2018 TrailWhale PowerWagon Build Thread

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pwjouster

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2018 Powerwagon!
For those who dont know- this means:
Ram 2500 CC SB SRW 6.4 Hemi 6 Speed-AT
Lockers front and rear
Disco Sway Bar
Warn 12k Winch



This is my powerwagon build.
Daily Driver Flat South Florida.
Minimal Towing
Aggressive driver and The Trailwhale will be beat on.

6.4 HEMI
S&B Intake
Modified Exhaust-High tuck Crawler

Carli 2.5 Pintop
Carli Torsion
Carli low and high stabilizer
Thuren Boogie bumps

Method NV 17x8.5
Toyo RT E 35x12.5

BAK MX4 Trifold cover

White Knuckle Sliders

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as it sits today
 
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Wheels and tires come first-IN THE MAIL!!!!!!

decided on the Toyo Rt.

going into this build, i had experience with two JKUR wrangler builds and 35 inch tires. i always wanted to put BFG k02s on a pickup but ultimately, the toyo rt makes the most sense.

i knew going into this, an E load range tire was what i needed, but looking at load inflation tables, my use, my setup, and tire choices, it came down to two tires.

BFG K02 vs TOYO RT

i also came upon the dilemma of tire size choices and was stuck on 35 vs 37. ultimately it came down to clearing without trimming, my on road daily driving and aggressive driving nature. i wouldnt mind the fast wear nature of the BFG ko2, but i hear the E toyos are built of concrete, and on a heavy duty, yes please. with a 35(34.5) E i still have 8.75 inches between the road and bottom of the rim..this should kick ass.

LOAD INFLATION IF YOU UNDERSTAND-Tire Limit(PSI)
35X12.50R17LT---1875(25) 2155(30) 2405(35C) 2625(40) 2840(45) 3000(50D) 3065(55) 3130(60) 3195(65E)

i will probably run 40-45psi front and 40psi rear


the 35s made the most sense to me- no AEV procal or tire size computer modifier exists to date. i already hate the transmission. daily highway drive. Crap stock steering joints/bushings


already added a Power Commander throttle amplifier and IT IS 100% NEEDED AND RECOMMENDED.

i knew all along i wanted method NVs. the AEV Salta was a top contender, but i thought if i ever step up to a 37, the method with its offest/backspace was the better choice for me.

17x8.5 4.75"
 
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Wheels and tires delivered!

debating using centramatic balancers as a precautionary measure.
anyone have any experience?

Stock powerwagon wheels and tires for sale! less then 3k miles on stock tires
 

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Bad ass truck brotha! This sounds like a very nice build coming
 

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That looks awesome! Power wagons are good looking trucks
 
