Recent content by sdwhip

I've followed your thread and the other couple on here since the start. The Bronco has been on my list of wants since they came out. I was really just planning on a Big Bend or Black Diamond with the only real options being hardtop and sasquatch package. Sure, I could get by without it but I...

I’ve been on the forum for a long while but I’m new to the mid-size side of the forum. Definitely looking forward to many adventures in this new Wildtrak.

The ready lift is fine, it was installed from the beginning so I don't know any different. It's just the 1.5" in the front and factory rear. I plan on doing Bilsteins all the way around in the next year though. I've read conflicting info on the Expy front Bilsteins. The description generally...

We have a 2019 FX4 Expedition Max that we purchased new. It's a great vehicle for trips and hauling the family but we have had some issues mechanical/electrical issues. Ours has a 1.5" leveling kit from Readylift installed by the dealer and currently has 275/70/18 tires. I feel like the best...

The leaking valve cover gasket was probably their problem to start with after they did the cam phasers. A few weeks after the cam phasers were replaced on our Expedition ours started leaking from the valve cover and back to them it went. If they charged that to your ESP then they're doing pretty...

We've got a 2019 FX4 Max with a leveling kit and larger tires. Next I might try the Rough Country 3/2 kit with 295/70/18s or Raptor take offs. It's a great vehicle for hauling a lot of gear, people, animals, etc.. I've hauled full sheets of plywood and 8ft lumber in the back when it was...

You can get get the electric locker as an add on or it comes with the off-road package. If I were getting a new truck I would want a Rebel but since you can only get the 5'7" bed I would order a crew cab 6'4" bed with off-road package to get the locker and 18 inch wheels. Go with 3.92 gears, the...

That is weird about the gear ratio issue. Hopefully they are not trying to get rid of the 4.10s in the gas trucks. I'm sure the 3.73 would be sufficient but for a truck that will be loaded all the time there is no reason not to get the 4.10s. The Tradesmans are optioned pretty well these days...

The coils are working out great for the 2500 Rams and have proven to handle their intended load with ease. Mostly the reason for everyone's recommendation and NorCalHawk's reason for going 3500 is due to him carrying a truck camper and leaving it in the truck at all times. The 3500 is more...

I'd get tired of my head bouncing of those gull wing doors or being hunched over......Just say'n. Seems the regular doors will be just fine especially for taller fellas like myself.

Gas powered 3500 weren't available until the 6.4 came out so that should change availability a bit. I know the Cab and Chassis 3500 had the 5.7 and back when the V10 was available you get them but that ended in 03 I think to no need in pointing anything out there since we are talking 4th gen...

I've seen trucks and trucks for sale with the 5.7 with 300k+ miles on them and by the look of some of them they were not easy miles. As long as you find one that hasn't been neglected and you take care of it, the engine on either truck should make it as long as you own the truck. Also other than...

As said by others the Power Wagon is the exact same size as the other Dodge 2500/3500s since they only come in short bed. The only issue you may run into is that Dodge/Ram does not have an extended cab. Up to 09 you have the quad cab option which acts as a crew cab, it's only slightly larger...

Nice choice. I have a 2014 Outdoorsman. We just put 4500 miles on it in a week and a half going from TX to CA and up to OR. Then down to Moab and back home. Did some mtn biking, camping, and some brewery hopping. It's a great truck. All I have done so far is a bakflip bed cover and Yakima rails...

I don't believe there will be a Ram Runner from the factory but the Ram Rebel should be coming out soon. Bigger tires from the factory seems to be the best option on it over the Outdoorsman. I have a 2014 Outdoorsman that has been great over the past year. the Hemi, 8 spd, and 3.92 gears are a...