Pequod - A 2019 Ram Power Wagon Build

[nater]

Late to the party, but I just bought a twin to your truck so following closely. Do you know the height of your truck on 37s?

I just measured for someone else... 7'5" should allow you to clear... Its really like 7'3", but with the XM antenna, etc, those extra two inches make me feel more comfy.

 

[Explorerinil]

Thank you! They are indeed factory led. The low, high, and fogs are all led from the factory. In fact, the only "bulbs" on the entire truck are the front turn signals, which I have replaced with some leds.

What led bulbs did you get to replace the turn signals?

 

[nater]

What led bulbs did you get to replace the turn signals?

I am going to have to find the email receipt... I know it was a canbus compatible bulb... I put them in, and boom, not a single problem! they are bright too, without being insane. I hope your arms are quad jointed, cause they were a pain to install... and you need 4 bulbs total...

Edit - Lasfit 7443 7444 CANBUS Error Free LED Turn Signal Light Anti Hyper Flash | Amber Yellow × 2 CK Socket

Apparently the "ck socket" is important

 

[jonathon]

If you don’t mind would you measure how far the air dam hangs down from the bumper? Curious if there is a difference between the PW and standard. The part is cheap at about $70.

 

[Explorerinil]

If you don’t mind would you measure how far the air dam hangs down from the bumper? Curious if there is a difference between the PW and standard. The part is cheap at about $70.

I believe there is a difference, from what I’ve seen it looks allot different. I’m debating on taking the one off on my 19 power wagon.

 

[nater]

If you don’t mind would you measure how far the air dam hangs down from the bumper? Curious if there is a difference between the PW and standard. The part is cheap at about $70.

I can measure next time im with the truck (about a week). I'm pulling mine once the weather warms up! Here is a pic of it removed (not my truck)

 

[jonathon]

I have mine off my 2500 as it was low enough to scrape ditches and banks turning around on tight forest roads. The thing hangs stupid low on the regular 2500 trucks.

 

[nater]

If you don’t mind would you measure how far the air dam hangs down from the bumper? Curious if there is a difference between the PW and standard. The part is cheap at about $70.

5.25 inches in the corner by the wheel

 

[gillbrak]

Wheels and Tires:

I wanted 37's, I dont need 37's, but I really really wanted them. All reports were that they fit pretty well on the 2018 trucks, but no one (that I knew of at the time) had been down this road with a 2019. I will tell you they fit, and I did ZERO plastic trimming. I did use a heat gun to "push" the plastic at the rear of the front wheel well back, but that is it. Not trimming away plastic is important to me in the salt belt, so this was really ideal.

Was able to sell the stock wheels and tires for what I thought a good price was, so that offset some of the "hit" on this upgrade.

So far, I have not experienced any rubbing with my combo, but I still need to really flex it hard to be sure.

The new 8 speed transmission has a lower 1st gear then the previous 6 speed, and I dont really notice a difference around town. I have not towed anything with this combo yet, but so far, I am really pleased. I may regear in the future, but for now, it seems to be working pretty well with the stock 4.10's

The wheels are AEV wheels (17x8.5, +27mm offset), and the tires are 37x12.5r17 Falken AT3W's. So far, I am a big fan of this tire choice, they are quiet, and I read only good things about their snow traction. My FJ had BFG K02's on it, and these are quieter, and I believe will wear better. Snow traction is important for winter hunting trips, so hopefully I made the right choice!

You still happy with the 37" AT3s? Any gripes?

 

[nater]

You still happy with the 37" AT3s? Any gripes?

I still only have 3k miles on them, but in the rain and snow, they are excellent. Still dead quiet. Thinking about ditching them though and going larger!

 

[nater]

Well... my 3 week old and momma were sleeping, so even though it's snowing, I decided to pull the air dam off... pretty straight forward, and it massively increases the front clearance. It also looks pretty good!

 

[Explorerinil]

Did you reprogram your speedomete? I’m having trouble finding something for the 19 up trucks that doesn’t require you to remove the dash.

 

[nater]

Did you reprogram your speedomete? I’m having trouble finding something for the 19 up trucks that doesn’t require you to remove the dash.

Yes, I used the tazer and kaodtech bypass harness. I outlined the install in this thread earlier, works like a dream. And no removing the dash!

 

[Explorerinil]

Yes, I used the tazer and kaodtech bypass harness. I outlined the install in this thread earlier, works like a dream. And no removing the dash!

Oh sorry I missed that. Where did you order it from?

 

[nater]

Oh sorry I missed that. Where did you order it from?

Tazer - https://www.zautomotive.com/product/tazer-ram/

Harness - https://www.kaodtech.com/product-page/security-module-bypass