Jack's 2018 PW Build Thread

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On 7/6/19 I picked up this brand new 2018 PW down in San Antonio, as the deal was just too good to pass up. I got decent trade-in value for my 2010 (which I absolutely loved). This Power Wagon has just about everything I want and more, but like so many of us, I do have a few mods in mind. This thread is to chronicle those mods over time. I also have to factor in that my beautiful 5'1 wife has to drive this beast when I am traveling for work (I drive her Jeep Grand Cherokee), so I can't go hog wild on the lift. tires, etc. (for now)

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First up!

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DeeZee Tailgate Assist of course

Next up:

Thuren front end Leveling Kit (thanks @JB1 for the recommendation)

35x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers (LOVE these tires, best I have ever had)

17x9 (+18-->+25) wheels (might go AEV, debating)

Brighter bulbs all around, inside and out, especially these headlights/foglights/taillights which are as dim as candles sitting on a window sill.

Engine: Leaving the engine alone (at least for first 3 years/warranty period)
Exhaust: Possibly Solo Exhaust Delete kit (thanks @McBroom for the recommendation)

Hard Tri-fold tonneau, Bakflip G2,etc.
Debating on going with Bakbox (collapsable tool box) as I don't have Ramboxes. I want full access to the bed.

Bed Rug and tailgate rug (separated, not the onesey)

Interior -- handgun mount. nothing else at the moment (even the floor mats rock)

Still need to do initial detail (claybar, any paint correction, wax, sealant)

May ceramic coat, still debating but won't do it until the driveway to my shop is completed (whole different story there...)

Welcome your ideas and comments! Will try to keep posting pics along the way.
 

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Congrats! It's funny when I got my PW I had a set list of stuff and I was gonna be done. Then I've slowly added so many "I wants" it's quickly surpassed what I wanted to do to my 1500...lol It's an awesome rig you're gonna love it!

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Nice truck!!!

I would ceramic coat for sure for the protection and ease of cleanup. I didnt with mine and sure wish I would have. I have the same color truck, and she scratches easy and they show very well lol
 
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Unfortunately that's the old version, I see the screw in ball stud, should be two big brackets, one for the top and bottom. I ordered mine from advance auto parts with an online 25% off coupon, came directly from DeeZee
 

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Just a small suggestion, feel free to mod the engine, just don't do a tuner where the dealership can track any programming. Doing intake and stuff is perfectly reasonable and doesn't void warranty so long as installed properly (best buy a certified mechanic). The Magnusson Moss Act requires dealership to prove in writing whatever you did to the truck caused something to break before they can say they won't warranty it. I dealt with this a couple times during my young tuner days

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With the power these 6.4’s put out a tuner really ain’t necessary.
Do love the color.


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Unfortunately that's the old version, I see the screw in ball stud, should be two big brackets, one for the top and bottom. I ordered mine from advance auto parts with an online 25% off coupon, came directly from DeeZee
Oh wow, now I see what you mean re: brackets. That is night and day strength difference. Thanks!
 

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Good news is Amazon will refund your money and just let you keep that one, they don’t even want it back
 
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Good news is Amazon will refund your money and just let you keep that one, they don’t even want it back

Contacted DeeZee. They couldn’t tell me where I could purchase the updated unit that included the brackets. Is it a crapshoot since they use same part numbers??


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On 7/6/19 I picked up this brand new 2018 PW down in San Antonio, as the deal was just too good to pass up. I got decent trade-in value for my 2010 (which I absolutely loved). This Power Wagon has just about everything I want and more, but like so many of us, I do have a few mods in mind. This thread is to chronicle those mods over time. I also have to factor in that my beautiful 5'1 wife has to drive this beast when I am traveling for work (I drive her Jeep Grand Cherokee), so I can't go hog wild on the lift. tires, etc. (for now)

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First up!

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DeeZee Tailgate Assist of course

Next up:

Thuren front end Leveling Kit (thanks @JB1 for the recommendation)

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Ayy I just ordered the Thuren 1-1/2' level and it comes next week. Your truck is gonna look amazing, man. Can't wait for the pics. I just took mine out to OBX and did the Corolla beach drive. The wife and I loved it and turned a lot of heads.
 
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Ayy I just ordered the Thuren 1-1/2' level and it comes next week. Your truck is gonna look amazing, man. Can't wait for the pics. I just took mine out to OBX and did the Corolla beach drive. The wife and I loved it and turned a lot of heads.
Holy ****, this is BEFORE you did the Thuren? This isn't level is it? Your truck looks KILLER.
 
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Ayy I just ordered the Thuren 1-1/2' level and it comes next week. Your truck is gonna look amazing, man. Can't wait for the pics. I just took mine out to OBX and did the Corolla beach drive. The wife and I loved it and turned a lot of heads.
You live in Tidewater by chance? Navy brat myself, grew up in Norfolk/Va Beach.
 

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You live in Tidewater by chance? Navy brat myself, grew up in Norfolk/Va Beach.
Thanks, yeah it's before the level. I'm getting a little rub inside but nothing terrible. And yeah haha I live in Norfolk and I'm stationed at one of the squadrons here.
 

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