New Guy from California
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- Joined: Tue May 17, 2022 1:37 pm
- Model Year: 2017
- Location: Tehachapi, Ca
New Guy from California
Long time lurker and dreamer. A few friends have PWs already and another has a new one on order due any day.
Dreams at times become reality. Mine did!
Picked up a used Tradesman Power Wagon for a fairly good price. It has some mods of which are similar to what I wanted to do to a truck if I bought it stock. The one owner moved up to a CCLB dually Cummins to hold a side by side so I took the PW off his hands.
Only a few mods planned for the moment including upgrading the radio, a few lights and moving a few things over from my other truck when time and money permit.
Looking forward to being a member here and gaining ideas and more knowledge.
Thanks!
Dreams at times become reality. Mine did!
Picked up a used Tradesman Power Wagon for a fairly good price. It has some mods of which are similar to what I wanted to do to a truck if I bought it stock. The one owner moved up to a CCLB dually Cummins to hold a side by side so I took the PW off his hands.
Only a few mods planned for the moment including upgrading the radio, a few lights and moving a few things over from my other truck when time and money permit.
Looking forward to being a member here and gaining ideas and more knowledge.
Thanks!
2017 Tradesman Power Wagon in Bright White
#1452
Thuren .5 Front Springs -Thuren tuned Fox 2.0 shocks Thuren Front Track Bar - Thuren Rear Track Bar
Synergy Drag Link - Fox 2.0 ATS Steering Damper
AEV Salta HD Wheels with BFG KO2 37x12.5x17 tires
AAM 5.13 Gearing front and rear
Leer 100XL Camper Shell with Yakima/Whispbar Crossbars
Front and Rear bumpers Line-X'd
Baja Designs flush mount reverse lights in rear bumper
Line-X in bed
Morimoto bi-LED Headlights and LED Fogs
Factor 55 Prolink for the winch
Firestone Airbags with Daystar Cradle
Undercover Swing Case in truck bed
Front window tint 35%
Mopar all-weather floor mats
White Knuckle Sliders
SDHQ A-Pillar Brackets with Baja Designs XL80s
SPOD Bantam
Abel Full Smartbar Bypass with power via SPOD
#1452
Thuren .5 Front Springs -Thuren tuned Fox 2.0 shocks Thuren Front Track Bar - Thuren Rear Track Bar
Synergy Drag Link - Fox 2.0 ATS Steering Damper
AEV Salta HD Wheels with BFG KO2 37x12.5x17 tires
AAM 5.13 Gearing front and rear
Leer 100XL Camper Shell with Yakima/Whispbar Crossbars
Front and Rear bumpers Line-X'd
Baja Designs flush mount reverse lights in rear bumper
Line-X in bed
Morimoto bi-LED Headlights and LED Fogs
Factor 55 Prolink for the winch
Firestone Airbags with Daystar Cradle
Undercover Swing Case in truck bed
Front window tint 35%
Mopar all-weather floor mats
White Knuckle Sliders
SDHQ A-Pillar Brackets with Baja Designs XL80s
SPOD Bantam
Abel Full Smartbar Bypass with power via SPOD
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- Joined: Thu May 24, 2012 4:23 pm
- Model Year: 2008
- Location: Brownsville Pa.
Re: New Guy from California
Welcome. Read some of the build threads for ideas.


PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14, '20, '22
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, Summer '23, Summer '24,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826


Moab '09, '10, '12, '14, '20, '22
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, Summer '23, Summer '24,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.

- jeep_boy02
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Re: New Guy from California
Welcome, great to have a new member that sounds like they want to mod and share with the community. We need more like you these days.
What year, throw up some beauty shots too
needing to do more mods and fab
What year, throw up some beauty shots too
needing to do more mods and fab
2010 black pearl(PXR) on 35s, bypass harness, gooseneck, CAI, 3" magnaflow catback, bulldog hemi GT.... more to come soon
- Mule007
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- Joined: Mon May 16, 2016 9:27 pm
- Model Year: 2015
- Location: Colton, Oregon
Re: New Guy from California
Welcome to the forum,,,Enjoy !

