nater
Adventurer
Since "white whale" / "trail whale" and all other whale based names appear to be taken, this build will be named Pequod, Captain Ahab's ship from Moby ********.
With the expected arrival of our first little one, and me getting back into chasing upland birds more frequently, the previous vehicle (a 2014 FJ Cruiser) was looking a little small for me, the wife, the dog, and a little one, along with a week’s worth of hunting gear, clothes, dog supplies, human supplies etc.
We don’t tow heavy (our teardrop is light), and 99% of my driving other than trips is city driving, so a diesel did not make a lot of sense. The power wagon was chosen, as it will fit our gear, tow when needed, and comes with all the off-road goodies we will need (lockers, winch, etc), and go basically anywhere I want to take it (and that it will fit)
Along came the 2019 power wagon, which brings some not insignificant upgrades from the 2018 models. The interior is all new, along with an 8 speed transmission, and a new winch (Warn Xeon with synthetic line). There are a few other undocumented upgrades, like the ability to lock the rear diff in 4wd High.
Part availability for the 2019's is a mixed bag right now. Some parts from the 2018's work, but most of the critical ones (sliders for example) are delayed due to changes in the design.
The point of this build is to carry me, my wife, my little one, and the dog in relative comfort for hunting trips for birds. They are never longer than a week, and we typically are not far from help/civilization if needed.
Current Mods:
Upcoming Mods:
With the expected arrival of our first little one, and me getting back into chasing upland birds more frequently, the previous vehicle (a 2014 FJ Cruiser) was looking a little small for me, the wife, the dog, and a little one, along with a week’s worth of hunting gear, clothes, dog supplies, human supplies etc.
We don’t tow heavy (our teardrop is light), and 99% of my driving other than trips is city driving, so a diesel did not make a lot of sense. The power wagon was chosen, as it will fit our gear, tow when needed, and comes with all the off-road goodies we will need (lockers, winch, etc), and go basically anywhere I want to take it (and that it will fit)
Along came the 2019 power wagon, which brings some not insignificant upgrades from the 2018 models. The interior is all new, along with an 8 speed transmission, and a new winch (Warn Xeon with synthetic line). There are a few other undocumented upgrades, like the ability to lock the rear diff in 4wd High.
Part availability for the 2019's is a mixed bag right now. Some parts from the 2018's work, but most of the critical ones (sliders for example) are delayed due to changes in the design.
The point of this build is to carry me, my wife, my little one, and the dog in relative comfort for hunting trips for birds. They are never longer than a week, and we typically are not far from help/civilization if needed.
Current Mods:
- AEV Salta 17x8.5 wheels (with trim rings)
- 37” Falken AT3W’s (37x12.5r17's)
- Factor 55 Ultra Hook
- Diff protection
- Decked Storage Drawers
- KaodTech Security Bypass Harness for 2019+ HD Rams (the security module moved behind the cluster for 2019, and I refuse to remove the cluster to correct the tire size etc)
- A transfer case shift knob that does not look like it is out of a 1982 fiat
- SPOD Bantam
- Undertruck front lighting (baja designs) s2 sports in flood)
- Removed front air dam
- Maple Offroad Sliders (extra wide, full top plates)
Upcoming Mods:
- RLD Designs Topper
- A rear bumper or other way to mount a 37” spare on the rear of the truck
- 2nd battery with Solar and Shore charging options
- Shocks and (maybe) a front level
- Facelift (front bumper, headlights, hood, fenders, grill, no more FM antenna hanging off the front fender)
- New engine bay layout
- Airbox is now the same as the diesel trucks, air intake is now at the hood line by the grill
- 360 camera available
- Xeon Winch with synthetic line
- New Axle castings, pinion seal, etc have been changed. Axle tube diameter has changed (increased)
- New dash
- Ability to lock rear axle in 2wd, 4wd, and 4-lo
- New Frame
- New motor mounts, active vibration canceling modules
- New Security Module Location
- 8 speed transmission
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