I am going to be using this fact to convince the boss I need to spend $ to do the swap - save the environment and have power to get out of the way of accidents and all that. Thank you!!!
You have to call insurance - explain the mods and the amount you need insured for and the coverage is adjusted.
Ehh I am not sure how everyone finances that. The situation you mentioned would be a bit crazy. I built bought and sold my way into my first HD truck and have pretty much been carrying that equity so have not owed much on my ride if anything.
I have not driven a TRX, so I can not say. But from what I've seen other people do to and with them, I wouldn't call it a gimmick. It'll hurt muscle cars' feelings from a red light, prowl trails anywhere in America, and take quite a bit of high speed abuse. And it's all factory original.
I LOVE the Power Wagon. Even brought home a brochure when they first hit the market again in the mid 2000s. But I've never been able to bring myself to buy a huge HD truck that drinks gas like it's sponsored by OPEC and has less payload and towing capacity than most modern 1/2 ton trucks. If it can't do real work, it's not a Power Wagon to me.
Yeah the last midsize truck that Stellantis offered was always available with a V8, which was unique in the segment for the entire duration of its run. They really should offer a 5.7L Hemi, even if they have to detune it a bit to meet engineering requirements.
I haven't seen anything done to or with them that a 5.7 1500 can't do. Any Hellcat and up Charger/Challenger will take it off the line and at the finish line and its FAR to big to be out doing half the trails a Wrangler or Gladiator can do. As far as it being "factory original" I could personally care less. Obviously the sliver of benefit you have there is warranty but anymore that gets voided by going through a mud puddle.
I have a heavily modified Harley. I had to provide documentation of the mods to the insurance company. They insured the bike for the total amount I have invested.
Hi! All good here! Haven't done anything recently - top and doors are off and no plans but to enjoy summer. In fall its scheduled to head back to AMW4x4 for an updated transplant (Redeye) and some other goodies. If they have everything I am looking for developed in time I will be adding the ARB twin compressor and an aux fuel tank. No plans of additional underbody armor at this time. I have plenty of room sitting on 40's and would rather not add additional weight.
It's been going very well. About three weeks ago I transitioned to driving without music and just enjoy the V8 ha ha. On the highway I don't use 8th gear but not doing much highway driving anyways.
I don't think you would feel much power loss if any at all. You might notice lower fuel economy and probably in your shift points more than anything but AMW could do a flash to adjust for the larger tires for you.
Yeah fuel economy is not that important. It's pretty good right now so room for a bit of a loss for sure there. alternatively I don't do anything this year and a bigger build next year with full suspension and axle upgrades. I do think I'll keep the truck for a long time it's just so good with the HEMI.
