Lumpskie's Prospector (Diesel Power Wagon) Build

[jadmt]

if you have a 2019 or newer the procal will only set to 35, 45, 60, 65, 80 and 95. if you try lower than one of those it will automatically set to the next highest. ie if you try and set it at 20 it will go to 35 if try and set at 30 it will go to 35 . they trigger at 75% of those values so I have mine set at 35psi and they won't trigger unless I drop under 27psi.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

if you have a 2019 or newer the procal will only set to 35, 45, 60, 65, 80 and 95. if you try lower than one of those it will automatically set to the next highest. ie if you try and set it at 20 it will go to 35 if try and set at 30 it will go to 35 . they trigger at 75% of those values so I have mine set at 35psi and they won't trigger unless I drop under 27psi.
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Thanks for clarifying. Cool!

 

[Lumpskie]

I really need to dig that procal out and play with it. I think 35psi will be the perfect pressure for me.

Boring, I know... but I got a BW 9" drop hitch. I think it's cool.

Also, I got my truck NH Oil coated... on of the guys at the shop has an AEV Bison. I hadn't seen one before:

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

I really need to dig that procal out and play with it. I think 35psi will be the perfect pressure for me.

Boring, I know... but I got a BW 9" drop hitch. I think it's cool.

Also, I got my truck NH Oil coated... on of the guys at the shop has an AEV Bison. I hadn't seen one before:

Dude. Nice balls.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

I really need to dig that procal out and play with it. I think 35psi will be the perfect pressure for me.

Boring, I know... but I got a BW 9" drop hitch. I think it's cool.

Also, I got my truck NH Oil coated... on of the guys at the shop has an AEV Bison. I hadn't seen one before:

What is the layout of the balls? (It looks like the smallest ball is up?) Nothing will ever happen to damage or otherwise render my bulletproof hitch useless but if I were to do it again I may try the b&w. it looks lower profile which may allow my rear sensors to work.

Also… if the 2” ball is in the middle (wishful thinking) it would allow more drop for me because my bottom ball hits the ground. My hitch hangs pretty far out of the receiver which is nice for clearances and towing but on 8” drop, the bottom ball hits the ground so I can only use the 6” setting (Only adjustable in 2” increments)

 

[Lumpskie]

What is the layout of the balls? (It looks like the smallest ball is up?) Nothing will ever happen to damage or otherwise render my bulletproof hitch useless but if I were to do it again I may try the b&w. it looks lower profile which may allow my rear sensors to work.

Also… if the 2” ball is in the middle (wishful thinking) it would allow more drop for me because my bottom ball hits the ground. My hitch hangs pretty far out of the receiver which is nice for clearances and towing but on 8” drop, the bottom ball hits the ground so I can only use the 6” setting (Only adjustable in 2” increments)

Wow, yeah... I hadn't thought about the bottom ball hitting the ground. I believe the center ball is the 1 7/8" ball... I'll have to check.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Wow, yeah... I hadn't thought about the bottom ball hitting the ground. I believe the center ball is the 1 7/8" ball... I'll have to check.

Yours is much tighter to the bumper, should be less of an issue with yours.

Mine sticks out behind the truck. It’s beefy but it’s pretty ridiculous looking. And it blocks the park sensors

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

What is the layout of the balls? (It looks like the smallest ball is up?) Nothing will ever happen to damage or otherwise render my bulletproof hitch useless but if I were to do it again I may try the b&w. it looks lower profile which may allow my rear sensors to work.

Also… if the 2” ball is in the middle (wishful thinking) it would allow more drop for me because my bottom ball hits the ground. My hitch hangs pretty far out of the receiver which is nice for clearances and towing but on 8” drop, the bottom ball hits the ground so I can only use the 6” setting (Only adjustable in 2” increments)

Depending on the cost of the ball piece why not cut the bottom off and buy a second one and cut the opposing ball off for full use of the 8”?

I know my curt i can get single balls and a pintle id imagine bullet proof is the same if you didn't want to start cutting your balls off

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Depending on the cost of the ball piece why not cut the bottom off and buy a second one and cut the opposing ball off for full use of the 8”?

I know my curt i can get single balls and a pintle id imagine bullet proof is the same if you didn't want to start cutting your balls off

I thought about that but the flip ball attachy thing is $150

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

I thought about that but the flip ball attachy thing is $150

Ouch thats not worth it then lol

 

[Lumpskie]

Thanks for the heads up on the Procal, you guys. I set my TPMS to 35psi and everything is happy.

Merry Christmas.

 

[el_barto]

is the instrument cluster unique/custom to the prospector? Can you post a closer/clearer picture?

 

[Lumpskie]

is the instrument cluster unique/custom to the prospector? Can you post a closer/clearer picture?

I know the cluster is at least modified for AEV because it has "AEV" in the tachometer. I think that might be the only difference. Here's another picture... but not much better:

 

[Lumpskie]

Got some truck related goodies for Christmas this year.

AEV bag, kinetic recovery strap, tree saver, snatch block, soft shackle and a cool little inflatable solar lantern. Compared the the recovery gear for my Land Cruiser, this stuff feels huge.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Got some truck related goodies for Christmas this year.

AEV bag, kinetic recovery strap, tree saver, snatch block, soft shackle and a cool little inflatable solar lantern. Compared the the recovery gear for my Land Cruiser, this stuff feels huge.

Sweet kit score!

 

[Lumpskie]

If you have the ability maybe you can record the flex measurements before and after while driving up the driver's side versus the passenger's side. After modifying many Jeeps I always noticed different measurements depending upon what side was driven up on. It would be interesting to see how your new arm impacted those results.

Great idea. If I can get a not so cold and dry day I'll try to get passenger side measurements.

 

[Lumpskie]

Does anyone have experience with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT tires? My BFGs are a little worn and I almost got stuck in some deeper snow yesterday. The treads on the Mickey Thompsons look promising.

 

[UglyViking]

Curious to know what your thoughts are for the mickeys if you go with those. I've got the Falken AT3Ws and have been pretty happy with their snow performance, but I lack a winch so I've not yet taken it anywhere in deep "off road" snow, just because I don't trust that I've got enough equipment to clear myself out.

I'm pretty interested in the new BFG KO2s that just came out. A 39" (prob nets around 38" as BFG always rates high) with a 3 peak rated tire and only 78 lbs.

 

[el_barto]

Does anyone have experience with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT tires? My BFGs are a little worn and I almost got stuck in some deeper snow yesterday. The treads on the Mickey Thompsons look promising.

I’ve not heard about their snow performance yet, but I went wheeling with a guy that had them on his super duty and they seemed to do well. They looked great too!
If I hear they are good in the snow I will consider them for my next pair of tires

 

[Greenhills]

Curious to know what your thoughts are for the mickeys if you go with those. I've got the Falken AT3Ws and have been pretty happy with their snow performance, but I lack a winch so I've not yet taken it anywhere in deep "off road" snow, just because I don't trust that I've got enough equipment to clear myself out.

I'm pretty interested in the new BFG KO2s that just came out. A 39" (prob nets around 38" as BFG always rates high) with a 3 peak rated tire and only 78 lbs.

I would be interested if they had decent tread depth. They start off half worn out unfortunately.