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XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 11:12 am
by xonetruthcrewx
Been wanting a Ram 2500 for a long while. Tired of spending money on re-gearing and lockers with previous vehicles the PowerWagon is obviously the perfect fit. With my previous truck (2014 Nissan Titan Pro4x) only seating five, the arrival of our fourth child earlier this year made upgrading to the Ram a necessary reality. Haha.

I honestly didn't even realize that there was an option for a 'non-PowerWagon' PowerWagon. When I did I was stoked (I really dislike graphics). Found the properly spec'd truck, sold the Titan in two days time and set out to grab my new PowerWagon. The Monday after acquiring the truck I ordered a shell, wheels and tires. As is she's pretty set for what I want. There will definitely be a few more additions slowly but surely though...

Completely stock.
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Wheels/Tires. AEV Salta wheels with Cooper ST MAXX 35x12.5.
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Wheels/Tires and Leer 100xl shell.
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Whispbars crossbars and a Yakima MegaWarrior basket.
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Just seeing how the big girl flexes. Not bad for such a huge rig!
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Next up, gonna line-x the bumpers. Then a full stereo. Then a snorkel. Other than those items I would really like a James Baroud Evasion RTT. Thing is pricey though and it'll take some serious convincing of the wife! All in all though I am super stoked on this thing!

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:48 pm
by TommyG
Great looking truck.

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:37 pm
by Colibri
Very nice! Congratulations on the truck and the new whippersnapper!

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 5:14 pm
by rkgzx9leftcoast
Nice looking truck. I have a 2016 Tradesman Paper truck as well.... Nice addition. I was torn between the Saltas and the Methods I wound up getting.... Looks like I would have been fine either way. Congrats !

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 6:36 pm
by coder
Hello xonetruthcrewx,

Welcome, nice truck, good set of mods!

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:48 am
by FirerescuePW
Welcome! That looks great just like it sits. Well done, and good luck!

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Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:22 pm
by xonetruthcrewx
Thanks guys! I really wanted to run 37s but the kids really struggle to get into the truck on their own even with the stock 33s, haha. Had to compromise this go around but when these wear out... 37s!

With the weight of the shell the truck now sits with a 1.5" rake which definitely looks good with the 35s. By the time I'm ready for new tires I hoping I can convince the wife that I NEED a full suspension upgrade! Haha.

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 1:34 pm
by feeesh
Welcome!
Great looking truck.
I recognize your handle from somewhere.... were you on audizine in the past?

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:23 am
by xonetruthcrewx
feeesh wrote:Welcome!
Great looking truck.
I recognize your handle from somewhere.... were you on audizine in the past?

Haha, thats me! Audis are all gone these days. Now its just the fam, trucks, bicyles and guns...

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:08 pm
by olyelr
Nice! The line-ex bumpers will really tie it all in for sure. The chrome bumpers always seemed out of place to me on the tradesmans.

You might as well sneak in some WK sliders while your at it... you know, so the family can get in easier :wink:

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:47 am
by xonetruthcrewx
olyelr wrote:Nice! The line-ex bumpers will really tie it all in for sure. The chrome bumpers always seemed out of place to me on the tradesmans.

You might as well sneak in some WK sliders while your at it... you know, so the family can get in easier :wink:
Yes, those are definitely on the list! Hes only 90 minutes from me as well so I can just go pick them up. Hopefully sooner than later.

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:09 pm
by TwinStick
That is a great looking truck. If I got a new one, that is exactly what I would get. I am loving our ARE MX series cap though, no windows just body colored win-doors. I am also rocking the factory chrome front bumper & a Yakima Load Warrior rack on the cap. :rockon:

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:35 pm
by 2011TXPowerWagon
Nice looking truck. Love the look of the shell, personally i like it without the roof rack. But sweet truck for sure. I am always torn between graphics on or off but yours definitely looks good. Congrats on the new truck and the new baby.

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:58 am
by Mule007
Nice looking truck! Like the shell too ! Welcome and Congrats on the new truck and baby!

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:11 pm
by xonetruthcrewx
2011TXPowerWagon wrote:
Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:35 pm
Nice looking truck. Love the look of the shell, personally i like it without the roof rack. But sweet truck for sure. I am always torn between graphics on or off but yours definitely looks good. Congrats on the new truck and the new baby.
Thanks! And yeah, looked cleaner without the basket but it comes in handy at times. Function>fashion... haha.

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:52 am
by xonetruthcrewx
Took a couple weeks off from work for the holidays and finally had the time to pull the bumpers and have them sprayed with line-x. I feel like it should have come this way from the factory...

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Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2018 11:43 am
by olyelr
Looooookin' good!

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:24 am
by Colibri
Very nice!

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:33 pm
by nts007
Nice rig!!

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:36 am
by xonetruthcrewx
This past weekend was my good friends birthday and we used it as an excuse to go to Sedona and ride bikes. Wheeling Sedona has been on my list since 05 when I built my first rig and I wasnt about to not do a little wheeling while I was there. So... Broken Arrow.

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Chicken Point
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Devils Staricase
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And like I mentioned above, the real reason for the trip!

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Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:41 am
by olyelr
:rockon:

:cheers:

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:47 am
by Bill2014
Nice!

Will you be getting some rock sliders on that bad boy?

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:53 am
by xonetruthcrewx
Bill2014 wrote:
Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:47 am
Nice!

Will you be getting some rock sliders on that bad boy?
Definitely on the list! I'm only an hour and a half from White Knuckle too so I can just go pick them up. My issue... wife put me on an allowance some time ago and between bikes, guns and the truck I'm spread pretty thin and I need to save up. Haha.

Re: XOTCXs 2017 Tradesman.

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:56 am
by xonetruthcrewx
And if anyone cares, drivers perspective of going down Devils Staircase. Nothing too serious (although my buddy thought I was going to die) but it was definitely fun.
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