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by PWJouster
Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Is this place still alive?
Replies: 237
Views: 288782

Re: Is this place still alive?

sold my PW early 2020 i think. Still look for life here every month. PW owners are the only real offroad truck owners forums around. I sunk it in mud at my hunting lease axle deep for about 30 minutes until the buggy could swing by to yank me. i think the moisture compromised the front CAD/locker/sw...
by PWJouster
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Service 4WD System flashing
Replies: 12
Views: 3475

Re: Service 4WD System flashing

have you been involved with any plowing or deeper water crossings? thick mud after a good snowfall? ill revert to the unreasonable sensitivity of the smartbar and CAD.. if i was any more remote then south florida, i would already encourage a smart bar bypass and locker bypass....but even still, i be...
by PWJouster
Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Level headed group, what say you?
Replies: 4
Views: 4798

Level headed group, what say you?

As I no longer have a PW...right now....I have, on occasion, frequented this site for forthcoming news and banter. Where is the banter? The Chit-Chat? The prattle? Gossip? This does not need to be a Vaccinated or not, Stolen election or not, Afghanistan handed to China(Lithium and Cobalt) or not, Gl...
by PWJouster
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:17 am
Forum: Member Builds
Topic: SimonandSimonBeast Build
Replies: 199
Views: 100591

Re: SimonandSimonBeast Build

whatever you do....do not linex or overcoat the mounting sides and modular end sections where they attach. the clearances for install are toight and there can not be linex in between bolted parts. i actually wish i went with linex instead of the "military grade" powdercoat paint i had done.. paint o...
by PWJouster
Thu Mar 25, 2021 9:04 am
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: Abel Components Never installed Swaybar Bypass/Disconnect $100 + shipping
Replies: 3
Views: 2855

Re: Abel Components Never installed Swaybar Bypass/Disconnect

OK ill sell the system for any reasonable offer over $100

i guaranty this is the best modification vs cost you could ever install on your powerwagon.
by PWJouster
Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Pulsar or Peddle Commander?
Replies: 7
Views: 3619

Re: Pulsar or Peddle Commander?

I wont deny that a true PCM tune is the only option for real performance gains when adding aftermarket parts, or needing to extract every ounce of power out of a factory block....reliably too( i had a hemifever tune on order, but refunded after waiting too long for a computer..they bricked a few 201...
by PWJouster
Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Sonnax Line Pressure Booster for 545rfe and 66rfe
Replies: 18
Views: 10636

Re: Sonnax Line Pressure Booster for 545rfe and 66rfe

i did this kit but did not install the spring...

it helped for a few weeks, but eventually i was still unhappy with the trans behavior. Maybe the full install would be better, but an aftermarket trans build is the only way to beat the factory tuning and crappy casting.
by PWJouster
Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: Abel Components Never installed Swaybar Bypass/Disconnect $100 + shipping
Replies: 3
Views: 2855

Abel Components Never installed Swaybar Bypass/Disconnect $100 + shipping

I have a swaybar disconnect that was acquired from Abel but never installed. I had the EvoMFG air release, and never got around to this conversion. per the Below from RetiredBLM, its ready for a 2005-2021, with a few updates that will be available and provided. As i see it, this is one of the best m...
by PWJouster
Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Thuren 3.0 KING on 2018 Powerwagon!
Replies: 156
Views: 84698

Re: Thuren 3.0 KING on 2018 Powerwagon!

PS Im looking for a 3rd gen Cummins for a tow rig. if you have insight please lend it... it is greatly appreciated. or..if you prefer to convince me that a 3rd gen powerwagon with a turbo and airbags is towing capable enough..that is also greatly appreciated!!!! (i need a diesel to tow a swamp buggy...
by PWJouster
Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:41 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Thuren 3.0 KING on 2018 Powerwagon!
Replies: 156
Views: 84698

Re: Thuren 3.0 KING on 2018 Powerwagon!

this bad ass truck just got sold guys....no longer own a powerwagon.... dealer gouged me. brought it in for service to diagnose a service 4wd light and cluster notification. I was driving it for over 1000 miles after getting it stuck at my lease and having some issues with the systems.( i thought we...
by PWJouster
Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Member Builds
Topic: SimonandSimonBeast Build
Replies: 199
Views: 100591

