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  1. marshal

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    curious to know what your thoughts are on RPM efficiency for the 6.4
  2. marshal

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    that math makes absolutely no sense. the truck was built for hauling on a commercial spec. A minor increase in rotating mass is SIGNIFICANTLY more detrimental to the life of the transmission than a say a 10,000lb trailer behind it its entire life? Not to mention the vehicle is optioned with 4...
  3. marshal

    New find for radius arm ram trucks

    I don’t see why not. The caster is setup slightly different on the PW links due to the factory 2” lift. My only concern would be the longevity of the smaller bushing with the extra 1000lbs of driveline
  4. marshal

    New find for radius arm ram trucks

    the issue you're running into is the control arms that the RAM's come with stock. heres what they look like (this explanation also carries over for the 2005+ Ford Super Duty's as they also use radius arms. Lewis also sells these same adjustable radius arms for the 2017+ Super Duty) So - is a...
  5. marshal

    New find for radius arm ram trucks

    the questions you would have to ask yourself is, are you going to need to push your axle forward to clear tires off the fire wall/pinch weld because of the tire size or wheel offset? And, are you going to do full articulations on your front suspension often enough that the stress upon the...
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    New find for radius arm ram trucks

    Yep! It’s also worth pointing out that the Lewis built arms have FK rod ends on the control arm side of the upper. That coupled with the Johnny joint at the frame should mean they have less bind and are able to articulate further than the PW radius arms. Ideally, pressing out the rubber bushings...
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    New find for radius arm ram trucks

    It’s actually both radius arms have the extra link.
  8. marshal

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    yeah. bronze races vs plastic
  9. marshal

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    i wasn't aware that the 2014+ had aftermarket BJ's yet
  10. marshal

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    i wouldn't think you would need any upgrades. I think a truss and maybe a dynatrac hub kit would make it pretty damn bulletproof
  11. marshal

    New find for radius arm ram trucks

    im giddy that they're fabricated vs tube and they use Currie Johnny Joints and FK rod ends. Thats premium ********
  12. marshal

    Eating crow....2018 Ram Power Wagon build

    lol at the fact that the stock power wagon in the rear is as tall as the SD on 37s
  13. marshal

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    its really not bad - my beadlock and tire combo (20x9.5 Trailready Beadlock / 37x13.50R20E Falken MT) weighs in at around 135lbs and i have a gas engine. you should hardly notice the difference once you re-gear to 4.56. make sure you're looking for the aluminum version. Hutchinson did...
  14. marshal

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    oh no - they're about $600 a piece new here is a used set in good condition for $300 each. you'll need a new o-ring gasket and the PVC liner...
  15. marshal

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    you gotta remember that that speed rating is for a full load as well. If I'm not mistaken, Earth Roamer uses those same tires on their trucks and does not adjust the 110MPH speed governor. If you're going that big, might as well consider looking at Hutchinson 20x10 MRAP double beadlocks with...
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    New find for radius arm ram trucks

    Awesome find!
  17. marshal

    2011 Ram DRW to SRW Conversion?

    the only difference is my suspension is 2" higher than a standard, which makes exactly 0 difference on useful tire fitment. The tire isn't the reason they rub, its the offset of the wheel i picked. if i had chosen to run an AEV wheel, i would not have experienced any rubbing. And the rubbing i...
  18. marshal

    Vanilla Gorilla: 2017 Power Wagon build

    i hammered it totally flat against the body. it took care of most of the rubbing against the firewall. really all i have now is on stuff at about 75% turn. really the only thing that is going to fix that is pushing the front axle forward, and being that AEV is the only MFG to make a kit to do...
  19. marshal

    Ram 2500 XL for overland / expedition trips

    AEV uses 4.30 gears because thats the largest gear set that AAM sells. Anything larger than 4.30 comes from the aftermarket and are all foreign products. the ram assist from PSC is either them taking a core charge on you and buying a new box from them while you send your old one back, sending...
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