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by Chromolykid
Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:06 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Fender Flares
Replies: 60
Views: 11848

Re: Fender Flares

So fighting the dealership with my rambox covers as well. Did you end up pulling them and sticking them yourself? About to tell them to replace the whole f()*&king bed. You can pull them off yourself, but doing so without damaging the paint by bending the plastic is not easy, which is why the deale...
by Chromolykid
Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Wagonless
Replies: 18
Views: 3484

Re: Wagonless

Ever since I corrected my computer for 35’s mine shows averaging 16mpg for a round trip to work and back which is about 180 miles. About 1/3 of it is close to sea level, which helps, and with no traffic it can creep closer to 18mpg. I set the cruise control at the speed limit, 65, don’t need any tic...
by Chromolykid
Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:54 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: White lettering on tires
Replies: 19
Views: 3929

Re: White lettering on tires

All racing products area short lived fad. Its racing “Short lived” is relative, your King shocks are a racing product. One could also say automobiles are a short lived fad in the scope of humanity’s time on Earth, but that’s deep and I’m sober. Oh, and the only thing that compliments a tall red tru...
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: White lettering on tires
Replies: 19
Views: 3929

Re: White lettering on tires

DamageWagon wrote:
Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:11 pm
Bill2014 wrote:
Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:20 am
It's not as nice as

:cheers: RED LETTERING :cheers:

:D
Dude some BFG KR2’s would be hooot on these trucks
Believe he was referring to Grabbers. BFG’s latest race tires are Red, White, and Blue lettering and they look amazing. :patriot:
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 22, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: White lettering on tires
Replies: 19
Views: 3929

Re: White lettering on tires

Wait until your next balance/rotation and have them flipped. In the meantime you could try tire black. It’s not tire shine, it’s a gel with some kind of black stain in it that makes your tires look new, not like glazed donuts. Works great for those of us who live on dirt roads. It may black out your...
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 22, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Fender Flares
Replies: 60
Views: 11848

Re: Fender Flares

Finally got around to installing the flares after spending half a day removing the leftover tape on the truck. It was completely separated from the flares, but stuck pretty well to the body. Thank 3M for their eraser wheel, that thing is awesome. Anyways, here is the finished product. I'm usually no...
by Chromolykid
Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: 40-Inch Tire Discussion (Or anything bigger than 37's)
Replies: 95
Views: 23621

Re: 40-Inch Tire Discussion (Or anything bigger than 37's)

Has anyone ever tried Axletech Portals? Big money, but 5” of ground clearance is huge and you could probably run 40’s with those alone on factory geometry. Truss and hydro would be wise, though.
by Chromolykid
Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:36 am
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: 40-Inch Tire Discussion (Or anything bigger than 37's)
Replies: 95
Views: 23621

Re: 40-Inch Tire Discussion (Or anything bigger than 37's)

Quite a few Trophy Truck teams tried 42” race tires, went back to 39’s after a couple races, just sayin’... Accelerated wear and added mass like adeluca mentioned, even multi-million dollar teams came to the conclusion that bigger isn’t always better.
by Chromolykid
Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:45 pm
Forum: 12V Troubleshooting
Topic: Hardwired Lockers with OEM Knob
Replies: 531
Views: 113690

Re: Hardwired Lockers with OEM Knob

I took a look at that Evo disco a while back, it’s not exactly in a convenient spot to fumble with. A lot of cacti around here, I’m not fond of crawling under my truck while out exploring. If somebody could figure out how to wire that disconnect with an electric motor to turn the knob that can be ac...
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Update
Replies: 33
Views: 5484

Re: Update

They would be infinitely better, even still plastic and tape, if they latched on the outer ends as well. The rubber seal pushing up on a long piece of soft plastic held down in the center is what causes them to warp, which causes the tape to pull off. I just try to not look at it anymore, even adjus...
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:59 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Update
Replies: 33
Views: 5484

Re: Update

did the recall. had them flash the tranny as well due to horrible downshifts 3-2 and 2-1. did the 17.07 update myself. the recall had a bcm reflash as well. as for the ram box issue...well when they change the box for warp they keep the painted cover...and if they don't know what the f:"k they are ...
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:58 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Factory wheel "take-offs" on a website
Replies: 11
Views: 1997

Re: Factory wheel "take-offs" on a website

I’ll be selling my OEM wheels soon, along with some other factory stuff. Just gotta take some pictures and I’ll post it in the classifieds.
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:01 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Suspension question...again
Replies: 45
Views: 8195

