Nice Morgan.

Post a video when you get it installed man!

A couple days late, but the Power Wagon has turned 2! I've had it two years as of 12/31/13. A lot has gone into this truck to get it to where I want! I have a few more small mods in the garage ready to be installed that I'll reveal soon!

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spiffy!

how many miles on her now?

Just recently rolled over 24k. Not too bad considering my 2010 had 50k in about 2 years. That also means that I have spent less on fuel since my 2010 averaged about 17 mpg and this truck gets about 10. LOL

Lol

i'd kill for 10 mpg, my 8.0 is getting 4 as it sits

Wow. That's horrible! Tuneup maybe? Lol

helluva tune up, its gonna go from a 20v to a 12v here sooner or later.

I got to drive a 2014 Quad Cab, 4x4, 8 speed, 3.21 geared truck this week. We had a service vehicle go down at work and this is a rental. It's a stripped down SLT model but it's still pretty nice inside. I like the new interior a lot. The light gray and black looks really nice and the door panels even on the lower trim levels looks more upscale that the previous versions. I like the new center console with the integrated cup holders as well.

I really like the 8 speed. I've got the same trans in my Jeep and this one drives just as nice. I will say that the 3.21 gears were alright for the limited time I had behind the wheel. I did a mix of city and highway driving and it seemed to do just fine. This one does have the shorter 17's on it. With the 33's that come on the 20" wheels, I think I'd still want at least 3.55 gears, especially if you tow much. But for light duty use, the 17" wheels and 3.21 gears isn't a terrible choice. I didn't have a chance to get on the interstate and see how it holds speed up hills. That's the real test for me. I have a feeling it would drop to 7th gear at every incline, just like my Jeep with 3.09 gears does.

I actually like the rotary gear selector a lot. Much better than the joystick I have in the Jeep. It's very easy to use and is very natural, at least to me. It's has a very solid feel to it as well. They've also replaced the passenger side 12V socket with a USB charging only port. Great idea. The base model EVIC is set up a little better too. I like that it has idle and drive hours separated and that you can get all the vitals on one page. The electric steering has a different feel to it but steers very nice.

I really can't think of anything I didn't like about the refreshed model. They did a great job, IMO. I will say that I kind of miss being in a 1500 for jumping around town. Don't think I could give up my 2500 but a second 1500 for daily use would be sweet. :D

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i like the gauges.....thats nice!

Was reading Truckin on the plane. Nice shout out you got Jeremy!

Then a few pages later they installed an Edelbrock supercharger on a 2012 Ram. Wanted to know more so I paid $3 for 30 minutes of wifi and got the tablet out. Didn't find much on it but the kit for the cars is about $6600. Never going to happen. Got to looking on old Ripp threads on DT and they were on sale for about $4k at one point. I don't need the Diablo so maybe that price might still be obtainable? I wonder how ugly the divorce is going to be? Lol

gotta love it man!

My wife sort of said OK to my $4k supercharger idea! What to do....

you fucking do it before she changes her mind you dillhole!

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Lol. I sent an email to Hemifever to see if he can tune a supercharger via email. The 2012 isn't technically supported by Ripp, especially the 2500 but Sean should be able to do something. I also asked if he thought it would even be worth it on this heavy truck.

is it worth it?

WTF, you need smacked? :Moon:

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In a 2k lb 1500, it's most definitely worth it. On an 8k lb 2500, I don't know. It's never going to be a fast truck so I'm almost asking myself what's the point? It's like tapeing a cheetah to grandma's back. Lol

4Gs.......pay off more of the note then!

Stupid rational thinking.

dude...........I just sent over 5 houses to look at this weekend.........(to my realtor)

holy fack. I found one that makes me go WTF???

3100 sq ft....
main floor as 2 great rooms (24x20). huge master suite, kitchen, etc.......upstairs has 3 large bedroom and another living room (right?)

3 drawbacks........
- 2 car garage (I want 3)
- no walk out (but......who doesn't need excersize getting boxes up from the shop). Basement is 1600 sq foot.........SHOP GALORE!!
- area...little further away than I wanted to be....

But, still gonna look!

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I need to start thinking about this house thing soon as well. Wife wants to build a house, I just want to find one already done that's fairly new and fits our needs. Don't really want to deal with building. I'm wanting around 3000 Sq ft and a 3 car garage is non-negotiable this time. I really wanted it when we bought this house but ended up compromising.

I like our house now but it's one bedroom short and all the rooms are upstairs. There's no where to put a second kiddo when that time comes without giving up my office, which I'm not willing to do. I also really want a house with everything downstairs and a big game room upstairs. We have a game room now but it's not very usable because of the short angled walls.

I think I'll do the smart thing and put the play money towards the house fund...

I've been stashing away money for a year. Got a nice chunk........and now I'm itchin

We'll see what happens.........the garage thing, I'm liking the idea of 3, 2 will work.....but, I'm used to my 2 now........which is 3ft deeper than the one in this place.

Wonder if I can build one out back........LOL

Shop / my garage - yeah, the neighbors would love that.....

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I found a couple of housing additions that were 1/2 to 1 acre and allow shops. All the houses were 3000+ sq ft 3 car garage full brick houses with a big metal shop behind them. It was awesome but I bet it would be close to $400k once it's all done. Definitely not spending that kind of money on a house.

400K..........ouch!

Em and I will be diving into the whole house buying extravaganza once we get back from our honeymoon......

Dudes.... I'm getting married in 4 months and 30 days....... Shit.....

We did some looking but it was not in the cards to buy a house before the wedding... 15 grand invested in the wedding right now plus just paid for our 11 day honeymoon for 6 grand.....

This girl is killing me! lol... But I'm excited.... Really excited to buy a house though.. We want to build but don't want to deal with the pain that comes with it so we will probably buy a newer house on some acreage. We'll see.

damn, thats coming up FAST man!

It kinda sneaks up on you!

It's funny.... it seems like a year and a half absolutely flew by.... I remember thinking when we set the date "I have a ton of time until we get married... here we are less then 5 months away...

wait til you knock her up...........then the kid turns 8, and you are like.....I just made you yesterday! LOL

LOL. Mine turns 6 months old tomorrow. It's gone by so fast already. Wife and I have been together 8 years, married for 5 this coming April. Doesn't seem like that long at all.

Hunter turned 5 Wednesday. Sarah and I will have been married 8 years in May.

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might be it..........

Its weird to say it, didn't think we'd find one this fast, but damnit, we fell in love on this bad boy! Not going to jinx anything by saying anymore.

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Very nice! When you find one that works, put in an offer! We only looked at a few with a realtor a d made an offer on this one the night we saw it.

Very nice JJ.

we are going back tonight.

Running through it again without the kids (couldn't find anyone to watch them yesterday....ugh), and I am going to make for damn sure the truck fits in the garage. LOL

Its 3100 sq ft, which is fn insane. HUGE basement (empty, which I LOVE). Shop for days! ;)

3 bds upstairs, with a family room (love that stuff). Main floor has the master, huge everything........its time guys. I told the wife last night....if the truck fits, we sign the contract. lol

It will. Garage is 22x21. Truck is 19.08 , even with the tailgate down....I should be ok. ;)

Good luck buddy. That's a big damn house!

Saw your pic on Facebook. Got an offer in yet? :D

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If it fits............it must drop the dime........?

I just called our realtor. Offer being drawn up.

Good luck man!