wanna turn my truck into a power wagon

[JTreas]

has anyone checked out the sway bar disconnect on a power wagon? would that system fit on a regular 2500 4x4? and does anyone know what kind of axels they put on the power wagon, would be nice to have some lockers front and rear, if they would hold up to the torgue.

 

[Tomeygun]

has anyone checked out the sway bar disconnect on a power wagon? would that system fit on a regular 2500 4x4? and does anyone know what kind of axels they put on the power wagon, would be nice to have some lockers front and rear, if they would hold up to the torgue.

Well the front locker I bet yes, rear-no, because it is a 10. 5 inch ring gear

 

[JTreas]

thanks tomeygun, i guess i'll start looking to see who has something for the 11. 5 rear end

 

[puebla]

That makes 2 of us... .

 

[Bob4x4]

Save your money on the sway bar disconnect... ... ... put a kore system on it and most people will get by with out running a sway bar



Bob

 

[Cummins4WD]

ARB Air Locker has just released lockers for the AAM axles... I think Tri-Country Gear in California is the first shop to re-sell them/Install them. If you need the number PM me and I'll look it up... I think I saw this in a recent Four Wheeler magazine.

 

[MJawsman]

The latest issue of 4 Wheel and Off Road that I read said that no one makes a locker for the 11. 5" GM or Dodge axle. It's possible that ARB has released something since that went to press. I'm sure things are a few months behind in the press.



They also mentioned that the front axle would probably not hold up under the weight of the Cummins. These reasons were why they felt Dodge would not build a Cummins powered Power Wagon.

 

[Yo Hoot]

I was just going to put the emblems on... . $70+ for the tailgate and $90+ for each door.



Over $250 :{

 

[kentkroeker]

Gents,



KORE has designed and is currently testing a "digressive" anti-sway bar for off-road use. It's got some trick characteristics that address certain limitations imposed by the OE unit. The OE unit is solid stock, very stout and perfect for high-CG's such as traveling with a cab-over camper in the bed. But off-road the OE unit will take a "set" (bend) when pushed to maximum deflection permitted by some of our suspension systems. Example: When you have one wheel totally drooped out and one wheel totally bumped, that equals close to 20" of total articulation. The OE anti-sway bar doesn't like all that force focused into its center point - especially when it happens at very high speed and the total deflection occurs in one or two hundredths of a second. It will bend and then put an awkward tension on the front end. The torsion-bar-like reaction of the OE anti-sway bar is also irritating when responding to certain types of terrain. Hit a bump with only one wheel and forces are transmitted through the anti-sway bar to the other side of the vehicle which causes the chassis to rock from side to side. It also limits independent front suspension articulation at slower speeds. Hence we've been working on a new bar that we designed specifically for off-road performance. It incorporates a vertical end to work in conjunction with our new end links that use spherical bearings. In addition to greater resiliency, the purpose of the KORE anti-sway bar is to limit body roll while cornering, but give a "break-away" feel when hitting bumps at speed. This means that the initial stiffness of the bar keeps cornering "flat," but instead of getting progressively stiffer after a certain amount of torsion is introduced, the curve "levels off" digressively - allowing almost unrestricted suspension deflection for absorbing bumps or maintaining maximum articulation while crawling slowly over uneven terrain. Basically, the new KORE anti-sway bar retains a large percentage of the anti-roll characteristics of the OE bar without hindering suspension performance - so no need for end-links that disconnect. This kit should be available after the first of the year.



Best Regards,



Kent Kroeker

 

[Tomeygun]

I was just going to put the emblems on... . $70+ for the tailgate and $90+ for each door.



Over $250 :{

Do you have the part numbers, I could not find them

 

[Bob4x4]

Kent,

Sounds like a nice idea,I love the high speed cornering with the sway bar but off road it is nicer w/out. Is your new set-up anything like what Currie has for Jeeps?



Will Greg have them on his truck at Palmdale?



Bob

 

[HOBrian]

If you had an early 03 you could have had the lockers since some of the early 03 auto's had the 10. 5 rear axle. Oo.

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

Just to clear up what Kroeker said,

Kore is making a new anti sway bar thet is super trick!



Bob,

I guess we'll just have to see what I have when I get there.



As for the Lockers,

Eaton has a unit for the HD Ram trucks the is an electrionic locker like in the Nissan and Toyota. It is very heavy duty, eaton just bought Detroit Lockers, and are using them in the production models. If you guys want to see a "Powerfull Wagon" and sick suspension to boot!!!! Come to the High Desert Diesel Roundup next weekend and se Big Red in person. I will be giving rides!!!!! Bring your Depends... ... ... ... !!



Greg

 

[testraub]

Greg; Fly me out and will bet you, you can't make me sick Oo. If you win I buy a DRC RAM... If I win, I get to beat up your truck :--) heheheheheehe :-laf Heck... . I'd even let Kent give a chance at making me sick



KORE makes the best aftermarket suspension BAR NONE! Thanks Kent and Greg for a great product!

 

[Bob4x4]

Greg have you checked your 0-60 time on the juice?



Bob

 

[anestech]

Gents,



KORE has designed and is currently testing a "digressive" anti-sway bar for off-road use. It's got some trick characteristics that address certain limitations imposed by the OE unit. The OE unit is solid stock, very stout and perfect for high-CG's such as traveling with a cab-over camper in the bed. But off-road the OE unit will take a "set" (bend) when pushed to maximum deflection permitted by some of our suspension systems. Example: When you have one wheel totally drooped out and one wheel totally bumped, that equals close to 20" of total articulation. The OE anti-sway bar doesn't like all that force focused into its center point - especially when it happens at very high speed and the total deflection occurs in one or two hundredths of a second. It will bend and then put an awkward tension on the front end. The torsion-bar-like reaction of the OE anti-sway bar is also irritating when responding to certain types of terrain. Hit a bump with only one wheel and forces are transmitted through the anti-sway bar to the other side of the vehicle which causes the chassis to rock from side to side. It also limits independent front suspension articulation at slower speeds. Hence we've been working on a new bar that we designed specifically for off-road performance. It incorporates a vertical end to work in conjunction with our new end links that use spherical bearings. In addition to greater resiliency, the purpose of the KORE anti-sway bar is to limit body roll while cornering, but give a "break-away" feel when hitting bumps at speed. This means that the initial stiffness of the bar keeps cornering "flat," but instead of getting progressively stiffer after a certain amount of torsion is introduced, the curve "levels off" digressively - allowing almost unrestricted suspension deflection for absorbing bumps or maintaining maximum articulation while crawling slowly over uneven terrain. Basically, the new KORE anti-sway bar retains a large percentage of the anti-roll characteristics of the OE bar without hindering suspension performance - so no need for end-links that disconnect. This kit should be available after the first of the year.



Best Regards,



Kent Kroeker

Is that something like Currie's Anti-Rock setup? Because I sounds like it.

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

Greg have you checked your 0-60 time on the juice?



Bob

No Bob,

I haven't had much time behind the wheel on level 5. Too much travel time selling suspensions and setting up dealers. I will have a few new parts to show off at the Hi Desert DR this weekend. I will also try my hand at pulling and maybe a drag race or two. I also have an EZ and a TST to test out on the track. My bag of goodies is just getting bigger everyday.



Greg