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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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I love my Cummins too much, otherwise I'd be on it like white on rice!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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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 "
 
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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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.
 
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