Re: Suspension question...again

I follow you, I was saying the 0.5” fronts are opposite of the rears. Rears are taller coils but shorter once installed, fronts are shorter coils but taller once installed. Although we’re not talking much difference either way, most people don’t care about a quarter of an inch... Though I did know a...
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Suspension question...again
Replies: 45
Views: 8195

Re: Suspension question...again

Opposite of the 0.5” fronts. Shorter out of the truck, taller in the truck haha.
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 08, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Thuren 3.0 KING on 2018 Powerwagon!
Replies: 156
Views: 88180

Re: Thuren 3.0 KING on 2018 Powerwagon!

But I did order with the additional 2-inches rear suspension travel. Whats that? Meaning the shocks have more travel than "normal" Kings? Or are the springs different too? Longer shock body for more travel. Keep in mind that Mikekey is an inch higher in the rear so the extended travel is a little m...
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 08, 2018 3:32 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Suspension question...again
Replies: 45
Views: 8195

Re: Suspension question...again

I took measurements of the RTT and squat when we did that and what happened in the rear there. It's so close. Honestly, they are softer but you're talking about a few quarters difference in the squat between both. Yes, 1-inch spacer, the attached however is without it. These are the first measureme...
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Suspension question...again
Replies: 45
Views: 8195

Re: Suspension question...again

Is this with Thuren rear coils as well? I’m on 0.5” Thuren fronts and stock rears but feel it has a little too much rake. However, every 1.5” truck I see seems a little nose-high for my taste, especially with the weight of anything in the bed. So I’m considering Thuren rears just because I run arou...
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2015-track bar frame side bolt size?
Replies: 9
Views: 1241

Re: 2015-track bar frame side bolt size?

It's funny when I read all the threads here where people want to replace this and that. Coming from the components in my prior 97 2500, everything in this 2015 PW is super huge and far more well thought out. Spring perch angles, not so much, but nothing is perfect. No doubt the upgrades have their ...
by Chromolykid
Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Fender Flares
Replies: 60
Views: 11848

Re: Fender Flares

Yes, tape of some kind is a must under a standard flare. I understand why Ram chooses to use tape, but it doesn’t work well on their unpainted flares, not for long anyway. Go to a local dealership and look at any truck with black flares on and I bet you will find at least one starting to come off. M...
by Chromolykid
Wed Mar 07, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Fender Flares
Replies: 60
Views: 11848

Re: Fender Flares

Here is my take on flares.... they are basically for looks only. If you like the look of them, great. But dont kid yourself, putting on wider flares will not make the side of your truck stay clean or no longer get rock chips... they just dont work like that. Been there done that. They will help wit...
by Chromolykid
Wed Mar 07, 2018 1:25 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Thuren 3.0 KING on 2018 Powerwagon!
Replies: 156
Views: 88180

Re: Thuren 3.0 KING on 2018 Powerwagon!

DamageWagon wrote:
Wed Mar 07, 2018 12:02 pm
The steering setup on your truck is the best option out there, but I do wish there was a stronger drag link option.
Nahhh nobody ever has issues with those... :roll:
by Chromolykid
Wed Mar 07, 2018 12:25 am
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Suspension question...again
Replies: 45
Views: 8195

Re: Suspension question...again

Post pic. 20171229_124519.jpg Is this with Thuren rear coils as well? I’m on 0.5” Thuren fronts and stock rears but feel it has a little too much rake. However, every 1.5” truck I see seems a little nose-high for my taste, especially with the weight of anything in the bed. So I’m considering Thuren...
by Chromolykid
Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:02 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Thuren King Steering Damper for '13+ Ram 2500
Replies: 5
Views: 2445

Re: Thuren King Steering Damper for '13+ Ram 2500

Order placed! My current factory damper pushes slightly to the right, not dangerously so but definitely noticeable. I just want to get rid of the small steering jerks as well as the "oh crap" moments when I hit a big bump off road. Guess I'll have to wait and see. Have you installed your damper yet...
by Chromolykid
Fri Mar 02, 2018 4:51 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Thuren rear track bar measurment.
Replies: 18
Views: 2790

Re: Thuren rear track bar measurment.

DamageWagon wrote:
Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:55 pm
Send me your steering components to test, if you dare...
I’d also like to offer my services, in light of recent events. You send ‘em, I bend ‘em. :cheers: