MYoung84's 2012 Power Wagon Build Thread

[myoung84]

I am starting this thread to document my Power Wagon build. I will keep this thread up to date with all my mods rather than have numerous separate threads. To get started, here is what it looked like the day I drove it home. I swapped out my HID projector lights from my old truck at the dealer, as well as my short antenna.

Here are the added options on the truck from the window sticker:

Power Premium Cloth Bench Seat
Luxury Group
Technology Group
Power Sunroof
Remote Start
Security Alarm
Power Adjustable Pedals
Spray in Bedliner
Trailer Tow Mirrors
Engine Block Heater (Not sure why this was added on a truck in Dallas...)


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[myoung84]

Here are pics of the projector headlights from the old truck and a pic of how I attached the winch hook. Also, a pic of my Husky WeatherBeater floor mats taken from the old truck as well. The mud is from my first offroad trip. Nothing special, just an old muddy dirt road. Got to put it in 4L and try out the lockers. I was able to lock the rear after a minute but the front never would lock. I will have to play with it later. I also installed my Bestop PowerBoards yesterday from the old truck. I won't be doing any hard core offroading so I shouldn't bash these up. The frame rails also hand a little lower than the steps when folded up so they should be fine.

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[myoung84]

Got the exhaust done and the windows tinted yesterday. Went with a Magnaflow 14" muffler with 3" I/O and dumped it after the rear axle. It sounds awesome but not obnoxious in the cab. Window tint is 15% on the two front windows and a 5% strip on the windshield.

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[myoung84]

I have also ordered a RollBak retractable bed cover that should be here this week as well as bed lighting like I had on the old truck. The Pioneer stereo and Alpine Amp and 10" sub from the old truck will also be going in soon.

[myoung84]

And just for fun, here is my rendering of what I eventually want it to look like. I had planned to remove the red stripe, but I actually like it now that I have seen it in person...

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[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Awesome bud. The only thing I disagree with on the rendering are the black headlights...they look too out of line with the other black on the truck. I like that it has black below a body line and white above (except for the grill, of course.)

[myoung84]

Should I try white you think? I am also thinking of plati-dipping the entire grille shell in white and see how that looks. Then maybe do the white storm trooper lights...

I will be getting a few cans of PD soon and doing the bumpers and wheels...

[ramthis9501]

That truck is perfect to make a storm trooper, go all out on it! Looks good man

[0212353]

Not wasting any time!

Headlights........I like the black ones.

OR........ :D

You have some red there too.....so, red white and black? Stormtrooper with some red pinstriping on the bezels. :D

picture this.......with some red on it too

http://retroshop.us/4th%20Gen%20Quads%20-%20Painted%20White%20-%20Black%20-%20Projectors%20v2/slides/DSC03976.JPG

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I say the lights Jeremy posted with a white outer grill shell and black inner....drool.

[Matt]

Not wasting any time!

Headlights........I like the black ones.

OR........ :D

You have some red there too.....so, red white and black? Stormtrooper with some red pinstriping on the bezels. :D

picture this.......with some red on it too

http://retroshop.us/4th%20Gen%20Quads%20-%20Painted%20White%20-%20Black%20-%20Projectors%20v2/slides/DSC03976.JPG

i would do something like those but with the red projectors

[916Timmy]

Everything Jeremy does makes me drool! :) I agree with a white/red light!

[myoung84]

That would look sweet!

[myoung84]

Billet Technologies oil catch can has been installed. This was removed from the old truck, just had to get some new hose since the original hose was left on the old truck...

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[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Good deal, start out earlier to keep as much out as possible.

[EXSAILORwithaHEMI]

Truck looks great man, glad I got to see it the other night... You should take some pics by the pond next to Bass Pro!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

What?!? You got to see it in person?

[myoung84]

Truck looks great man, glad I got to see it the other night... You should take some pics by the pond next to Bass Pro!
Not a bad idea! I drove up the hill by Los Cabos the other day just to try out the 4wd. That would be a good place for some pics too. There was a stock jeep wrangler that was going to follow me but chickened out. There are some pretty big ruts down that road!

You get your truck back yet or you still driving that jeep thing?

What?!? You got to see it in person?

Yep, met me the other night to pick up my superchips. Its one of the things I will miss the most...

[myoung84]

I got some big changes coming this weekend. Be looking for pics Monday morning!

[EXSAILORwithaHEMI]

Haha, yeah I saw it in person. It is HUGE!

Unfortunately, I still have the POS Jeep thing. They have the bubble in the clear coat fixed and I WAS going to have them repaint the door that got keyed and they said they'd do it for $850, and that's ONE DOOR! I said they could blow that up their ass. Then the guy called back and said the other paint and body shop they outsource through would do it all for 350... Sorry to hijack your thread, just venting... Lol.

[Okiespaniels]

Not a bad idea! I drove up the hill by Los Cabos the other day just to try out the 4wd. That would be a good place for some pics too. There was a stock jeep wrangler that was going to follow me but chickened out. There are some pretty big ruts down that road!

You get your truck back yet or you still driving that jeep thing?



Yep, met me the other night to pick up my superchips. Its one of the things I will miss the most...

You're in Broken Arrow....well there won't be any mistaking that truck! Next time you want to go try the hill at Bass Pro, let me know!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Wow two of us are in pos Jeeps? I called about mine that I dropped off yesterday at 715am (with an appointment, mind you) and it hasn't been touched! WTF?

[EXSAILORwithaHEMI]

WOW! I dropped mine off with an appointment and it wasn't touch for a couple days... but, since I'm gone mon-fri. It doesn't effect me really anyway. They could have at least put cruise control in these damn things! That's makes the strip between OKC and TUL a long one...

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Dude I have a '12 Patriot with no power windows or locks...I would give up the cruise control just to get power locks.

[EXSAILORwithaHEMI]

Ha, mine doesn't have those either! Let's trade! lol

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Damn.

[myoung84]

I tried some plasti-dipping this weekend and it was a big fail. I taped everything off and sprayed the rear bumper and when I removed the tape it pulled the edges of the plastidip off. I must say that a plastidipped bumper looks better in pictures than it does in person...

I am now thinking to having them powder coated... They have gloss black and semi-gloss black options and I have gotten quotes for around $200 for both.

[ramthis9501]

Yeah painting the bumpers would be a better choice. What about powder coating them? That might look pretty good.

[myoung84]

Yeah painting the bumpers would be a better choice. What about powder coating them? That might look pretty good.

You still asleep Colton? Re-read my post... :D

[ramthis9501]

Lol I must have been, its Monday... give me a break lol

[myoung84]

Lol. That's all you get for this week!

[myoung84]

Got the stereo installed this weekend. This was all removed from the old truck. Pioneer AVH-P3200DVD headunit, Alpine MRP-M500 mono amp, Alpine Type R 10" sub, and backup camera.

Overall, I am pleased with the sound, for now. It needs new speakers throughout but for now it will work. The stock Alpine system sounds better with a new headunit than it did stock, but it's not what I would consider "great" sounding. Also, I am getting an annoying speaker pop on startup every once in a while. (maybe 1 in 5 times?). I will eventually fix that by replacing the 6 main speakers and adding my 4 channel Alpine amp that I already have. Biggest hurdle will be deciding what to do with the other 3 speakers (center dash and rear headliner speakers). The center will most likely be scrapped and the rear headliner speakers will either be driven off the headunit or possibly scrapped as well...

This is why I didn't want the Alpine "upgrade", if you can call it that. But, you are forced to get the technology group to get the sunroof... All it is to me is an Alpine badge on the dash, which will eventually all be replaced with "real" Alpine equipment.

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[(S.M.R) 101]

Hell yeah dude.. Looking good!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Very nice...what is the tire light load button?

Also, you need a painted tailgate handle.

[ramthis9501]

Nice dude looking good! I agree with Dave, a color matched handle would look good

[(S.M.R) 101]

My work Cummins has the tire load button too.................... I have no idea what the hell it is..

When you push it it starts dinging and shit so I turned it back on.

[myoung84]

Its for running lower tire pressures. I have no need to run 60+ lbs since I'm not haulng anything. I am running about 45-50 lbs and pushing the light load button keeps the TPMS from freaking out for pressure too low.

And a white tailgate handle would be nice! I might do that when I paint my lights...

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I just realized your other handles are black too...that's a lot of painting.

[OklaHemi]

morgan your new truck already looks amazing, i cant wait to see it in three months

[myoung84]

Thanks for the compliments guys!

I don't think I really want to get into handle painting on this truck. It's supposed to be "rugged" looking and I think the black handles add to that. I want to keep the exterior simple. Going to powder coat the bumpers gloss black to match the lower 2-tone and eventually get a grille custom painted. For now, the grille will get plasti-dipped in white. I just got an email about the white plasti-dip I ordered, it appears that the clear was on back order but they will have more tomorrow. They are even throwing in a free can for my troubles, so I'll have 3 cans of white!

