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by mcdozendriver
Fri Jul 28, 2017 2:06 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Goofy steering issue
Replies: 8
Views: 1544

Re: Goofy steering issue

Well when I get back stateside I will see if an alignment will help but if not, I guess a new steering box is in my future.
by mcdozendriver
Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Goofy steering issue
Replies: 8
Views: 1544

Goofy steering issue

So 2 months back I put on a leveling kit on my '13 pw. This past monday, the steering started acting strange. At around 40mph, the steering wheel develops a dead spot, about 15degrees left or right of center. Turning either way there is no resistanance on the wheel and no response to the steering. A...
by mcdozendriver
Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Issue after latest recall
Replies: 2
Views: 830

Re: Issue after latest recall

Thanks. I will bring it up to them when I take it back in.
by mcdozendriver
Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:42 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Issue after latest recall
Replies: 2
Views: 830

Issue after latest recall

Brought my truck into the dealer on Saturday for oil change and to take care of the latest recall about the passenger restrain computer issue. I get the truck back and the ESC warning light is on. Restart, turn ESC off and on, lights still there. Take it back in and 10 mins later, dealer says it's n...
by mcdozendriver
Thu Jul 06, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: New addition to the stable
Replies: 5
Views: 2027

Re: New addition to the stable

For the near future, I will just be cleaning it up and using it as a weekend cruiser. Once I get more garage space, I will be slowing building it to be more off road worthy. Looking at getting a full cage and armor to start with, but it will be a long term project for the family. It is a bit smaller...
by mcdozendriver
Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: New addition to the stable
Replies: 5
Views: 2027

New addition to the stable

I have been looking for a project vehicle for over a year now and pulled the trigger this weekend in celebration of July 4th. :lockedandloaded: Meet "Turd", an 83 CJ7. Has the 4.2 and auto trans(so the wife and kid can drive it) Flat towed it 5 hours home and the PW did great in 100+ degree hear in ...
by mcdozendriver
Fri Aug 05, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Power Wagon sightings
Replies: 447
Views: 133309

Re: Power Wagon sightings

Down at Maxwell AFB for a few weeks of training. There is a Laramie Power wagon in the SOC parking lot. Belong to anyone on here?
by mcdozendriver
Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:11 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: New 392 Hemi (Totaled, has gone to Mopar heaven)
Replies: 64
Views: 10476

Re: New 392 Hemi

Absolutely beautiful ScatPack. Been looking at a picking up a charger version for the family car. Jealous.
by mcdozendriver
Tue May 17, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Power Wagon on Top Gear
Replies: 23
Views: 4820

Re: Power Wagon on Top Gear

Any one notice during the STI intro montage they showed the PW locker knob?

I still can't stand the American topgear. Looking forward to the Amazon "grand tour" hope it has the same magic as the original.
by mcdozendriver
Sun Mar 20, 2016 12:51 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: n-fab side steps for 2015 PW
Replies: 13
Views: 2615

Re: n-fab side steps for 2015 PW

I had a set of the steps on my Silverado for 5 years. They were a good step, but did get hung up on every thing. They started to rust on the inside of the tube due to the plug at the end as others have pointed out. For the PW, I went with the adjuststep rails. They sparked my interest because the st...
by mcdozendriver
Thu Mar 10, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Easter Jeep Safari 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 1156

Easter Jeep Safari 2016

Jeep just released the concepts for this EJS. http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1603-seven-jeep-concepts-unveiled-for-the-2016-easter-safari/ http://blog.caranddriver.com/i-predict-a-riot-jeep-kaiser-crew-chief-715-concept-shipping-out-to-moab/ the M715 is a beautiful concept. :drool: :drool: Thought?
by mcdozendriver
Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Hemi Fever tuning!
Replies: 88
Views: 24631

Re: Hemi Fever tuning!

I guess I am glad to hear I am not the only one struggling with the tuner. They did say that the changes may have occurred during the failure. Diablo said that if you go back to the parameter page the change should be reflected. In my case, it never reflected the changes. I got my 35s installed this...
by mcdozendriver
Mon Feb 15, 2016 11:28 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Hemi Fever tuning!
Replies: 88
Views: 24631

Re: Hemi Fever tuning!

