Let’s see your wagons with 35 and 37’s

[el_barto]

looks like a tradesman with power wagon option...I almost went with that one but liked the interior better but not sure it was worth the extra $5000. The tradesman was $45K vs $50K OTD for the PW. Plus the Tradesman has a much nicer grill in my opinion.

I was wanting the Tradesman PW initially too, but the extra value in the extra couple thousand was worth it IMO.
In addition to nicer interior materials/dashboard/door cards/etc...is standard LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, LED tail lamps, front and rear parking sensors, power sliding rear window, 120V inverter...worth the extra cost.
Plus some features I wanted are not available on tradesman: heated seats and heated steering wheel, remote start, alpine sound system.

 

[jadmt]

I was wanting the Tradesman PW initially too, but the extra value in the extra couple thousand was worth it IMO.
In addition to nicer interior materials/dashboard/door cards/etc...is standard LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, LED tail lamps, front and rear parking sensors, power sliding rear window, 120V inverter...worth the extra cost.
Plus some features I wanted are not available on tradesman: heated seats and heated steering wheel, remote start, alpine sound system.

agreed there were enough niceties with the PW that I am glad with the way I went too. I do however love the grill on the Tradesman and wish the PW had the same grill. I also like the black bumpers but those would be easy to swap out especially if wanting to go AEV or something like that. It is funny in my area PW are everywhere and I just got back from a trip that took me thru Montana, Minnesota, both Dakotas, Wyoming and Wisconsin and I don't think I saw more than a couple of PW. In Western Montana I see them every day.

 

[BamSnap]

Took the Wagon out to get some photos of my brother-in-law's car. He's been building my old Mach 1 into a drag car.

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Awesome picture! How do you like those tires? Any suspension upgrades?

 

[el_barto]

agreed there were enough niceties with the PW that I am glad with the way I went too. I do however love the grill on the Tradesman and wish the PW had the same grill. I also like the black bumpers but those would be easy to swap out especially if wanting to go AEV or something like that. It is funny in my area PW are everywhere and I just got back from a trip that took me thru Montana, Minnesota, both Dakotas, Wyoming and Wisconsin and I don't think I saw more than a couple of PW. In Western Montana I see them every day.

Yep I also see a couple a day here in Colorado

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Once I ordered mine back in April, I started noticing the RAM trucks. But only saw 1 PW.
In the last 2 weeks, I've seen 2 here in town. A white one and a Delmonico Red one.
So now there are 2 delmonico red PWs in town. But mines a 75th.

 

[Bamaprof]

Wanting to see some Wagons 18+ preferably with 35’s and 37’s on stock or levelled suspension.


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[Bamaprof]

AEV Katla’s with Mickey Thompson 37x12.5 no lift, no rubbing, slightly harsher ride, looks much better, much better ground clearance

 

[Bamaprof]

AEV Katla’s with Mickey Thompson 37x12.5 no lift, no rubbing, slightly harsher ride, looks much better, much better ground clearance View attachment 20056View attachment 20056View attachment 20056

Update: after going off road I trimmed the frint plastic slightly so as to have no rubbing. I kept my factory wheels so will probably put 35s on those when these wear out. Used AEV procal snap to calibrate, worked perfect.

 

[el_barto]

Front plastic as In the air dam? Shoot just take the whole dang thing off! I think the truck looks much better without it!

 

[Bamaprof]

Front plastic as In the air dam? Shoot just take the whole dang thing off! I think the truck looks much better without it!

Only the rear so far. I suspect front air dam will not be on much longer

 

[MtnRider]

Front plastic as In the air dam? Shoot just take the whole dang thing off! I think the truck looks much better without it!

Plastic front wheel well liner needs to be trimmed on the backside in most cases.

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[GeneralClortho]

I was wanting the Tradesman PW initially too, but the extra value in the extra couple thousand was worth it IMO.
In addition to nicer interior materials/dashboard/door cards/etc...is standard LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, LED tail lamps, front and rear parking sensors, power sliding rear window, 120V inverter...worth the extra cost.
Plus some features I wanted are not available on tradesman: heated seats and heated steering wheel, remote start, alpine sound system.

These are all good points. I went Tradesman because I really would rather have the truck as simple as possible like my Wrangler. The more simple, the less chance of things going wrong in the bush. Also, I am a fan of the Tradesman's grill.

I am loving the all vinyl interior with dogs, beach and camping trips. I will add LED headlights at some point I think but these aren't terrible either.

 

[jadmt]

These are all good points. I went Tradesman because I really would rather have the truck as simple as possible like my Wrangler. The more simple, the less chance of things going wrong in the bush. Also, I am a fan of the Tradesman's grill.

I am loving the all vinyl interior with dogs, beach and camping trips. I will add LED headlights at some point I think but these aren't terrible either.

