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    Dodge Ram 5.7 Power Wagon questions

    CJC is a trusted vendor. Just get ‘em.
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    Dodge Ram 5.7 Power Wagon questions

    I’m sure McGard makes nuts for the factory wheels. Or you could always go to the dealer. Bring lube along…
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    Lets see some full size pictures...

    My ‘94 Bronco project. It’s come LONG way!
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    "Lock Jaw" the 1979 stepside

    Here’s a trick for leaf bushings. A big drill (I use a 1/2” Makita with the top and bottom handles and D handle on the end (BIG torque). Take a 1/4” bit and drill into the rubber bushing. The torque of the drill will spin the bit to the outside and spin it around the spring eye/wrap. It...
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    Dodge Ram 5.7 Power Wagon questions

    Thanks. It’s still his, but I live a ways away, and we are keeping in touch. I found myself looking at a ‘14 that is much closer, and less money, but the payload is 600+ lbs less! Not ideal. I watched that video. It’s all good info, but buddies delivery is “interesting”.
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    "Lock Jaw" the 1979 stepside

    I was just in Jackson again last month for the first time in a long while. Shame what a ********-hole it’s become! I won’t ever go back. I’ll drive through but I won’t go into “town”. I like it down in Afton area. Anywhere south of Alpine really. We were through Lander last year (well, Cody...
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    "Lock Jaw" the 1979 stepside

    You are like me. Too many projects! I’m selling 3 of my rigs and just going to one truck. Well, one truck, one Land Cruiser, one motorbike, one ‘63 VW Manx clone, 2 boats, 3 Airstreams etc etc. Where would you go in Wyoming?
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    Dodge Ram 5.7 Power Wagon questions

    I went to see the 2013 on Thursday and made a handshake deal on it. It is in great shape for the age, owned and well maintained by a 66 year old gentleman who used it for backcountry fishing access. Yes, it has some pinstriping and a couple of minor dents, but since my intended use would only...
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    Dodge Ram 5.7 Power Wagon questions

    First words of your response “That’s not really an overlanding question”. No kidding Sherlock. It’s a vehicle question, on one of the most capable full-size off-road vehicles available from an OEM. And payload on both the 2005 and 2013 PWs I mentioned is in the 2,600 lb range. The 2014+...
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    Dodge Ram 5.7 Power Wagon questions

    Thanks Hemi. The 2013 (which I’m leaning towards) has only 60,000 on a crate engine. I would hope that being new and recent the engine builder would have used studs instead of bolts. Using EVIC to determine idle hours is a great tip, but would probably show the total hours since new though...
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    Dodge Ram 5.7 Power Wagon questions

    No. It’s not. But I’ve been a contributing member here for almost 20 years, and there are a ton of people on here who ARE active on those other forums (where I’m not a member) that have information that may be helpful. This forum is not just a “car camping nerd fest”, despite what you Johnny...
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    2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman | AEV Prospector | FWC Grandby

    Nice rig. I’m curious how you make (made?) your living. Your thread detail makes me think some sort of scientist? My build threads are usually about 15 pages. This one reads like a shop manual with the level of detail!
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    Dodge Ram 5.7 Power Wagon questions

    I’ve owned a lot of Dodge trucks over the years, and only one was a gasser. A 2nd gen 2500 with a 5.9 in it. Dana 60s front and rear, quad cab. It was a great truck. I have always had a soft spot for the Power Wagons, and find myself wanting one. I’m looking at a couple of options, both of...
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    2015 Ram 3500 CTD - family adventure build

    Thuren coils are a game changer. Absolutely the best bang for buck mod you can do to a Ram truck.
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    Latest Photo?

    2025 Land Cruiser 1958.
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