Power Wagon

HAMMER77777 · Sep 21, 2014

Anyone have the power wagon? I just read a few write-ups on her. They're ******* awesome, and they come in Laramie trim! If only they were available in mega cab, I'd go buy 1!

2014 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Laramie 4x4 Test – Review – Car and Driver

2014 Ram 2500 Power Wagon - Specifications, Pictures, Prices

This ****** is BAD-ass.

Ratket · Sep 21, 2014

it's the "Rubicon" of trucks. They are strictly a " Play truck" " Hunting" 4x4 trips" Their pay load is way way limited. And yes they are bad ass

HAMMER77777 · Sep 21, 2014

Ratket said:
it's the "Rubicon" of trucks. They are strictly a " Play truck" " Hunting" 4x4 trips" Their pay load is way way limited. And yes they are bad ass

Good point. Would suit me just fine, however, as i dont tow or haul anything. Would be Fun to "play" with, thats for sure. Got a built in winch! :naughty:

How u liking your 6.4 mega? I got the same! Awesome, right?

regularcab2500 · Sep 22, 2014

article is incorrect the gearing is only 4.10 not 4.56. they used 4.56's previously with the 5.7 hemi

i would like to get ahold of some 4.56s to go in my truck..i wonder if there are ways of "power wagoning" normal 3/4 ton trucks up a little without major modification??

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Zeak · Sep 22, 2014

I believe 4.56 are standard and 4.10s are now an option.

regularcab2500 · Sep 22, 2014

nope i checked the website lol

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HAMMER77777 · Sep 22, 2014

regularcab2500 said:
article is incorrect the gearing is only 4.10 not 4.56. they used 4.56's previously with the 5.7 hemi

i would like to get ahold of some 4.56s to go in my truck..i wonder if there are ways of "power wagoning" normal 3/4 ton trucks up a little without major modification??

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Would be great! :naughty:

loveracing1988 · Sep 22, 2014

Zeak said:
I believe 4.56 are standard and 4.10s are now an option.

For 2014 they are all 4.10.

loveracing1988 · Sep 22, 2014

regularcab2500 said:
article is incorrect the gearing is only 4.10 not 4.56. they used 4.56's previously with the 5.7 hemi

i would like to get ahold of some 4.56s to go in my truck..i wonder if there are ways of "power wagoning" normal 3/4 ton trucks up a little without major modification??

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You would have to add front and rear lockers and find some sway bar disconnects. At that point you would be close. To get the full power wagon you would need the correct coil springs and new front radius arms though, that would be the expensive part.
My master plan is to add front and rear lockers and some sort of sway bar disconnects and call it good. Swapping the coil springs out takes away half the trucks payload.

regularcab2500 · Sep 22, 2014

so you need new gear boxes pretty much haha...sounds like a lot of work and money to not just go buy a power wagon

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hammer40 · Sep 22, 2014

I have a power wagon and so far I love it. I got the Laramie trim. I haven't done anything too hard core with it as it's also my DD. It doesn't have the pay load and towing of the regular 2500's but it is more than adequate for my needs. I just have a 6k boat and 24' enclosed car hauler.

HAMMER77777 · Sep 22, 2014

hammer40 said:
I have a power wagon and so far I love it. I got the Laramie trim. I haven't done anything too hard core with it as it's also my DD. It doesn't have the pay load and towing of the regular 2500's but it is more than adequate for my needs. I just have a 6k boat and 24' enclosed car hauler.

Awesome! Traverse any dirt roads yet?

hammer40 · Sep 23, 2014

HAMMER77777 said:
Awesome! Traverse any dirt roads yet?

I climbed a pretty good hill that I would not tried in my F150. Locked up the axles and it climbed right up, no drama. I did scrape the plastic below the bumper on the way back down but it is a truck.

I'm still looking for an excuse to use the winch.

Andrew09HEMI · Sep 23, 2014

hammer40 said:
I climbed a pretty good hill that I would not tried in my F150. Locked up the axles and it climbed right up, no drama. I did scrape the plastic below the bumper on the way back down but it is a truck.

I'm still looking for an excuse to use the winch.

Go find yourself a nice mud hole and get yourself stuck or at least try to!! hahaha

BoldAdventure · Sep 23, 2014

If I need more truck in a year and half and there are good prices on 2014's I may have to upgrade.

Cummins Powered · Sep 24, 2014

HAMMER77777 said:
Anyone have the power wagon? I just read a few write-ups on her. They're ******* awesome, and they come in Laramie trim! If only they were available in mega cab, I'd go buy 1!

2014 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Laramie 4x4 Test – Review – Car and Driver

2014 Ram 2500 Power Wagon - Specifications, Pictures, Prices

This ****** is BAD-ass.

I agree they are BAD ASS! Test drove one a month ago or so, to bad there is not an option for the CUMMINS engine.

Mayerichm · Sep 28, 2014

I bought my power wagon a few weeks ago. I could only find a '14 in the SLT trim but wanted the Laramie. But I was able to add the Katzkin leather, AMP steps, and spray in liner and still ended up under 50k. Stripped all the ugly vinyl and now I absolutely love it. Haven't had a chance to bury it but I'm looking forward to it. The only difference that affects payload is the different springs, but I've heard of guys adding airbags and towing over the recommended 10k w/o issues.

TWILLIAMS9 · Oct 3, 2014

Cummins Powered said:
I agree they are BAD ASS! Test drove one a month ago or so, to bad there is not an option for the CUMMINS engine.

The diesel engine is not a desirable engine in an off-road vehicle. The turbo lag is what sucks.

mtu1293 · Dec 21, 2014

Had my powerwagon for 7 years till wife convinced me to trade er in. Had a decked out 07, with a few mods. But the way I look at it, I can build up my 2014 6.4 crew cab to same, if not better then a stock powerwagon.

You can put your own selectable lockers in, add a 2" lift, winch and winch bumper, and be pretty dang close to what a power wagon has to offer.

Not sure if things have changed much with em, but a few issues the Gen III's had:

1. Issues with smart bar on sway bar
2. Lockers - electronics on a lot were glitchy, plus only can use lockers in 4lo. Wish you could at least use the rear locker in 4high. Some guys were making bypasses that would trick the computer into thinking you were in 4lo so you had lockers whenever you wanted :naughty:

3. The stupid winch safety features. Finally bypassed mine. I can understand, at times why they had them.

Don't get me wrong, loved the truck and still kinda regreat getting rid of it.

loveracing1988 · Dec 21, 2014

mtu1293 said:
Had my powerwagon for 7 years till wife convinced me to trade er in. Had a decked out 07, with a few mods. But the way I look at it, I can build up my 2014 6.4 crew cab to same, if not better then a stock powerwagon.

You can put your own selectable lockers in, add a 2" lift, winch and winch bumper, and be pretty dang close to what a power wagon has to offer.

Not sure if things have changed much with em, but a few issues the Gen III's had:

1. Issues with smart bar on sway bar
2. Lockers - electronics on a lot were glitchy, plus only can use lockers in 4lo. Wish you could at least use the rear locker in 4high. Some guys were making bypasses that would trick the computer into thinking you were in 4lo so you had lockers whenever you wanted
3. The stupid winch safety features. Finally bypassed mine. I can understand, at times why they had them.

Don't get me wrong, loved the truck and still kinda regreat getting rid of it.

That lift better come with softer springs because the stiff springs in the non power wagon 2500's are built for payload, they don't flex for anything.

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