Picture of the new rig on the California coast: https://imgur.com/a/yhmLNKt
Hey everyone!
I've been interested in purchasing an off road vehicle, specifically a Wrangler or a Power Wagon for a while now. After extensive research and driving my buddy's modified JK Unlimited, I settled on the Power Wagon. Originally I wanted to purchase a Power Wagon Tradesman but after I saw the Mojave Sand paint option and decided to go for it.
I've never owned an SUV or truck before so going from a Ford Focus to driving this is quite a change. So far, I love the high driving position, but I'm a pretty short guy at 5'7" so it's quite a hop into the cab with no running boards / steps.
About to take a ~1,000 mile mostly freeway road trip this weekend to help a friend move so we'll see what kind of gas mileage I get...I don't have a lead foot so I'll hope for ~13 MPG.
So far with ~250 miles on the truck, I don't have any complaints, except for some minor suspension squeaking over rough roads (which my buddies tell me is normal).
No major modifications planned, just a couple things:
Line X Premium bed liner
Side steps / rock rails - If anyone knows any good brands here which don't require drilling and bolt up to factory mount points, please advise!
Seat covers
Front window / windshield clear tint
Looking forward to learning from everyone here!
Greetings from a new 2018 Power Wagon owner
Greetings from a new 2018 Power Wagon owner
2018 Mojave Sand Power Wagon
Re: Greetings from a new 2018 Power Wagon owner
Welcome to the forum! Enjoy
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
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: Greetings from a new 2018 Power Wagon owner
Welcome to the group!
White Knuckle rock sliders are about the best you can get. No drilling required - bolt on!
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
Moab 2006
Titan V5 2.5" Receiver Pintle Hook
Warn wireless winch controller
.188" DOM White Knuckle Rock Sliders
Locker Bypass & Nanny Kill Switch
Moab 2006
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Re: Greetings from a new 2018 Power Wagon owner
Welcome to the forum.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
Re: Greetings from a new 2018 Power Wagon owner
Thanks for the welcome all
Bill2014 - I'll have to look into those sliders, they look solid. Thanks for the advice!
2018 Mojave Sand Power Wagon
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Re: Greetings from a new 2018 Power Wagon owner
Ok, that is like going from being a Girl to a Dude!! Wow, don't see one make that big a leap too often. Congratulations on your new found man hood
On long road trips 16MPG is achievable.
On long road trips 16MPG is achievable.
CA299 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:53 pmPicture of the new rig on the California coast: https://imgur.com/a/yhmLNKt
Hey everyone!
I've been interested in purchasing an off road vehicle, specifically a Wrangler or a Power Wagon for a while now. After extensive research and driving my buddy's modified JK Unlimited, I settled on the Power Wagon. Originally I wanted to purchase a Power Wagon Tradesman but after I saw the Mojave Sand paint option and decided to go for it.
I've never owned an SUV or truck before so going from a Ford Focus to driving this is quite a change. So far, I love the high driving position, but I'm a pretty short guy at 5'7" so it's quite a hop into the cab with no running boards / steps.
About to take a ~1,000 mile mostly freeway road trip this weekend to help a friend move so we'll see what kind of gas mileage I get...I don't have a lead foot so I'll hope for ~13 MPG.
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.
Re: Greetings from a new 2018 Power Wagon owner
Welcome!
2012 Power Wagon
White Knuckle Sliders, myoung locker bypass, Thuren Track Bar, Thuren Control Arms, Toyo Open Country RT 37x12.50, Method Race Wheels
White Knuckle Sliders, myoung locker bypass, Thuren Track Bar, Thuren Control Arms, Toyo Open Country RT 37x12.50, Method Race Wheels
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Re: Greetings from a new 2018 Power Wagon owner
Hello, welcome congrats o the new PW you made a great choice.
I don't know if I agree that suspension squeaks are normal on a new truck, it would not hurt to have the dealer check it out might be something loose.
When my truck was new I had a similar problem turned out the rear shocks needed to be tightened up a little, problem solved.
I don't know if I agree that suspension squeaks are normal on a new truck, it would not hurt to have the dealer check it out might be something loose.
When my truck was new I had a similar problem turned out the rear shocks needed to be tightened up a little, problem solved.
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
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