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by btsbarton
Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:09 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 4.88 vs 5.13
Replies: 14
Views: 8315

Re: 4.88 vs 5.13

Mule wrote:
Mon Oct 18, 2021 2:05 am
whatever gearing a 2500 cummins has might work better... :P

Towing is why i'm looking at a cummins for the next go-round. (Keeping the PW though.)
3.73s in 2500s with Cummins .
4.10s available option on 3500 Cummins.

It ain’t the final drive that gives Cummins trucks the grunt….
by btsbarton
Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Heated Mirrors
Replies: 6
Views: 2140

Re: Heated Mirrors

Happy to hear it was quick and easy for you! Enjoy!
by btsbarton
Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:34 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Lithium Ion Jump Packs
Replies: 11
Views: 3907

Re: Lithium Ion Jump Packs

I have a NOCO GB-70, a second one. The first one I kept in the truck year round, recharged every six months, About a few months after it went out of warranty it would not charge. Spent about $50 on the 56W power adaptor and did nothing. NOCO will replace boosters out of warranty for about 50% off t...
by btsbarton
Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Heated Mirrors
Replies: 6
Views: 2140

Re: Heated Mirrors

Right on, Hopefully the install goes smooth for you!
Definitely nice to have all the mirrors defrost—not just the main glass—during inclement weather!
by btsbarton
Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:02 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Lithium Ion Jump Packs
Replies: 11
Views: 3907

Re: Lithium Ion Jump Packs

I've got a Noco GB40... small for the truck, big for the bikes... but it'll start either and it's conveniently sized for either. Had it for a couple years now. The USB charging is nice; i've used that pack to run an IP camera off-grid for a day. I've also used it's brute-force mode to prime fuel an...
by btsbarton
Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Heated Mirrors
Replies: 6
Views: 2140

Re: Heated Mirrors

You have a 2016…so I assume they are manual adjust convex mirrors, so I don’t think you will have the delicate motor parts that I broke. In the attached image you can see the oem mirror (left) with the part of the mirror motor that broke off when I removed it still attached. The arrows point to the ...
by btsbarton
Sat Sep 25, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Heated Mirrors
Replies: 6
Views: 2140

Heated Mirrors

Just wanted to share this relatively inexpensive but valuable upgrade: Heated Convex side mirrors by Boost Auto Parts. Plug and play replacements for the convex mirrors that are heated (assuming you already have heated main glass). They have versions that fit 4th Gen and 4.5 Gen manual or power adju...
by btsbarton
Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:35 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Power Wagons hold their value
Replies: 41
Views: 14743

Re: Power Wagons hold their value

Nice job keeping that data.
I bought my 19 PW brand new at the end of 2019 for about 20% below MSRP. I’m fairly certain I could trade it in today for more than original MSRP
by btsbarton
Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: FilterMag questions/ found loose part in rear diff. 3400 mi.
Replies: 66
Views: 15202

Re: FilterMag questions/ found loose part in rear diff. 3400 mi.

Maybe a bit better on ice depending on the preload.
Helical Gear type is smoother on the street, no clutch plates to wear out over time, no chatter, etc.

As you said, if I need to be locked up I can select that manually in the PW :D
2019+ let’s you lock the rear in 2WD
by btsbarton
Sun Aug 08, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: FilterMag questions/ found loose part in rear diff. 3400 mi.
Replies: 66
Views: 15202

Re: FilterMag questions/ found loose part in rear diff. 3400 mi.

Just going to necro-bump this thread because it was helpful. I just changed the axle fluid on my 2019 PW with 20,000miles. Front fluid was still very clean and clear looking, rear was transparent but pretty dark. Front plug magnet had lots of metal on it, rear had less, interestingly. Cleaned off th...
by btsbarton
Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: FAQ & Tech Write-Ups
Topic: Dodge Ram Power Wagon Global Production Numbers 2005-2015
Replies: 82
Views: 115208

Re: Dodge Ram Power Wagon Global Production Numbers 2005-2015

Believe those may be/available as deletes if I understood things correctly! That’s the first I’ve heard that you could get a 75AE with manual transfer case... I’d be surprised if that was true because they all have the special colored leather bucket seats, no bench seats. The the flip side, the ele...
by btsbarton
Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Events, Social Gatherings, & Get Togethers
Topic: Power wagons at work
Replies: 19
Views: 13377

Re: Power wagons at work

They sell it by weight where I’m at. Scale in, get loaded, scale out, pay.

