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  1. General Clortho

    Is PW right for me?

    The PW is big and I mean big, but it could handle Imogene and Engineer's just fine. The switchbacks will be a challenge but nothing that it cannot handle with some patience. I haven't done BB so cannot comment on that one. It also suffers from its heavy weight. I have buried mine with both...
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    Any 5th gen tradesman power wagon owners out there?

    Yes, that is right. However, once these are worn out, I think I will switch to Patagonia MTs. I have them on my Wrangler and they do everything better than the KO2's they replaced.
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    Any 5th gen tradesman power wagon owners out there?

    '21 Tradesman, all vinyl interior
  4. General Clortho

    Power Wagon vs 2500 Cummins

    I went though the same debate and ended up with the PW. Was it the better choice? Off-road, weight is your enemy. I had a Cummins dually and it would get stuck in 2wd in wet grass and sand was its nemesis. The PW is lighter and rides better and you don't have to throw $3-$5k in suspension...
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    Who has Power Wagon shock measurements?

    https://www.ramforum.com/threads/stock-latest-gen-replacement-shocks-rancho-adjustable.186646/
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    Stock Latest Gen. Replacement Shocks - Rancho Adjustable

    The guys at Shock Surplus put together this kit for the 9000s and had over 4k miles of testing on them and did a video review. They confirmed the following: Part Number RS999044 Extended Length 24.600" Compressed Length 15.950" Travel 8.650" Bottom Mount EYELET/SLEEVE Gas Charged Yes
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    Stock Latest Gen. Replacement Shocks - Rancho Adjustable

    I am not a fan of Bilstein dampers and the stock PW shocks are no exception. I ran 5100's on two lifted Jeeps (old Grand Cherokee and my current Wrangler) and was not impressed. I swapped the GC's out with Old Man Emu shocks, and it was a big improvement. On the Wrangler, I swapped to Rancho...
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    Power Wagon Tires - Post Up Your Info

    Brand: BFG AT KO2 Size: 35x12.5 R17, E Rated rubbing: None MPG: 14-15 Off road performance: Excellent, except in mud Wet performance: OK, but not great Highway comfort: Quiet, much better than stock, but they have to be rotated and balanced every 4k miles or they start to vibrate Snow/Ice...
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    Power wagon questions

    Anyone that has spent much time around the modern Hemi world knows it has inherent issues if not properly maintained. That is the key. Most people just change the oil every 10k miles or more with whatever oil the local shop puts in it, and drive the crap out of them. I have personally seen...
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    8 Months in a PW, Was It The Right Buy?

    OP here, can we table the GVWR discussion that has been beat to death thousands and thousands of times on multiple forums? Lol.
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    8 Months in a PW, Was It The Right Buy?

    I really do love my PW, but it has taught me that lesson of how weight effect off-road performance in every way. This concept has changed my thought process on the Wrangler build. At first I was going to add big steel bumpers front and rear and a full belly pan and more. This would add...
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    8 Months in a PW, Was It The Right Buy?

    Early this year, I placed a PW on order just how I wanted it (Tradesman base model, all vinyl bench seats and floor, 8.4, marker lights, no graphics) after about a year of research and saving. I like my vehicles utilitarian and simple. Once I had narrowed it down to a RAM 2500, I went back and...
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    PW decal questions

    No decals in white for reference to OP, but mine is a tradesman PW.
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    Dave's 21 PW Build Thread

    Thank you. This mirrors the response I received from EDGE. I wonder if it part of their "increase in performance" is just throttle sensitivity, maybe until you get to 7 & 8. Edge said there adding a custom tune was not possible with their system. So close yet so far!
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    Dave's 21 PW Build Thread

    David, First off, thank you for your service. I have been looking at the Pulsar and sent some questions into them, but maybe you can answer a couple from your experiences. 1. Can you calibrate the throttle sensitivity separate from the tunes themselves? I have a throttle controller on my...
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    2021 Power Wagon Fuel Tank Stuck At 3/4 Fill Up.Will NOT Fill Up Beyond 3/4 Tank

    I carried fuel and ran mine down to "0" miles remaining to test it out. Even then, I could only put 28 gallons in it so either than last 3 gallons or so are not useable or the gauge is leaving contingency there.
  17. General Clortho

    Considering a 2020 Power wagon

    I went from a Ram 1500 CC 4x4 to a '21 PW and would not go back. The PW is a heck of a lot more truck and much more HD than the 1500. It is a beast and as others have said and if it squats too much, you can add air-bags or a load leveling hitch to help. It also has 4:10 gears and the numbers...
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    Is a PW right for me?

    Earlier this year, I ordered and received a '21 Power Wagon tradesman. I did not fully appreciate how much the size and weight would reduce off-road ability as compared to my wrangler, even with the disconnects and lockers. Granted, the disco's and locker make a big, big difference. Within a...
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    Softopper vs shell for new 1500 classic

    I ran one on my 1500 for several years for exactly the same reasons you stated (big dog, sleep in it, keep stuff dry, etc). I thought it was great although obviously not a hard shell. I don't like the loss of visibility with the hard shell in city traffic and taking it on and off all the time...
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    6.4 Hemi w/4.10s or Cummins?

    Agreed. I have one on my Wrangler because the throttle response was abysmal, so expected to need one on the PW. Not the case. It feels plenty peppy with the stock pedal programming. If I turn off traction control, the truck will spin 35" tires off the line with ease and for a good bit.
  21. General Clortho

    6.4 with 8 speed?

    I went through this same agony in February. I ran a spreadsheet with all the numbers I could find and it took roughly 240k miles to break even on the up front cost of the diesel engine. I came from a Dodge 12v 3500 diesel dually and a 5.7L Hemi 1500. The gas engine gets the job done when...
  22. General Clortho

    Spare wheel fitment

    2021 here, 17" spare wheel for sure. Go ahead and remove the heat shield all together before installing. I beat mine back and back and back...eventually got it to fit. When I get a 5th factory wheel and drop the spare back down, I am taking it off all together.
  23. General Clortho

    Maxed Out Flex on 35's, No Rub

    Anyone that has spent anytime doing homework, knows that 35s fit on our wagons and even 37s with the proper wheels. Some say 35s rub with stock wheels, some say they do not. I found some 6'-7' dirt piles at my buddy's shop and wanted to flex out everything to check for tire clearance. I...
  24. General Clortho

    BFGoodrich KO2's

    I run KO2 on my PW and Wrangler, both "E" rated and they work great for me. They are quiet, smooth, and have excellent road manors. Off-road, they are really great for anything but mud. The suck in mud, but I hate mud and try and avoid it. On the Wrangler, I run them at about 24-26psi all...
  25. General Clortho

    PW winch

    Yes, it is "upside down" so to speak, and is unique to the PW. The clutch lever has a longer arm and extends out to the left side which is also unique. This is why a PW winch will not work in typical, aftermarket winch bumpers.

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