marshal
Burrito Enthusiast
the square tube of the swing arm that meets the hinge barrel. its offset off the centerline it looks like. mine is square and centered
2018 Ram 3500 Expedition Family Adventure Vehicle
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the square tube of the swing arm that meets the hinge barrel. its offset off the centerline it looks like. mine is square and centered
Kingsize24
Well-known member
No sir. Now if a flat bed would have been in the cards price wise, then yes. But as is, the way we planned and optioned it, no. I honestly think the CCSWB is long enough. The turning and agility suffers plenty as is.
Kingsize24
Well-known member
Hmm... It sure does. That would for sure help get the swing arm away from the gate. I'll take a gander at it tomorrow once I get back home. Interesting.... Thanks.
silvrzuki77
explorer
I’ve been debating on when the time comes on the long bed.... all the old roads out here that we explore are old mining roads in the desert. Gets tight!
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Exactly why I'm running a 3500 and not a 2500. I'm at 3800 Payload with a heavy Laramie with a sunroof.
Explorerinil
Observer
Plus rear leaf springs and no low tire pressure warning lights, just a monitoring system.
Tex68w
Beach Bum
The leaf springs alone are what give the 3500 a better payload. That said, I love the ride I get from the rear coil setup on my 2500 PW and I wouldn't trade that ride for a higher payload. For what I am going to do with this truck the 1500lb payload will be more than enough. Now if I were using my truck to work and tow on a regular basis and it were a diesel platform, then I would be extremely upset with those numbers.
silvrzuki77
explorer
I love powerwagons first off! I figure if I build a steel bed to my specs 800-1000lbs ish. Who knows even if I’m careful. Every slide in is easily 1500 for a pop up to 2200 for a self inclosed not a lot of wiggly room. Plus a flat bed made of steel will help calm the ride. I really like what Ravenmad on here is doing as well with his 2500.
Now back to the awesome build!
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Yep. Being able to run 45F 35R goes a long way to a good ride with 36" tires.
Kingsize24
Well-known member
Great discussion. I picked the 3500 after having dealt with the 2500 suspenson woes in my 6.4 Hemi, and TPMS nannies. I needed slightly more payload for all our gear, and I HATED the TPMS system. Keeping the rear tires inflated to 80psi needlessly while unloaded is asinine. I also spoke to Don Thuren about his leaf system back in January when he was designing it. We exchanged a few emails, and I will be adding them at some point. They offer 12-14" of travel, which is plenty, and the ride should be similar to my 2500. Honestly with the 37's and the AEV Bilsteins, it is better than the 2500 stock. Especially when the 3500 suspension is loaded.
silvrzuki77
explorer
Ha! I had no I idea the 3500 didn’t have tpms! Freaking awesome! I hate that light on my E350 on 37’s
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Kingsize24
Well-known member
Yep, I think they will be out sometime in August. Maybe sooner. I believe you can pre-order now.
Agreed! There is no reason making changes to your own personal vehicle should be made difficult due to software.
Yes sir... The 3500 is TPIS only, so you still get the information without the warning light and nanny alarms going off every restart. It simply shows information, it cares less what pressure the tires are at.
Thanks!!!
Do it! Do it now!!!
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