4th Gen Smartbar Locker Bypass
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4th Gen Smartbar Locker Bypass
Now that I have my own Vendor section, I'll post some details about my kit.
The purpose of this kit is to completely bypass the Smartbar and engage the lockers on demand. You will be able to engage the lockers not only in 4Low, but also 4Hi and 2wd regardless of vehicle speed. This kit works with 4th gen Power Wagons and is completely plug and play, no modifications are required to the OEM wiring and can be completely removed from the vehicle if the truck needs to be taken to the dealer. Also, no codes are thrown from the computer when the kit is installed. The kit consists of a control box, a T-Harness to interface with the OEM knob, harnesses that go to the front and rear axles, and 12V and ground connections. It uses adjustable trip relays that sense the position of the OEM selector knob and energizes the main relay to engage the locker. When the knob is in the Rear position, the rear locker receives power immediately and the Rear indicator light illuminates. When the knob is in the Front/Rear position, both lockers receive power immediately and both the Rear and Front/Rear indicator lights illuminate.
Price for this kit is $250 shipped to the lower 48 states. Please contact me for a quote with additional shipping charges. Please note that I am a one man operation building these kits in my garage. They take a lot of time to put together but I will get them done as quickly as I can. As they are completed, I will post what's available to ship out.
Here are some pics of the harnesses and one completed control box.
Link to the installation instructions with detailed pics.
https://app.box.com/s/rmoop21datucadvi80wa
Link to original thread from the beginning of the project.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... f=2&t=1494
The fine print: I've done some extensive testing and everything has worked perfectly, but I have no other option but to put this out there: I accept no responsibly for damage caused by this kit nor do I accept responsibility for warranty denial from the use of this kit. These kits will come with a 90 day warranty. If a kit does become non-operational after that period, contact me and I will see what I can do to correct the issue.
The purpose of this kit is to completely bypass the Smartbar and engage the lockers on demand. You will be able to engage the lockers not only in 4Low, but also 4Hi and 2wd regardless of vehicle speed. This kit works with 4th gen Power Wagons and is completely plug and play, no modifications are required to the OEM wiring and can be completely removed from the vehicle if the truck needs to be taken to the dealer. Also, no codes are thrown from the computer when the kit is installed. The kit consists of a control box, a T-Harness to interface with the OEM knob, harnesses that go to the front and rear axles, and 12V and ground connections. It uses adjustable trip relays that sense the position of the OEM selector knob and energizes the main relay to engage the locker. When the knob is in the Rear position, the rear locker receives power immediately and the Rear indicator light illuminates. When the knob is in the Front/Rear position, both lockers receive power immediately and both the Rear and Front/Rear indicator lights illuminate.
Price for this kit is $250 shipped to the lower 48 states. Please contact me for a quote with additional shipping charges. Please note that I am a one man operation building these kits in my garage. They take a lot of time to put together but I will get them done as quickly as I can. As they are completed, I will post what's available to ship out.
Here are some pics of the harnesses and one completed control box.
Link to the installation instructions with detailed pics.
https://app.box.com/s/rmoop21datucadvi80wa
Link to original thread from the beginning of the project.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... f=2&t=1494
The fine print: I've done some extensive testing and everything has worked perfectly, but I have no other option but to put this out there: I accept no responsibly for damage caused by this kit nor do I accept responsibility for warranty denial from the use of this kit. These kits will come with a 90 day warranty. If a kit does become non-operational after that period, contact me and I will see what I can do to correct the issue.
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Re: 4th Gen Smartbar Locker Bypass
Since 04Ram2500Hemi is the one who really pushed me over the edge into designing and building these kits, he got the very first production unit!