Re: SimonandSimonBeast Build

your son just chose the best possible first vehicle.
by PWJouster
Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Trucks For Sale
Topic: 2018 wagon loaded with all aftermarket goodies under 39000 miles
Replies: 2
Views: 3526

Re: 2018 wagon loaded with all aftermarket goodies under 39000 miles

forum member discount. i really just need $40k for it as is. Truck is at dealer getting fresh oil and attempting to warranty a rambox panel that needs paint touchup, as well as a 4wd service light.(i think swaybar module got wet but they will hopefully let me know soon.) truck body is dinged and scr...
by PWJouster
Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: Abel Components
Topic: Abel Components Full SmartBar Bypass® $699
Replies: 16
Views: 15279

Re: Abel Components Full SmartBar Bypass® $699

Abel just took 4th gens to the moon.
by PWJouster
Wed Jan 20, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Another Airlift 5000 Ultimate/Daystar Cradles Install
Replies: 21
Views: 8644

Re: Another Airlift 5000 Ultimate/Daystar Cradles Install

you get to meet geniuses every day... i love the internet.
by PWJouster
Mon Jan 18, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: which tire is standing up the best
Replies: 6
Views: 4659

Re: which tire is standing up the best

i stand by the 37/12.5 17 Toyo RT being the best all around tire for a powerwagon right now
MT if you have no street at all.
by PWJouster
Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Take a ride to my hunting camp in the Powerwagon
Replies: 7
Views: 3697

Re: Take a ride to my hunting camp in the Powerwagon

honestly i was never afraid of it till recently.

i finally got stuck in the muck, and i sat for 30 mins...think i have a compromised swaybar disco, luckily, all my nannies are bypassed so everything still works. but i do have a service 4wd light on..
by PWJouster
Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Power Wagon Short Bus
Replies: 6
Views: 1842

Re: Power Wagon Short Bus

this is a great opportunity for us to crowd source a build! Then it can be the mobile bathroom and bar for PWIM!

$20 or 50 from every member should get it done
by PWJouster
Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:50 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: ARH Long Tube Headers- Dipstick Tube and Tranny Cable
Replies: 2
Views: 2221

Re: ARH Long Tube Headers- Dipstick Tube and Tranny Cable

either have a friend or do it yourself.

take some cardboard and tape and fabricate your own bracket. then have someone weld or bend one up. Sounds like the bracket would have it sitting where it is now but with more support?
by PWJouster
Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:02 am
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Sway and oscillation
Replies: 14
Views: 10084

Re: Sway and oscillation

i would be really surprised... im typically 40 front 32 rear cold.

so 4 large passengers and i actually need to crank that over 50 psi lol

while i dont doubt it has an effect, i didnt think this was the real issue...

i really need to get on that chalk test.
by PWJouster
Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:17 am
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Sway and oscillation
Replies: 14
Views: 10084

Re: Sway and oscillation

can confirm the thuren front and rear trackbar setups do not solve this issue.

i have both.
by PWJouster
Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Take a ride to my hunting camp in the Powerwagon
Replies: 7
Views: 3697

Re: Take a ride to my hunting camp in the Powerwagon

ghaugo wrote:
Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:18 pm
Nice video. What do you hunt there?
hunting lease managing Wild Hog population.
But i get to take my FLorida share of anything else.
I have 3 stands and Deer, Turkey, quail and small game are a blast.
by PWJouster
Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Take a ride to my hunting camp in the Powerwagon
Replies: 7
Views: 3697

Take a ride to my hunting camp in the Powerwagon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK6bBvc6VQE Highlights in the description if you want to skip to some light action. Buggy ruts, mud, swamp, and a few trees. Baby slept through this trip, but i would typically be going twice the pace. 10k acres of beauty and the powerwagon goes where you see Florida ...
by PWJouster
Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Sway and oscillation
Replies: 14
Views: 10084

Re: Sway and oscillation

this is what we have going on as well pretty much. glad to know it happens on stock worn trucks or full aftermarket worn trucks. unless we address ball joints, trackbar bushings, radius arm bushings, shock bushings....all the bushings, we wont really know what is causing it.. its just the nature of ...