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MTNORCA Build Thread

MTNORCA

MTNORCA

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Hey everyone- figured I would post a build thread for my power wagon. I had one for my gladiator that was a ton of fun.

Truck is a White 21’ 75th Anniversary that is new to me as of this past June.

Lots of things planned for this build, however a few things already done.

- CJCxMethod Wheels 17x8.5
- Toyo Open Country MT’s 37x13.5x17
- Factor 55 Flatlink Expert
- Removed the power wagon vinyls and the 75th Badges
- Removed the Air Dam
- AEV Procal Snap to dial in the TPMS and Tire Size
- Bullet Proof ram ball mounts above the infotainment
- Carli Front Dif Armor
- Maple Bar Skid Replacement Armor
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Letting my wallet heal a bit before diving into more but not bad for only have the truck a month and a half.

Looking forward to sharing the build journey and maybe even getting to actually wheel with some of you. I am located in Colorado Springs but make my way down to Scottsdale/Sedona several times a year.

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Thread should be titled “Beast Mode”. Sweet truck man! Looks great!
 
Btw it’s a 75th - looks like you removed the factory “sliders”?
 
Looking good.
Glad to see you didn't go with wide rims or offsets to make the tires stick out. :cool:
Any trimming needed for the 37's? Or just removing the air dam was enough?

I'd at least left the 75th badging on the C pillar. ;)

Did the AMP steps on my 75th after removing the sliders so it's easier to get in.
I have them on my '04 Silverado 1500 and '01 F250. Of the 3 trucks, the RAM is the most difficult/involved install. But they tuck up under the truck the best. Easiest was the F250 as it used the original side step mounts. So no drilling required.

There is info and pictures in my build thread that may help you with your install. ;)
 
I gotta say, I wasn't sold on that power wagon front grille in the beginning, but it's growing on me a lot. Second favorite to the Tradesman right now I think.

Great looking truck man, wish I had the ability to run a winch in the OEM bumper like yall PW guys.
 
Crusty old shellback said:
Looking good.
Glad to see you didn't go with wide rims or offsets to make the tires stick out. :cool:
Any trimming needed for the 37's? Or just removing the air dam was enough?

I'd at least left the 75th badging on the C pillar. ;)

Did the AMP steps on my 75th after removing the sliders so it's easier to get in.
I have them on my '04 Silverado 1500 and '01 F250. Of the 3 trucks, the RAM is the most difficult/involved install. But they tuck up under the truck the best. Easiest was the F250 as it used the original side step mounts. So no drilling required.

There is info and pictures in my build thread that may help you with your install. ;)
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Lol yea I actually wheel the truck so I did not want tires sticking out like crazy given how much it causes rubbing. Plus I think it looks awful ha!

I removed the air dam because I think its ugly, I don’t believe it would have rubbed. There is minor rubbing at full U-turn and if I am doing a tight turn on a trail but other than that, no rubbing at all.

I’m considering re-adding the pillar badges but we will see!

Thanks for that I will check your thread! I’m pretty savvy to self installing goodies so hopefully I can manage the steps when the time comes.
 
MTNORCA said:
Wanted to share another pic from last night. I also added the AEV Mudflaps in the rear to help with rock/dirt/etc. kick up and I think they look badass.
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Better pic of mudflaps…

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which part number on the mud flaps? I couldn't find one for 2020+ PW on the site. did you use the ones for the 19's?
 
Great looking build! I think I saw your truck last week. The lack of badging made me look twice to see if it was a Power Wagon or an upgraded 2500. :)

So, this is the list of Colorado Springs members that I know of on this forum...
MTNORCA
akguy09
Etoimos
Wobly
Loosebolts

There are probably others that I didn't catch.
 
Wobly said:
Great looking build! I think I saw your truck last week. The lack of badging made me look twice to see if it was a Power Wagon or an upgraded 2500. :)

So, this is the list of Colorado Springs members that I know of on this forum...
MTNORCA
akguy09
Etoimos
Wobly
Loosebolts

There are probably others that I didn't catch.
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Thank you!

I’m not big on excessive badging and with the 75th outline letters on white, just felt like too much. I added back my 75th badges on the doors for a minor proof of being a PW but we will see if I keep them.

Im pretty much either at Scheels, Bass Pro or dutch bros on interquest as I live up north here ha!
 
Yea, I too was worried about the PW outline letters on the doors. But with them being Black, and I have the Delmonico Red paint which is dark, they are subtle. So I didn't mind leaving them.

But yea, they really stand out on the white or other bright colors.
I've been debadgeing my trucks since '90. ;)
 
Crusty old shellback said:
Yea, I too was worried about the PW outline letters on the doors. But with them being Black, and I have the Delmonico Red paint which is dark, they are subtle. So I didn't mind leaving them.

But yea, they really stand out on the white or other bright colors.
I've been debadgeing my trucks since '90. ;)
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Yea on the darker colors the outline looks really nice!

I wish I could say the same, I was born in the 90’s lol!

I don’t ever fully debadge, just depends on the rig
 
Wobly said:
Great looking build! I think I saw your truck last week. The lack of badging made me look twice to see if it was a Power Wagon or an upgraded 2500. :)

So, this is the list of Colorado Springs members that I know of on this forum...
MTNORCA
akguy09
Etoimos
Wobly
Loosebolts

There are probably others that I didn't catch.
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Also, I am not sure if he is on the forums.. I think he mentioned he was... but the guy I sold my rack to here in the springs should be creeping around here. He's got a great looking dark grey PW on 37's
 
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