New PW owner

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Gypsysmith
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New PW owner

Post by Gypsysmith » Mon Dec 17, 2018 12:11 pm

Hey all. I just bought a stock 06 with the exception of air bags. It’s only got 57k on it. It’s clean inside and out. This is by far the most luxurious vehicle I have ever owned.

I have owned a stock 06 2500 2wd, 6spd standard, Hemi, quad cab short bed since new. It is 100% manual and basic. I installed an Aluminum flat bed, and air bags. It’s an excellent work truck.

I’ve had the PW for about a month now. I adjusted the steering box and replaced the track bar bushings. I installed a kenwood touch screen in the dash. I got a tool box for the bed to install soon. The next order of business is DOR steering bracket and diff covers. Otherwise I will run through a 60k maintenance myself.

So far I’ve taken my wife and 4yr old son on the Pinkham trail in Joshua tree, we also played in the mud and snow in big bear. I instantly become everybody’s recovery vehicle. No biggie. I used to wheel jeeps a lot.

I fell out of wheeling over the last few years. I just don’t have the time and money to build a full trail rig. I can use the PW for work, not just play. It’s nice being able to leave my 2wd Ram setup for work without having to plan around the rest of my busy life. My wife bought a 30ft travel trailer and we are really looking forward to some epic (off) road trips.

PS. I spent a long time waiting for the Jeep Rescue, and thought hard about a Ford Excursion. I am confident that I made the right decision with the PW

I’ll try to post pics when I get a chance.
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Re: New PW owner

Post by Low_Sky » Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:08 pm

Welcome! Glad to hear you’re loving the truck so far. If you wheel with/around Jeepers, you’ll get lots of practice pulling them out. I’ve had Jeepers tell me they like having me on the trail and will push it a little harder because they know I can get them out of trouble.


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Re: New PW owner

Post by Bill2014 » Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:08 pm

You definitely made the right choice - getting the most capable, heavy duty, off road vehicle.

Welcome to the group! :cheers:
2014 Power Wagon Laramie
Titan V5 2.5" Receiver Pintle Hook
Warn wireless winch controller
.188" DOM White Knuckle Rock Sliders
Locker Bypass & Nanny Kill Switch

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Gypsysmith
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Re: New PW owner

Post by Gypsysmith » Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:49 pm

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Re: New PW owner

Post by Gypsysmith » Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:51 pm

Work truck
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Mule007
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Re: New PW owner

Post by Mule007 » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:14 pm

Welcome to the group, Enjoy 🌞👍
:patriot:2005 Mineral Grey; QC- #0666: "Laramie", power heated Leather seats, tow mirrors, dual zones, Alpine 9 speaker surround sound, steering wheel cruise control, music & volume controls; remote start, 6 CD player, AC; dark charcoal silver interior.
Additions: Frame mounted .188 DOM 3" steel rock rails, low profile steps;1.5” Skyjacker leveling kit; Bully Dog GT Platinum A-pillar mount programmable performance chip, monitor,& tuner; Linex Platinum OTR HD bed & rock panel coating; Red Ryder matching cab high fiberglass canopy; 2” Linex brush guard w/4-4” Halogen off road lights; Hopkins Trailer Mate brake controller; Bearcat Pro 68XL CB; Mopar black fender flares; PW winch accessory kit/remote control.
Tools: hand tools, 60” Extreme High Lift; rigging; straps; shackles; F&R chains; (2ea) rear wheel well NATO 20 L narrow gas cans & 5# extinguishers
Updates: Jasper Remfgr’d 5.7 Hemi Engine; Open Range AT 35x12.5 x17 MP3 10 ply E tires; Moog HD U/L front axle ball joints & wheel bearings; new link, sway, y bar & bushing assemblies; fuel pump; A/C exhaust fan & compressor;1 ton HEMI transmission cooler; OEM radiator; front pinion seal & bearing; Denso 180-amp alternator; Megatron 850 CCA HD battery; water pump, serpentine belt, Bilstein 2 5100 shocks/HD steering damper; F&R locker motors,sensors/u joints; 3" Magna flow cat back rear exit dual exhausts; Performance Brake/slotted rotor/caliper/pads
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Re: New PW owner

Post by Mule » Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:22 pm

Australia? :lol:
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Gypsysmith
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Re: New PW owner

Post by Gypsysmith » Tue Dec 18, 2018 11:44 am

Mule wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:22 pm
Australia? :lol:
Nope

Very American

Another work truck pic with another American made machine.
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Re: New PW owner

Post by coder » Wed Dec 19, 2018 4:57 pm

Hello Gypsysmith, 60k on 2006 that's very low mileage, nice to have another 3Gen SoCal PW owner welcome.
Vehicle: 2007 Power Wagon Quad Cab - Factory Options (Inferno Red, Premium Cloth Bench Seat, Light Group, Automatic Transmission, Leather Steering Wheel)
Suspension: Carli 3" Hemi Coils, Carli Control Arms, Carli King 2.5 Pin-Tops, Carli Stainless Steering Stabilizer, Carli Trackbar | Synergy 1" Rear Shackle
Performance: Magnaflow Muffler | Magnaflow Y-Pipe
Wheels/Tires: Yokohama X-A/T 35x12.5x17
Steering/Drivetrain/Axles: Carli Front Diff Guard | Dynatrac Ball Joints | Mopar HD Steering Gear
Miscellaneous: Line-X Bedliner | Locker Bypass Switch | Mopar Rock Rails | Odyssey Extreme 65-PC1750T | Performance Friction Brake Pads | Weathertech Digital Fit Mats | Winch Thermal Protection Bypass
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Re: New PW owner

Post by FordyceCreekTrail » Sat Dec 22, 2018 1:32 pm

An amazing driver. Never seen anyone who could drive upside down so well and make it look good :excited:
2018 Flame Red, Moon Roof, Dual Alternators, Ram Boxes sadly Ram ran out of, Luxo Package with 8.4 UConnect, Enter and Go with remote start, Auto Wipers and Lights. Added missing skids and White Knuckle sliders. 35" BFG KM3s. Procal and Warn wireless remote for winch.
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Re: New PW owner

Post by RustyPW » Sun Dec 23, 2018 5:41 pm

Welcome to the forum. :mrgreen:
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Re: New PW owner

Post by flattire » Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:17 am

Mule wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:22 pm
Australia? :lol:
Maybe camera from Australia :secret:
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