[OklaHemi]

morgan do you have anyone to do your powdercoating? if not try these guys
Tulsa Powder Coatings Inc
1815 N 75th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115-4612
(918) 832-1741 ‎

they are doing some stuff for me

[myoung84]

Called them yesterday and they were supposed to call me back with a quote but never did. I just called again and left a message. Broken Arrow powder coating quoted me $250 and another little shop quoted $125 if I had them sand blasted myself. I don't really want to mess with that, I want to drop them off as-is and pick them up completed.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

they are doing some stuff for me

Care to share???

[Matt]

Called them yesterday and they were supposed to call me back with a quote but never did. I just called again and left a message. Broken Arrow powder coating quoted me $250 and another little shop quoted $125 if I had them sand blasted myself. I don't really want to mess with that, I want to drop them off as-is and pick them up completed.

broken arrow did mine and i have 0 complaints they did a great job and it lasts

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[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Man I love powdercoating...these are the only things I've ever had done:

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[Matt]

Man I love powdercoating...these are the only things I've ever had done:

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i've done a couple sets of wheels too ... powdercoat looks soo nice when it's done right ...

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edit: awww my ram used to be such a baby lol

[fast_Orange]

god that looks so sick.. youre making me wanna kill my wallet lol

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I miss those rims so bad. If I could get another set I would give up the SRTs tomorrow.

[Matt]

I miss those rims so bad. If I could get another set I would give up the SRTs tomorrow.

ya they look sick and something about powdercoat makes the color look so much deeper .. (gloss & candy that is)

[ramthis9501]

I'll powder coat my wheels one day... That looks pretty sick

[916Timmy]

What kind of wheels are those Dave?

[Matt]

What kind of wheels are those Dave?

pretty sure they are boss 335

[Okiespaniels]

I've been using BA powder coating since they are so close, never had any complaints other than lately prices seem to be changing like gasoline... :(

I will powdercoat Coltons wheels before he does..:sorrysign:

[Matt]

lol

[ramthis9501]

I will powdercoat Coltons wheels before he does..:sorrysign:

Lol thats fine, you can be the gueniea pig :Moon:

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Matt got it, Boss 335s.

[Okiespaniels]

Lol thats fine, you can be the gueniea pig :Moon:

C'mon kid, I already know what the results are gonna be...:fuckyea:

[ramthis9501]

Haha me to, it'll look awesome!

[OklaHemi]

Care to share???

not yet....

i want a set of 24" boss 330 for the tahoe. i tried to push chrissy towards the kmc slides but she wants something like mine.

i will call bapc and get a quote to compare prices.

[(S.M.R) 101]

^^ dick

[OklaHemi]

ok ok my truck is about to Die

[myoung84]

Still can't get the Tulsa Powder Coating guys to give me a call back. I guess they are making more money than they need and don't need my business. Unless the price is way cheaper than BA power coating I'm not going to use them.

How well is the powder coating going to hold up on the bumpers? I would imagine it would be better than the chrome, but not as good as something like line-x. The chrome on this truck is pretty shitty from the factory. If I wasn't going to get them coated, I would push for a new rear bumper...

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Think of it this way Morgan...if they act like this before they get your money (assuming they are in the business of making money) imagine how hard they will be to deal with once they get your money...

[OklaHemi]

true statement...^ i hate shady business sorry i recommended them

[myoung84]

No worries, I had already called them and requested a quote before you posted their info. I think I'll go with the place here in Broken Arrow, he seemed nice and was confident on what needed to be done.

[myoung84]

Got the bed cover installed last night. It's the RollBak model from Bak, same company that makes the BakFlip. Overall it seems to be well built and the install wasn't too bad, despite the horrible instructions. It's spring loaded so once you release the locks it will automatically retract into the canister. It comes with a few sets of adjustable stops that you can mount anywhere on the rails. One set is already installed and you just have to screw it to the rails, the others are shipped loose and I didn't install them. I have it set so I can open it about 18" but if you need to stop the cover in other increments it's fully adjustable. For me fully closed, slightly open and fully open will be fine.

I would have gone with the BakFlip G2 again, but I haul my 4 wheeler in the bed a lot and I didn't like losing my rear window with the cover up against the glass, especially when pulling the boat. You do lose about a 8-12"of bed space, but since this bed is 8" longer than the last one it will be fine for me. Also, you lose about 6" of bed space with the BakFlip when folded up against the glass, so not a huge difference. There's also some space below the canister that will be good for small toolboxes and a floor jack.

It looks to have about the same water tightness as the BakFlip (which was about 95%) with most of the water coming in around the tailgate gaps. For my needs, this cover suits me very well.

