New to me 2018 Power Wagon. Spend my money!

[olyelr]

How are you liking the stt pros on the snowy roads?

 

[thkbaron]

I think my trail grapplers were better in the snow. I’ll be switching back aver these are done. Wish the trail grapplers had white letters

 

[olyelr]

No kidding. I never would have guessed.

 

[thkbaron]

Yeah I e only had them on 1/2tons though. So in all fairness the comparison isn’t equal.

 

[thkbaron]

Getting new low high fogs and reverse lights!

 

[thkbaron]

Got my lights in today. Low hid high and fog leds. Also got some led tail and reverse lights. I’ll let you know how it all goes

 

[thkbaron]

Love the light upgrade. The fogs are a huge improvement. On to my next thing I want to eventually do. So I'm going to lift the front an inch in the next couple years. I'm guessing I'll need to have longer shocks to do so. If I want to replace the shocks sooner than I lift it, will that be a problem tossing that longer shock in there in stock form?

 

[crazy jerry]

longer shocks let the driveline hit the skidplate crossbar so youll need to cut and reweld it or maybe theres something aftermarket

 

[BoldAdventure]

longer shocks let the driveline hit the skidplate crossbar so youll need to cut and reweld it or maybe theres something aftermarket

Maple Offroad makes one with extra clearance for Thuren 2+ inch shocks in the rear.

 

[BoldAdventure]

Word on the street is you want to spend all your money... I have some ideas...

 

[thkbaron]

haha I'd love to spend it all. One of these days I'll toss more into it. The next thing I'll probably be doing is replacing that drag link with the good one and doing front and rear diff covers from AEV.

 

[thkbaron]

longer shocks let the driveline hit the skidplate crossbar so youll need to cut and reweld it or maybe theres something aftermarket

I'll just keep these then until I decide to toss in Thuren 1 inch lift springs.

 

[thkbaron]

actually I see the regular 2.0s accommodate for up to 1.5 inches of lift so that'll be perfect anyways. Does anyone have opinions on the reservoir ones vs non resi? I kind of want the resi ones on the front simply because they look cool. back I don't see anyways.

 

[crazy jerry]

doesnt matter what springs you use. longer shocks let the axle drop to far and hit the driveline on the crossbar. it shouldnt be a problem if you never go offroad but if you forget youll bend the driveline

 

[thkbaron]

I’m confused. So everyone who levels their 2500s uses a stock length shock?

 

[olyelr]

I’m confused. So everyone who levels their 2500s uses a stock length shock?

Its the rear shaft that rubs, not the front.

 

[1500ram12]

I’m confused. So everyone who levels their 2500s uses a stock length shock?

Depends on the kit. The RCX Leveling spacer I have came with shock extenders to retain the stock shocks without over extending them.


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[olyelr]

Depends on the kit. The RCX Leveling spacer I have came with shock extenders to retain the stock shocks without over extending them.


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

The problem with those is they dont come with bump stop drops, so it is possible your shock will be the new bumpstop.

 

[1500ram12]

The problem with those is they dont come with bump stop drops, so it is possible your shock will be the new bumpstop.

True. But if you are offroading with your truck then a shock extenders isn't a good option


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[thkbaron]

I’m guessing if I purchase fox for a stock setup I won’t have an issue