Grandpa Grey - a '21 75th PW build chronicle

[FrostedNuts]

Picked up a used '21 Power Wagon a couple of weeks ago, and will track mods and developments here on this thread. I live in Vermont, and travel some gnarly dirt roads daily, just to get to our home. Especially in Vermont's 5th season- Mud Season.

As I brought it home:

 

[FrostedNuts]

Installed the Thuren/ Fox coils and shocks Front and Rear today. 37's come next... but boy does it flex...

 

[flan]

Nice truck, congrats and welcome

 

[Kauffmj1]

That is some impressive flex! I've only had mine a week and not had time or a place to go flex it out a bit. Super curious to see how it is compared to my wrangler.

 

[FrostedNuts]

37's went on today.

Snow is finally melting, but mud has not receded. Looking forward to a clean truck- someday.
A little flex test, doesn't seem to be any rubbing with 37x12.50R17 Wildpeak AT3w's on 75th Anniversary wheels. Load Range D @ 40psi front/ 35psi rear is a really nice difference in ride quality too!

 

[FrostedNuts]

Was feeling cute, so I sprayed some of the grime off, also ordered a paint-matched Leer cap, so I'll likely be unloading the Revolver X4S tonneau, if anyone is interested.



Been waiting almost 6 weeks for my Randy Ellis Light mount for the front. Anyone else deal with them? Nice folks when I called, for sure, but terrible communication. Have gotten 2 emails asking me to review a product I haven't yet received. Not a good sign when marketing takes preference over customer service, but I'm excited to get it, and mount it. *fingers crossed*



Rear bumper is now exactly one 95 lb. German Shepherd high... maybe I need a ramp for when she gets older?

 

[snocam]

Nice truck! I also live in VT. My truck isn't a Wagon, but it's on a 3 inch AEV and 37s, and I love it! The slate valley mt bike trails are now open in East Poultney, so I'm sure things will dry out fast by you pretty quickly. Great looking rig. The ram 2500 crew cab platform is great for exploring New England.

 

[FrostedNuts]

Nice truck! I also live in VT. My truck isn't a Wagon, but it's on a 3 inch AEV and 37s, and I love it! The slate valley mt bike trails are now open in East Poultney, so I'm sure things will dry out fast by you pretty quickly. Great looking rig. The ram 2500 crew cab platform is great for exploring New England.

Was just sending a message to @1964PW (another Vermonster) about doing some trail-trimming with our mirrors. We should try and get a New England dustoff going...
Slate Valley is an awesome trail network, I used to live over that way (on Bomo). Probably be a while till the Cogman opens up...

I'm over on the east side now, near woodstock area, and have a bunch of great wheeling mapped out around here, just haven't done much of anything yet in the PWagon. Let's figure out a weekend to go!

Tim

 

[snocam]

Was just sending a message to @1964PW (another Vermonster) about doing some trail-trimming with our mirrors. We should try and get a New England dustoff going...
Slate Valley is an awesome trail network, I used to live over that way (on Bomo). Probably be a while till the Cogman opens up...

I'm over on the east side now, near woodstock area, and have a bunch of great wheeling mapped out around here, just haven't done much of anything yet in the PWagon. Let's figure out a weekend to go!

Tim

Sounds like a good plan! I'm actually in Tinmouth. We do much of our trail exploring in our gladiator, but the Ram works well too. Send me a pm if you decide on a date/route.
Cam

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Was feeling cute, so I sprayed some of the grime off, also ordered a paint-matched Leer cap, so I'll likely be unloading the Revolver X4S tonneau, if anyone is interested.

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What happened to the rear bumper? Back into something? Or was it out of alignment from the factory?

Nice looking rig though.

 

[UglyViking]

I'm also in new england (NH), so if we do a trail day I'd be interested!

 

[FrostedNuts]

What happened to the rear bumper? Back into something? Or was it out of alignment from the factory?

Nice looking rig though.

Not sure- was like that when purchased (used). Does look like it backed into something, as it's just on the right side- soft dent in rear, and misaligned/ pushed in.
I'd like to either fix cheaply, or replace (also cheaply) but not a lot of options out there... The Rough country bumper seems like a possibility, but reviews seem to be mixed. Open to ideas!

 

[Crusty old shellback]

There is some adjustment with the mounting bolts and plates. May try that first.

 

[1964PW]

Was just sending a message to @1964PW (another Vermonster) about doing some trail-trimming with our mirrors. We should try and get a New England dustoff going...
Slate Valley is an awesome trail network, I used to live over that way (on Bomo). Probably be a while till the Cogman opens up...

I'm over on the east side now, near woodstock area, and have a bunch of great wheeling mapped out around here, just haven't done much of anything yet in the PWagon. Let's figure out a weekend to go!

Tim

I'm game, we finished last year with the Pilgrimage, it was a good time, lots of Jeeps. Itching to get out again.

FN, does your PW still fit in the garage with 37"?

 

[FrostedNuts]

I'm game, we finished last year with the Pilgrimage, it was a good time, lots of Jeeps. Itching to get out again.

FN, does your PW still fit in the garage with 37"?

Stock, it didn't fit in the garage bay under the house. I think it will be fine in my 3-bay.

I did find out that I can't fit through my local car wash yesterday, with a 7' clearance limit... banged the sign on the way in on the cab lights, thought it best to figure out another spot!

 

[jsalbre]

Stock, it didn't fit in the garage bay under the house. I think it will be fine in my 3-bay.

I did find out that I can't fit through my local car wash yesterday, with a 7' clearance limit... banged the sign on the way in on the cab lights, thought it best to figure out another spot!

Ahh, short garages and tall trucks! My shark fin antenna cleared my garage door frame by 3/4”. When I finally put 35s on I won’t be able to get in without deflating the tires.

 

[FrostedNuts]

Picked up my cap today, pretty pleased with it. Went with a Leer, have had leer caps on our family of PW's since the 70's.

 

[Desertfox73]

Cap looks great!

 

[IPASooner]

Great looking truck and nice mods!!

I am on the North Shore of MA and would love to meet up in VT or NH for some wheeling this summer

 

[Metternacht]

when did you install the Randy Ellis light bar? how did it go with the install?