Full Size Dodge Thread

[Tommy R]

Hey y'all,

Figured I'd share my truck. It's hardly "expedition worthy" at this point. Truth be told, I need to find more land in Texas to explore before I go in too deep with it. For now, it serves as tow rig for my Jeep, part-time daily driver, and hopefully it'll be an expedition rig and portable hotel for offroading trips when I'm towing the Jeep to various offroad parks.

Details are:
2001 Dodge 2500 4x4

• Cummins diesel
• Bought in '08 with 149k on it. Now has 208k.
• Built automatic with torque converter lockup switch (use it ALL the time)
• 3.55s with LSD rear (plan on keeping it that way until the terrain convinces me otherwise)
• Programmer (Edge), 4" exhaust w/muffler, Airdog 150 fuel pump, BHAF for a bit more power
• Steering box stabilizer bracket
• 2010 Dodge steering tie rod and drag link w/Bilstein stabilizer
• 2.5" spacer up front
• 285/75-16 Toyo ATs on stock wheels
• Uniden CB w/36" Firestick

Guess it's time for an update on my rig. It's now up to ~221k miles and I finally gave it some TLC:

• 35" E rated Nitto Ridge Grapplers
• 17x8.5 Hummer H2 wheels with stock Dodge center caps
• Bilstein 5160 shocks with external reservoirs
• Metal Cloak front control arms
• 14" brakes from a 3rd gen Dodge

Some of the goodies...

And with the new (to me) wheels and new tires...

This past weekend I packed it up to go to Big Bend National Park in very southwest Texas. Until I do more of this, I haven't been able to justify more permanent mods to get the truck ready for this kind of thing. That being said, I definitely need to fab up a better bracket for a full size spare and since I had such a good time, I definitely envision some more mods coming up for the truck.

 

[Brianagg06]

Another 5.9L Cummins ('05 Ram 2500) from Texas over here...just turned 174,000 miles. Bought used, already leveled with 315 BFGs. Since then, have done the following

-Carli Track Bar
-Carli Ball Joints
-Bilstein 5100s all around
-Bilstein Steering Stabilizer
-2008.5 MOPAR Steering Upgrade
-Maxx Links End Links
-Timken Hubs
-Method NV Wheels
-AFE Mega Cannon CAI
-4" Magnaflow Exhaust
-Custom Cargo Bars with Yakima Loadwarrior Basket over the bed
-Custom kayak/surfboard rack over the cab



Up Next is Front/Rear Pinion Seals and Mag Hytec rear cover. New control arms, DOR Steering Brace and Thuren leveling coils in near-ish future. I've never had more fun with a truck. These diesels are addicting.


Here's the rig loaded up for a day at the river. Sorry for boring driveway pic

 

[gunpainter]

This was taken this winter at an overnight trip I did a few hours away with a group of like minded folks. It's a 2012. Heading out for a month long road trip with my daughters here in about 3 weeks. I got a bunch of things to mount on top of that diamondback cover. Underbody service box getting bolted on top, side access so I can get what I need without crawling on top of the truck, traction boards, 2 jerry cans in a BajaRack Jerry can holder, and a couple milk crates that i'll be using to hold gallon water jugs for cooking and cleaning. Cooler will be mounted on the rear of the cover for easy access, and the ezup in front of it. Underneath the cover is jam packed in itself, and the ramboxes will be full. Pretty much anything and everything we'll need for 4 weeks on the road camping everywhere we go.

 

[notajeep]

My 08

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[ripperj]

2012 2500 Hemi with mostly home built Alaskan

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[crismateski]

Howdy folks,

I'm not sure I'm posting this question in the right place, but here goes:

I've owned a '16 Power Wagon since January. I've had it offroad twice and gotten a flat both times. Admittedly, in an area with some potentially sharp rocks (Eastern Sierras near Lone Pine), but i wasn't doing anything too hairy. The second flat was this past Sunday coming down from Cerro Gordo on a graded dirt road. The tires are the stock Goodyear Wrangler Duratecs. I did not air the tires down as it seemed unnecessary under the circumstances. These damn things are expensive! Thanks for your help.

Erik

The stock tires are not really anything special, but airing down some would possibly help. Take a look at the Falken MT or AT3W or the Toyo, you will be much happier.

 

[aearles]

Agreed, I patched all 5 of the stock duratracs in their 32k mile lifespan from rock punctures, switched to KO2s and haven't had a single problem for the 22k they've been mounted.