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[(S.M.R) 101]

Nice dude! is that a little snow I see in the bed? lol

[myoung84]

Lol, yes it is! Got about a 1/4"!

[ramthis9501]

Very nice, looking good!

[OklaHemi]

sweet look morgan. that snow was funny

[myoung84]

Thanks guys! Yeah, the snow was funny. I am kind of wishing for a big blizzard like we had a couple years ago. Ready to see what this wagon will really do!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Damn nice bed cover...I've always wanted one like that.

[myoung84]

More changes coming!


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[(S.M.R) 101]

I'm seeing black bumpers in the future............ :D

[myoung84]

Yes sir! They were dropped off at Broken Arrow Powder Coating this morning for some gloss black action! They are doing both for $200!

Finally talked with someone at Tulsa Powder Coating and they quoted me $250....

[LowRam]

looks good!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Damn I love when people mod with a paper tag still hanging off the back, lol.

[OklaHemi]

its going to be sexy and i know it

[myoung84]

Damn I love when people mod with a paper tag still hanging off the back, lol.
It's great isn't it! I've even had it off road through some nasty mud, dragging the axles and hitch!

its going to be sexy and i know it
lol.

[ramthis9501]

Awesome!!

[myoung84]

Did a little white plasti dipppin' tonight! So far so good, just need to add another couple coats tomorrow then add the glossifyer...

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Nice dude.

[OklaHemi]

Glossifier sounds like something my wife would put on her lips

[myoung84]

LOL. I got 2 cans if you want to tape her face off and try it!

[myoung84]

Got the grille back on and I'm sad to say the plasti dip is going to be removed. It's not a close enough color match for me to be satisfied. There goes $40...

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Why not just have it painted? It can't be too much.

[myoung84]

Can they paint over the fake plastic chrome? I can probably swing the paint but can't buy a new primered grille right now. Just spent almost $1500 at the tag office today!

[ramthis9501]

I imagine they could do it. I painted mine with a rattle can and it came out decent, so I imagine the paint guy could make it look good with the right stuff.

[Matt]

Can they paint over the fake plastic chrome? I can probably swing the paint but can't buy a new primered grille right now. Just spent almost $1500 at the tag office today!

same stuff that's in the headlights i bet so yeah i bet if you scotchbright it it'll come up

on a side note a guy came into the shop today with grill/insert and badges done in plasti-dip and that's the first time i've seen it in person and honestly i can't say that i'm impressed at all it looks way better in pictures imo

[myoung84]

I'll swing by a couple of body shops tomorrow if I have time and see what they say. The white pd is off, took all of 10 seconds...

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Sucks to hear Morgan.

Matt, out depends how it's done. I goofed once and it came out terrible.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yeah just depends on how you apply it... How you Apply it makes a big difference like Dave said.

That sucks Morgan.

[myoung84]

Picked up the bumpers from the powder coater this morning.

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[myoung84]

I also got a start on my recovery gear.

ARB Recovery Bag
ARB 26.5k Lb 9' Tree Strap
(2) ARB 3/4" Shackles
(2) 24" 10k Lb Axle Straps
Rugged Ridge 30k Lb Snatch Block
Receiver Hitch 3/4" Shackle

I also threw in the chain I had from ripping up bushes a couple years ago. Rated for 4700 Lbs, so good enough for some light duty stuff.

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[myoung84]

Got the bumpers installed at lunch. It's a perfect color match with the lower 2-tone. Now the chrome grille sticks out even more!

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[ramthis9501]

Wow man that looks great!

On the grille, why don't you get some matching white paint and try it before you take it to someone? I got my paint from a dealership for $15.

[myoung84]

Because I hate painting... I can do the headlights and stuff, but don't really want to mess with the grille if I can get it professionally done for a reasonable price.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Saw this on FB. Truck looks AMAZING Morgan! That's how it should have come from the factory.

If you were closer I would get you hooked up with my painter hookup and you could have the grill knocked out in no time.

[OklaHemi]

wtf why couldnt they do that to wheels? im calling them back


that looks awesome morgan

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I would definitely call them Mike.

[myoung84]

I didn't get a chance to ask about the wheels, the guy was really busy.

David, just out of curiosity, what did your guy charge to paint your grille?

[Matt]

Wow man that looks great!

On the grille, why don't you get some matching white paint and try it before you take it to someone? I got my paint from a dealership for $15.

bc if he does like it now he has to pay more to have a shop prep it ... if he doesn't like it .. oh well too bad lol not worth it imo

[myoung84]

Just ordered another mod... :D

[ramthis9501]

How long do we have to wait to see it??

[myoung84]

Maybe Tuesday?

