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  1. ttengineer

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    I don't see why you couldn't get 17mpg+ unloaded. Try dropping it into 5th gear. I've found that when I do that, unloaded, I get 22mpg on my way to Florida from Atlanta going 70mph with 2000rpms. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    So why 2 compressors? A dual ARB with a tank should be plenty. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    A couple of things: Why run 2 compressors? A dual ARB should be plenty to run the lockers and tools, especially with a spare tank. Has your computer been recalibrated for the speedometer running 40s? That would mess up your MPG calcs unless your hand calculating them. I also am going to run...
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    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    I know AEV made the Highmarks to fit 40s, but I think a 42 fits so much better. The wheel well just looks so damn big with 40s to me. I'm one of those people that doesn't like the look of a lot of empty wheel well. I'd be really curious to see what a 44 looks like on one though. On a...
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    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    So it looks like DPP will possibly be offering some "upgrades" to the AEV lift here shortly. No word on what that is, but rumors say it's for ride improvement (read springs and shocks). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    BoldAdventures 2015 Power Wagon Build

    What Thuren valving did you go with on the Kings? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Remove tent for CO DMV/State Patrol VIN inspection?

    Precisely why I am a Libertarian. Screw the government and their BS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    The dangle is mostly due to the sway bar and a little because of the radius Arms. A quick order from Carli will fix that. The Carli sway bar is probably the single most effective mod one can do to these trucks. It allows the axle to move the way it's supposed to move. Sent from my iPhone...
  9. ttengineer

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Could you post a photo of the coil and coil seat once you set her down on the new tires? The only other thing I worry about with switching to Thuren .5” coil, is once you add a bumper and winch, depending on weight, you may drop the front lower than it would with factory coils. Sent from my...
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    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Interesting. Is the photo at full droop? It appears that Thuren's .5" coil may be ok. I wouldn't go over that though. May have to add limit straps, and Carli Radius Arms too just to be safe and ensure everything moves appropriately. Your thoughts? I really want to get my hands on a set of...
  11. ttengineer

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    All my thoughts exactly. I also plan on the Carli swaybar. Please let me know about the coil seat as well. If it's the same, Don will be 2k richer because I'll be buying some 3" kings and ½" coils. I'll pair this stuff with a Carli full leaf pack in the back too. Sent from my iPhone using...
  12. ttengineer

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    Are you referring to using these coils in an AEV equipped 4th gen? I called CJC and DPP last night, neither were very much help in this matter. I still think it's doable to switch the coils out on an AEV ram it's just turning into a bigger cluster than I initially thought. Sent from my...
  13. ttengineer

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    According to him the way his coils terminate will cause his springs to bow excessively in the AEV coil seat. I haven't tried it. But I would think it would work since the AEV coil seat is designed to take the stock coil and the Thuren coil is designed to replace the stock coil. But, and Don...
  14. ttengineer

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    I asked Don if he would make custom coils. He said no. But I bet if enough of us email him about making a 1" lift coil that replaces the stock coil in an AEV kit he would reconsider. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    I wish someone made replacement coils for the Ram that work with the AEV lift. It's turning into a much harder find than I thought initially. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. ttengineer

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    When you order your Kings just make sure you order the right stoke and shaft length. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    What shocks do you plan on running? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

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    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    When did you speak with Don? When I last spoke to him he said his springs would work with the AEV kit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. ttengineer

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    I'm going to run Thuren 1.75" springs with my AEV lift. There is no reason it shouldn't work. Thuren springs are designed to replace the factory springs which the AEV kit is designed for. Plus diesel power products has already done this with synergy 2" springs. Sent from my iPhone using...
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