Just got my DT ProFab Brace

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Just got my DT ProFab Brace

Post by AceMan » Wed May 30, 2012 5:18 pm

Getting installed while it's at the dealer tomorrow. :D

And there's a little divot in the bar shaft support. I hope that won't be an issue.

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Re: Just got my PSC Brace

Post by w2dodge » Wed May 30, 2012 6:40 pm

ace love to see pic of it installed..

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Re: Just got my PSC Brace

Post by SilverWagon05 » Thu May 31, 2012 1:45 am

Ummmm...Ace. That's not a PSC brace.
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Re: Just got my PSC Brace

Post by AceMan » Thu May 31, 2012 8:44 am

SilverWagon05 wrote:Ummmm...Ace. That's not a PSC brace.
Stupid me. Lol! DT ProFab!! The name is etched right into it, too!

Truck's in the shop today. Hopefully it will be on when I pick it up. I'll snap a few pics and post them.

On another note, I took it to an alignment shop right before I dropped it off. Apparently, my "all over the road" control problem was due to toe being way out. Left was -.31 and right was +.68. Set to total .20 (.10 + .10) and now it's smooth as silk.

Between that and the brace, and that big steering box, I should be good to go.

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Post by Pit Slave » Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:53 pm

SilverWagon05 wrote:Ummmm...Ace. That's not a PSC brace.
let me fix the title....... :D
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Re: Just got my DT ProFab Brace

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SilverWagon05 wrote:Ummmm...Ace. That's not a PSC brace.
let me fix the title....... :D
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See how helpful the mods are around here! :grin:


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All ya gotta do is ask! :wink:
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Re: Just got my DT ProFab Brace

Post by GunniPWguy » Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:09 pm

I never saw that extra piece of metal (with the divot) you have when I got mine a couple months ago. :o Think it is a spacer of some sort for lifted rigs. I can see the two holes on the crossbar where it might have gone if needed. On another note, I couldn't even get a local auto shop to install it for "liability reasons" Dealership must be pretty cool to put it on for you. IMO
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Re: Just got my DT ProFab Brace

Post by AceMan » Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:38 pm

The guy is a friend of mine, that's the only reason. Otherwise, they wouldn't do it.

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Post by GunniPWguy » Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:03 pm

AceMan wrote:The guy is a friend of mine, that's the only reason. Otherwise, they wouldn't do it.

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Cool.. But what about that extra piece? Got me wondering if I am missing parts. :doh:
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Post by AceMan » Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:15 pm

GunniPWguy wrote:
AceMan wrote:The guy is a friend of mine, that's the only reason. Otherwise, they wouldn't do it.

Data Transmission: Successful, ABEND 0x0000000. Carrier Pigeon 2.103, Platform: ENIAC, Virt Module: TRS-80 mobile @2.4k baud. Date: Today.
Cool.. But what about that extra piece? Got me wondering if I am missing parts. :doh:
It actually sandwiches the steering shaft. I have to get pica to show you. I've just been really busy lately. I've been so busy that I haven't even had a chance to wash the truck or put my center caps back on after the Rausch trip.


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Post by Powerwagonmark » Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:58 pm

Hey Ace after you get the brace on flex out the truck and you will see where the swaybar starts to contact.
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Post by RustyPW » Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:10 pm

Powerwagonmark wrote:Hey Ace after you get the brace on flex out the truck and you will see where the swaybar starts to contact.
Mark, you talking about where the sway bar dog legs around the selector shaft on the steering box?
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Post by Powerwagonmark » Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:14 pm

At both ends of the brace there is a loop with a bushing that bolts the sway bar to the brace. When the truck is flexed the swaybar actually contacts the edge of the brace limiting flex if you cut out just a little on both ends you can gain 1/4-1/2" of travel.
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Powerwagonmark wrote:Hey Ace after you get the brace on flex out the truck and you will see where the swaybar starts to contact.
Maybe that was also the metal to metal contact noise i am hearing?
2005 Black Pow Wagon mods: DT Profab Steering Brace, Gibson superflow catback single exhaust system, Locker Bypass, Moog ball joints (see how long they last), New OEM track bar bushings, T-steering upgrade w/ Bilstein 5100 steering damper, Power everything, Heated leather seats, (keeps the better half happy), Rear window defrost, Bilstein 5100 shocks, 35x12.5x17 Toyo AT2 Extremes, Customized H2 alloy wheels, Original rock rails with family friendly steps welded on, Tri fold tonneau, Hi-lift extreme jack, Tool box along with all the essential PW gear. New winch cable, Winch TPS bypass, Cardan joint grease zerk discovery. New front grille assembly. Magnesium Chloride under coating.