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Like today or next week?

[myoung84]

Next Tuesday, if all goes well... :D

[myoung84]

New mod will be shipped out tomorrow or Monday!

[OklaHemi]

What is it

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Hmmm...think I know.

[ramthis9501]

Think I got an idea...

[myoung84]

I'm not very good at keeping secrets... :poker:

[OklaHemi]

so spill it

[myoung84]

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv88/Hanna_Oberg/spilled_the_beans.jpg

[OklaHemi]

oh shit that made me laugh

[myoung84]

The beans have been spilled!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Vararam?

[myoung84]

Varawhat?

[ramthis9501]

I knew it!

[myoung84]

Yes or no on the black grille?

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[916Timmy]

I would go with white!

[myoung84]

I will eventually go white, but don't really want to drop that much cash right now. I think this will look better than the chrome for now. First coat has been applied!

[ramthis9501]

Yes the black looks alot better!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Black is definitely better than chrome. I'm about an hour out from picking my grill up so I'll have some information for you soon.

[myoung84]

It's not as good as white, but it's much cheaper and will be better than chrome for now... I still plan to paint match the grille, just not sure when...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_6631.jpg
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_6632.jpg
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http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_6634.jpg

[ramthis9501]

Looks good! I actually think it looks better then white imo.

[myoung84]

I still like the white better, but this is sooo much better than the chrome!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Dude it's insane how close that is to the factory plastic color and texture!

[myoung84]

I know. I was shocked when I put it back on. Looks factory.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Looks awesome Morgan!

Truck is looking better and better everyday

[Okiespaniels]

I have to say it looks awesome!

[myoung84]

Thanks guys!

[916Timmy]

I actually like it a lot! Those bumpers are money!!!

[EXSAILORwithaHEMI]

Nice Morgan, that thing looks like it will pull down a house!

[myoung84]

I actually like it a lot! Those bumpers are money!!!
Nice Morgan, that thing looks like it will pull down a house!

Thanks! It really impresses me when I drop it down in 4 Low!

[myoung84]

So now I have a real Alpine system. I replaced the door speakers with Alpine Type S 6x9's and the left and right dash speakers with some 3.5" Kickers (Since Alpine doesn't have 3.5's). I installed my Alpine 4 channel amp from the old truck to power the 4 door speakers. The dash speakers and the rear headliner speakers are powered from the head unit.

I was actually shocked to see the the 4 door speakers had plastic cones instead of paper, but they still felt pretty cheap and had no tweeters. The dash speakers were still cheap paper speakers. The new Type S 6x9's were a direct drop in and required no trimming behind the door like my the Infinity's I put in the old truck. I connected the new speakers to the factory speaker wires since I didn't want to run new wires to each of the doors.

When I bought the new speakers I also bought 25' of 9 conductor "speed wire" which made wiring so much easier. I ran this single cable from the new amp behind the rear driver seat up over the top of the doors above the headliner to below the steering wheel where the factory amp is located. I unplugged the 2 connectors, cut the speakers from the harness and soldered them to the new cable going to the new amp. Did the same thing with the left over cable for the dash and headliner speakers running this cable to the head unit. The center dash speaker is no longer used, along with the factory amp. It now sounds so much better than before.

Sorry, no pics of this mod since there wasn't really much to see.

[0212353]

man, I REALLY want to redo my setup........sometime when I have some free time.

[myoung84]

Somebody's new mod was delivered today! :D

[(S.M.R) 101]

Spill it Dick!

[myoung84]

Spill it Dick!

http://oklarams.com/showpost.php?p=9346&postcount=114

[DoubleTakeDodge]

http://oklarams.com/showpost.php?p=9346&postcount=114

Hahaha. So when do we get to see what it REALLY is!?

[myoung84]

Tonight...

[DoubleTakeDodge]

When tonight!?

[myoung84]

How about now? More details tomorrow...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_6805.jpg

[Lt.Dan]

Ohhhhhhhhhhh buddy. That is SICK!!!!!!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

lookin good!

[ramthis9501]

Very nice! Looks good!

[916Timmy]

Textured lid...very nice!! Looks like I started something here! :)

[OklaHemi]

Bad assness

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Awesome. How did you get it to sit so level?

[nightmatt]

sweet, lookin good

[myoung84]

Thanks guys!

Awesome. How did you get it to sit so level?

IDK... Just some jiggling until it sat flat on the radiator. I also lifted the intake out of the TB hose a little to make it a bit taller. That seemed to help as well.