NEW: “Maggie”: 2015 Ram 2500 Tradesman 4WD, Crew cab, 68K miles; 2nd Owner-tow & convenience. Power steering, windows, brakes, heated tow mirrors; Sirius, blue tooth, Alpine 6 speakers; 35% tinted side windows, Black, diesel gray interior; Systems: Driver Info Displays; TPMS, ESC; Power converter; AC; Aux. audio input plug, USB, port charging; ERS controls on shifter. Anti theft system, vehicle immobilizer. Engine: 6.4L Hemi, Auto. HD 6-66RFE-6 speed transmission; 3.73:1 gears; 1 ton Hemi transmission cooler; 2-speed electric shift BW44-46 4WD shift on fly; Trans. skid plate. Axels: F-5,500 #; R-6,100#; Solid front, Anti- slip differential rear; Tow Pkg:: Rough Country 2.5” lift; Integral trailer brake, HD Coil Springs, Bilstein B8 5100 shocks, WD hitch, F/R HD stabilizer bars; rear track bar; sway control; Tow Haul Mode, braking assist, Hill control ;recalls completed; 5” oval SS steps; Brakes: Extreme Z36 Truck and Tow Drilled/Slotted F&R rotors & pads; Tires: BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO2 35x12.50R18LT123R E 10 ply, MP3; Wheels: XD KMC235 Grenade Crawl beadlock wheels;
Upgrades: Tonneau: Extant Endure ALX cover; Alternator: HD Denso 180 amp; Battery: Interstate MTZ-AGM 94RH7 Premium 830CCA; Husky X-act contour mats; Flowmaster FX catback #71416 SS exhaust after axle exit; Caterpillar Black/Grey front seat covers
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- Posts: 8
- Joined: Tue May 17, 2022 1:37 pm
- Model Year: 2017
- Location: Tehachapi, Ca
Re: New Guy from California
Thanks all! Here is the new ride.
2017 Tradesman Power Wagon in Bright White
#1452
Thuren .5 Front Springs -Thuren tuned Fox 2.0 shocks Thuren Front Track Bar - Thuren Rear Track Bar
Synergy Drag Link - Fox 2.0 ATS Steering Damper
AEV Salta HD Wheels with BFG KO2 37x12.5x17 tires
AAM 5.13 Gearing front and rear
Leer 100XL Camper Shell with Yakima/Whispbar Crossbars
Front and Rear bumpers Line-X'd
Baja Designs flush mount reverse lights in rear bumper
Line-X in bed
Morimoto bi-LED Headlights and LED Fogs
Factor 55 Prolink for the winch
Firestone Airbags with Daystar Cradle
Undercover Swing Case in truck bed
Front window tint 35%
Mopar all-weather floor mats
White Knuckle Sliders
SDHQ A-Pillar Brackets with Baja Designs XL80s
SPOD Bantam
Abel Full Smartbar Bypass with power via SPOD
#1452
Thuren .5 Front Springs -Thuren tuned Fox 2.0 shocks Thuren Front Track Bar - Thuren Rear Track Bar
Synergy Drag Link - Fox 2.0 ATS Steering Damper
AEV Salta HD Wheels with BFG KO2 37x12.5x17 tires
AAM 5.13 Gearing front and rear
Leer 100XL Camper Shell with Yakima/Whispbar Crossbars
Front and Rear bumpers Line-X'd
Baja Designs flush mount reverse lights in rear bumper
Line-X in bed
Morimoto bi-LED Headlights and LED Fogs
Factor 55 Prolink for the winch
Firestone Airbags with Daystar Cradle
Undercover Swing Case in truck bed
Front window tint 35%
Mopar all-weather floor mats
White Knuckle Sliders
SDHQ A-Pillar Brackets with Baja Designs XL80s
SPOD Bantam
Abel Full Smartbar Bypass with power via SPOD
- Bill2014
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- Joined: Fri May 09, 2014 9:03 pm
- Model Year: 2014
- Location: Northern NY
Re: New Guy from California
Welcome to the Group! 

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
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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- Joined: Tue May 17, 2022 1:37 pm
- Model Year: 2017
- Location: Tehachapi, Ca
Re: New Guy from California
Since I posted last....
Installed:
SPod Bantam
XL80s installed on SDHQ A Pillar Mounts
Put in a Decked 2nd gen
Abel Full Bypass
Fender supports
Rigd Tire Carrier
Sitting in Garage:
Baja Designs Fog Light Kit
To Buy List:
GMRS Radio
Air Compressor and mount
New Winch Line
Larger Shocks with Resevoirs.
More Thuren Goodies!
Installed:
SPod Bantam
XL80s installed on SDHQ A Pillar Mounts
Put in a Decked 2nd gen
Abel Full Bypass
Fender supports
Rigd Tire Carrier
Sitting in Garage:
Baja Designs Fog Light Kit
To Buy List:
GMRS Radio
Air Compressor and mount
New Winch Line
Larger Shocks with Resevoirs.
More Thuren Goodies!
2017 Tradesman Power Wagon in Bright White
#1452
Thuren .5 Front Springs -Thuren tuned Fox 2.0 shocks Thuren Front Track Bar - Thuren Rear Track Bar
Synergy Drag Link - Fox 2.0 ATS Steering Damper
AEV Salta HD Wheels with BFG KO2 37x12.5x17 tires
AAM 5.13 Gearing front and rear
Leer 100XL Camper Shell with Yakima/Whispbar Crossbars
Front and Rear bumpers Line-X'd
Baja Designs flush mount reverse lights in rear bumper
Line-X in bed
Morimoto bi-LED Headlights and LED Fogs
Factor 55 Prolink for the winch
Firestone Airbags with Daystar Cradle
Undercover Swing Case in truck bed
Front window tint 35%
Mopar all-weather floor mats
White Knuckle Sliders
SDHQ A-Pillar Brackets with Baja Designs XL80s
SPOD Bantam
Abel Full Smartbar Bypass with power via SPOD
#1452
Thuren .5 Front Springs -Thuren tuned Fox 2.0 shocks Thuren Front Track Bar - Thuren Rear Track Bar
Synergy Drag Link - Fox 2.0 ATS Steering Damper
AEV Salta HD Wheels with BFG KO2 37x12.5x17 tires
AAM 5.13 Gearing front and rear
Leer 100XL Camper Shell with Yakima/Whispbar Crossbars
Front and Rear bumpers Line-X'd
Baja Designs flush mount reverse lights in rear bumper
Line-X in bed
Morimoto bi-LED Headlights and LED Fogs
Factor 55 Prolink for the winch
Firestone Airbags with Daystar Cradle
Undercover Swing Case in truck bed
Front window tint 35%
Mopar all-weather floor mats
White Knuckle Sliders
SDHQ A-Pillar Brackets with Baja Designs XL80s
SPOD Bantam
Abel Full Smartbar Bypass with power via SPOD
- Mule007
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- Joined: Mon May 16, 2016 9:27 pm
- Model Year: 2015
- Location: Colton, Oregon
Re: New Guy from California