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AceMan wrote:
GunniPWguy wrote:
AceMan wrote:The guy is a friend of mine, that's the only reason. Otherwise, they wouldn't do it.

Data Transmission: Successful, ABEND 0x0000000. Carrier Pigeon 2.103, Platform: ENIAC, Virt Module: TRS-80 mobile @2.4k baud. Date: Today.
Cool.. But what about that extra piece? Got me wondering if I am missing parts. :doh:
It actually sandwiches the steering shaft. I have to get pica to show you. I've just been really busy lately. I've been so busy that I haven't even had a chance to wash the truck or put my center caps back on after the Rausch trip.


Data Transmission: Successful, ABEND 0x0000000. Carrier Pigeon 2.103, Platform: ENIAC, Virt Module: TRS-80 mobile @2.4k baud. Date: Today.
That would be great. Then I can call up DT profab and ask why I am missing that part.
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Post by AceMan » Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:44 am

Here are some pics of the bar. On the one mount, you can see part if the mount hole showing we had to grind to elongate the hole to compensate for the 3/8th" offset. Apparently the 3G frame is wider than the 4G. Imagine that.

And you can see where the sway bar is hitting the very end of the brace. PowerwagonMark pointed out in camp that it should be notched to allow sway bar travel.

Last pic of course, us the slight carnage on the Carli duff coverm . That thing is worth its weight in gold.

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Re: Just got my DT ProFab Brace

Post by Powerwagonmark » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:02 am

Ace you can see in your pic that your swaybar has made contact with the brace with enough force to make a an impression in the brace. The more you flex the more the swaybar contacts the brace. You can see you have lost at least a 1/4" of travel because the brace is holding back the swaybars full potential. Cut that area out and you will gain more articulation.
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Re: Just got my DT ProFab Brace

Post by AceMan » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:12 am

Powerwagonmark wrote:Ace you can see in your pic that your swaybar has made contact with the brace with enough force to make a an impression in the brace. The more you flex the more the swaybar contacts the brace. You can see you have lost at least a 1/4" of travel because the brace is holding back the swaybars full potential. Cut that area out and you will gain more articulation.
Absolutely! I guess I'll have to mark it, then remove it and grind away!

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Re: Just got my DT ProFab Brace

Post by Powerwagonmark » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:15 am

Yup that's what I did.
2008 Dodge POWER WAGON
Power Wagon= 12000lb Warn winch, Electronic Disconnecting Swaybar, Front and rear lockers, 4.56 gears

Upgrades= BDS 4" long arm lift, JBA Shorty headers, Custom MBRP Y-Pipe, MBRP Custom exhaust, Stainless Steel front and rear brake lines, Thuren Adjustable track bar with Fox Racing Steering Stabilizer, Thuren/Atlas custom leafs, Thuren 6" Coil Springs, Thuren Adjustable Shackles, Redhead steering box, Carli front diff guard, Airflow Snorkel, Vent Tubes Extended, Custom Rock Rails(made by me), Custom rear tube bumper(made by me), Rockcrusher rear diff guard, Bushwacker pocket flares, Trimmed fenders, DT Profab Steering Box Brace, Borgeson steering shaft, 1 Ton Tranny cooler, Mickey Thompson 17x9 Sidebiter Wheels, Pitbull Rockers 37x12.5x17, Road Armour front bumper trimmed for extra clearance with lightbar and 4 KC lights and 4 Piaa's, Procomp Explorer Lights mounted on backrack, Wireless winch remote, Tints, clear cab lights, WeatherTech Floor Mats, HighLift Jack, Tool box, RBP gas cover(piece of junk). Line-xed from head to toe. More straps, shackles and pulleys than I actually need.

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Re: Just got my DT ProFab Brace

Post by GunniPWguy » Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:56 pm

Thanks for the details gents. I definitely did not get that extra piece with mine. The holes are there in the brace for it. Huh? I don't know why I didn't get it. wassupp DT Profab? Edit: just got off the phone with them and it was not included for the 05 model. No worries. It is fine without it.
2005 Black Pow Wagon mods: DT Profab Steering Brace, Gibson superflow catback single exhaust system, Locker Bypass, Moog ball joints (see how long they last), New OEM track bar bushings, T-steering upgrade w/ Bilstein 5100 steering damper, Power everything, Heated leather seats, (keeps the better half happy), Rear window defrost, Bilstein 5100 shocks, 35x12.5x17 Toyo AT2 Extremes, Customized H2 alloy wheels, Original rock rails with family friendly steps welded on, Tri fold tonneau, Hi-lift extreme jack, Tool box along with all the essential PW gear. New winch cable, Winch TPS bypass, Cardan joint grease zerk discovery. New front grille assembly. Magnesium Chloride under coating.

If you ever happen to see me running somewhere, you should start running too. :)

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