It looks like about a ton in your truck. If he loaded you twice he definitely didn’t do two full buckets. Maybe he meant your truck can fit 3/4 yard
by btsbarton
Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:50 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Events, Social Gatherings, & Get Togethers
Topic: Power wagons at work
Replies: 19
Views: 13377

Re: Power wagons at work

Rolled over the scales heavy here... 1.2t rock in the bed
by btsbarton
Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: FAQ & Tech Write-Ups
Topic: Dodge Ram Power Wagon Global Production Numbers 2005-2015
Replies: 82
Views: 115208

Re: Dodge Ram Power Wagon Global Production Numbers 2005-2015

There's lots of em rolling around my area now. Good that they're selling them but I liked being in a "not run of the mill" truck. I was the only one you'd see regularly 5 yrs ago. Now I see 3 every day and have counted around 25 different ones. Sent from my SM-A015A using Tapatalk Yep I see lots in...
by btsbarton
Sat Jul 10, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: FAQ & Tech Write-Ups
Topic: Dodge Ram Power Wagon Global Production Numbers 2005-2015
Replies: 82
Views: 115208

Re: Dodge Ram Power Wagon Global Production Numbers 2005-2015

Awesome info! Very Interesting! Last couple years have been big increases!
by btsbarton
Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Next Big Update?
Replies: 3
Views: 1676

Re: Next Big Update?

Didn’t know that was an issue. I installed 35s 48 hours after of taking delivery so never had an opportunity to find out
by btsbarton
Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Next Big Update?
Replies: 3
Views: 1676

Re: Next Big Update?

What do you think will happen with the next big Power Wagon update and when? At my mileage rate I will be ready in a few years! My wish list; 1. Front Locker that works with out mods Mine works fine. 2. Sway Bar Disconnect that works (make it water proof) I’ve got no issues with mine, but I don’t t...
by btsbarton
Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: I’ve ordered the 75th anniversary
Replies: 10
Views: 5279

Re: I’ve ordered the 75th anniversary

The 75AE also gets the top-tier “adaptive” projector LED headlights from the limited, vs the “mid-tier” reflector LED headlamps on the “regular” power wagon (and halogen on the tradesman PW). Someone posted these pictures of the 75AE rock sliders on another forum and they are attached to the rocker ...
by btsbarton
Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:18 am
Forum: 12V Troubleshooting
Topic: Share your switches setup
Replies: 8
Views: 6638

Re: Share your switches setup

I’ll bump my own thread. I went with SwitchPros 9100. Was able to perfectly color match the backlighting to match the rest of the interior, the SQHQ panel mount is right below the headlights switch, no glare and I don’t really need to look at my switches while I’m driving. Only the rock lights are h...
by btsbarton
Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:07 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 4.44’s
Replies: 0
Views: 1368

4.44’s

Just pondering... it appears AAM / Ram makes 4.44 gears for the 9.25 and 11.5 (3500). AAM notes “The 11.5" gear sets for the 2500 are not interchangeable with the 11.5" gears for the 3500. The pinion gear, pinion bearing and tail bearing diameters are different.” However, Yukon Gear shows the Power ...
by btsbarton
Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: The Inside of a Power Wagon Wheel
Replies: 18
Views: 5769

Re: The Inside of a Power Wagon Wheel

Just wanted to revive this thread to say it doesn’t look like the newer style (black) wheels have as much bead as the older wheels, this wheel is from my 2019...
I might have to consider swapping for an older Alcoa set...I like the look of the silver wheels a bit more too
by btsbarton
Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:07 pm
Forum: Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Topic: Chains up front?
Replies: 21
Views: 11086

Re: Chains up front?

Just wanted to follow up on this post. I ended up getting cables for the front, from tirechainsonline.com (# 761C - for 315/70r17 tires) Put like 20 hard* miles on them, no issues. Other than a few scrapes on the outside cable clips from rocks *About half of this was high clearance Forest Service 4x...
by btsbarton
Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:17 am
Forum: 12V Troubleshooting
Topic: 220amp Alternator Upgrade for 6.4
Replies: 4
Views: 4274

Re: 220amp Alternator Upgrade for 6.4

One concern / consideration I had about going with a very high Output aftermarket alternator is whether the stock wiring can handle it
by btsbarton
Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: 12V Troubleshooting
Topic: 220amp Alternator Upgrade for 6.4
Replies: 4
Views: 4274

220amp Alternator Upgrade for 6.4

Just wanted to post this here for any future forum goers searching for info. Stock/base alternator on the 6.4 hemi is 180amp. I think 4th gen power wagons you could order with the 220amp single alternator upgrade or the dual alternator upgrade (220 primary + 160amp secondary) 5th/4.5th Gen PW come w...