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Posted by: PADZZ
Ya, too bad there's no Cummins. The Truck Trend article gave it quite a nice review
Posted by: PADZZ
EAB...it's the 555 6 spd. I also have an Edge box to put it at about 700 ft lbs. Tows awesome. Had an auto before that (also in my gallery) it doesn't touch the 6spd.
The toy hauler is about 11K lbs loaded, bit it's only a 28'. Must be the angle of the shot. Didn't want to go over 30' because of parking at my house and I go in some pretty rough, remote places.
Posted by: fasternu
Ya, the PW is what the truck market needs. A real off-road vehicle hasn't been offered for a long time. Unless you're a Heep fan.
Posted by: BigBadScrambler
Anyone see the new05 Dodge Powerwagon?
Its got the Hemi, electric locking front and rear differentials, a class-exclusive electronic disconnecting front sway bar, a custom-built Warn 12,000-lb. winch, 4.56 gears, 33" BFG A/T's on 17" rims, and Bilstein monotube high-pressure gas shock absorbers. It boasts best-in-class wheel articulation with new suspension designs. The front suspension uses a solid front axle with coil spring design, while the rear features a new single stage leaf design and uses unique, softer spring settings. LOOKS AWSOME!!!!!!!! I want one!
Posted by: BigBadScrambler
No Cummins The Hemi is the only engine available for it. You can get a 6 speed thoughimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Posted by: BigBadScrambler
Dodge has some pretty cool info and pics of the PW on their site These are just some of the specs on there that I found interesting. Especially the LSD rear diff that can be fully locked. Sound sjust like the new Detroit E-Locker
"Axles
* American Axle TracRite GTL electronically actuated locking rear differential operates as helical limited slip differential when disengaged
* American Axle TracRite EL electronically actuated front differential operates as an open differential when disengaged
* Both front and rear electronic axle lockers are controlled by a switch mounted on the instrument panel
* Lockers engage only in 4WD low, when vehicle speed is below 3 mph and adequate left-to-right wheel differentiation occurs to allow the dog teeth to align; once engaged, the axles will remain locked through the entire vehicle speed range
* New 4.56 axle ratio only available on Power Wagon
* Material added to the differential housing protects the differential cover from possible damage
Suspension
* Ram 2500 4x4 architecture: 5 link solid front axle with a Hotchkiss rear
* Significantly revised front coil and rear leaf springs increase ride height, soften spring rates, and increase axle articulation
* Ride heights increased by 1.8" (45 mm) front and 1.4"(35 mm) rear over the Ram 2500 4x4
* Spring rates
Power Wagon C/O 2500 4x4
Front Rear Front Rear
Jounce 137(5.4") 191(7.5") 102(4.0") 191(7.5")
Rebound 140(5.5") 81(3.2") 100(3.9") 81(3.2")
Total 277(10.9") 272(10.7") 202(7.9") 272(10.7")
* Bilstein high-pressure monotube shocks
o Longer and larger 45 mm monotube (vs. 35 mm twin tubes)
o Higher pressure (250 psi vs. 50 psi)
o Superior high-speed damping
o Increased durability
Underbody Protection
* All New steering damper skid plate
* Transfer case skid plate standard
* Fuel tank skid plate standard
* All new fore-aft bars tie the transfer case and fuel tank skid plates together and fill the open areas between them to prevent rocks wedging between skid plates
* Revised boxed skid plate X-members
* Standard forged trailer hitch withstands higher-impact loads
Winch
* Created by Warn Industries specifically for Dodge Power Wagon
* Integrated into Power Wagon behind front bumper
* 12,000 lb capability
* 7/16" galvanized aircraft wire cable
* 90-foot cable (80 feet usable)
* Thermal protection for winch
* Low-voltage protection for vehicle electronics
* Fully sealed
* Remote control cable (12 feet)
* Roller fairleads protect cable during side pulls
Transfer Case
* C/O Ram 2500 / 4x4 2.73:1 (NVG271)
Transmission
* Five-speed automatic
* Six-speed manual (late availability)
Engine/Transmission Calibration
* Modified for PowerWagon During 4WD low operation
o Shift points moved further out
o Throttle pedal response softened
o Idle speed increased from 650 to 750 rpm
Electrical System
* Battery increased from 600 to 750 amps
* Alternator increased from 136 to 160 amps "
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
If it only had a Cummins...and a real crew cab and a long box and ...
A blue oval on the grill. LOL
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Hopefully the electronic lockers aren't like the ones in the H2...they shut off over 30MPH...doesn't work to well at Pismo.
Posted by: powerstroke01
But its still a full size truck..
Posted by: powerstroke01
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
If it only had a Cummins...and a real crew cab and a long box and ...A blue oval on the grill. LOL
Its only a matter of time before Ford brings a nicely equiped 4wd into the market.. lol
Posted by: EAB
PADZZ... how do you like your Cummings, any disslikes? That looks like about a 36ft trailer, maybe about 11K loaded (a total shot in the dark, am I close?) How does it pull up hill? Do you have the 600 ft-lb Cummings or is it an early 04? What kind of fuel milage do you get? How fast do the wings of an Africa humming-bird move? Thanks
Posted by: Cheapass
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Originally posted by: fasternu
Ya, the PW is what the truck market needs. A real off-road vehicle hasn't been offered for a long time. Unless you're a Heep fan.
Hehe, I find that amusing. You call it a Heep, but it's the only real useable 4x4 on the market....
Cheapass, the owner of a 92 Wrangler with 237k miles, at least 100k of it on high mountain trails in Colorado....stock.
Posted by: WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot
I love my Cummins too much, otherwise I'd be on it like white on rice!
