it but I have done enough that the stock cover would not have held up. Only problem (which might be true for all the covers with drain and fill plus) is I have to use teflon tape to prevent the plugs from seeping. I would purchase the unit ...
by dogcar3
Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: Communications, Gadgets, Gizmos, and Electronics
Topic: ARB FRIDGES---Now w/pics
Replies: 7
Views: 1950

Re: ARB FRIDGES

How often do you need to recharge the battery(ies)? I can run my edgestar 63 quart for two days in 100*f along with other accessories (water pump for sink and misc lighting) before charging. I cannot recall the capacity of the battery right now.
by dogcar3
Thu Jun 09, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Snorkel options for 4th gen? Anything other than AEV?
Replies: 29
Views: 5634

Re: Snorkel options for 4th gen? Anything other than AEV?

Has anybody thought about drilling through the firewall into the cowl for an intake? Like the Cherokee guys do? I think this would work but I dont know if I would like how loud it would be.
by dogcar3
Sun Jun 05, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Big 4X4
Replies: 5
Views: 1950

Re: Big 4X4

http://www.idahomotorpool.com

This place is about 45 minutes from me and is always fun to drive by. One day I will be able to go shopping there.
by dogcar3
Mon May 30, 2016 7:03 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Working on the truck today - question
Replies: 11
Views: 2313

Re: Working on the truck today - question

There are drain plugs in the bottom of the under seat storage bins.
by dogcar3
Sun May 15, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: Communications, Gadgets, Gizmos, and Electronics
Topic: Smitty Bilt Gas can holder
Replies: 5
Views: 1794

Re: Smitty Bilt Gas can holder

I got two of those exact ones on my offroad trailer. They are very nice for the price.
by dogcar3
Tue May 03, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Spare Parts You Carry
Replies: 22
Views: 3369

Re: Spare Parts You Carry

Serp belt. Idler pully. U joints. Air filter.

Plus standard extra fluids and tools.
by dogcar3
Sat Apr 30, 2016 1:17 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: How deep without a snorkel?
Replies: 37
Views: 5944

Re: How deep without a snorkel?

Dont forget the T case vent and the gas tank evap system vent.
by dogcar3
Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Battery Jump Starter
Replies: 6
Views: 1524

Re: Battery Jump Starter

Got an Antigravity XP10. Absolutely love it. Works awesome and is powerful. Never going without one again.
by dogcar3
Mon Mar 28, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Roll over point
Replies: 13
Views: 3195

Re: Roll over point

I was looking at this before my trip to Moab and think it was somewhere north of 21° before you had to worry. I was on an 18° and felt safe. This was a stock wagon.
by dogcar3
Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:17 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: HF Wireless remote ?
Replies: 17
Views: 3980

Re: HF Wireless remote ?

I have a cheapo generic 12v remote off amazon for my rear winch and it works great. Was like $12

Hope this link works.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B1N3CX ... ref=plSrch