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Bianjames
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New Member Here

Post by Bianjames » Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:13 am

New guy here,
I acquired my dad’s 2011 PW in August. I actually picked this truck up for him in 11’ brand new in Denver and shortly after installed a Northern Lights Slide-In for him. He rarely drove it over the years, and now it has a mere 32,000 miles on it.

I drove it back to Montana from West Virginia and on the way home experienced DW. I mounted a set of 315/70R17 Toyo MTs and never experienced it again. Then I went with Thuren Control Arms, Thuren Track Bar, and Day Star Cradels for the Firestone Air Bags. I also installed a new Mopar Steering Kit (wasn’t necessary, but fairly cheap on Amazon), Marathon Seat Covers, and Weather Tech Mats.
I had Dodge change out the plugs, flush brake fluid, and install new front rotors (not sure why they were warped).

The truck feels rock solid, I haul a 325 gallon water tank off road with it and with 50 psi in the bags it handles it really well. We also ordered a Four Wheel Camper Hawk model to put in the back. It does have surface rust on the axles form being driven occasionally on salted roads and then sitting for long periods of time. Everything works, lockers engage (slowly), winch works, sway bar disconnect works...
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Bill2014
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Re: New Member Here

Post by Bill2014 » Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:24 am

Welcome to the Group! :cheers:

Looks like you're getting your rig all set up.
2014 Power Wagon Laramie
Titan V5 2.5" Receiver Pintle Hook
Warn wireless winch controller
.188" DOM White Knuckle Rock Sliders
Locker Bypass & Nanny Kill Switch

Moab 2006

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Post by Mule007 » Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:38 am

Welcome to the forum, Enjoy 🌞👍
:patriot:2005 Mineral Grey; QC- #0666: "Laramie", power heated Leather seats, tow mirrors, dual zones, Alpine 9 speaker surround sound, steering wheel cruise control, music & volume controls; remote start, 6 CD player, AC; dark charcoal silver interior.
Additions: Frame mounted .188 DOM 3" steel rock rails, low profile steps;1.5” Skyjacker leveling kit; Bully Dog GT Platinum A-pillar mount programmable performance chip, monitor,& tuner; Linex Platinum OTR HD bed & rock panel coating; Red Ryder matching cab high fiberglass canopy; 2” Linex brush guard w/4-4” Halogen off road lights; Hopkins Trailer Mate brake controller; Bearcat Pro 68XL CB; Mopar black fender flares; PW winch accessory kit/remote control.
Tools: hand tools, 60” Extreme High Lift; rigging; straps; shackles; F&R chains; (2ea) rear wheel well NATO 20 L narrow gas cans & 5# extinguishers
Updates: Jasper Remfgr’d 5.7 Hemi Engine; Open Range AT 35x12.5 x17 MP3 10 ply E tires; Moog HD U/L front axle ball joints & wheel bearings; new link, sway, y bar & bushing assemblies; fuel pump; A/C exhaust fan & compressor;1 ton HEMI transmission cooler; OEM radiator; front pinion seal & bearing; Denso 180-amp alternator; Megatron 850 CCA HD battery; water pump, serpentine belt, Bilstein 2 5100 shocks/HD steering damper; F&R locker motors,sensors/u joints; 3" Magna flow cat back rear exit dual exhausts; Performance Brake/slotted rotor/caliper/pads

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Re: New Member Here

Post by RustyPW » Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:52 pm

Welcome to the forum. :mrgreen:
:winchmob:
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC

My build thread. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826 :cash: :cash:

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Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.

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Bianjames
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Re: New Member Here

Post by Bianjames » Sat Nov 02, 2019 10:39 pm

I just noticed that only one pic downloaded...
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Re: New Member Here

Post by Bianjames » Sat Nov 02, 2019 10:42 pm

Very happy with the Toyos so far.
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Post by FirerescuePW » Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:44 pm

That's a great looking truck!

Welcome. I really liked my Toyo MTs. The RTs are almost as good, but the next set will probably be MTs again.

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'05 Mineral Gray Power Wagon QC #1005

WINCH MOB PROUD!

SuperChips FlashPaq; DT ProFab Steering Brace; 08.5 Steering linkage (twice); Toyo Open Country M/T 35/12.50x17; Carli front diff guard; Rockcrusher rear diff cover; White Knuckle Offroad Rock Rails; Carli 3"coils, track bar, and High Clearance Control Arms; Carli King 2.5" Remote Resi Shocks; Reflex spray-in liner; Extang Trifecta tonneau cover; Pop Lock electric tailgate lock (OOS); Tekonsha Prodigy brake control; LEDS & Strobes & Siren; Winch TPS Bypass; Warn Wireless Remote; Dog hair, and a BIG Wish List!

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Re: New Member Here

Post by TommyG » Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:36 am

Welcome.
2012 Power Wagon
White Knuckle Sliders, myoung locker bypass, Thuren Track Bar, Thuren Control Arms, Toyo Open Country RT 37x12.50, Method Race Wheels

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