NEW: “Maggie”: 2015 Ram 2500 Tradesman 4WD, Crew cab, 68K miles; 2nd Owner-tow & convenience. Power steering, windows, brakes, heated tow mirrors; Sirius, blue tooth, Alpine 6 speakers; 35% tinted side windows, Black, diesel gray interior; Systems: Driver Info Displays; TPMS, ESC; Power converter; AC; Aux. audio input plug, USB, port charging; ERS controls on shifter. Anti theft system, vehicle immobilizer. Engine: 6.4L Hemi, Auto. HD 6-66RFE-6 speed transmission; 3.73:1 gears; 1 ton Hemi transmission cooler; 2-speed electric shift BW44-46 4WD shift on fly; Trans. skid plate. Axels: F-5,500 #; R-6,100#; Solid front, Anti- slip differential rear; Tow Pkg:: Rough Country 2.5” lift; Integral trailer brake, HD Coil Springs, Bilstein B8 5100 shocks, WD hitch, F/R HD stabilizer bars; rear track bar; sway control; Tow Haul Mode, braking assist, Hill control ;recalls completed; 5” oval SS steps; Brakes: Extreme Z36 Truck and Tow Drilled/Slotted F&R rotors & pads; Tires: BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO2 35x12.50R18LT123R E 10 ply, MP3; Wheels: XD KMC235 Grenade Crawl beadlock wheels;
Upgrades: Tonneau: Extant Endure ALX cover; Alternator: HD Denso 180 amp; Battery: Interstate MTZ-AGM 94RH7 Premium 830CCA; Husky X-act contour mats; Flowmaster FX catback #71416 SS exhaust after axle exit; Caterpillar Black/Grey front seat covers
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- Joined: Thu May 24, 2012 4:23 pm
- Model Year: 2008
- Location: Brownsville Pa.
Re: New Guy from California
Nice. 

PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14, '20, '22
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, Summer '23, Summer '24,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826


Moab '09, '10, '12, '14, '20, '22
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, Summer '23, Summer '24,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.

- adeluca73
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- Joined: Mon May 19, 2014 11:56 pm
- Model Year: 2014
- Location: Mid-Michigan, MI
Re: New Guy from California
Welcome!!
Great looking truck! You’re on your way to making her yours!!!
Great looking truck! You’re on your way to making her yours!!!
SOLD : 2014 Ram PW SLT: (Flame Red) 1st year of the Best Gen
<Build Thread>
NEW : 2025 Ram PW SLT: (Flame Red) Last year of the Best Gen
Initial Mods:
<Build Thread>
NEW : 2025 Ram PW SLT: (Flame Red) Last year of the Best Gen
Initial Mods:
- Baja Squadron PRO Fog Light Kit
- CJC Front Skid
- Air Dam Delete
- Carli Front Diff Cover
- LED Bed Lighting Kit
- RAM OEM rubber Splash Guards
- Refurbished my old Diamondback HD
- New linex
- 42” tool bar & muti-clamps
- Strip LEDs
- New style locking kit
- New lock bar hardware kit
- New style tie down cleats - Garmin Power Switch Powering:
- Abel Electric Nanny KS
- BD S2 Pro x2 (Rear)
- Patton Fab Rear Light Mounts
- BD Squadron XL8100 Ditch Lights
- SDHQ Ditch Light Mounts
- Bulletpoint RAM powered phone mount
- F-55 Flatlink
- Diamondback HD
- RAM OEM Sil Plates x4
- Swing Cases x2
- F-55 2.5” Rear Hitch Recovery Point
- Rear Seat mounted 3x long gun case & storage pouches
- Muddy waterproof rear seat blanket cover