In general, I think this is not only a good testament to how good the powerwagon is, but how good the 3rd/4th gen dodge is in general. If I was to build another truck it would be a 3rd gen( regular cab, diesel, Cummins, auto ).
I do think that Dodge shot themselves in the foot not offering the PowerWagon option with the diesel. Designing the winch mount a little different would have solved this problem. KORE did a concept a few years back with the 6.7 first came out. They basically ran the 'light' powerwagon axles in a diesel truck with a modified front winch mount. I think they where running 40" tires with miniml lift also. They drove that thing all over moab.....
For me, the 3rd gen dodge might represent the ability to have a little bit more of the bases covered. Want to go faster....just add some Carli stuff. Diesel engine is a factory option....rare in my opinion. Add in some lockers, ARB or the 4th gen powerwagon stuff, and you basically have a diesel powered 'powerwagon'. One of the only things that keeps me away is that a full-size pick-up is still full-size. For me, even with the smallest regular cab long box, its still just a little big...
Anyways, just thinking out loud.
Loved the videos.