X2 on the horrible tech support. My intune won't make any changes to the adjustable parameters. Been trying for months to figure it out. They have told me it's a known problem then suddenly only my truck has the issue and now they are saying it's an issue they have heard of before. They only suggest...
by mcdozendriver
Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Power Wagon Picture Thread
Replies: 3200
Views: 1097377

Re: Power Wagon Picture Thread

http://www.trucktrend.com/events/chicag ... auto-show/

Sadly not looking like a hoax... not a fan of the Rebel look.
by mcdozendriver
Sat Nov 21, 2015 3:39 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: 6X6 Hellcat Wrangler
Replies: 3
Views: 1390

Re: 6X6 Hellcat Wrangler

Saw it in person at SEMA. It is an incredible rig. For having the hellcat it was exceptionally quiet and unassuming... well you know, apart from the extra axle.
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by mcdozendriver
Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: ADD bumper
Replies: 22
Views: 4760

Re: ADD bumper

Thanks for the input and review. Will not be pursuing the fusion bumper. Back to the drawing board.
by mcdozendriver
Mon Nov 16, 2015 1:39 am
Forum: The Hobby Shop
Topic: Power Wagon Picture Thread
Replies: 3200
Views: 1097377

Re: Power Wagon Picture Thread

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Went out exploring around Lake Mead this weekend. A couple years back this area would have been under water.
by mcdozendriver
Mon Nov 16, 2015 1:34 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: ADD bumper
Replies: 22
Views: 4760

Re: ADD bumper

It is a slick setup but that price tag is slightly ridiculous. I saw a couple on various rigs at Sema and they looked great and solid. I also saw several trucks with fusion bumpers. They are a plate style but don't have the exorbitant overhang nor do they stick out a foot from the fromt of the truck...
by mcdozendriver
Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Transmission Service...
Replies: 27
Views: 3746

Re: Transmission Service...

For a 545RFE ... :secret: a tip for everybody, when asking technical questions, it helps to know what year you guys are driving. Is that the same torque spec for the 11.5 AAM rear on a 2014+ rear diff cover? I serviced my diffs two weeks ago. 30ftlbs is all you need for the bolts. I broke a head of...
by mcdozendriver
Tue Oct 20, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Metal Cloak control arms
Replies: 5
Views: 1878

Re: Metal Cloak control arms

I went to the shop and talked to Will(the one who came up with them for metalcloak) when they first announced the arms. I spent 30 minutes with him talking and looking over his truck (lifted 3Gen Diesel on 37s). He showed me the bushings separate from the arms and they looked like a solid design. No...
by mcdozendriver
Mon Oct 05, 2015 1:41 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: alpine sound system problems 2013
Replies: 4
Views: 1014

Re: alpine sound system problems 2013

Haven't had that issue with my 13. The only quirk that I have run across is with the "true surround" sound feature. It messes with the balance and fade. I will set it to center both and it will randomly go to the back driver side. It's done that a dozen or so times in the two years I have had the tr...
by mcdozendriver
Sun Aug 30, 2015 5:12 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: calls from dealerships
Replies: 16
Views: 3253

Re: calls from dealerships

The ram dealership here in town offered 47k for the trade in. Im not going to drive the 9 hours to the Toyota dealer to hear their offer, but I could be persuaded for 100k. who am I kidding, she's not for sale. At least not until the "new more focused" power wagon makes an appearance. :drool: :drool:
by mcdozendriver
Sat Aug 29, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: calls from dealerships
Replies: 16
Views: 3253

calls from dealerships

Has any one gotten calls from dealers asking to buy your truck? In the past month I have gotten calls from three dealerships, emails from two of them and three letters I'm the mail asking. Yesterday was a Toyota dealership where I used to live, they wanted me to bring in the truck to have their mana...
by mcdozendriver
Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:30 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Talk to me about tuners...
Replies: 14
Views: 2713

Re: Talk to me about tuners...

Attempted to change the tire size twice but it wouldn't take. I will try again to see if that works.
by mcdozendriver
Sun Aug 09, 2015 10:52 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Talk to me about tuners...
Replies: 14
Views: 2713

Re: Talk to me about tuners...

I Have a '13 and I am running the Intune with hemifever tuning. Some quirks but I will be getting back with Sean to see if we can fix them. I run the custom 91 tune right now. Highway mpg has picked up if I stay at 80mph... around 14 to 15. Seat of the pants feeling is a lot better off the line. The...