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2013+ FRONT COILS
CHOOSE ENGINE AND HEIGHT OPTION
2014+ RAM 2500 HEMI 3.00" FRONT LIFT
TF-RAFC-13UP-14ULRFC-2H3$320.00
Ordered: 1
$320.00
2014+ 2500 REAR COIL KIT
SELECT HEIGHT OPTION
1" LIFT REAR COIL KIT
TF-4LRCEL-14U-4LRCK1"LIFT$520.00
Ordered: 1
$520.00
2013+ FRONT TRACK BAR
TF-RAFTB-18MM$330.00
Ordered: 1
$330.00
14+ 2500 REAR TRACKBAR KIT
TF-RLR2500-TBK$330.00
Ordered: 1
$330.00
BOOGIE BUMP PAIR
MOUTNING BRACKET
Front moutning brackets - Pair
Lift Height
0-3"
TF-BBSTO-PAIR-BBFBO-BRPR$280.00
Ordered: 1
$280.00
BOOGIE BUMP PAIR
MOUTNING BRACKET
Rear mounting brackets - Pair
Lift Height
0-3"
TF-BBSTO-PAIR-BBRBO-BRPR$280.00
Ordered: 1
$280.00
THUREN KING 3.0 FRONT
SHOCK POSITION
FRONT PAIR REMOTE RESERVOIR - FOR 2013+ 3500 / 2014+ 25 ...
SHOCK POSITION
FRONT PAIR REMOTE RESERVOIR - FOR 2013+ 3500 / 2014+ 2500
FRONT RESERVOIR MOUNTS
REQUIRED TO MOUNT THESE FRONT SHOCKS
VALVING TUNE OPTION
STAGE 3
Please enter truck information, suspension setup, use and other information that may help with shock valving. Example: 2006 Ram 2500, Thuren front coils, stock rear leafs with air bags. Tow 15k often on wash board roads.
DON LOADED CART. 2018 POWER WAGON. FOCUS ON WASHBOARD C ...
Please enter truck information, suspension setup, use and other information that may help with shock valving. Example: 2006 Ram 2500, Thuren front coils, stock rear leafs with air bags. Tow 15k often on wash board roads.
DON LOADED CART. 2018 POWER WAGON. FOCUS ON WASHBOARD CONTROL AND ALSO MODERATE REBOUND FOR SLOW SPEED STABILITY.
TF-KING30-RA-TF-KS30F-RA9-RESMK-13U$1,585.00
Ordered: 1
$1,585.00
THUREN KING 2.5 SHOCKS
SHOCK POSITION
REAR PIN-SHAFT PAIR FOR 2014+ 2500
FRONT RESERVOIR MOUNTS
NOT NEEDED. ORDERING REAR SHOCKS
LEAF SPRUNG 3500 REAR SHOCKS
I HAVE A 2500
STAINLESS STEEL SHAFTS
STAINLESS STEEL SHAFTS
SHOCK BODY COLOR
BLACK CERAKOTE BODY AND BLACK RESERVOIR
ALUMINUM ENDS/CAPS COLOR
STANDARD KING BLUE
REMOTE RESERVOIR
STANDARD SILVER
VALVING TUNE OPTION
STAGE 3
YES I UNDERSTAND TIMELINE
WE ARE ON KING'S TIMELINE. 5-6 WEEKS MINIMUM.
Please enter truck information, suspension setup, use and other information that may help with shock valving. Example: 2006 Ram 2500, Thuren front coils, stock rear leafs with air bags. Tow 15k often on wash board roads.
NO TOWING. MODERATE REBOUND FOR EXTRA STABILITY
TF-KING25-RA-TF-KS25R-10PP-SS-SHAFTS-BLACK-BODY$1,345.00
Ordered: 1
$1,345.00



SUSPENSION ORDERED

Waiting game begins

looking forward to this build more then ever


who knew i would be looking at king 3.0 for the front!!!
 
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have my stock 2018 powerwagon finally riding on some real rubber.

35x12.5/17 Load E Toyo RT
17 Method NV
running 45PSI Front and 35PSI Rear
Stock Suspension

Rub on the rear lower plastic liner the juts out near the bottom outside corners of the front wheel wells. about 50% to full to lock it rubs.
only on slight off camber/uneven turns or with passenger. no wear yet, and i didnt want to chop anything because my lift is only a couple months away. no body modification if possible!
you could not offroad without constant rubbing. at least i wouldnt...

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WOW what a feeling.
truly epic tuning and suspension setup. different truck all together. speedbumps get soaked up, highway entrance and exit banks have rollercoaster grip without feeling like your losing your contact patch. highspeed highway is smooth as a cadillac, and as always, the faster the smoother.
springs combo is incredibly ideal front and rear, super soft and spongy travel with the excellent compression and rebound feedback from the shocks All while providing that no jar trophy truck style ride.
offroad on rutted out fire roads with holes and loose gravel is insane. with the swaybar disengaged at 18MPH its fun, if i had a bypass switch for the lockers and swaybar, i would be in heaven. anything over 40MPH and your getting closer and closer to a cadillac..... so crazy, but maybe some dynamat and linex to muffle out the truck rattles, sounded like shaking a legobox

thats really all i need to say. recommend to anyone that feels the price is right and worth it.

any questions about the setup, let me know. otherwise, ill be out boogieing

what i really want is a supercharged 6.4 stage 6 all trussed up and a daily deleted and tuned diesel stage 2/1...

the shocks could be softer, my gf would be happier and i would be bored.
they could be stiffer and i would go full party and my GF would send me out the door.

Don can talk you through it, and i guarantee he can nail it. thumbs up all day
 
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Thuren Bumper
Baja and Rigid lights
SPOD
Evo on demand swaybar disconnect
ARB twin compressor with 2.5 gallon tank
ABS kill switch
Locker Bypassssssss

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Man thats a good looking build. I still wish I had the rambox
 
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