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unfortunately the same thing that will strand you in the bush is going to be your computer so probably exactly the same likely hood on any modern model. ECU/ craps the bed and you are dead in the water.

 

[el_barto]

unfortunately the same thing that will strand you in the bush is going to be your computer so probably exactly the same likely hood on any modern model. ECU/ craps the bed and you are dead in the water.

IMHO... this.
It’s not like a Tradesman PW gets you traditional suspension vs air/dynamic, or manual transfer case vs electronic(and even that is somewhat debatable given there are electronics required beyond the mechanical shifter to actually engage 4WD), or HVAC knobs vs touchscreen controls, or even manual crank windows...for the most part it’s the same truck just a bit less Lux and decontented. If my power folding mirrors stop working, the truck still works the same.
I think it’s a great option for a work truck that needs off-road capability though.

 

[AnthonyD1978]

Modern electronics are more reliable than their mechanical counterparts of old. The question is, when they do go down how difficult is the repair? Swap in and out a module, sensor, harness, etc....

 

[jadmt]

Modern electronics are more reliable than their mechanical counterparts of old. The question is, when they do go down how difficult is the repair? Swap in and out a module, sensor, harness, etc....

even trying to locate some of the modules and sensors is about impossible let alone having one on hand. If your ecm goes it has to be programmed so even if you managed to have one it would not work. I had something interesting happen to me last month on my 2020. I pulled out of the garage shut my truck off to finish loading stuff for a camping trip which only took a few minutes. Probably sat for 1/2 hour with no power plugged in ie no phones etc. go to start and deader than a door nail. less than a year old and under 9000 miles at the time. I jump start it which it started right up but then would not go into gear it was locked in neutral. let it idle for 1/2 hour thinking maybe the battery needed more charge but still nothing could not get it in drive or reverse or neutral. Hooked up my Noco genius smart charger but that would not start charging, being a smart charger and all it detected something was not right. I had started a couple more times and it finally went in to gear. My dash lights were on but all seemed fine. drove several hours and check engine went off. camped for a couple of days and bam battery dead again. same song and dance minus trying the smart charger. ended up needing a new battery and alternator. What are the odds of having those with you in the middle of no where. I did find out that if your battery goes dead and you jump it you have to do a couple stop starts before you can put it in gear. This is not an argument for old vs new, it is just a statement how fragile these things are and makes me nervous to go off the grid solo or even with someone. Some places you are not going to get a tow truck or AAA or whatever. Glad it did not happen when I was in Moab on the White rim trail.

 

[tylander]

Took the Wagon out to get some photos of my brother-in-law's car. He's been building my old Mach 1 into a drag car.

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What is your Wheel and Tire size? Stock suspension? You nailed the stance! Well done.

 

[TrailWhale]

What is your Wheel and Tire size? Stock suspension? You nailed the stance! Well done.

Thanks man, I was inspired by some of the badass trucks I've seen on here!


Wheels- 18x9 +18mm
Tires- 37x13.50

 

[AnthonyD1978]

even trying to locate some of the modules and sensors is about impossible let alone having one on hand. If your ecm goes it has to be programmed so even if you managed to have one it would not work. I had something interesting happen to me last month on my 2020. I pulled out of the garage shut my truck off to finish loading stuff for a camping trip which only took a few minutes. Probably sat for 1/2 hour with no power plugged in ie no phones etc. go to start and deader than a door nail. less than a year old and under 9000 miles at the time. I jump start it which it started right up but then would not go into gear it was locked in neutral. let it idle for 1/2 hour thinking maybe the battery needed more charge but still nothing could not get it in drive or reverse or neutral. Hooked up my Noco genius smart charger but that would not start charging, being a smart charger and all it detected something was not right. I had started a couple more times and it finally went in to gear. My dash lights were on but all seemed fine. drove several hours and check engine went off. camped for a couple of days and bam battery dead again. same song and dance minus trying the smart charger. ended up needing a new battery and alternator. What are the odds of having those with you in the middle of no where. I did find out that if your battery goes dead and you jump it you have to do a couple stop starts before you can put it in gear. This is not an argument for old vs new, it is just a statement how fragile these things are and makes me nervous to go off the grid solo or even with someone. Some places you are not going to get a tow truck or AAA or whatever. Glad it did not happen when I was in Moab on the White rim trail.

Yes, that's my fear since I go out alone so much. I need to get a GPS emergency beacon.

I can't think of anything the Power Wagon has that the the Tradesman with the PW trim doesn't have that would get you stranded.

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Yes, that's my fear since I go out alone so much. I need to get a GPS emergency beacon.

I can't think of anything the Power Wagon has that the the Tradesman with the PW trim doesn't have that would get you stranded.

That's why I travel in a like minded group. If something happens, we can at least be misrable together.

I go down to distant uninhabited areas in Baja. Some I'm not even sure GPS work in.