 

[Regcabguy]

Howdy folks,

I'm not sure I'm posting this question in the right place, but here goes:

I've owned a '16 Power Wagon since January. I've had it offroad twice and gotten a flat both times. Admittedly, in an area with some potentially sharp rocks (Eastern Sierras near Lone Pine), but i wasn't doing anything too hairy. The second flat was this past Sunday coming down from Cerro Gordo on a graded dirt road. The tires are the stock Goodyear Wrangler Duratecs. I did not air the tires down as it seemed unnecessary under the circumstances. These damn things are expensive! Thanks for your help.

Erik

Chuck them and get Toyo,Nitto or the Cooper ST Maxx. Stronger carcasses and better flat resistance. Improved highway performance too.

 

[CatButt]

My addition to the thread...



Just added a full DOR long arm kit with Fox coil overs, full steering upgrade, etc.

 

[huntsonora]

Guess it's time for an update on my rig. It's now up to ~221k miles and I finally gave it some TLC:

• 35" E rated Nitto Ridge Grapplers
• 17x8.5 Hummer H2 wheels with stock Dodge center caps
• Bilstein 5160 shocks with external reservoirs
• Metal Cloak front control arms
• 14" brakes from a 3rd gen Dodge

Some of the goodies...

And with the new (to me) wheels and new tires...

This past weekend I packed it up to go to Big Bend National Park in very southwest Texas. Until I do more of this, I haven't been able to justify more permanent mods to get the truck ready for this kind of thing. That being said, I definitely need to fab up a better bracket for a full size spare and since I had such a good time, I definitely envision some more mods coming up for the truck.

This truck and frojoe's truck are my two favorite Dodges right now! I think I'm going to line x my rocker panel that same grey on my 98

 

[WahooJeep]

'17 Power Wagon

 

[Tommy R]

This truck and frojoe's truck are my two favorite Dodges right now! I think I'm going to line x my rocker panel that same grey on my 98

Thanks very much!

 

[CoeGuthrie]

Guess it's time for an update on my rig. It's now up to ~221k miles and I finally gave it some TLC:

• 35" E rated Nitto Ridge Grapplers
• 17x8.5 Hummer H2 wheels with stock Dodge center caps
• Bilstein 5160 shocks with external reservoirs
• Metal Cloak front control arms
• 14" brakes from a 3rd gen Dodge

Some of the goodies...

And with the new (to me) wheels and new tires...

This past weekend I packed it up to go to Big Bend National Park in very southwest Texas. Until I do more of this, I haven't been able to justify more permanent mods to get the truck ready for this kind of thing. That being said, I definitely need to fab up a better bracket for a full size spare and since I had such a good time, I definitely envision some more mods coming up for the truck.

Great looking truck!
Curious on the braking difference between the second and third gen front brakes?

I am on my third dodge Cummins-my current one is your trucks twin, But without the tasteful upgrades yet. Although I did have the metal-cloak control arms on my 07 and thought they were a great product.

I'm wanting to do much better suspension on my current 01, but I'm torn in the suspension department-so any input from you would be much appreciated! If you'll bear with me-I have a few questions: How do you like the 5160 shocks? Where would you recommend getting them? How much better is the ride? If you had to do it over again-would you have gone with Fox or Kings instead?

 

[Tommy R]

Great looking truck!
Curious on the braking difference between the second and third gen front brakes?

I am on my third dodge Cummins-my current one is your trucks twin, But without the tasteful upgrades yet. Although I did have the metal-cloak control arms on my 07 and thought they were a great product.

I'm wanting to do much better suspension on my current 01, but I'm torn in the suspension department-so any input from you would be much appreciated! If you'll bear with me-I have a few questions: How do you like the 5160 shocks? Where would you recommend getting them? How much better is the ride? If you had to do it over again-would you have gone with Fox or Kings instead?

Thanks! The brakes feel a whole lot better than they did, but I think I may have another hydroboost leak so the brakes still don't seem to be as good as I think they can be.

The 5160s are pretty nice and I'm happy with them. Keep in mind I'm coming from old 'n' busted Monroes, but the best way I can explain it is the truck now feels taut, but not harsh. They're definitely pretty firm, but by no means are they uncomfortable. In all honesty, I was hoping for something a bit more plush, but that could be the springs. So the eventual plan is to get rid of the 2.5" spacers and get some 2.5" springs with a softer spring rate. Not sure how the Fox or Kings compare with regards to damping (or cost), so can't really compare. The Bilsteins were pretty affordable. Overall, I'm happy with them and would get them again....