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  1. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Sorry I missed answering this question before. I prefer redundancy (so I would prefer 2 individual HD compressors over the dual compressor), but also because the volume of the twin is good, but when you add the HD single to the twin (which is pretty much just 2 HD singles mounted together /...
  2. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Interesting point of information, at one point I was fine tuning the speedo by adjusting the tire size with the "pro-cal", for whatever reason the computer did not except the adjustment. I was not paying attention and drove off, made it about 1/4 of a mile, looked down when I heard an audible...
  3. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Good question, I don't have a tuner, however, the AEV lift came with a " pro-cal" so I was able to correct for the tire size to within a .25" and the exact gear ratio. My speedometer looks to be within .5 mph of my separate GPS. The shift points seem to be very good. I can not imagine what...
  4. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Before I lifted, re-geared, and 41 inch tired my truck, I got a pretty consistent 20 mpg on the highway if I drove 68-72 mph. The first 6.4 hemi 2500 CCSB I had before the diesel would only get 17 if I absolutely babied it on the highway, and that was bone stock. My buddy at work put 35s on...
  5. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    I drove just over 300 miles today empty in mixed driving. I dropped my highway speed down to 65 and was averaging 16.1mpg. I drove one 30 mile section on the highway at 60mph (to the great displeasure of everyone else on the highway lolol) and got 16.4mpg, but that is the very best Ive been...
  6. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Pics of the tire clearance. the tires are a 40.8, however, they are only 10.5 inches wide at the tread (very narrow). The front bumper is the factory bumper trimmed to clear and I installed the front lower section of fender flare on them as well. On the rear of the front tire were it...
  7. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    We mounted the ARB compressor on a main bed support, passenger side, just forward of the rear wheel. We used nut inserts that we drilled and inserted into the tub support. I will get an exact measurement on how far it is above ground level as soon as my buddy gets out of bed and I can get a...
  8. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    I ran a heat cycle this morning, letting the gears cool down before I run a third heat cycle. I found this morning that she is VERY temperamental with speed and mpg.... if I set the cruise at 64 mph she is getting right at 16.2, as soon as I step up to 70 she drops to 14mpg on the...
  9. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Well, I got my truck back. Gears are perfectly quiet, ran 2 heat cycles tonight and Ill run at least 4 or 5 tomorrow and then change the diff. fluid. I do have 1 major complaint though.... I put 900 pounds in the bed of the truck and was pulling a total of 9000 lb at an average of 70 mph with...
  10. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Yeah, I am in a conversation with Continental tire about the 43.3 inch tall MPT 81s. I would love to run a 43 lolol... anyways. The tires rode fine, They are a little noisy, but they ran out fairly smooth. Les Schwab said they were very rround, as round as any high quality 40 inch tire. I...
  11. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    The truck is still at Northridge, the mechanic is staying late to finish it up tonight. I will take some pics of were we places the compressor and our plans to mount a tank and a dual compressor as well. I also ordered everything to put the dual alternator setup on the motor. Tomorrow is...
  12. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Yup, leaving the wheels "desert Sand". Its a common powder coat color so we will be having the bumpers powder coated to match and the graphics / wrap will incorporate a color match as well as flat black and some orange.
  13. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    It would be completely inappropriate for me to say exactly what you can expect from DPP as far as upgrades to the AEV kit, however, I have it on good authority you are correct... You should see the stuff in review VERY soon.
  14. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    I am off to do some running around today (California Audio in Salt Lake city), The owner is very nice and a friend of a friend per say. I am ordering a whole new stereo for the truck (gotta have my tunes) and I will come back out to have it installed. Alpine re-style , all new Alpine speakers...
  15. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    a couple of pics on her feet. I ran up to Les Schwab tires and they did an alignment to make sure it was all good before I headed out to Utah.
  16. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    If you look at the pic. you will see, I actually cut the factory front bumper and attached the AEV high mark lower portion of the fender flare to the factory bumper. Yes, I know I have not upgraded to an apple I phone yet!!!! lol
  17. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    The place were I bought it told me that the side "wing pieces" on the XL version are a little shorter and are pre drilled for the bottom portion of the high mark fender flares. I think I will just cut the winglets to the correct length. I am also considering building a piece for the bumper...
  18. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    I made it out to Salt Lake City by Noon as I promised the good people at Northridge 4x4. They are installing the 4.88 gears and front ARB along with a HD compressor. They tell me it will be done tomorrow. I am not going to say any names because some manufactures operate on MAP pricing, so...
  19. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    If your going to be in Moab I will be cruising right past there this weekend with a major vendors New jeep JL in tow. PM me if you want to get together, I would be game to stop for a day or so. I am leaving in the morning for Salt Lake City (Northridge) for gears and locker. I will be done on...
  20. Ravenmad

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Easy task. I will be back in the shop today to finish up the inner fender liners and mount the tire / wheel combo on the truck. Headed to Salt lake city tomorrow morning to get the gears and ARB installed at Northridge 4x4 ( the denver store said they could not touch it until the end of May).
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