Thanks, that's good to hear. You're probably right, most of the guys I talk to that complain are complaining about the Dodge truck they owned 8-15 years ago and not the new RAM stuff. You're definitely helping to push me towards the PW side.
BoldAdventures 2015 Power Wagon Build
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Thanks, that's good to hear. You're probably right, most of the guys I talk to that complain are complaining about the Dodge truck they owned 8-15 years ago and not the new RAM stuff. You're definitely helping to push me towards the PW side.
marshal
Burrito Enthusiast
Im still a relatively new owner of my PW, I purchased it used (2017 with 14k on the clock) and I'm nearing 6k miles that I've personally put on it. The only real quality issue i have with it so far, is the design of the emergency brake hanger on the driver side, which the cables running through it tend to make very audible squeaks as the rubber liner rubs against the metal hanger. While this is easily fixable by either lubricating it, sleeving it with plastic or wrapping it whatever the hell you want - thats really it.
I keep hearing about the 3rd brake light leaking, but so far mine hasn't leaked - though from what i gather its only a matter of time before the gasket shrinks enough. But apparently replacing it with a aftermarket model is all thats needed.
either way, FCA is the best thing thats happened to the product line in a long time. You can see that purely from the 2012 model refresh of the Jeep JK with its new powertrain and interior. FCA means business and they have their sights set on Ford.
leelikesbikes
Adventurer
Let's see some pictures bod that truck in the air now! Looks like your ready for it.
mikekey
Deplorable
Some photos of the goods, installed!!!
I am really loving the shocks. Don has these dialed in perfectly. We started with Stage 3 valving and then adjusted for slower speed hits, crawling and general offroading that I like to do. On road, these shocks are fanastic. Offroad, they're freaking AMAZEBALLS! Really soak up the hits. Drops off of ledges are nice and soft. The "touch down" or "landing" when you come off a ledge is like a soft bounce with easy rebound. Side to side rocking is competely gone. Overall the truck just feels so much more stable.
Washboard roads are smooth as pavement. And at speed, they're a lot of fun. But on the small, annoying stuff, Thuren has these dialed in perfectly!
I am really loving the shocks. Don has these dialed in perfectly. We started with Stage 3 valving and then adjusted for slower speed hits, crawling and general offroading that I like to do. On road, these shocks are fanastic. Offroad, they're freaking AMAZEBALLS! Really soak up the hits. Drops off of ledges are nice and soft. The "touch down" or "landing" when you come off a ledge is like a soft bounce with easy rebound. Side to side rocking is competely gone. Overall the truck just feels so much more stable.
Washboard roads are smooth as pavement. And at speed, they're a lot of fun. But on the small, annoying stuff, Thuren has these dialed in perfectly!
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mikekey
Deplorable
Just some generic Power Stop. I usually swap rotors around 80k. I'm not there yet, but it was getting close enough.
I see they have some for the front but not the rear. What did you use on the rear?
mikekey
Deplorable
They have both front and rear.
PWR-AR-8374XPR
Brake Rotor, Iron, Zinc Dichromate Plated, Drilled/Slotted Surface, Dodge, Ram, Rear, Pair
(Mfr. #: AR8374XPR)
Thanks, when i searched for my 2014, those didn't show up.
Gibby56
Desert Rat
My rear Thuren sway bar links are installed the same direction. Are you worried about catching the zerk fittings on something? I've been back and forth about switching them around so the fittings angle up.
Sweet truck btw! Excited to see a trip report about with the new suspension
Sweet truck btw! Excited to see a trip report about with the new suspension