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by SimonandSimonBeast
Tue Aug 05, 2025 10:53 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Exhaust Manifolds
Replies: 3
Views: 302

Re: Exhaust Manifolds

Had to do it on my '13 a few years back. I think my mechanic had to deal with 4 broken bolts in the same manner (weld on a nut).

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by SimonandSimonBeast
Mon Aug 04, 2025 9:37 am
Forum: Member Builds
Topic: Rusty's Build - 2008 POWER WAGON RC
Replies: 163
Views: 135846

Re: Rusty's Build - 2008 POWER WAGON RC

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by SimonandSimonBeast
Sat May 31, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Power Wagon Picture Thread
Replies: 3200
Views: 1083910

Re: Power Wagon Picture Thread

Nice David. Nothing but rain here in PA...like every other day it seems. I thought the saying was April showers bring May flowers. Seems like we can replace that with May and June this year.

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by SimonandSimonBeast
Wed May 28, 2025 1:20 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: AAM 10.5 differential cover differences
Replies: 2
Views: 288

Re: AAM 10.5 differential cover differences

In case you don't find an alternative. This is what my Purple Cranium looks like after a few years of abuse. Note the abdomen of the spider folded up. It has fully disappeared from the front one. Both are holding up structurally, but definitely show war wounds.
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by SimonandSimonBeast
Sat Mar 01, 2025 10:13 pm
Forum: Member Builds
Topic: SimonandSimonBeast Build
Replies: 203
Views: 140779

Re: SimonandSimonBeast Build

Installed this Desert Does It multi mount panel and quick release fire extinguisher mount. Also bolted on two rubberized magnet mounts to the back of the panel hold my knife and a multi tool. This system mounts to the two front seat bolts. A bit of Dremmel work is required if you want to put the tri...
by SimonandSimonBeast
Mon Feb 17, 2025 3:54 pm
Forum: Member Builds
Topic: 2012 New to Me!
Replies: 57
Views: 43467

Re: 2012 New to Me!

I did the Abel full bypass as well. Great upgrade. Also, necessary for me since the SmartBar got fried with water incursion.

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by SimonandSimonBeast
Sun Feb 02, 2025 8:43 pm
Forum: 12V Troubleshooting
Topic: The Driver Selectable Fuse
Replies: 5
Views: 3044

Re: The Driver Selectable Fuse

Cool tip. That's good to know. I've actually left my truck idling to get a partial charge on my phone before. Won't have to do that anymore.
by SimonandSimonBeast
Fri Jan 31, 2025 6:11 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Anatomy of a SmartBar 2.0
Replies: 3
Views: 3435

Re: Anatomy of a SmartBar 2.0

Thank you!
by SimonandSimonBeast
Sun Jan 05, 2025 10:06 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 2016 Getting New Gears noise, weird bearing?
Replies: 7
Views: 2125

Re: 2016 Getting New Gears noise, weird bearing?

Perhaps order your bearing parts from Mopar Online. I've even heard bad things about Timkin 3rd party parts these days. If you order Mopar, at least you know you are going to get OE spec.

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by SimonandSimonBeast
Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Anatomy of a SmartBar 2.0
Replies: 3
Views: 3435

Anatomy of a SmartBar 2.0

I've struggled with a situation with my 2013 Power Wagon for quite a while now where my truck had a flighty, darty feeling, constant micro adjustments, particularly on back roads that aren't flat. It verged on dangerous. Like most people who would experience this, I hunted down any source of wear an...
by SimonandSimonBeast
Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:04 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Transfer Case Position Switch
Replies: 6
Views: 4074

Re: Transfer Case Position Switch

I also find with these connectors that if I apply some prying pressure with a broad flat head screwdriver on the face of the connector while I press the latch and pull at the same time with the other hand, they come off without damage. This allows the latch pressing hand to concentrate on pressing t...
by SimonandSimonBeast
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Ready to go Camping
Replies: 7
Views: 4013

Re: Ready to go Camping

The Ozark Overland Adventure Trail seems like an interesting place to explore.
by SimonandSimonBeast
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Events, Social Gatherings, & Get Togethers
Topic: Rausch Creek 2024 - June 21 - 23
Replies: 5
Views: 6403

Re: Rausch Creek 2024 - June 21 - 23

We're in as well. Small cabin booked, as well.
by SimonandSimonBeast
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2008 Winch repair/rewire help
Replies: 9
Views: 9294

Re: 2008 Winch repair/rewire help

Once you have the winch hooked to power, hook up the remote and power it one direction or another. If you hear strong clicking, your solenoids are most likely good. While powering in one direction take a mini-sledge to somewhat forcibly tap the motor housing to see if it frees up the motor to start ...
by SimonandSimonBeast
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Leaning truck
Replies: 9
Views: 5967

Re: Leaning truck

Also, I check measurement from bottom of rim through center of hub up to the bottom of fender flare. This ensures a vertical line and takes tire pressure out of the equation.
by SimonandSimonBeast
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: Leaning truck
Replies: 9
Views: 5967

Re: Leaning truck

If you installed Thuren short arms, check your caster settings at the cam bolts. You could have one side sitting tall and the other laying back down low. Even if you didn't change the arms, check them. Also, check your coil springs are sitting nicely in position. Particularly check to top side where...
by SimonandSimonBeast
Thu Dec 14, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: New LED Lights
Replies: 10
Views: 14027

Re: New LED Lights

Nice looking. Need to post a night pic.
by SimonandSimonBeast
Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Expedition One Bumpers Arrived
Replies: 26
Views: 21524

Re: Expedition One Bumpers Arrived

Pics are from 2020. Old thread revived.

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by SimonandSimonBeast
Thu Nov 09, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Power Wagon Picture Thread
Replies: 3200
Views: 1083910

Re: Power Wagon Picture Thread

Ouchy. Rausch Creek...Crawl DaddyImage

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by SimonandSimonBeast
Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Suspension & Lifts
Topic: 37" Tires on a 2008 Power Wagon
Replies: 2
Views: 4809

Re: 37" Tires on a 2008 Power Wagon

I know there are some people on here with 37x12.5 on 3rd gens, 3" Thuren coils. Not sure if you can still run the BDS long arm if they were designed for a 6 inch lift. Also. Not sure about that wheel off-set as it effects fender contact. I'm in a '13 4th gen with 37 x 13.5, I'm +22 offset with 17x9....
by SimonandSimonBeast
Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Is this place still alive?
Replies: 379
Views: 384335

Re: Is this place still alive?

Still kicking. I think the traffic on here has gone down commensurately with the amount inflation has gone up in the last 2+ years.
by SimonandSimonBeast
Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: NH Overland battery mount
Replies: 2
Views: 5174

Re: NH Overland battery mount

I would suggest a battery tray pad, and cut out holes where the bolt head are.
by SimonandSimonBeast
Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: Member Builds
Topic: Rusty's Build 2022 Gladiator Rubi Diesel
Replies: 45
Views: 47366

Re: Rusty's Build 2022 Gladiator Rubi Diesel

Gee, you hardly got anything done. I thought you would be further along now....lol.
by SimonandSimonBeast
Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Abel Components locker bypass kit help
Replies: 9
Views: 9846

Re: Abel Components locker bypass kit help

Great. I knew you would chime in👍