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[2k5PW]

What's up everyone? Just bought my dream truck yesterday, 2005 Power Wagon. It's always a bit of a hassle dealing with a dealer, and this was no exception. Regardless, it's going to be worth my little investment. It has 182k on it and it's a bit rough but that's built-in character. Going to be starting on the maintenance today and the weekend and try to knock out what I can. So I've come here for assistance/advice in getting things done. I'm electronically deficient, yet can be instructed easily. I'm mechanically inclined to a level of it being easier to say what I haven't done: rebuild an engine/tranny/xfer case/rear end. I can replace them but that's it. I have an obdII reader and can otherwise diagnose things pretty well on my own logically.

Thank you all for being here and sharing your knowledge to others.

Dave Strum
KS

[2k5PW]

Hey, this is my second time posting here and still not seeing my first post. Maybe not "approved" yet so it'll be different than the first.

Just bought a 2005 SLT PW. Needs some work and had some minor issues which I'll do slowly and when I have time and money. Right now I'm just doing all the checks and fluid changes that can be done because I have no history on this truck. So I'll be researching and asking questions as I go along.

Personally: I'm 53, married, 4 children, 4 cats, two dogs. I'm an avid hunter and somewhat of an outdoorsman. It's been MANY years since I've owned a 4wd. Owned 3 of them selling my last one the day before I left for basic training. I am mechanically inclined and can rebuild things but that doesn't mean I know all the terminology. Electronically challenged which is a real bummer. I'm an experimental Machinist at Learjet.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

[Mule007]

Welcome to the forum, Enjoy !! The forum topics have a wealth of info, & the members are helpful if you have questions!

[2k5PW]

Thank you.

[RustyPW]

Welcome to the forum.

Make sure your lockers and sway bar disconnect work. Some parts you can no longer get at the dealer.

[2k5PW]

Thanks, RustyPW. I'll be checking all that out soon. I've read about the problems and the Abel bypass units. We'll just have to see what it all looks like inside.

[FirerescuePW]

Welcome to the group!

I have an '05 as well. They're all great trucks. You will enjoy it!

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[2k5PW]

Thanks, FirerescuePW. Yeah, I had an old 76 d200 full-time 4wd and I loved it. In fact it was my first truck let alone first 4wd. Bought it for $300 in 89. Guy said tranny was out, it was a plow truck. I started it up and it wouldn't go into any gear. Asked him to give me some time looking it over, and he went back to his office. I pulled the dipstick and it was DRY. I talked him down from $500 to $300 and he agreed. He was livid when I got right in it and drove it home. While we were getting the title notarized, my buddy went to the parts store and bought the ATF and put it in. I beeped and drive off. Have been hooked ever since. My buddy had the 79 PW 318 auto.