2014 Ram 1500 4x4 Outdoorsman
Retro Shop Custom FXR Projectors | Diablo inTune | Moe's 87mm TB | BT Oil Catch Can
Toyo A/T II Tires | Bilstein 5100 Front and Rear Shocks | Movotech UCA's
AirLift 100 Air Bags | Bestop PowerBoards | RollBak Bed Cover | BedRug
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Have any of you installed your kits yet? I'm anxious to get some feedback! (good or bad)
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Retro Shop Custom FXR Projectors | Diablo inTune | Moe's 87mm TB | BT Oil Catch Can
Toyo A/T II Tires | Bilstein 5100 Front and Rear Shocks | Movotech UCA's
AirLift 100 Air Bags | Bestop PowerBoards | RollBak Bed Cover | BedRug
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Re: 4th Gen Smartbar Locker Bypass
Get my new PW tomorrow and I'll definitely be interested in one of these. Just wanted to clarify, this bypass only locks when the OEM knob is set to that position? If it's set to unlock, they won't still be locked will they? I definitely don't need the diff locked 24/7. Pretty sure I know the answer, but just want to double check.
Also, I'm not mechanically inclined whatsoever, would I likely be able to install this or should someone like me take this to a mechanic?
Thanks for the awesome work.
Also, I'm not mechanically inclined whatsoever, would I likely be able to install this or should someone like me take this to a mechanic?
Thanks for the awesome work.
Re: 4th Gen Smartbar Locker Bypass
The axles only lock when you have the know in the lock positions. Otherwise, they are open. This is a fairly simple kit to install. It's 100% plug and play.
2014 Ram 1500 4x4 Outdoorsman
Retro Shop Custom FXR Projectors | Diablo inTune | Moe's 87mm TB | BT Oil Catch Can
Toyo A/T II Tires | Bilstein 5100 Front and Rear Shocks | Movotech UCA's
AirLift 100 Air Bags | Bestop PowerBoards | RollBak Bed Cover | BedRug
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If you have a waiting list going, I'd love to get on it.
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My rear locker came on and stayed on today. When I was installing my bypass I must have cracked the plastic housing of the electrical connector on the rear axle when I was taking the OEM connector off because when I got under the truck the connector was broken and hanging. Do you happen to know if the male connector can be changed from the outside or do I need to drain the diff and do it inside the housing?
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Glad I didn't break anything like that but those connections are a PAIN IN THE ASS!
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Damn, I hate to hear that. I don't know how it comes out for sure. I'll do some digging and see what I can find out.blathrop99 wrote:My rear locker came on and stayed on today. When I was installing my bypass I must have cracked the plastic housing of the electrical connector on the rear axle when I was taking the OEM connector off because when I got under the truck the connector was broken and hanging. Do you happen to know if the male connector can be changed from the outside or do I need to drain the diff and do it inside the housing?
2014 Ram 1500 4x4 Outdoorsman
Retro Shop Custom FXR Projectors | Diablo inTune | Moe's 87mm TB | BT Oil Catch Can
Toyo A/T II Tires | Bilstein 5100 Front and Rear Shocks | Movotech UCA's
AirLift 100 Air Bags | Bestop PowerBoards | RollBak Bed Cover | BedRug
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Thanks. It's no biggie really. I'm just running a spool for now. I'll take it apart this weekend and let you know what was involved. Thanks again for engineering and building the kit.
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Man, I wish I could buy one of these kits. I really want one, but I got laid off about six weeks ago, so I just can't afford it. If you decide to sell your PW, would you still be willing to assemble one for me. Once I get a new job of course ...
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Re: 4th Gen Smartbar Locker Bypass
myoung84 are you still making those locker bypasses? picking up my power wagon soon and that will be my first mod
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Ditto here for 2014 PW!!
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Do any 2013 owners have pics of the installation of this? I'm trying to get this installed but the pics from the 2012 don't quite match up so I'm struggling to figure it out.
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TrueBlue13PW mounted his on a support on the passenger side next to the radiator. I do believe there was one other 2013 guy that said the box fit where the instructions show...
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... &start=325
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... &start=325
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Retro Shop Custom FXR Projectors | Diablo inTune | Moe's 87mm TB | BT Oil Catch Can
Toyo A/T II Tires | Bilstein 5100 Front and Rear Shocks | Movotech UCA's
AirLift 100 Air Bags | Bestop PowerBoards | RollBak Bed Cover | BedRug
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Not to be rude but I'm not convinced its different, the box tucks in much further than the instructions appear which is misleading I think.
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Are the 2015s the same as the 2014
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My young what's the word bird any new kits getting made
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