Diesel PW Build Thread

w2dodge · Post by **w2dodge** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:20 am

What brand are those?...any other pics of the removal and install?

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:15 am

Dynatrac. And this round i didnt take many pictures due to time constraints. Only have one other pic

TwinStick · Post by **TwinStick** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:01 pm

verdesardog wrote:I can tell it's a Cummins, looks like the block heater is plugged in.

LOL

I have one of those on my Hemi Power Wagon. Everyone thinks it is a diesel !!! LOL

04Ram2500Hemi · Post by **04Ram2500Hemi** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:08 pm

TwinStick wrote:
verdesardog wrote:I can tell it's a Cummins, looks like the block heater is plugged in.

LOL I have one of those on my Hemi Power Wagon. Everyone thinks it is a diesel !!! LOL

Mine came with one too, but it sits safely tucked behind the bumper. I love being able to park the truck in my garage when it's snowing and cold outside.

Mr.Smith · Post by **Mr.Smith** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:17 pm

This is one of my favorite DIY posts! Great job Sir!

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:59 pm

BigMike wrote:This is one of my favorite DIY posts! Great job Sir!

Thanks BigMike!

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:38 am

Been no progress this week. Had a hell of a start.
Monday morning took the truck to get an alignment. Drove around a bit. Seemed ok but drove weird. Checked tire pressures as i normally run 55/50. They inflated to 60/70!!! And the tire itself is max 65psi!! So fixed that. Drove around a bit. Seemed way better. So kept on. Fast forward to 8 pm. I just had gotten groceries. Had to make a sharp turn and BANG!! Tie rods broke. 3 of 4 completely. Nylon bushing ripped out and rubber gone. Instead of aligning the tie rods perpendicular they tightened them down 60-70 degrees to each other. So they broke. Was a horrible drive home as I live an hour out from the city. Next morning i went in to bring it back. They wanted me to leave truck. I couldn't as i use the truck every day for work. I was friggin madder then the devil in a ice age. Left there. Bought a upper tie rod off the pitman as that one had 100% play. Replaced that in the parking lot at a well known coffee shop and had to carry on. It's still really bad and driving on the highway really leaves you with sore arms. The next really bad and i mean bad is the left outer tie rod. And the reason i haven't changed it... It's the Chrysler recall part. I have it on order to be replaced at dealership. So all in all very pissed but whatever. Tie rod ends don't last forever but they don't all fail at the same time in a bang. The shop that did the alignment is trying to work with me but i just joint know how much I can trust them right now. Some of the guys are good but whoever did this to my truck is lucky i haven't seen him face to face. They have offered to fix i said no. Lesson learned

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:50 am

Alright boys. Today is the day for the rear axle. I convinced a buddy to come help me take the box off. And gonna tear into the rear end. I'll make sure to take some pictures. Here we go

Also my track bar is completely toast. Gonna see if the powerwagon one fits and if so hope it will last until I can afford the carli replacement

w2dodge · Post by **w2dodge** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:37 pm

Good luck..takes time working out the bugs

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:09 pm

Alright. 5 hours with 2 people and no hoist or fancy tools. Still have to take it for a run. Fluids and brake bleed yet to go. And track bar in front

Mr.Smith · Post by **Mr.Smith** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:16 pm

Sweet! You should throw on those Wagon wheels...great job Sir!

w2dodge · Post by **w2dodge** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:24 pm

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:26 pm

BigMike wrote:Sweet! You should throw on those Wagon wheels...great job Sir!

Hankooks going on the pw wheels this Friday. That's when they should be here.

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:39 pm

Just finished taking her for a spin. The power is retarded now. Gonna have to turn down the tuner. Doing 110 on the gravel its easy to spin the tires to 130. I mean it likes to spin the tires. Big change in cruising rpm. 105 used to be 1500 rpm. Now its 1600rpm for 95kph. Was worried heard a huge clunk in the front end. All worried. Ended up being the hood was popped. Doh!! Have some tie rods to fix up yet the. Should be good to go. The back is now taller than the 2500 diesel with carli add packs. And way way smoother. Only thing left now is front driveshaft hookup and wire up the lockers. I'd say this has been a successful endeavour.

Mr.Smith · Post by **Mr.Smith** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 1:12 pm

Phuc'n A!

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Fri Mar 28, 2014 8:30 pm

Surprises!!!! Hankooks on pw rims!! Will post on truck pic soon. Also on another note i ordered a new super b turbo. I know thats the diesel thing but my turbo decided to cook itself yesterday. So replacing it with a better one

Mr.Smith · Post by **Mr.Smith** » Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:54 pm

Are these the winter only wheel now?

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:15 pm

No I'm gonna run them straight through. By next winter should be half tread and ill sipe them like crazy. Have to stud the tires when new. No option there. May buy a second set come fall if funds allow though and make them the winter ones. I know that negates the point of studding right now but i don't want to take the chance

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:59 pm

Tires on!! Had to trim the fender flare on fronts at bottom but otherwise fit perfect

And a pic of where it all started

SheepdogOutdoorsman · Post by **SheepdogOutdoorsman** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 6:46 pm

What size are those?

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nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 6:52 pm

SheepdogOutdoorsman wrote:What size are those?

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37-12.5/17

Mr.Smith · Post by **Mr.Smith** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:13 pm

Awesome! The truck's looking great! Lets see some of the trimming photos...

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:33 am

Same trimming i had to do on my old powerwagon. And there is no rubbing on control arms or sway bar so im haply

w2dodge · Post by **w2dodge** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:08 am

Nice...factory control arms? ...would a set from Thuren and etc..help to avoid the trimming while centering the axle..or we must add lift also...I like the way she sits

nts007 · Post by **nts007** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:35 am

Factory control arms sort of. I don't know how much of a difference but im using the pw lower arms with the diesel upper. Also when I swapped the track bars cause the diesel was shot with the powerwagon it moved the axle. I noticed because i had to re Center my steering. Also looked a hair longer side by side. Realistically i am now the height of you guys. Any taller isn't worth it. Tires are what give you the real ground clearance.

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