[myoung84]

Here are all the pics. I went with the standard textured lid since I'm not going to be painting it. Installation wasn't too bad. One mod I had to make to the intake was flipping the bolts that held the lower lip on. The threads were digging into the A/C condenser. Once I flipped them I put some 3M tape over the heads just in case, but they don't contact the condenser anymore. I was also worried about it not sealing against the hood since the 2500 hoods are taller, but it seals up all the way around. I also tucked the wire loom behind the intake so it didn't disrupt airflow. And finally, I moved the relay that was attached to the horn over to the side to get it out of the way. Not sure what it's for...

Overall I am happy with it. Like others have said it's a little flimsy when the hood is opened, but once it's closed it's fine. Drove a couple miles last night to pick up dinner and honestly didn't notice anything, but I didn't unhook the battery and only drove about 3 miles so the computer hasn't had a chance to re-learn anything. I'll get it out on the highway this weekend and see what it will do...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_6805.jpg
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http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_6806.jpg

[myoung84]

Just realized I never posted these pics... Went for a little ride the other day and snapped some pics...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_20120128_174929.jpg
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_20120128_175015.jpg
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http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_20120128_180004.jpg

[0212353]

bitchin'

[916Timmy]

Pretty B A Morgan!!!

[ramthis9501]

Nice!

[myoung84]

Thanks! Did you have the issues I had on the bolts rubbing the AC condenser?

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

That black grill looks FAR better!

[myoung84]

Thanks! And I agree! I keep the truck backed into the driveway and when I came home everyday (driving the Impala) seeing the chrome was just killing me! I am thinking of keeping it black and not doing the white at all, I like the way it ties into the flares and black under the headlights.

I might black out the headlights instead of my original storm trooper idea? Decisions, decisions...

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Thanks! And I agree! I keep the truck backed into the driveway and when I came home everyday (driving the Impala) seeing the chrome was just killing me! I am thinking of keeping it black and not doing the white at all, I like the way it ties into the flares and black under the headlights.

I might black out the headlights instead of my original storm trooper idea? Decisions, decisions...

I like the black grille and lights idea. More of an agressive white and black theme than the sporty stormtrooper theme

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I agree. I think a white grill with storm trooper lights would look best. That way you would a clean look but still have a beast of a truck.

[ramthis9501]

I say black grille and headlights!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

I agree. I think a white grill with storm trooper lights would look best. That way you would a clean look but still have a beast of a truck.

Agree? I meant BLACK grille and BLACK lights lol. but either way is better than chrome!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Shits lookin amazing dude.... them flex pictures are fuckin awesome

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Shits lookin amazing dude.... them flex pictures are fuckin awesome

Hell yeah they are. I hope I have that nice of a truck some day!

[myoung84]

Thanks for all the complaints! I fuckin love this truck! I have always wanted one and finally gave in! Aside from the lower gas mileage, it's not too bad.

And I got plenty of time to decide on white vs. black. As already mentioned, both are way better than the chrome. All I really have left is plasti-dipping the wheels black. I know I can't say the truck will be "done" at that point, but there won't be too many more big mods for a while...

[DoubleTakeDodge]

It sure looks good!! I love the way the HDs look in the 4th gen body style. They just look mean!

[(S.M.R) 101]

yeah.... If I buy anything for my truck right now..... I will be the one getting "Cut" by the Ol' Lady

[myoung84]

LOL. I had a nice little grace period where I could buy mods without much repercussion, but I'm afraid the $350 Vararam put an end to that...

[(S.M.R) 101]

Are your rims 17x8?

[myoung84]

Yes they are. Tire size is 285/70/17.

[(S.M.R) 101]

I want to put 315/70/17 on there.. think ill have any issues with rubbing.

[myoung84]

Probably going to rub the control arms... You'll either need higher offset wheels or new control arms. Might be a good time to give the guys at Carli a call... ;)

[Matt]

Probably going to rub the control arms... You'll either need higher offset wheels or new control arms. Might be a good time to give the guys at Carli a call... ;)

this

[(S.M.R) 101]

you think a set of 295/70R17 would give me any problems? or 285/75/17's?

[myoung84]

I think those would probably work. There's a few guys on DT with Power Wagons running the 285/75, which is only an inch taller than stock. I think at worst you might need a 2.5" level spacer.

[myoung84]

uh oh...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/Misc/IMG_20120208_130716.jpg

[DoubleTakeDodge]

I see plastidipped wheels in the very near future!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I don't know...he wasn't happy with the PD the first time he used it...

[myoung84]

I wasn't happy with it on the bumpers, but the grille turned out nice...

[ramthis9501]

New wheels?

[myoung84]

If only I could sneak that past my wife...

[DoubleTakeDodge]

What was the problem on the bumpers that you didnt have on the grille??

[myoung84]

Patients...

But really, I spent forever taping off the bumpers and when I started removing the tape, chunks of PD were coming with it. I got frustrated and ripped it all off... The grille came out good because there was no masking. I'm honestly glad it didn't turn out, I like my glossy powder coated bumpers much better.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Gotcha. And I agree with the glossy finish, it matches your rocker panels MUCH better

[myoung84]

Here it is! Plasti-dipped rims!

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/Misc/IMG_20120208_162706.jpg

[ramthis9501]

Awesome! Looks good!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Man that looks mean!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Looks great man. I like that aggressive look!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Just a heads up Morgan, but using a tire shine foam will bring those back to life when they start to look dirty.

[ramthis9501]

^^ What he said is true

[myoung84]

Good to know! I was curious as to what tire foam would do to them.

[ramthis9501]

Dollar General brand lol its a white can with a black cap. Its like 3 bucks a can I think. It makes my wheels shine!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

i always use the armorall brand tire foam and it is amazing!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Before Armorall Tire Foam:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m614/doubletakedodge/Truck/P111111_1700.jpg

After:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m614/doubletakedodge/Truck/P121111_1441.jpg

and it really isn't greasy, a little more pricey than dollar general but good!

[(S.M.R) 101]

I used the turtle tire foam and I loved that stuff... Looks awesome Morgan! Looks like a beast

[OklaHemi]

man morgan i have a truck crush, that thing is wicked boss

[Matt]

man i love the 3/4 ton 4th gens

[myoung84]

man morgan i have a truck crush, that thing is wicked boss
Lol.

man i love the 3/4 ton 4th gens

I know, they look so damn mean!

[myoung84]

Gave the truck a short bath this morning then decided to snap some pics. The truck is just about where I want it, just need to do some headlight painting...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_6847.jpg
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http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_6856.jpg

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Looks great man!

[(S.M.R) 101]

yeah..... that is pretty much bad ass Morgan

[myoung84]

Makes my pants get bigger every time I see it!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

It should buddy...and the more I look at it, the more I think a white grill would be a mistake...

[myoung84]

I'm getting the same feeling. I think it might take away from the rugged look.

[DoubleTakeDodge]

I'm getting the same feeling. I think it might take away from the rugged look.

exactly, it would point you towards a sporty look

[nightmatt]

damn that thing is lookin sexy

[ramthis9501]

Looking good man!

[myoung84]

Here's the pics of my new OEM switch panel. AUX 1 & 2 will go to future front mount lights, AUX 3 will activate a front mounted camera, and AUX 4 goes to my locker bypass. The two relays mounted on the right are for AUX 3 & 4. The grounds from AUX 1 & 2 run directly under the hood to trigger the relays for the lights. I originally had relays hooked up for these as well, but didn't see the need to have multiple relays on the same circuit.

I have the front camera relay partially wired and will complete it when I have time to actually mount a camera. I have it wired so that with the button off the reverse trigger goes through the normally closed contacts and will operate like normal when I put the truck in revers. When the button is switched on, it sends 12V to the head unit so it thinks the truck's in reverse and automatically switches to the camera input. I plan on running both front and rear camera video cables through a splitter to the single camera input. Only one camera will be powered at a time so there shouldn't be any issues. To do this, I'll have to install another relay triggered off the AUX 3 button to power the front camera, and the rear camera is already powered from the reverse lights.

The only thing that is currently hooked up and functional is the locker bypass. I went ahead and hard-wired the bypass because I was tired of waiting on a bypass harness to become available. Everything was soldered and wrapped in wire loom and the loom passes through a rubber grommet on the floor. It looks factory and I highly doubt any dealer will ever know it's been modified. The bypass works perfect, I just hit the button, and truck thinks it's in 4LO and I am able to lock the lockers in either 2HI or 4HI. I can also disconnect the sway bar in 2HI if needed. The lockers are still very sporadic. Sometimes the rear will lock within a couple feet but more often than not, it takes forever to get it to lock. I'll keep playing with these and see if it improves...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_20120220_122224.jpg
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_20120220_121620.jpg
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http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_20120220_121735.jpg

And here are some dirty pics from a little play time this weekend (Had to test the lockers :D).

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_20120220_122722.jpg
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_20120220_122711.jpg

[(S.M.R) 101]

Nice dude!

I hate wiring shit.... no fun

[myoung84]

Thanks! I don't mind the wiring part...

[(S.M.R) 101]

I would do it if I could ever get a few minutes to myself... The minute I start doing something to the truck (like wiring stuff) The phone rings or someone starts talking to me and then i get all pissed and give up..

after I did my remote start and alarm on the 08 I was like piss on this wiring stuff.. lol

[myoung84]

This is much easier than installing a remote start. hardest part is running the wires under the hood, which isn't too bad.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Did you drill a hole and feed it through firewall? I know the 08's had a pre cut hole in the firewall don't know how the 4th gen stuff works yet.

[myoung84]

Yes, there's a plate where the clutch pedal would go. You can remove the plate easily with 2 nuts from the inside of the cab (15mm I think) and drill the holes. You may have to whack the plate a couple times since it's sealed against the fire wall pretty good, but it does come off. I have 2 holes in mine, one for my 4 gauge wire to my amps and one for the 2 ground wires for my lights.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

So badass buddy. I would love to have the aux panel but the only accessory I want to put on there requires momentary switches, which those aren't.

[myoung84]

What accessory is that?

[ramthis9501]

Very nice! Its gonna be so cool when its all done

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

My cutout. It would have to be either a two way momentary or two seperate momentary switches.

[myoung84]

Here are the rest of the pics of my new Randy Ellis Design light bar. The lights are Hella 500FF with the outside being fog lights and the inside being driving lights. All wiring was soldered and wrapped in wire loom for a factory look. The are controlled from 2 separate switches from my switch panel.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_6984.jpg
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[DoubleTakeDodge]

Looks great man!! Love it!

[myoung84]

Thanks!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I like them MUCH better without the covers.

[myoung84]

The covers were in just long enough to get a picture...

[ramthis9501]

Looks awesome!

[(S.M.R) 101]

That's bad ass Morgan. Awesome job on the install.

[myoung84]

Thanks guys!

[0212353]

spiffy!

[916Timmy]

Mucho bueno!!!!

[Okiespaniels]

The covers were in just long enough to get a picture...

Is it legal to run off road lights in Oklahoma without covers? I believed it wasn't. I know it's illegal in other states.

[myoung84]

Is it legal to run off road lights in Oklahoma without covers? I believed it wasn't. I know it's illegal in other states.

I have no idea. Not too worried about it though.

[Okiespaniels]

I always seem to get pulled over for stupid s*&^ like that. I have observed Jeeps and others without covers.

Edit: just pulled up state stautes regarding auxillary lighting. Can be uncovered but only 4 lights can be on at a time, not counting parking lamps.
Max hieght from ground to lamp center is 42 inches.
Sweet...I hate my covers!

[myoung84]

Good to know! I don't think I've ever seen anyone with covers installed.

[OklaHemi]

Are you building that thing for SEMA?

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Do they have to be full covers or do gravel guards count??

[Okiespaniels]

Do they have to be full covers or do gravel guards count??

They don't have to be covered at all based on my source. I should mention I didn't download the entire vehicle code, rather I got this info from a summary source http://liftlaws.com/oklahoma_lift_laws.htm

100 watt bulbs are illegal for street use. Thats a federal DOT ruling. But like 6200kv bulbs, people tempt fate by using them. That's why your boxes always say "for off road use only".
Personaly, I would not want to tempt a discussion with any officer over whether my lights are legal to run or not. Maybe I'll get some KC guards.
Apology offered for the thread jack.

[myoung84]

Are you building that thing for SEMA?

It's no where near SEMA quality... :signs8:

[DoubleTakeDodge]

It's no where near SEMA quality... :signs8:

Maybe not SEMA quality but it is the picture perfect epitome of what a power wagon should look like from the factory!

[nightmatt]

truck is looking awesome I love it

[myoung84]

Thanks guys!

[myoung84]

I remembered that I had a label maker at work and had an idea to label my buttons. I tried the white labels with black font first and it didn't look good, so I ordered some labels that were black with white font and went at it. Yes, some are a little crooked, but I will reprint and fix it later. I think this is better than AUX 1-4. I might want to remove the locker bypass sticker before taking it to the dealer though...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/IMG_7026.jpg

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Nice man! Good call on the locker bypass sticker lol

[myoung84]

There's no denying that one!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Very nice Morgan!

[ramthis9501]

Good idea!

[0212353]

hmmmm............its alright.

[myoung84]

Lol.

[myoung84]

First damage to the paint, and it wasn't even self inflicted! Just noticed this last night, not sure what happened but it looks like a giant rock hit it. Front and center on the hood. Never saw anything...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/Misc/IMG_20120305_181622.jpg

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Damn dude that's significant...that's the bitch of driving so much...my truck's front bumper looks like hell because of all the highway driving I do.